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(From page 1) Peleschak, our area was chosen because it is representative of most Canadian school systems. Not as big as a metropolitan system like - Toronto, it is nevertheless more ad- vanced than many smaller districts in the country. "We represent Canada to them," Mr. Peleschak added. The group was here to learn as much as it could about other school systems, and will take a great deal of information back to Japan. As expected, the visitors found many differences between the two countries. Osamu Kinoshita, a teacher from Yasnder Junior High School, discovered that "students in this school (Port Perry High) study much harder." He was also extremely surprised "at the way students dress, com- pared to the spartan uniforms PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 15, 1986 -- 3 Japan visitors hit it off sweater, white cowboy boots, make- up and dangly earrings. "Students never wear clothes like that!' he said with a huge grin. Miss Armour laughed too. "They kept thinking I was a teacher because of the way | ai dressed and how tall I am. They couldn't get over how tall some of the students are." Mr. Kinoshita was also over- whelmed by the beauty of the grounds at Port Perry High School. "I envy. the students here because they can study in a beautiful place," he said admiringly. In Japan, most schools are at least three storeys tall and are often up to five storeys. "Japan is small so we go up!" he said, again with a smile. In fact, there were smiles all around throughout the visit as local educators gladly rubbed elbows with their Japanese counterparts. "It's been interesting from both sides to see how many similarities there really are,"" Mr. Peleschak pointed out. : When the interview was over and the visitors began boarding a waiting bus, Mr. Kinoshita came "running back to say one more thing to the reporter from the Star. "I think it is important for me to say the lunches here are very nice. We heard that students here cook- ed the lunch," he said, still smiling. "We were very much surprised." 'Oh, and one more thing, make sure you say hi to all the students for me." So, to the students of Cornish and Port Perry High School, Osamu Kinoshita says "Hi!"' Port Perry High School council president Kristy Armour chats with a member of the Japanese delegation which toured the school, along with R.H. Cornish Public School last Friday. The visitors were thoroughly impressed with local students and couldn't get over how tall they are or how they dress. Japanese students wear with no jewellry, cosmetics or nail polish. He gestured laughingly to high school president Kristy Armour, wearing a bright orange skirt and ATTENTION! Organizations - Service Clubs Church and Youth Groups Santa Claus PARADE This year's Santa Claus Parade is being organized right now and we need you to contact us regarding your participation in this event for the kids! For information and float registration, please contact: i Ruth Delong ... 985-8268 Bill Barr ... 985-3844 Alex Shepherd ... 985-9331 or register by mail with this handy coupon to: Scugog Chamber of Commerce, P.0. Box 994, Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1NO ORGANIZATION ADDRESS POSTAL CODE Co-ordinator Phone Register Early! The Kids | are counting on us! ® notes, snapping pictures and generally learning all they can about our education system. Japanese teachers tour through one of the classrooms at Port Perry High School, taking Are you interested in ... LOWER HEATING BILLS? Water Street PORT PERRY 285-2368 on invite their many valuable customers to call and find out SWITZER how Dixon's will lower their heating bill by 25% to 50%. MOTORS LTD. We also extend this invitation to those who are not present Dixon customers but " who are still interested in: * Lower Heating Bills * 24 Hours, 7 Days per week service * Service Plan that includes FREE furnace replacement Rermember ... FOR LOWER HEATING BILLS call Durham's largest and oldest fuel oil and heating/air conditioning company. 1983 PONTIAC FIREP'SOLD -- .tone white & gold, loaded. Stoc -- "7... $7,999. 1983 OLDS CUTLASS CALAIS - 2 door, AM/FM cassette, two- tone paint, buckets, console. Stock 9669 .............. $8,799. 1982 TOYOTA TERCEL - 2 door, automatic, silver ......... $3,995. 1982 DODGE ARIES SE - red, 4 dr., 4 cyl., AM/FM stereo, plush interior, vinyl top. Stock 1670... $5,495. 1981 PLYMOUTH OMNI - 2 dr., automatic, 72,600 km. SOCK 3317 ooo $2,995. 1981 DODGE COLT - Grey, 2 door, automatic, rear wiper/washer. Stock 1889 . $2,995. 1980 CORVETTE - black, AC, p.w., pl, glass T-tops, tilt, - leather interior, AM/FM cassette. REDUCED . $13,599. 1976 FORD CHATEAU - 12 pass. Club Wagon, OR 2 tone tan, air, cruise, tilt, AM/FM stereo, - aux. fuel tanks & heater. Cert. St. 8238. GY We'll even honour the service plan you paid to another company. Making winter more Bearable -- since 1902 Call today 723-4663 313 Albert Street, Oshawa. SWITZER oF MOTORS Nat LTD. 985-3403