DR. HELEN MACDONALD 1953-1955

A second organizational meeting was held January 29, 1953 in the Prince of Wales College Auditorium with 102 delegates representing 23 Home and School Associations. After consider- able labour and discussion, the new Federation was born. The resolution to organize a provincial federation of Home and School was moved by Mrs. M. F. Doyle of North Rustico and Rev. Patterson of Georgetown was the sec- onder. Judge St. Clair Trainor moved the list of nominations, seconded by Rev. Lewis Murray.

Right from the beginning Home and School was a pace setter. As early as 1953, Home and School was conducting radio programs initiated by Mrs. Nellie Brown to inform the public of needed changes in education. Home and School also cooperated with other organizations concerned about education and the welfare of the child, working in close association with such organizations as the Teachers Federation, the Red Cross, Women’s Institute, Catholic Women’s League, and l.O.D.E.

We are indebted to National leaders who contributed to our growth. Such an inspired leader was Dr. S. R. Laycock, past president of Canadian Home and School, who gave us as a formula for a successful meeting 2020-20 minutes: 20 business, 20 program and discussion, and 20 social period. He advised no action without study. Matters of importance should be referred to a committee for further study and recommendation. This formula is still valid.

Dr. Laycock was one of Canada's leading child psycholo» gists and gave us much food for thought as he discussed children and their reaction at various stages of development.

Another frequent visitor to the Island and our home in those early days of Home and School was Dr. L. A. DeWolfe of

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