ABE… On the Spot
September 30th, 2015
All campuses are settled back in after the summer break. As for the students, well...check it out! Graduates, essay writing, public speaking and campus orientation are among the few things happening at our campuses this month.
Deer Lake
Graduates
Adult Basic Education
The Deer Lake campus is back in full swing for another successful year.
Our Deer Lake site had many graduates just before our summer break.
Eric Moores
Jennifer Osmond
Kimberley Hutchings
Caitlyn Chappel
St. Anthony
Public Speaking
This month at the campus, students Ruby Richards and Carrie
Compton presented speeches for English 2102C. Both spoke on
“The Importance of Education”. Each completed detailed research and held very valid and supported reasons for why education is so crucial in today’s world. They did a great
job!
Left: Carrie Compton
Above: Ruby Richards
Bonavista
On September 17, students and staff in Bonavista went to
lunch to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. After
lunch, they attended the Targa Race that was being held that
afternoon. Despite the cooler temperatures, a fun time was
had by all.
by Savana Marsh
As part of her communications course, student Savanna
Marsh designed an attractive poster advertising the “grand
opening” of her boutique called Nevaeh’s Store.
Placentia
Class photo: Students Maxine Keeping, Fran
O'Leary, and Lawrence Parsons, with
instructor, Cheryl White. Cheryl White.
English 2102A
Comparison Essay: The Interlopers” and “Paid – up Member” by Maxine Keeping
Although the two short stories “The Interlopers”& “Paid-Up Member” seem different, they are more alike than different. Even though the conflict, the characterization, and the setting may seem different, they are very much alike.
Both of the stories “The Interlopers”& “Paid-Member” have conflict between two men. The land owners Ulrich Von
Gradwitz and Georg Znaeym in “The Interlopers” have conflict between them for a long time, back to their grandfathers’ days.
They have a feud over land and property. In the story “Paid-up Member,” the conflict between Simon and Dickie is new and
more personal. Simon not only hates Dickie for coming into town and buying land that Simon intended to buy, but there was
something more personal; it is Mary, Simons ex-girlfriend, that Simon thinks he owns. To make matters worse, Dickie and
Mary start to see each other, and Simon finds out that they are going to be married. Although the conflict in the story “The
Interlopers” has been going on for a long time, the feud in “Paid-up Member” is new. Simon looks at Mary as his property, and
Dickie has taken her away from him. The feud in “The Interlopers” is also about property.
Although the characters in both stories “The Interlopers” &”Paid-Member” are somewhat different, there are some
similarities between them. In the story “The Interlopers,” Ulrich Von Gradwitz and Georg Znaeym are very violent; they hate
each other so much that they want to kill each other. In “Paid-Up Member,” Simon is violent and hateful towards Dickie, but
Dickie doesn’t know how Simon feels towards him; he thinks that Simon is his friend. However, the hatred in “The Interlopers” is mutual. In “Paid-Member” Simon is the one that is hateful towards Dickie.
Both stories are set out in the country in very isolated rural areas. In the story “The Interlopers,” Ulrich Von Gradwitz and
Georg Znaeym can fight with each other until someone dies because there is no one around to witness the murder. Similarly, in
the story “Paid-up Member,” Simon wants to kill Dickie, while there is no one else around to witness the murder. The difference in the setting in both stories is that “The Interlopers” is set out in the country, and “Paid-up Member” is set out on a farm
where there is no one else around.
Although the two stories “The Interlopers” and “Paid-up Member” have some differences, there are some similarities
in conflict, characterization, and setting. The conflict involves fighting over land and property. Three of the four characters in
the stories “The Interlopers”& “Paid-up Member are so violent, they want to kill someone. The settings in both stories “The
Interlopers” & “Paid-up Member” both take part in the country that are isolated areas.
English 2015
Persuasive Essay: “People Who Abandon Pets Should Go to Jail ” by Lawrence Parsons
The intake for Canadian shelters in 2013 was 103 000 cats and 46 000 dogs. The majority of these animals were taken
in as strays: 60% of the cats and 49% of the dogs (“Animal Shelter Statistics” 3). Stray animals have often been abandoned by
their owners. People who abandon their pets should go to jail. Abandoning a pet, in my opinion, is the same thing as abandoning a child. Instead of abandoning a pet, you should bring them to a proper shelter, like the SPCA. Abandoning a pet is worse
than killing a pet; it is leaving them to fend for themselves.
Animals are living and breathing things like humans; they can experience pain just like we do. A lot of pets get abandoned when people are in the process of moving. People often move to where no pets are allowed (Lau). People should come
up with a better way to deal with this situation. We would not allow a small child out in the streets because they can’t look after
themselves, just like small babies they can’t look after themselves. There are many organizations out there to help with food
and shelter, like humane societies and pet food banks. Animals should look be look after and care for properly just like any
living creature.
People should take their time to bring their pets to proper shelters or find a proper home when they go to move. People have the option to surrender their pets to places like humane societies or shelters like the SPCA. Animals most likely
“become sick, dehydrated or injured” when they are left abandoned, and not to mention that they may not be found by someone
in time (“Animal Abandonment”). Whenever people cannot afford to look after their pets, they have options like humane societies. Some shelters have pet food banks and they have special classes for behavior problems if the owner wants to keep their
pets (“Animal Abandonment”). Bringing a pet to a shelter is better than abandoning them.
Abandoning a pet is just as bad as killing a pet. They may end up roaming the streets looking for a way to survive.
Most of these pets end up getting hurt, starving, or getting diseases and dying, which is very cruel. People who abandon their
pets, in my opinion, should get the biggest jail time the law and the courts allow.
People should go to jail when they abandon their pets. Leaving a pet out in the cold to roam the streets is just as bad
as leaving a baby out in the cold. They will not make it, either. You should take time to find a good home or proper shelter for
your pet if you cannot afford to take care of it. Abandoning a pet is worse than killing it because a pet cannot look after itself.
They are not capable of surviving on their own. People can do a few things like finding good services and good shelters for
them if you cannot take care of your pets.
Adult Basic Education
Student Work
Conception Bay South
Student of the Month
In other CBS news, Jenelle Revells has settled into
her Math/Science instructor position. Jenelle is
from Benoit’s Cove on the West Coast. She graduated from the Memorial University Intermediate/
Secondary Education program in 2013. Jenelle has
a deep love of animals and has worked for a veterinary clinic for the past two years. Jenelle’s friendliness and compassionate have made her an excellent
addition to the CBS campus.
Keith Wright and Janelle Evans
Corner Brook
Staff Breakfast
ABE Instructor Roger Thornhill
ABE instructors, Roger Thornhill
and Steve Ledrew were among
the many staff to arrive early for
work on the morning of the
22nd. Corner Brook instructors
and administration prepared a
breakfast feast for students at the
campus. Yummy!
ABE Instructor Steve Ledrew
Students enjoying a yummy breakfast!
Our staff have hidden talents!
Adult Basic Education
Congratulations to Keith Wright! We have chosen
Keith as the CBS Campus Student of the Month!
Keith is an exemplary student. His attendance is
immaculate and his work ethic is incredible. Keith
also cares a great deal about others. He is very polite
and his friendly demeanor helps to make new students feel at ease. His positive attitude and excellent
work are to be admired. Keep up the awesome work,
Keith!
Nain
Graduate
Congratulations to Emily
Suarak. Emily graduated from
the ABE program on September
A Helping Hand
Emily Suarak
Students, Patrick and Joshua lend a helping
hand to assemble their newly arrived bookcase. Thanks guys!
Patrick Harris and Joshua
Jararuse
Baie Verte
New Additions
Joining the ABE team at the Baie Verte campus is Rachel
Evans. Rachel originates from the Corner Brook area. In
recent years she has taught at various schools with the
Western/English School District. Rachel received her post
secondary education through Memorial University of Newfoundland, with a background in English, History. She completed her Masters at Acadia University majored in Assessment. She has also has completed a Graduate Certificate in
Inclusive Education from York University and will have
completed her Guidance Counselor program by December
2015.
Natasha Abbott
Rachel Evans
Also joining the ABE team in Baie Verte is Natasha
Abbott. Natasha has been an instructor with Academy
Canada’s Adult Basic Education program since March
2011. Her teaching areas are Math and Science. Recently, Natasha’s role has moved from the traditional
classroom setting to delivering instruction virtually.
Natasha has great enthusiasm and passion for teaching and learning. She is currently pursuing a Masters
of Education in Curriculum through Acadia University. Outside of teaching and learning her time is dedicated to her family, which includes her two beautiful
little girls.
Adult Basic Education
The class celebrates with Emily
St. John’s
New Additions
Kenmount Road campus would like to welcome two
new instructors to our team- Ruth Wheeler, math
instructor, and Mary Flynn, English instructor. Returning instructors are Brian Davis, Cassandra
Hoskins, and Brittany King. Currently, our ABE
program has 72 students enrolled with six students
graduating this month! We look forward to a great
year.
From left to right: Brian Davis, Brittany King, Mary
Flynn, Ruth Wheeler and Cassandra Hoskins
Growing Campus
Things are quite busy in our Labrador West campus.
So busy, that we had to order new desks to meet student demands. The students are quickly settling in
with Don Hancock at the helm.
Graduate Follow-up
Congratulations to Silas Jararuse.
Silas in currently enrolled in the
Powerline Technician course at CNA
in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Congratulations to Kenny ParsonsCollins who is currently enrolled in
the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician program at College of
the North Atlantic's Gander campus .
Silas Jarause
We recently heard from Kenny!
“Hey Don, I'd just like to fill you in on where
I am now. I moved out to Gander on the 27th
of August and I started the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program only a week ago.
The town is beautiful and so full of history, I
still hardly believe I'm here…If it wasn't for
you and Academy Canada I wouldn't be living my dream right now. I hope you have a
good year in Lab City and that all the students have great years as well. I hope I bump
into you again sometime!”
Adult Basic Education
Labrador West
Hopedale
Welcome back to Don Fitzpatrick
and the students at our Hopedale
campus.
Hopedale Class Photo
Jonathan Bartlett is in his second year of instructions at the HV-GB and Labrador West campuses.
He instructs math and science via distance education
from the Kenmount Road Campus. Welcome back
Jonathan!
HV-GB Class Photo
Jonathan Bartlett
Welcome back to Dawn Melindy, Kyle Smith
and the students at our HV-GB campus.
Sheshatshiu
Welcome
Academy Canada would like to welcome new instructors,
Russ Hancock and Marjorie Flowers to the Academy
Canada team. Russ provides instruction in math/science,
while Marjorie focuses on English/electives.
Russ Hancock ( centre) with students at
Sheshatshiu campus
Adult Basic Education
Happy Valley-Goose Bay