Novamaaa 24. 1953

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Matthews Report on Education

Educational Needs

This is the fifth in a. series of irticies taken from the Matthews guwey Report of our City Schools. The chapters of the Report so 1.ren.I.eCl. are those thought to be ni most interest to the general nublic. Anyone who wishes to read ihe complete report may obtain ,1 copy from the Public Library."

Today's subyect is "Drop Outs. in evaluatinc any 50h001 IYIWHI several factors must be taken in- ”, consideration-one factor is the holding power of me school. The Report findings on the large number of Drop outs should disturb us. Willi so many dropping out of school in the early grades are Charlotte- town citizens doing the best they ran for the boys and girls who will be the citizens of tomorrow?

School Drop Outs

what happened to the 204 pupils '.lllO started Grade 1 in 1934?

Mr. Matthews has shown in his report, a study of 204 pupils en- wring Grade 1 in 1934. This group Hiciudcd original first graders, who began and completed their S”ll00lllltg in Charlottetown or who dropped out and coiitlnued in live in the community. "This study included pupils from every social and economic level, the srradcs repeated if any, how many uropped out oi school. when and why each dropped out, and what racii young adult, most of whom were 22 or 23 years of age, thought about their school training. Mr. Xiiitthcws shows in his report that nut of this group of 204, only 22 Attended college - less t.han 1i','b iii those who began their educa- tion from 12 to 16 years before. By the time eight grades had been completed, the 204 had been reduced to 90 - a loss of 55.Bfl.. Another 26 left school before oom- pieting Grade 10 -- only 3'1 oom- plated Junior Matriculation or me equivalent. Mr. Matthews says

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-"These findings are alarming -- the great number of drop outs indicate a definite weakness in ihe holding power of the Char- lottetown schools. More than half the children sitartinvg school as first graders leave before complet- ing eight grades.

What Are The Reasons For The Drop Outs?

The study of these drop outs by the survey staff showed - First

The most stated reason for leav- ing school was the desire to earn money.

Second

That the subjects being offered were not suitable to the pupils needs.

Third

That the schools did not offer subjects that would prepare pupils for the kind of work they intended to do.

Reasons for drop outs relating

to defects in the school program

viielrc expressed most fircqucntly and ranked highest. Mr. Mat- thews says here "These facts indicate the need for improved educational and vocational guid- ance for the Charlottetown Pub- lic Schools. Education is not mere- ly the building of schools and ob- talning teachers. Education is guided and directed experiences

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Is The Present School Program Suitable To The Net-(Is And Abilities 0! All The Pupils In

Charlottetown?

The survey staff ascertained that the learning capacity of the Charlottetown pupils is not sui- ficiently below the national aver- age as to explabi the greater per- centage of drop outs. This would indicate that the Charlottetown Public Schools are not providing a program that meets the needs of the children and youth of the City. How are we to prevent the great number of drop outs?

To meet the challenge nnd to keep in school as many as possible, a program especially designed to retain the pupils becomes advis- able. Such a program would call for subject-courses - wide enough in scope to meet the pupils needs. interests and capacities. This would mean a -variety of vocational, civic. cultural. social, avocational, and character forming courses. Person- nel would be necessary to guide the student into courses suiting their needs, interests and capaci- ties.

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ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mr... Wednesday evening, Nov. 11th, alshirley Woodslde arranged the Everyone raves about- Rufus Stcveiisnn of Hunter Rive; successful masquemte dance was'i;ifts on the table l”Everlast". the colorful newl celebrated their 40th anniversary held in The COVEMHG. Sihnhope d h . that do not break last month at the home of um-it Community Hall. About 40 ai:- 15 9” th H001. son-in-l:iw and daughter, Mr, and Denied in COSI-lime. While SCOFCR ate -P"”"'”'w"”””"""”””"””””""" when dropped on e . ht'i Mrs. Elmpr coiw-.11, Kingston. m tended to dance. After a difficult , Now You CAN Everlast sells on sig .p the presence of their immediate task on the Pm 01 We JudS95- "'9 Thirty six piece set. f0U1li families. arm a few congratulitl- followlns prizes were awarded: different colors; turquois,” ory remarks made by Mr. Waldrm M13 AM” Mi1CL3UCh1imv Slims ' , d k ink and 35.4; Bertrain, Elaine Er-rtrziin and llolml ML Melvln Wlm5.- 0'L9al')':i ye”0U' usmv P . '1. S Id D Carol Gremi ))l'i"SDilI.PiI Mrs. stov- M1"-Y GFOVE MacMillan. Covehcad sorted i1'0DlC3l l335lC5' 0. ii ienson WiLll bouquets of gladinli goiadti HUIlflheS- Bmlfflsrl only throuizh agent: n0tb1m,g ..ind pink cariiations, after which 0W l 6'" ”m”” '"i stores. Price reasons e., - . . Lauchlan. West Covehead; Joan FOR ID! AMONTH 1 . - . 3 ' they were prrscnted with a rock McDonald, Covehead Ready Pm. Wlth ordmary Cale win last!

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This should be a project directed by the school leaders and should include the lny citizenry as well as students. out of this should evolve a plan based on, the needs of the students and the commun-i ity. 2. Guidance personnel and stu- dent counselors will be needed not only to direct the students into the proper courses as suits their individual abilities but to show them the necessity for staying in school until they are i1-ady to take their places in society.

3. There should be an honest attempt made to improve the physical plant, to install modern equipment and to provide the nec- essary materials for an extensive vocntional program. -i. The pupils who are thinking of leaving school should be local.- ed and organized into clubs. Such an migiiiiization properly handled would help these boys and girls identify their problems and plan for their futures.

6. Many and varied activities slioiild be planned in which the students participate. The student should be helped to practice cit- izenship and to see that the school belongs to them and is an import- lint part. of their lives. Oppor- tunities for the students to earn money while in school should be provided. The co-operation of the p rents should be sought.

IN MEMORIAM In loving Inchidryof Stanford A. Pickering, who departed this life November Zlth. 1952.

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MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER. - On Oct. 25, friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Moore, Cavendish, to honor their daughter Miss Bessie with a mis- cellaneous shower. The house was decorated for the occasion. Miss Winnilee Clarke ushered the bride- elect into the livingroom where claintily trimmed baskets of gifts were presented to her by Misses Winnifred Ann Lowther and Heather Campbell. Mrs. Ivan Day and Miss Joan MacLeod cut the ribbons on the parcels and the ac- companying verscs and good wish- ies were read by Miss Shirley Stev- cnson. Misses Shirley Dunning and

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The death of the late Mr. John winsloc Watts occurred in the Prince Edward island Hospital, Charlottetown, on August 30 fol- lowing 9. lengthy illness.

Born at Hampshire in 1898, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Watts, he lived all his life in Hampshire. in 1945 he married Isobel MacDonald. He is survived by his wife and -parents, sister Lyle at home, and Hammond of Calgary, Alberta.

The funeral was held September 1 from his late residence where :4. large number of friends and relatives gathered to pay their last respects in it kind friend and gonrl neighbor.

Rev. 1... E. Blaikis oi Brookifield Presbyterian Church conducted the service at the home and grave, ss- sisted by Rev. Howard Christie. Hymns sung were "Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross". and "Sale In the Arms oi Jesus". The beautiful solo "Going Down The Valley", :1 favorite of the deceased, was ren- dered by Mr. Murdock Maclieod, Hartsvillc.

He was laid to rest in the family plot in the cemetery at Hamp- shire.

Psubearers were Messrs. Heath Larter, Clifford Proude, Redvers Stewart, Hilbert Tremere, Franklin Sanderson and Millar Sanderson.

The following cards of sympathy were received:

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In silence he suffered, In patience he hore,

Till God called him home to suf- Icr no more.

Fondly Remembered by Wife and Family, W. I-EDDY VESSEY

On the morning of August 1st many friends and relatives learned with regret of the passing to his eternal rest of W. Eddy Ve.-sey, formerly of Dunstaffnagi-, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Brown, York. He was the eldest son of the late Robert and Jane Eddy Vcsscy, York, and had reach- ed his 95th year.

Mr. Veesey was A man of nne Christian character, a devoted member oi Dunstnflnnge United Church. where he held the office of Elder for many years, and tmlkht in the church school.

In his home he gathered his family about him each day for family worship. He was always

interested in matters pertaining to community improvement mm the ntlvancsment nnd welfare of mg feilowmon.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons and five clniiizhters: Cili- ford, Victoria, B.C.; William, Dim- stnifiiaie: (Bessie) Mrs. F.J. Hol- inan.-Charluttetmvn; (Edith) Mrs. Elmer Brown; iPeni-ll Mrs. W. D. Cooke; iMriymei Mrs. Lcigh veg- soy, and Laurette. all at York; also a number of itraiidclillrlren and great grandchildren. His wife, Minnie J. Stewart, nlso one son Stewart and one daughter, Bertha, Mrs. Geo. Robinson predeceased lilm. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Osbcrt Enmaii, Vernon River. The funeral, largely attended, was held from Yon: United Church on August 3. The service was con- ducted by Rev. J. M. Sproule. The hymns sung were "Nearer My God i0 '1'?"-'9'". and ”F'orever Witr. the Lord". A solo, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" was rendered by Har- ry T. Vcsscy.

The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery, beside those oi his wife who pre- deceased him thirteen years ago. Pall bearers were Messrs. Frank Vessey, Lorne Vessc-y,'Lelth Brown, Willie Gibson. John Cairns and Boswell Stewart.

The following were the floral tributes:

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B. . Keith and Leroy

Robert and Irving

Stan and Norma. Bprays:- , Lillian, Waldo and iami.' Eileen and Ralph

Betty and Fred

Lois and Jack

Miliar, Edna and family, Kathy,

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Mrs. Watts expresses her sincere thanks to Doctors Murchison and MacKcnzie for their help and kindness. also special thanks to friends and neighbors in Hamp- shire who were so kind and sym- pathetic.

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