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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 25, 1998 Section Two Page 5 Students Face Choices On Post-Secondary Education by Jennifer Somerscales Making decisions for the future can be a weighty responsibility. Especially when you're planning for post secondary education. Over the years, options for high school students have grown to be more and more competitive and some are asking themselves themselves this question: College or University - which is better? At Bowmanville High School, many students arc beginning to take the college college route. Last year there were 129 applicants to colleges colleges across Canada and about 71 students applied to university. Though the number of students from B.H.S. applying to university has been fairly constant over the last few years, Brian Colville, a guidance counsellor counsellor at B.H.S., explained that "the number of college college applicants is growing BHS News at a very, very rapid rate compared to university." The choices are endless for some students. And often that can lead to a variety of pressures concerning concerning where they're going to be the following year. Students tend to have their favourite schools, mostly decided by friends and/or word of mouth. Western was a major contender contender for students last year and Queen's has drawn many applicants as well. "It seems to be very much a factor within the graduating class' of what they talk about. I know they compare notes on programs and they compare compare notes on cities and campuses and in the long run, the selection of university university is a very personal thing. But it does seem to have some peer pressure along with it," Colville says. As far as colleges go, the most popular by far is our neighbour, Durham College. It has about 63 BHS grads enrolled in different different programs there at this time. Durham has just recently recently been awarded much more recognition as a high profile school. Durham College has introduced DUC - The Durham University Centre, and the concept has become a really really strong benefit for the college this year. The ultimate goal for the program is to enable students to get the university university theory and college practical experience on the same site. So far, everyone participating participating seems very positive positive about the changes. Durham Children's Aid Leads Christmas Hamper Drive For Needy Families Again this year, Durham Children's Aid Society is coordinating a Christmas Hamper Drive for children in their care and for needy families, across Durham Region involved with the agency. Christmas Hampers include gift items and groceries. groceries. Last year, with the generous support of the community, Durham CAS provided hampers for 184 families and for 45 Crown Wards. (Crown Wards are children who have been removed from their families families and are in the care of Durham CAS). ; "This tradition of car-- mg for ' families • at Christmas would not be. possible," said Sharon Price, project coordinator, "without the support of organizations, businesses and individuals throughout Durham Region who step forward each year to help." Last year donors included: families hoping to teach their children that Çhristmas is not just about receiving; dental offices, schools, service clubs, church groups, law offices and a single mom who used to get a hamper and tjow wants to help others, i Donors to the hamper drive can either choose to provide gifts or food vouchers that will be put into a Christmas hamper, cjr be matched with a family family or child in care to provide provide a completed hamper of food and gifts. Anyone wishing to register as a donor can call Sharon Price at 905-433-1551 Extension 2317. For those not wanting to register, but would like to help, donations of new unwrapped toys, diapers, "Healthy Babies" Progn am Minister of Community and Social Services and MPP for Durham West, Janet Ecker and Health Minister Elizabeth Winner announced last week, that more young children in Durham Region will get a better start in life thanks to an increase in funding funding of $235,950 for the local community-based Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program. "We all want to create a safe and nurturing environment environment for every child in Ontario", said Labour Minister and MPP for Durham Centre, Jim Flaherty. "By increasing access to prevention and early intervention intervention programs, we are improving the quality of life and opportunities for children children and their families", said Durham-York MPP, Julia Munro. "This government is committed committed to working in partnership partnership to support healthy child development", said John O'Toole, MPP for Durham East, The local announcement is part of a province-wide initiative initiative to double the funding of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program from $10 million to $20 million. million. baby food and formula are and can be dropped off any always items needed by weekday at 555 Rossland the Children's Aid Society Rd. W„ in Oshawa. Gift Extravaganza Raises Funds for School There were gift ideas galore at the Holiday Gift Show at Bowmanville High School last weekend. All proceeds proceeds from the show went to Ontario Street Public School. Above, Gregory Rivers, age six, checks out the wares on a table run by Cathy and Tracy Jones. Business Directory A se Rho -3303 ACCOUNTANCY Brad E. 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