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Eileen Dailly, Minister of Education and
chaired by Mr. T. McBurney, Superintendent
of School District #87. Approximately 35
parents and teachers were in attendance. '

Various questions were put forth by the
Dept. of Education in hope that responses
given would aid in the formation of a
sound educational policy for B.C. Schools.

A few of the major points of interest
are as follows:

1. Does the school in Cassiar meet the
nee ot the student‘

Most parents felt that the program was
good. Some wished a greater emphases on
Vocational Courses leading to trades etc.
Others liked the greater emphasis on
Academic Courses for University entrance.
Financial costs always appeared to be the
contentious issue when consideration is
given to develop complete and total
facilities in any one area.

2. What is education for?

Education always appears to be for
securing a good paying job. It was brought
up that we must now emphasis citizenship
and recreational aspects of the total
education process.

3. Should grade 11 § 12 be offered in
Cassiar?

In this area a very strong difference
of opinion was voiced. Some felt students
suffered leaving home so young. The cost
to parents was very difficult to handle for
many. Some stated that many students drop
out rather than leave home for more
education.

On the other hand, some parents felt
that the competition in the large urban
schools was essential for the development
of a student's abilities. That the
facilities in the urban areas were far
better and more sophisticated due to the
availability of finances.

4. Should students do more course 5
selection:

Most parents felt that students having
to decide in grade 9 what program they wish
to follow was far too young. It was stated
that a strict program should be adhered to
during school and decisions made when a
young person was mature enough. It was felt
that many students take the easy way out
and select the simplest courses rather than
the courses which best suit their needs and
abilities.

In general the meeting was very
informative and very intelligent and worth-
while discussions were carried out. The
conclusion drawn by the Department of
Education will be published in the near
future for the public to view.

CASSIAR RESIDENTS:

I am pleased to announce that on behalf
of the Government of this Province, Hon.
Eileen Dailly, Minister of Education,
recently signed an agreement with the
Board of School Trustees of School District
No. 87 (Stikine) to provide financial
assistance to the Board in defraying the
capital cost of constructing and equipping
vocational training facilities in the
Cassiar Elementary Junior Secondary
School.

The estimated cost of this project is
$115,000.00. $23,000.00 of this project
will be provided by the ratepayers within
the School District. The Federal and
Provincial Governments will contribute the
balance.

Trusting that this will meet with the
approval of the residents of the commmity
of Cassiar, I an,

Frank Calder, M.L.A.

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