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Some people believe today's teens don't
have avery bright future. Rising
unemployment and the destruction of the
world’s natural resources will leave nothing
forthe next genration, What do vou
think?

Interaction day:
a time for all to
share their ideas

ON WEDNESDAY. March 2. people concerned about education
in North Vancouver will meet to work toward change.

By Margaret Bryant
ZAP! Contributor

’ This is one of two School Community Interaction Days set aside by the

Ministry of Education to give parents, businesses and school staff includ-
ing teachers, administrators. secretaries and maintenance stalf. an opportu-
nity to meet and share their ideas about improving education.

Every schcol in the North Vancouver School District will be participat-
ing, and there will be workshops, videos and discussions. as well as
potiucks and guest speakers, :

Each school will be addressing different issues concerning students
such as multiculturalism, youth violence, career exploration and various
others, mo, ‘ ,

It-is very ‘important that all sectors of the community come together to
share ideas and:gain a.better understanding of the role that each plays in
the delivery of education: ,

Everyene’s opinion is valuable. Even if you don't have a student ,
attending a North Vancouver school in your own family. you are affected " } 7 NEWS photo Mike Waketletd

by the success or failure of the school system, say district representatives. ~
People are not limited to attending the school in their Awa but are wel- STUDENTS FROM Sutherland, Carson Graham and Argyle secondary schools will begin a
come to visit any school in North Vancouver which is holding discussions new round of articles for the ZAP! page next week. These students write information and
or activities of interest to them. if opinion steries from a teenage perspective through the North Vancouver School District's
Brian Beck, chairman of the School Community Interaction Days Media Technology co-op class. Media Technology instructor David Newman teaches stu-
dents about both video and print journalism. Over the next few months, these students will

Committee, hopes that “bringing various groups in the communities . * A .
together to share ideas will result in the improvement of education for our produce videos on a variety of topics and write the articles that appear on this page.

kids.”

School Community Interaction Days offers people a voice in determin- : .
ing the future education system. Beck said everyone should take advantage _. : a Val Costantino
of this opportunity, so 3 a, é : Marae WELL, HOW ane

- By getting involved and attending activities, the public can participate : d ;
in an important step toward improving education.

Margaret Bryant, 18, is a Grade 12 student at Sutherland secondary
school. - . ‘

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ONGOING EVENTS.
SATURD ’ FEB. 26 N.S. Family Services Society Drop-In

Program. Mon... Wed., Fri, 9:15- weno
Movie En Francais, “La Belle Et La aera blends ‘rami "ee as
aoe ra a tee i ae eetG, Highlands United Church, 3255 | AMAZING CONDIDENCE
hit rin est I4th St. N.Y. Edgemont Blvd... N,V. Info: 988-5241.
. Family Services Society Drop-in
Program, Supervised play for sids,
ONGOING EVENTS guest speakers & socializing. 9:30-
11:30 aan. Seycove community schoat,
ReeCentre Magnussen is looking for 1204 Caledonia Ave., N.Y. Open Mon.,
talented teens (singers, actors, musi-  Tues.. Wed., epton school holi-
cians, pacts) who are interested in per- days. Infor 988-5281.
forming during “Stage Night.” Fridays
from 7-10 p.m, Info: 983-6559, To March. Wiggles & Giggles Infant
Activity Program. lOo1S am. W.Y,
Saturday Storytime for kids aged 4-8 Recrewtion Cente, lnfo: 926-3206,
yrs. 10 aan, NL. City Library, info:
980-4424, W.V. Youth Band is accepling new
members, All levels of caperience wel-
Teddy-Bear Swim RecCentre come. Meet at [nvin Park school, tator
Lonsdate. 3:30 p.m, Info: 983-6421, Sheiti: Adan, 022-4562.

Free. Positive Approach counselling B.C. Boys Choir is auditioning new
Services. Information session for stu. olembers, No eaperience necessary,
dents with learning disability Boys aged 8-18 welcome. Info: 926-
concerns.Inio: 925-FREE, $230,

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