A24-Wednesday, November 5, 1980 - North Shore News

Tell Bria

WHAT YOU THINK

Brian Smith wants to help improve our
educational system.

But before he acts, he wants your views on
what's right, and wrong, with the present
system.

What do you think of the situation in our public
schools. ..and in our community colleges and
provincial institutes?

He wants your opinion on subjects and
courses of study.

Size of classes. Examinations. Discipline.

Communication between parents and teachers.

Any ideas or suggestions that will help him
change our educational system for the better. For
instance, should we be giving our children a
greater working knowledge of what to expect in

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the world of business, commerce and industry?

Should greater emphasis be placed on teaching
practical skills that will benefit them once they
have to join the workforce?

Do you feel we are preparing them sufficiently
for a technological world that is becoming more
and more specialized?

Brian Smith wants your views to be heard. And
to see that something is done about them.

But he can't do anything if you don’t tell him
what you think.

So please make a note of Brian Smith’s open
Forum on Education in your region. The date is
Wednesday, November 19th. The place:
Brooksbank Elementary School, 980 E. 13th St.,
North Vancouver, at 7 p.m.

And when he comes to town, get involved.

“Speak out”

BRIAN SMITH, Minister of Education,
WANTS YOUR VIEWS ON EDUCATION.

“FOR APPOINTMENT TIME
IN YOUR AREA PLEASE
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Province of

Ministry of Education
British Columbia

The Honourable Bran Smith, Minister