Industry committee  Thank you for the opportunity.

Industry committee  When I got to Port Credit in January 2003, 68% of our grade 10 students passed the literacy test. This past year, 86% passed.

Industry committee  We're very focused on literacy, but that wasn't on my agenda tonight.

Industry committee  Are you referring to post-secondary debt, when the students get into debt when they go to their post-graduate—?

Industry committee  I really do focus on the high school experience, and I know that my students often will take an extra year off simply to earn the money to go to college or university. They don't have enough, very often, but certainly anything you can do to provide more open access for loans to s

Industry committee  I think that would make a big improvement. I think it would be more accessible and would be very helpful. In terms of the percentage of my student body that would fit into that category, I would say maybe 25% of my students right now can't afford to go.

Industry committee  They're always very supportive and very enthusiastic, but they don't put their money where their mouth is, quite simply. They're great to talk to; sometimes we get equipment. We've raised $125,000, but that is mostly in kind. And I'm very grateful for that, don't get me wrong, bu

Industry committee  We're not alone in facing this reality. As you said, everyone must contend with it. I'm a little more comfortable with English, so I will use English to respond to you. The ministry in Ontario is very aware that we need to establish a broader range of pathways for students, an

Industry committee  It's fair to say that there is a lot more choice now for people looking for a high school, and going to high school is a really big step in a child's life. The parents do shop around, and we have a number of regional programs in the board, so that's part of the reason so many peo

Industry committee  In fact, because our program is only two years old, it does take time for the word to spread. I think we're really going to see the numbers come in when we have a full four-year program that is partnered with industry, that does have the equipment we need, that does have the fund

Industry committee  Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak to you today about the SciTech regional program at Port Credit Secondary School. I am very pleased that J.F. could join me. J.F. is the head of technology at the school, and certainly a driving force in terms of getting it off the