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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MARCH 21,2001 PAGE 3 Clarington Catholic schools make the grade Survey shows students, staff are happy with facilities The people who work in, study in and visit local Catholic schools arc happy with the facilities, according to results of a recent survey. The survey -- required annually by the Ministry of Education and used to determine grants for school operation, renewal and new pupil places - was completed by principals, teachers, non- teaching staff, students and the school council at each school in the board last fall. And the results indicate the people who arc in local schools most are fairly happy with what they see, with all sites scoring at a satisfactory level or higher. "The results of the School Facility Survey reflect the commitment the board has made to capital expenditures and renewal," says Robert Welch, the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board's manager of plant. "New schools, renovations, and repairs completed completed in the last 12 years have resulted in excellent learning and working environments environments for students and staff." The survey asked participants to rate die cleanliness and general condition of school grounds and the building exterior, exterior, as well as the areas within the school. It also asked for a rating of factors factors influencing building comfort and access, and the level of teamwork and collaboration of the groups within the school community. Clarington had one school in each of the top three and bottom three of the board's survey. The newly-renovated St. Joseph's French immersion Centre on Parkway Crescent in Bowmanville received an overall rating of 3.7 out of a possible four. That's in spite of the fact the renovations were still being completed when the survey was filled out, says Mr. Welch. On tire lower end of the scale was St. Francis of Assisi in Newcastle, which MIKE LANGLOIS 'If you look at the student responses, they seem to be very happy, even where others are not.' received 2.1 out of four, a mark still deemed satisfactory under the scoring system. But St. Francis is slated to be replaced by a new, larger school in Newcastle in time for the 2002 school year. And, in the interim, the parent council is "looking at improvements that can be made to the existing school because they're going to be there another another year," says Clarington trustee Barb Malone. St. Stephen's Secondary in Bowmanville Bowmanville achieved an overall score of 3.5 out of four. Northumberland's Catholic elementary elementary schools all rated scores between 2.4 and 3.5 out of four. St. Mary's Secondary Secondary in Cobourg received 3.5 out of four. Director of education Mike Langlois says the student survey shows pupils don't necessarily base their opinion of school on the building. "If you look at the student responses, responses, they seem to be very happy, even where others are not," notes Mr. Langlois. Langlois. "The kids seem to be very happy with their environment, even where adults might see room for improvement.". improvement.". , " g 100 reasons to celebrate A.J. GROEN/ Statesman photo BOWMANViLLE - Strathaven Lifecare Centre resident Joe Slanina recently celebrated his 100th birthday, surrounded by family members. Born in Europe, he came to Canada in 1927. With him, from left, are great- granddaughter Laura Beaupre, grandson Paul Beaupre, daughter Margaret Beaupre and grandson Robert Beattpre. Clarington man spies his own stolen snowmobiles being towed xt'Se Charges laid after man follows suspect on highway to restaurant CLARINGTON - An eagle-eyed Kendal man is being credited with saving his own snowmobiles from being stolen. Police say the man was on his way to his Concession 6 . home Thursday around 6 p.m. when he spotted a vehicle towing his trailer and two snowmobiles. He turned ^around and.followed the vehicle - to a restaurant at Taunton Road and Hwy. 35/115, where the other vehicle stopped. Police were called and a man was arrested. Leon Haughton, 24, of Gibb Street in Oshawa is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, breach of recognizance, and threatening. He was held for a bail hearing. While police laud the man's efforts efforts in retrieving his snowmobiles, they say people should be careful in such situations. The best bet, says Constable John Payne of the Durham Regional Police Clarington Community Community Office, is to "gather as much information information as possible without jeopardizing jeopardizing your safety." Oarinstm Leading the Way CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICES I COURTICE - FROM HIGHWAY TO MAIN STREET CONFIRM THE VISION Clarington Council has been working toward developing a unique downtown and main street for Courtice. Since last July, the Consultent Team hired by the Municipality have diligently worked with staff, residents and landowners to create am implemetable vision for this Important focus for the community. . A preferred option has been created and will be presented to the public at the end of March. Members of the public and landowners • are Invited to continue their participation in determining the future of their community. - In order to allow for maximum participation, two separate sessions will be held, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Please identify which session you wbuld like to attend. Confirming the Vision (March 28,2001) Afternoon Workshop 2:00 - 5:00 pm Evening Workshop 6:30 - 9:30 pm Location: White Cliff Retirement Residence (Multi Purpose Room) 1460 Highway 2, Courtice To register for the workshop or to obtain further Information Information regarding the study and how to get involved, please contact Sharon Norris, Clarington Department of Planning and Development. Telephone: (905) 623-3379 PARTICIPATE IN THE FUTURE OF COURTICE Courtice Highway 2 / Main Central Area - Study Area I VOLUNTEER NOMINATIONS EXTENDED The deadline for submitting nominations for the Volunteer Service Recognition Program has been extended to Friday, March 23, 2001. : Please help us to recognize those who have devoted so much of their time and energy to our children, our families, our friends and our community. Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. 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