Trinity College School - Record Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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take part in a school production some day. The Record: Are there any aspects of school life that you particularly like? Mrs. Dew: On the whole, I find the boys and staff to be very pleasant. I like the fact that the school ' s not too big and that everyone is involved in a sport. I also like the fact that many boys seem to v ' ant to excel in their academic standard. Mr. Forward Mr. Forward had come to T.C.S. straight from the English system. He is assistant housemaster of Brent and will move into Bickle next year, taking over Mr. Burr ' s position. He teaches German and French. Other than losing at golf to Mr. Bunner, Mr. Forward enjoys both soccer and squash. The Record: How do you think the Canadian education system compares to that of Britain? Mr. Forward: I have a limited knowledge of the Canadian system overall. However, there does seem to be a greater specialization in the British system - earlier. The British system of ex- ternal exams seems to lead to a good deal of cooperation - staff and pupils are fighting the same battle. The marks system seems to put staff and student on different sides. The Record: What are your general impressions of the students at T.C.S.? Mr. Forward: A lot is asked of the boys here and I find that they respond well. The Record: Mr. Forward: However, I have noticed differences in the classroom. I have not had people fall asleep in the classroom before. Maybe my teaching is too soporific. How have you enjoyed your first year so far? It ' s been downhill ever since early ball when I was given a cold shower by . . .?? Mrs. Papp Mrs. Papp comes to T.C.S. after teaching at Adam Scott in Peterborough. She was educated at York University, where she attained her B.F.A., and at U. of T. where she received her B.E. Mrs. Papp teaches art to the junior school students on a part time basis. On an extra-curricular level, she contributed to the make-up of Our Town and Guys and Dolts, as well as being in the chorus line of Guys and Dolls. The Record: Why did you decide to come to T.C.S.? Mrs. Papp: I decided to come to T.C.S. because I thought it would be a different en- vironment to teach in and it would be a great experience because the closed environment would involve a more concentrated teaching experience. The Record: Were you nervous in front of 360 males? Mrs. Papp: It was a different environment. I felt quite confident although it was quite strange, and I thought it would be interesting to teach here. The Record: What is different from your last school? Mrs. Papp: I feel that in the private school system, the main priorities are academics and sports. In a pubHc school, however, the students are confused as to what their priorities are. 29

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NEW TEACHERS Mr. Bunner Mr. Bunner came to T.C.S. after six years at Stanstead College in Quebec. He was educated at U.N.B. (right Chris?) where he received a B.Sc. and M.Sc, and he received his Certificate of Education at Concordia. Mr. Bunner quickly involved himself in T.C.S. life with Lit- tleside Hockey and Football, Ketchum duty, and the chess club. The Record: Compare T.C.S. to a co-ed school such as Stanstead. Which do you prefer and why? Mr. Bunner: Both R.C.S. and Stanstead went co-ed after I started teaching there so that teaching at an all-male school is not a new experience for me. I must admit that, from a teaching point of view, I prefer co-ed classes because I feel that girls tend to improve the academic attitude in a class. However, speaking as an ex-Housemaster, going co-ed introduces problems as well. I guess I ' m ambivalent about the two options. What do you feel has been your greatest challenge in adjusting to T.C.S.? Putting up with 6 A and 4C! Why is 6A Physics your favourite class? Mr. Bunner: Boy, talk about loaded questions. Basically, 6A kept me on my toes, How else would I know all the latest and wierdest rock groups? I had to Mar- shall my thoughts and make sure I Newall the facts. The Record: Mr. Bunner: The Record: The Record: Mr. Bunner: The Record: Mr. Bunner: The Record: Mr. Bunner: Is there anything in particular you would like to see added to the school? A golf course! What do you smoke in your pipe? Contrary to what Mike Small would say about the origin of my tobacco, it does not come from cow pastures. Will you ever teach Math 3 again? I look forward to teaching Math 3 again next year. Having cut my teeth on the subject with Cameron, Smith, Nadur and Co., there is nowhere to go but up! Mrs. Dew Mrs. Dew joined the teaching staff this year in the English department. She is teaching the grade eight English course, as well as retaining her old job as English tutor. She hopes to teach more classes in the future. Mrs. Dew was educated in English at University of Liverpool. The Record: Could you elaborate on your extra- curricular contributions to the school? Mrs. Dew: This spring I assisted Mr. Lawson with the debating club and then in the third term I took it over for him. The debating club was very much a beginner ' s club and so we did a bit of impromptu speaking. In the drama club, I have worked backstage for two years. I would like to 28

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THE END OF AN ERA - MR. SCOTT RETIRES