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------------ k, , Slower student growth » (3 (continued) in 1975 it was 939, Greenbank. and Epsom schools are also down slight- ly, from 250 students (com- . bined) to 230. Unlike the larger central. schools, a ° ~ gradual but steady: decline over the past few years has been experienced here, due 'partly to altered school bus routes made' necessary. - bringing students to the: 'larger, central schools like" Port Perry's R.H. Cornish and schools in Uxbridge. Principal Bill Gauley said it looks like the trend at the schools may continue in the future. Aer Word from - Port Perry High School is: of a continu- ation of the upward.trend in enrolment, but at the hectic pace of only a couple of years Ago..." i, HRERTT Just over 1,230 students have enrolled, ."just about the same as last year," according to Principal Doug Williams. - Mr. Williams said al- though high schools are in a better position to make fore- casts about future enrolment by watching local public school populations, there -* stilkare many variables that make. planning difficult. .However, thinks Williams, elementary school popula- tions seem to be levelling off at a more obvious rate...and this developement. has not yet heeri quite as evident in high schools. * Cartwright High School in - Blackstock reports begin- _ ning:of-the year registration down from last year, but a slight increase in the number 'of students who began school -this year over how many completed a year. before. . 'Student enrolment last year was 106, but by June, 94 students were still in school. Ninety-six students enrolled at Blackstock this year. One school official felt all "indications showed that stu- dent enrolment would in- crease during the year. "It was the busiest year for "transfers in and out of this school last year," she said, "and from all the houses going up around here, I'd say we're in for another year of the same." . Provincially, the educa- tion 'field will have fewer students to teach over the next few years. Declining birth rates will result in Ontario's school population decreasing by more than 200,000 in the next 10 years. : The latest Ministry enrol- ment projections, released last week by Education Min- 'ister Thomas Wells, indicate that elementary school en- rolment will drop by 105,000 during the next 10 years. The elementary school pop- ulation will drop from the 1,389,478 of last year to a low of 1,253,321 in 1981 and rise to 1,283,829 in 1985. During the same period secondary school enrolment will decrease by 106,000, _ from the 1975 total of 605,160 to a projected 499,138 in 1985. The secondary school enrol- ment will peak at 611,198 next year and then decline. The. enrolment decline at the elementary school level will be felt both in the public and separate schools. The projections indicate that in the public schools the enrol- ment will drop by 76,474, from the 1975 total of 961,625 to 885,151. In the separate schools the enrolment will - drop by 29,175, from the total of 427,853 of last year to 398,678 in 1985. "Mr. Wells said the projec- tions have been sent to school board officials across the province to assist them in their long range planning. 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All girls 12 years of age and over as of Sept. 1st are invited to attend these meetings under the capable leadership of Mrs. Enid Blair and Mrs. Eleanor Nichols. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Short who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday. A large group of friends and neighbours gathered in the afternoon at the Church to help celebrate this happy occasion. It seems that a lot of corn was consumed last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hutcheon. In honour of our illustrious baseball team, a family corn roast was held, with hot dogs and all, and even races for the kids, followed by an adult corn roast for the team and their wives. Many thanks Glenda and Bert for a very enjoyable evening. Miss Lori Clark returned home recently from Prince Edward Island where she was staying with her grand- mother. Mr. and Mrs, Peter DeHaas from Robinglade Estates gave a surprise party in honour of Miss Sue Ann DeHaas and Mr. Trevor Blakeley who will be married on September 25. Unit 2 of the UCW will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 20 at 8:15 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Marilyn Beacock. Please note the date change. Mrs. Mildred Rodd will be demonstrating the art of making fur flowers. Our young group extend an open invitation to anyone interest- ed in coming along-we are always looking for new members! Mr. Don Beacock along eo Bathroom Fixtures | eo PLUMBING e ELECTRICAL o CARPENTRY ® TRUSSES eo Wood Mouldings eo Plywood ® Underlay ® Framing Material e Insulation eo Power & Hand Tools BALLARD LUMBER HOME BUILDING CENTRE HWY. 7A AT THE LAKE PORT PERRY ONT. 985-7335 , jon Tn 22 ny PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1976 -- 15 TE Chr ON Ks with sons Lee and Blair p.m., so come on out and "The secret of happiness attended "History in Action cheer your team to victory. is not in doing what one 7 Days" in Brougham on Sun. Please forward your next likes, but in liking what one ves afternoon, weeks news items to Mrs. has to do" - Barrie. i Te So ~~, Dianne Puckrin at 985-2489. I'm sorry to report that Mr. Ken Sturman is in I PORT TAVERN | | woes | PORT now serving rE Ee pe x < --e-- Mr. Ken Lawton very capably took over church service Sunday with a A aE pra DEANE oe A = ut Srewking Ses Hi success an RA failure in our everyday Smorgashbord Me 4 lives. ER Seagrave Church Anniver- SERVED: LA sary will be held on Sunday, 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. s Sept. 26th. at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Mr. Ted Powers, Minister of Janet- ville Charge of the United Church. Special music will be under the direction of the Seagrave organist and choir leader, Mrs. Joan Lee. The Seagrave Choir will practice this Thursday even- ing at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining the choir is encouraged to attend. I Please be reminded that | the nursery section of our | Sunday School will resume this Sunday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. If anyone has an old high chair in relatively good condition we would apprec- iate using it in our nursery. Monday to Friday 295 Opening Announcement - BARKER - DUNN Denture Therapy Clinic A COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICE 111 Dundas St., W., Whitby 668-1464 T.F. a Sm SE a A -- -- a -- -- -- -- -- -- Alas, the Seagrave base- a ball team fell to defeat at [= AlITH i the hands of Little Britain ro by a score of 5-1. 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