The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, May 20, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" oat Re v ARS SAN at AA \ N » , Port Perry High School students have gained experience through co-operation this past year. More than 100 Grade 12 students participated in the program which saw them gain ex- perience in the workplace. During an employer appreciation breakfast on May 14 two of the students were honored. Mi- chelle Ball, (above) and Michelle Flieler (below) were presented with outstanding Co-op Student plagues by Joan Quail. See story for details. A -- STONEMOOR DAY CARE CENTRES INC. 399 Queen Street, Port Perry Offers a "Child Enrichment Programme" for children 18 months to 5 years. Full time and part time available. Hours 6:30 am to 6 pm For futher information call 985-0800 CMHC By SCHL ltclping to house Canadians Cans ity ueslion habitation anada complez sur nous |S LOAYIDOAL AY D1 2 DO YOU QUALIFY FOR $5000 ARR RN IEG ON CLO 1038S [OAY | DI 24 DY (AN 1 20 If vou are a low-income homeowner, you may be eligible for up to $5,000. (which may not have to be repaid) to assist vou in repairing your home or make it accessible to a disabled person. Funds are made available through CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION, We are now processing applications for the 1992 budget allocation. If you require financial assistance in repairing your home please contact our office to apply for the RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RRAP). : (G01 51 DN 3 I DR C1 EA BN DB Bf 314 34 29 IN) ONY 1-416-404-0020 Co-op program helps PPHS students gain experience By Marnie Luke Port Perry Star Staff and students of Port Perry High School held an em- ployer appreciation breakfast last Thursday to thank those who helped make this year's co- operative education program a success. Co-operative education 1s a career-oriented program that gives students practical experi- ence through local business or industry job placements. Students spend three hours, every other afternoon at their placement, from September to June. Although they are not paid for this time, students do earn two full course credits. When the progam was first implemented seven years ago, local businesses and industries were approached by PPHS and asked to employ co-op students. But with the widespread pop- ularity of the program, busi- nesses are now coming to PPHS and asking them for students. "Some places, like S.A. Caw- ker Public School, would take 50 students if we could let them have that many," said Don Hughes, one of the teachers who runs the program at PPHS. Joan Quail, who also helps run the program, said that be- fore 1t can be expanded, more co-operative education teaching staff are required. Of the more than 300 Grade 12 and OAC =wudents who ap- piled. there were "ust over 100 chosen tor lob placements. Some the co-op jobs are at io- cal Due ic Cools, nursing nomes. construction companies, Danks, restaurants, General Motors, ana retail businesses. The Ministry of Education 1s currently planning a program called Specialization Years, which will allow students in their senior years to take cours- es that focus specifically on their career choice. Mr. Hughes said that the new program will encourage stu- dents to take co-operative edu- cation. "The employers and students are telling me that what they're learning on the job is almost secondary to the fact that they're growing up and learn- ing to become responsible," Mr. Hughes said. Heather Danter, a Grade 12 co-op student who works with a Grade 1 class at Prince Albert Public School, said she the pro- gram helped her to decide her career path. "Before the co-op program, I knew 1 liked children, but didn't know what I wanted to do as a living. But now I know that I want to be an elementary school teahcer," Miss. Danter said. Some of the placements, such The Port Perry Star Complete coverage of all your Community events. SPORTS - LOCAL NEWS - PHOTOS EDITORIALS - FEATURES + COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENTS - COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFIED 8& REAL ESTATE SECTION "I'he Star - It's Your Community Newspaper" as construction, mechanics, or retail businesses, result in sum- mer or permanent employment for the students. Mr. Hughes said that one stu- dent in, a program similar to co- op, was offered a full-time job after only three days at his placement. Although the co-op program ends on June 5, many students, such as Miss. Danter, have en- joyed their placements so much that they plan to continue working in their spare time un- til the end of June. Church picnic May 24 RS SR RRR NR RR RRA RRR as oO aN Seagrave News by Ann Sandiford A ARS Sorry there has been no Sea- grave news for the last couple of weeks but we didn't receive any news to put in. Don't forget, to give us a call. The Sunday School and church picnic will be this Sun- day, May 24 after church at the Seagrave Park. Please bring pot luck salads and desserts. If it should rain it will be postponed to a later date. The Sunday School anniver- sary services will be held on Sunday , May 31 at 11 a.m. and John Cavers will be the guest speaker. All are welcome. The annual Seagrave Church Yard Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20 at the home of Len Summerville south of Seagrave on Durham Road #2. The U.C.W. will have a pake sate on Friday oniv. Dona- nons ot good used items. cioth- ng, furniture, ete, wiil be grate- fully accepted. More Thinking of a new kitchen ... =a Is | information will be forthcoming in future weeks and watch for an advertisement in the Port Perry Star. Happy birthday wishes this week to Brett Puckrin, Paul Cook and Paul Jewell. Robinglade Estates is having a subdivision yard sale Satur- day, May 23. Reminder to Robinglade La- dies Group the games night is Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at the home of Sandie Jonah. The date and location of the end of June dinner will be determined at this meeting. Katherine Cooke wishes to thank her friends and neigh- bors tor all the flowers, balloons and cards she received while she had a short stay at the hos- pital recentlv. Manv thanks. That's it for this week. please cail Kim Blakelv with vour news items next week at 9R5- 3753. CE : 1% ¥ SAL 9 ] iW of gf . di ty bi ' ec 1 = INTRODUCTORY OFFER --_ 3 months interest free Financing available - on approved credit only orders must be booked by May 30 \ 3 ?, y WW E APN N A 7) N 3 v4 Se EN ' : GREEN FOREST HOMES LTD. KITCHEN DIVISION 985-9183 985-0885