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Oe era EE » sadatseatisdnisnsad bv ovivat ia Figures indicate a decrease of 800 students in Durham Projected enrolment fig- ures of the Durham Board of Education for the school year 1974-75 show a total decrease of 800 students although most of the change from last year's figures for the old Ontario County board are attributable to boundary changes in January. However, although the stu- dent population has stabiliz- ed. this does not mean a halt to increasing education tax- es cautioned Ken Munroé director of education of scho- ol system. Public elementary 'schools in Durham will receive 31,870 students this Septem- ber, according to the board's projections, down 1,000 from 2 Graduates .. Jayne Puckrin, daughter " of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Puck- rin of Sunderland graduated on July 18 from the Wellesley Hospital, School of Nursing in Toronto. Jayne will join the staff of Wellesley Hospi- tal in September. (At The Rear Of Building) 985-2066 IS ON THE MENU EVERYDAY Reserve our FACILITIES FOR: . Oshawa, Mixing Cement? CEMENT MIXERS FOR RENT PORT PERRY RENT-ALL 108 WATER STREET -- PORT PERRY, ONT. EMIELS. PLACE | WHERE GOOD FOOD | Banquet Room © PARTIES @ MEETINGS © RECEPTIONS (of groups up to 40 people) "Enjoy our cosy fireplace atmosphere' Dining and Banquet Rooms are now licenced under L.L.B.O. Ontario county's Sept. 1973 enrolment. Durham high schools show a projected increase of 200: students from last year bringing Sept. 1974 admis- sions to 15,700. Of the decrease in elemen- tary enrolments, only a drop of 200 can be tied to natural attrition. When the new board was formed in Janu- ary, five elementary schools were lost to other boards and one school gained making a net loss of 800 students. In the high school system, there was a natural increase of 100 students while the new board also absorbed Cart- wright High School with a population of 100. } Mr. Munro explained the natural decrease of 100 stu- dents in the Durham system is indicative of a province wide trend towards stable or decreasing enrolments. Province wide trends show a decrease in elementary school enrolments until 1982, and a slow but steady in- crease in high school enrol- ments until 1978 followed by a decrease. Development of Durham Region will offset this prov- ince wide trend and Durham will maintain a steady stu- dent population for the fore- seeable future. But, there is a problem involving student population in Durham. While there will be no pressures on the region for new school facilities, there will be local pressures be- cause of shifting enrolment ~ patterns. One particular area of the northeastern section, is showing a tremen- dous population growth which will inevitably neces- sitate new school facilities. Already, two schools in the area are using a total of 6 portable classrooms and un- less new facilities are avail- 985-7356 able by Sept. 1976 the old schools will be unable to handle the new students. The only option is to build a new school. At the same time enrol- ment in some schools, partic- ularly in the south of Oshawa is either decreasing or not coming up to expectations. Some schools may merit closing. The difficulty lies in con- vincing the ministry of ed- ucation to allocate funds for a new school while others are being closed. HIGHER TAXES School boards will still be (continued on page 5) PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1974 -- 3 Enjoy Western Weekend events (continued) helped organize some of the events. The Kinsmen spon- sored the Bicycle rodeo in co-operation with the safety patrols of the O.P.P. and Durham Regional Police. Participants aged 7 - 12 had to ride their bicycles through a special course at the Cornish school parking lot. Their bicycles were also checked by the police. The following won prizes: 7 year olds: Kyle Dinault. 8 year olds: Mike Siebarth. 9 yeir olds: Dawn Pelle- tier. 10 year olds: Susan Fisher. 11 year olds Larry Hop- kins. 12 year olds: Mike Pelle- tier. Cheryl Dinaut was the lucky winner of a brand new CCM Mustang bicycle dona- ted by CCM and Smith's Sports, Port Perry. The Kinettes Club spon- sored a kiddies parade on Friday. Winners in the dif- ferent categories were: Bicycles 1st: Margaret Rowland. 2nd, Joey Forder, 3rd Bill Jordon. Trikes: 1st: Dana Forder, 2nd: Robbie Jamieson, 3rd: Cole Perry. Doll Carriages: 1st: Candy Stevenson, 2nd: Shelley For- sythe, 3rd: Kelly Govin. Miscellaneous: 1st: Tre- vor and Stephen Solomon, 2nd: Stuart Govin, 3rd: Tony and Joey Gibson. Winners in the Scavenger Hunt were: 4 - 8 years age group (girls): Janet and Margaret Rowland. 4-8 years age group (boys): Billy Dowson. Senior Girls (9-14) Jenni- fer Armstrong. Senior Boys (9-14) Bobb Ireland. . Myrtle Blier was the lucky winner in a free draw on a metal utility building. Committee Chairman Richard Drew said the total figures will not be available for a week as yet, but' :they're bound to be good." yy gy tg hy Room Lots Wallpaper 99°... NRE. EE roll A.W. BROCK fl DEPARTMENT STORE | | Arrow Shirts {Ladies & Girls 25% OFF : Summer -- Dresses Craft Jackets 25% Ladies & Girl 23% Bathing | A Suits SOCKS Greb Work Boots Greb High Cuts Hush Puppy Oxfords Men's Black Boots 168 Queen Street A.W. 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