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Just reading: Vice-principal William Turff chats with 2 of 21 youngsters who turned up yesterday at Forest Glen Public School during the first day of the strike by Peel Region's 2,600 striking elementary school teachers
Just reading: Vice-principal William Turff chats with 2 of 21 youngsters who turned up yesterday at Forest Glen Public School during the first day of the strike by Peel Region's 2,600 striking elementary school teachers

Just reading: Vice-principal William Turff chats with 2 of 21 youngsters who turned up yesterday at Forest Glen Public School during the first day of the strike by Peel Region's 2,600 striking elementary school teachers

Date10/2/1979
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Object NumberTSPA_0135055F
Famed British educator Sir Alexander Clegg talks with some of the 400 principals and teachers who listened to his address yesterday at Glenforest Secondar School in Mississauga. He was knighted in 1965 for outstanding contributions to British education. Yesterday, he toured a number of Peel county schools.
Famed British educator Sir Alexander Clegg talks with some of the 400 principals and teachers who listened to his address yesterday at Glenforest Secondar School in Mississauga. He was knighted in 1965 for outstanding contributions to British education. Yesterday, he toured a number of Peel county schools.
Calleja, Frank
11/2/1970
Elementary school principal Jack Peckitt helped form a team to handle trauma sparked by sudden death
Elementary school principal Jack Peckitt helped form a team to handle trauma sparked by sudden death
Toronto Star (Firm)
12/22/1986
Real traffic stoppers in Scarborough yesterday were Marjorie and Harry Gordaneer in their Santa Claus costumes. Mrs. Gordancer, who has been a crossing guard for 20 years and is president of the Metro school crossing guards' organization, has been handing out candy canes to youngsters at her crossing on Clonmore Dr. Husband Harry, who's an area supervisor with the borough's board of education, has been playing Santa at a number of schools this week.
Real traffic stoppers in Scarborough yesterday were Marjorie and Harry Gordaneer in their Santa Claus costumes. Mrs. Gordancer, who has been a crossing guard for 20 years and is president of the Metro school crossing guards' organization, has been handing out candy canes to youngsters at her crossing on Clonmore Dr. Husband Harry, who's an area supervisor with the borough's board of education, has been playing Santa at a number of schools this week.
Lennon, Frank
12/22/1977
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
Slaughter, Mike
6/7/1976
It was a bad day for Doug Dinsmore yesterday. Negotiating chairman for Metro's striking high school teachers was shot down by Federal Anti-Inflation Board on proposed raises, and his chartered plane crash-landed at Malton.
It was a bad day for Doug Dinsmore yesterday. Negotiating chairman for Metro's striking high school teachers was shot down by Federal Anti-Inflation Board on proposed raises, and his chartered plane crash-landed at Malton.
Norris, Dave
11/28/1975
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
Bull, Ron
5/20/1977
Sole survivors of the Great Canadian Wagon Train, Jon Houghton, 21, and his sister, Barb, 23, attend to come chores after pulling into Peace River Country 17 months and 2,600 miles after setting out
Sole survivors of the Great Canadian Wagon Train, Jon Houghton, 21, and his sister, Barb, 23, attend to come chores after pulling into Peace River Country 17 months and 2,600 miles after setting out
Brennan, Pat
8/17/1976
Carmen Bush stands in front of Columbus Boys Club, a Toronto institution he's been connected with for 40 years. Tonight, Carmen is being honored with a testimonial dinner for his years of dedicated work with Toronto youngsters.
Carmen Bush stands in front of Columbus Boys Club, a Toronto institution he's been connected with for 40 years. Tonight, Carmen is being honored with a testimonial dinner for his years of dedicated work with Toronto youngsters.
Goode, Jeff
9/29/1971
Sully Earl (Sully) Sullivan, whose Toronto boxing club has helped countless downtown youngsters over the years, was presented with Award of Merit yesterday on Toronto's Civic Honors Day
Sully Earl (Sully) Sullivan, whose Toronto boxing club has helped countless downtown youngsters over the years, was presented with Award of Merit yesterday on Toronto's Civic Honors Day
Beaty, Keith
3/16/1981
The old touch remains, Al Gallow, a Yo-Yo demonstrator in his youth, proves to an admiring gallery of Youngsters. Gallow is now president of the Toronto National Yo-Yo Campany, which expects to sell more than 2 million Yo-Yos to Canadians this year. Last
The old touch remains, Al Gallow, a Yo-Yo demonstrator in his youth, proves to an admiring gallery of Youngsters. Gallow is now president of the Toronto National Yo-Yo Campany, which expects to sell more than 2 million Yo-Yos to Canadians this year. Last
Combs, Erin
6/11/1975
Boa construction squirms above his head as former Etobicoke science teacher Bruce McBride shows youngsters at Eatonville Library on Saturday how to handle reptiles
Boa construction squirms above his head as former Etobicoke science teacher Bruce McBride shows youngsters at Eatonville Library on Saturday how to handle reptiles
Bull, Ron
3/28/1976
Children's Village at Ontario Place, a two-acre dream playground for urban children, has attracted thousands of exuberant youngsters during the summer moths
Children's Village at Ontario Place, a two-acre dream playground for urban children, has attracted thousands of exuberant youngsters during the summer moths
Loek, Dick
8/31/1973