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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-11-19, Page 13PAGE 12—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1986 It's a must against rust! Education Huron County E will not be conducting reviews this year WSA Wain 0111GARDI IL* Today's answer in rust protection X4495 'entire CCir Hrs.: B-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 8-4:OO Sot. 011 GARD CAR CARE CENTRE 50 PICTON ST,, GODERICH 524-9094 CuII for your appointment today NOW until Christmas OPEN: Wednesday thru Sunday 11 am to 5 pm 'ao0imga'! CLINTON - Vanastra Public School can breathe a sigh of relief with the news that the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) will not be conducting school ac- commodation reviews this year. Vanastra Public School, along with Hen- sall Public School were threatened with closure in 1984 when the HCBE studied the declining enrolment of the schools. The HCBE, at its November meeting, reported that school enrolments have in- creased throughout the system in both the elementary and secondary panels. A breakdown of figures for Vanastra Public School show that while enrolment numbers are ., still running at minimum levels, there is a slight increase in the stu- dent population. A five year enrolment chart for the schools shows that in 1981-1982 there were 101 pupils; 1982-1983,108 pupils; 1983-1984, 92 pupils; 1985-1986, 83 pupils; 1986-1987, 86 pupils. Projected enrolment for the next four years anticipates a climb in the numbers, reaching 94 students by 1990. Survey of classroom numbers for the 1986 school year shows that five pupils are in /Plus special Santa ®�/D ()FF / Savings in our 7, LOWER LEVEL ALL GIFTWARE Bed & Bath Shop Lighting Fine Furnishings Decorative Consultant Decorative Accessories 8 The Square Goderich Phone: 524-4400 kindergarten; 14 in Grade 1; 13 in Grade 2; six in Grade 3; 14' in Grade 4; 14 in Grade 5 andy eight in Grade 6; 12 in Grade 7. The HCBE has determined that Vanastra Public School is still operating at less than the minimum effective enrolment. The ac- tual enrolment of 86 pupils, as off September 30, is below the 98 pupil rate. Two high schools, Central Huron Secon- dary School (CHSS) in Clinton and F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham have also been closely examined by the board because of enrolment problems in past years. A maximum effective enrolment of 1,416 students has been set for CHSS, with a minimum enrolment figure of 849. This year, there are only 832 students at CHSS. However, this figure has increased over the previous year when enrolment figures totalled 806 at the end off September. The increase in enrolment at CHSS this year is the first in a five year survey. The previous enrolment chart read: 1981-1982, 869 students; 1982-198344 students; 1984-1985, 864 students; 1985-1986, 806 students; 1986-1987, 832. Projected enrolment at CHSS over the next tive years anticipates a turtner decrease in numbers, reac,hing an estimated 665 students by 1991. This year a breakdown of classroom numbers shows: Grade 9, 187 students: Grade 10, 192; Grade 11, 178; Grade 12, 229; Grade 13, 46. Projected enrolment statistics at F.E. Madill in Wingham also indicate further declining enrolments, from the figure of 1,015 in 1981-1982 to a low of 833 students by 1991. While enr..l.-nent figures at F.E. Madill saw a slight increase this year, from 938 last year to ,942 in 1986, the school is still operating below min'mum enrolment levels, falling short of the 960 minimum ef- fective enrolment rate. The HCBE accommodation review com- mittee recently studied school enrolment figures for all schools in the system and paid particular attention to Vanastra, CHSS and F.E. Madill. However, in light that enrolment figures at these three schools have risen over the past year, it was recommended that no fur- ther review action take place during the 1986-1987 term. Board to spend over $2 million CLINTON - Nine new roofs, two new boiler systems and projected extensive repairs to one high school make up the list of capital°expenditures forecast by the Huron County Board,of?Education (HCBE). The list carries a price tag of $2,767,760., The itemized list and cost estimates will assist the HCBE when it determines how to spend the 1987 budget for building renova- tions. The list was presented by the manage- ment committee to the HCBE at the November meeting. Categorized in order of importarice, the elementary panel reads: Huron Centennial Public School, roof replacement, 42,000 square feet, $237,600; Zurich Public School, boiler •eplacenicnt, $33,500; Turnberry Central Public School, roof replacement, 7,616 square feet, $45,696; Brookside Public School, roof replacement, 27,169 square feet, $149,429; Seaforth Public School,: boiler, $26,000; Holmesville Public School, roof, 18,000 square feet, $93,800; Hullett Central Public School, roof, 20,375 square feet, $112,062; Stephen- Central School, roof, 21,647 square feet, $119,058. For secondary school repairs the items, listed in priority are: F.E? Madill, roof, 68,180 square feet, $330,900; Central Huron Secondary School, roof, 40,828 square feet, $204,140: Goderich District Collegiate In GODERICH LIGIITS C ,itt FESTIVAL AlianW, -Friday evening, November 28th Court House Park -SOUTH ST. ENTRANCE TO GOI RTHOUSEx 7:00 p.m. - Bring the children .to see Santa: 7:30 p.m. - Tree Lighting • Ceremony See the Christmas lights go on in Courthouse Park and listen to your favourite Christmas Carols and songs. JWLULe, t oui, ..13,1 1;) Jqudi r Ieci, $1651015. The most significant figure. costwise, but the least crucial in priority comes at the end of the list, for Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton, the estimated expenditure of $1,250,000 for renovations to the building. HCBE trustee Tony McQuail said that the figure has been established as the cost of the renovation of an older section of the school that is not in 'use. He noted that the figure was included to make the ministry of education aware that there could be significant expenses incurred with the school facility. It was further noted that alternative uses for the school are being investigated. INVEMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE, GODERICH 5244773 1.800'265`5503 1 4.°° EACH This Christmas, give A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE ORGANIZED BY MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT -OF GODERICH AND THE GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR. No child should be without a toy at Christmas time. A bright shiny new toy to set eyes asparkle. McDonald's Gift of Christmas is your way to help ensure that no area tot is CHARMANS disappointed this year. Simply drop off an unwrapped new toy to McDonald's Restaurant at 354 Bayfield Road, Goderich. A special Gift of Christmas Toy Box has been provided for your convenience. All new toys will then be donated to and distributed through the Family and Children's Services of Huron County Christmas Bureau. Thank you for caring. A community service provided by McDonald's Restaurant of Goderich and The Goderich Signal -Star, in cooperation with Family & Children's Services of Huron County. 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