barbudaful news from May 2005
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Canadian teachers at HTS
Wednesday 25 May 2005
Ben Cheung and Mike Tomlinson spent four weeks in May teaching at the Holy Trinity School. They were participating in the long-term "Health Promoting Schools" programme, sponsored annually by Scotia Bank in conjunction with the Health and Family Life programme, headed by Mrs Maureen Lewis.
As part of the UN's Year of Sport and Health, Ben and Mike played inclusionary games to increase the participation of the school students in sports. The games encouraged sportsmanship, teamwork, and decision-making; emphasising the making of choices to benefit the community. Ben and Mike also talked about the role of sport and diet in the prevention of heart disease and diabetes.
Ben and Mike are studying at the Ontario Institute of Studies of Education of the University of Toronto, where they have been awarded BEd and BA degrees in education and physical education.
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Capture the flag
Tuesday 24 May 2005
To celebrate the UN Year of Sports and Health, Ben Cheung and Mike Tomlinson played the game capture the flag on their last day at the Holy Trinity School. Students from Grades 5 to 9 and Forms 1 to 5 participated as well as some of the more energetic teachers. Learn more about this game.
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Assistant Supervisor for Pre-School
Monday 16 May 2005
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant Supervisor of the William Cody Kelly Pre-School. Interested persons are asked to send their applications to the Secretary of the Barbuda Council.
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Medical exams for food handlers
Monday 16 May 2005
Food handlers are asked to take their annual medical examinations and to bring their certificates to the Public Health Department of the Barbuda Council before 31 May 2005. Failure to comply will render food handlers to a penalty of $25, as well as $10 for each day of a continuing offence.
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Education scholarship
Monday 2 May 2005
The Education and Training Committee under the sponsorship of the Barbuda Council is accepting applications for scholarships for 2005.
All interested people should submit:
- a detailed letter outlining the university of choice
- the area of study
- a copy of the acceptance letter from the university
- an official outline of the courses to be taken
- tuition and other school related fees
Applications should be addressed to the Chairman of the Education and Training Committee on or before 20 May 2005. For further information contact Gale Beazer, Education Co-ordinator at 268 460 0077, 268 562 1920 or 268 562 1921.
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