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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-04-22, Page 21[,Comin Events 76TH ANNUAL MEETING Of Family and Children's Services of Huron County ( incorporated as the Children's Aid Society), Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., 46 Gloucester Terrace, Goderich. A business meeting will be held to review the operation and financial results of 1986 and for the election of of- ficers. Presentations on some of our cur- rent programs will be made. Voting memberships available at the door - $1.00. Everyone is cordially welcome. -14,15,16 SPRING RUMMAGE SALE Held by the Auxiliary to Wingham and District Hospital Friday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Wingham Armouries. All lef- tover articles will go to Goodwill In- dustries, London. -15,16 FLEA MARKET Sponsored by Dungannon Agricultural Society, Saturday, May 9, 10-2, at Dungan- non Agricultural Hall. Lunch booth. Ven- dors wanted. Call 529-7390.-15,16 OPEN HOUSE You are invited to an Open House at our home Saturday, April 25, 1987, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in honour of our daughter Suzanne's forthcoming marriage. Betty Kirkland. -15,16x OPEN HOUSE For Joe and Leona Hickey's 45th wedding anniversary, Sunday, May 3, 1 - 4 p.m., Auburn Community Centre. Let your presence be your gift. Everyone Welcome. -16,17 SURVIVAL THROUGH FRIENDSHIP HOUSE Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m. in St. George's Parish Hall, Nelson Street, Goderich.- Guest Speaker, Laurie Thomson, Social Worker with Huron -Perth Centres and co-founder of the Men's Group. EVERYONE WELCOME. -16 W.I. EUCHRE Whitechurch Hall,, Monday, April 27, 8 p.m. Prizes, lunch. Everyone welcome. -16x • ANNIVERSARY You are invited to attend Dungannon United Church Anniversary May 3, 11 a.m. service. Rev. John Woods, Goderich guest speaker; special music. -16,17 LUCKNOW SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Concert at Lucknow Community Centre, Friday, May 8, 8:15 p.m. Proceeds for band tour. -16 . ANNUAL MEETING Of the Auxiliary to Wingham and District Hospital, will be held Monday, April 27 in the Nurses' Training Centre. It will begin with dessert at 1:30 p.m. -16 REGULAR MEETING Of Lucknow Agricultural Society, Lucknow Community Centre, Tuesday, April 28, 8:30 p.m. -16 THE LAST SUPPER Presented by Wingham Pentecostal Church. A dramatic Easter musical based on the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, featuring the Choir and Cast of Cen- tral Pentecostal Church, Elora - Fergus, Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m., Wingham Town Hall, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham. A free-will offering will be received. This is a presentation you will never forget. -16x SUPER SCOOP BIRTHDAY PARTY Will be held May lst and 2nd. Register now for ice cream eating and pie eating con- test. More details will follow next week.-16ar APRIL LEGION DANCE Saturday, April 25/87 Lucknow Legion 9 -lam. "Maple Lane" Smorgasbord $10.00 Couple Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 22, 1987—Page 21 Drop-out rate examined in report CLINTON - An interesting new report from the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) could provide the foundations for future recommendations regarding high school drop outs. HCBE trustee Joan Van Den Broeck call- ed the Secondary School Student Drop Out Survey "excellent statistical data". Bob Allan, the director of education, said that the survey would continue as an ongoing process, with further reports made back to the board trustees. The 35 page document has been long awaited by Huron board trustees. Data in the survey examines drop out trends in the five Huron County high schools: During 1985-86, some 170. students left school. This figure reflected 4.5 per cent of the September 1985 secondary school population. By individual schools the survey results showed: Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton - 44 drop outs for 5.5 per cent of the student population; Goderich District Collegiate Institute - 35 dtop outs, 4.5 per cent; South Huron District High School, Ex- eter - 39 drop outs, 4.4 per cent; Seaforth District High School - 15 drop outs, 4.3 per cent; F.E, Madill Secondary School, Wingham - 39 drop outs, 4.4 per cent 'of the student population. The survey further indicates that of the 170 total number of drop outs, 99 were boys and 71 students were girls. Of the total, 47 of the drop outs were 17 years of age, 43 of the students were 18 years old, 38 students were 16 years old, 19 students were 19 years old, 12 of them were 15 and 11 of the students were 20 and over. The month of October proved to have the highest drop out rate.. Eighty-eight of the drop outs had less than 14 credits when they quit school, 51 of the drop outs had between 14 and 25 credits, 23 of the students had more than 26 credits. The survey went on .to document why, these 170 students dropped out of school before graduation: The identified reasons included: employment, 75 students; no definite plans, 73 students; behavior, 12 students, private schools, 9 students; death, 1 student. A summary of the statistical included 11 observations. • Approximately one third of the drop out population was age 16 or lower. • While three-quarters of therespondents claim to be working, fully one half identify an intention to seek further schooling. • The level of satisfaction expressed with school courses offered dropped to less than .60 per cent from over 80 per cent.in the tran- sition from elementary to secondary school. • Less than five per cent of the respondents identified problems with their academic work. • Over 40 per cent identified attendance at school as a probem. • A high degree of importance was placed on life skill courses, work placements, and practical experience subjects as helping 48. Coming Events ANNUAL EUCHRE/ BRIDGE PARTY Sponsored by Huron Chapter No.89, Order of the Eastern Star, Wednesday, April 29, Pinecrest Manor, 7:30 p.m. Musical pro- gram 7:30 p.m., card party 8 p.m. Pro- ceeds to ' the Estarl Scholarship Fund. Everyone welcome. -16,17x DAY TRIPS Kitchener shopping, Thursday, April 30. Tulip Festival, Cullen Gardens and more, Tuesday, May 5. Blossoms Niagara Falls and more, Monday, May 11. Phone Helen McBurney, 357-3424.--16,17 BOOK DISPLAY By Rev. D.L. Howlett, representative of the Canadian Bible Society, on Tuesday, April 28, 3 - 7 p.m. in Lucknow Presbyterian Church Hall, Open to public. -16 Do you have a special event coming in the near future? Why not advertise in the Lucknow Sentinel's Coming Events col- umn? For a very reasonable price you can let areafolk know about your special event. Call Pat at 'the Sentinel 528-2822 before noon on Mondays. students remain in school. • Seventy per cent of early school-leavers have other family members who left school early. ' • Fifty per cent of early school-leavers in- dicate involvement with a social agency. • Fifty per cent attended two or more elementary schools; 35 per cent attended three or more schools. • Thirty-three per cent attended two or more secondary schools. • Close to one half of the respondents iden- tify a special education background. The survey observations identified that student drop outs had feelings of failure, poor self concepts, health problems, family instability, substance abuse, problems with behavior and attendance, "school conflict and lack of part-time work. It was further noted that one third of the respondents believe that "if I get a diploma, I still won't be able to get a job." When asked what changes in the school they would recommend the respondents suggested: more courses dealing with pro- blems of maintaining a family and home; a grade just for those who don't want to go to school, with kids half their age; more com- munication between teacher and pupil; free meals (for those below the poverty line) ; more courses in Grade 13; on-the-job ex- periences; revised (contemporary) tex- tbooks; something we will be able to use in the future; alternate day scheduling; half- time work placements; skill or job-related training; courses related to agricultural oc- cupations; more "real -to -life" learning; open access to classes; fresh, new ideas for the young from the young; more activities in physical education. . Respondents were also asked to identify what changes. they would like to see in the community to help students who leave school early. They noted: education pro- grams outside of the school system; more training programs; more counsellors to give you confidence to carry on; job search assistance; a home in the community for unwed mothers; more people who would ac- cept apprentices; financial aid for those who leave school because of poverty or family problems; opportunities based on personal qualities, not just qualifications; ',students should not be allowed to quit school until they are 18 years old. Approximately one-third of the respondents provided comments suggesting some form of alienation with the school system. Negative comments were directed against teachers, vice principals and prin- cipals. Elements of conflict appeared to ex- ist in many of these situations as a factor immediately preceding the decision to leave school. Further to the 1985-86 school year, survey, preliminary observations for the current school year seem to indicate that the drop out rate may be lower in 1986-87. From September to December of 1986, 71 students had left school 20 from Central Huron; 15 from GDCI; 12 from F.E. Madill; 17 from South Huron; and seven from Seaforth High School. Survey data will continue to be compiled. In conclusion, the current survey docu- ment makes several suggestions. It recom- mends that a profile of potential drop outs be established and that specific intervention strategies be employed to help reduce early school leaving, both at the elementary and secondary school levels. Further recom- mendations are procedures to facilitate the reentry of drop out students, as well as the need to establish alternative programs or school settings as a drop out prevention. measure. - MVCA hiking trip planned Are you and your family looking for an exciting event to celebrate the arrival of spring? The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority invites you and your family to the third annual "Sneak a Peak at Spring" hike at the Naftel's Creek Conservation Area on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. (Water- proof footwear and insect repellentare recommended) . Spring is an ideal time to visit Naftel's Creek and enjoy the many hues of spring flowers. Trilliums, bloodroot, marsh marigolds and dog -tooth violets are just a few of the wildflower species to be found at Naftel's. Named after the fine trout stream runn- ing through the property, Naftel's offers a variety of forest -settings for activities from hiking to birdwatching. A trail system provides access to evergreen plan- tations, wetlands and a hardwood forest. Advertising can save Shopping time. CANADIAN ADVERTISING FOUNDATION FARM ROLLOVERS Specializing in transferring Farm assets to ... •Children •Outside Parties •Partners •Grandchildren The Financia! 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