oi. Ra ¢ i yi "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 18, 1993 - 11 Shannon Diceman top PPHS co-op student By Julia Dempsey boards and projects for the stu- oo sr Port Perry Star dents. Shannon Diceman always "I would have no hesitation in thought she might enjoy a ca- recommending her to work with reer working with special needs special needs children," says children. Sheila Talbot, special needs ' Now she knows it's the right teacher at Prince Albert Public choice for her. School. "Shannon seems to Shannon was one of about 180 know what to do naturally." Grade 12 and OAC students at Mrs. Talbot says she found Port Perry High School who par- Shannon to be very mature, co- ticipated in the co-operative ed- operative, and always happy. ucation program this year. The students were also im- The students gained practical pressed with Shannon's perfor- experience while working forlo- mance and responded well to cal employers three hours a day her, the teachersays. for one semester. Although Shannon was only . As a way of saying thanks to expected to work in the morn- the employers, PPHS held an ings, she often went beyond the appreciation breakfast on call of duty by adjusting her af- Wednesday, May 12. ternoon schedule so she could At the breakfast, Shannon help with swimming and horse- was presented with an award back riding outings. : HERE for being the top co-op student "She adjusted her day to ac- io pnp for the year. commodate us," Mrs. Talbot ~ » ® Shannon did her placement says. : at Prince Albert Public School, She also praised the co-op pro- working as an educational as- gram, saying it gives students a sistant in the primary/junior * chance to see if they are well- special needs classroom. suited for a certain occupation. The job entailed working with "Working here confirmed her the seven students in the class- (Shannon's) desire to work with room on an individual basis, as- children in the future," says sisting with community out- Mrs. Talbot. ings, and preparing bulletin : J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Organizers of the Port Perry High School Co-operative Education program held an Appreciation Breakfast for employers last Wednesday morning. More than 180 students took part in the program this past year, and co-operative education co-ordinator Joan Quail says the program promises to be larger next year. Each year an outstanding student Is picked from the program, and this year Shannon Diceman (left) was picked for her untiring and dedicated work with children in the special needs classroom at Prince Albert Public School. Also pictured above, beside Shannon are Sheila Talbot, special needs teacher and Shannon's employer, Joan Quail and Brent Harrington, a co-op student at Pineridge Packers who thanked the employers and teachers on behalf of the students. Save Time. Save Money Or Save A Seat. Save time withour Save 5% to 50%. Or win a ticketto 29 Minute Guarantee. Mosport Intl Speedway Come in for a lube, oil and filter. You'll get our competitive price and if we're not finished in 29 minutes, your next one is free. Durham Board of Education trustees Joyce Kelly (left) 29 and Bobbie Drew were among the many guests present at | the Co-op Employer Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday : morning at Port Perry High School. At GM Goodwrench Service Plus, the Plus includes: Et hl * A complete 15 point inspection. ; IBS ANNUAL ROAST ° An installed quality GM oil filter. When you're in for a lube, oil and filter change between May 12th and : | ! I ° Up to 5 litres May 22nd, you get a chance to pick a bonus envelope. You could pick a . ; icket to the GM Goodwrench Tour 150 race Sunday, May 23 at Mosport May 22nd ' 1 993 of quality GM motor oil. (ticket is also valid for ro Mosport Park), ora 3% rs REE ° A smile! discount from our already low price. Best of all, every envelope is 4 winner! Live Gountry/Rock Fest bn i Sd eo Ge CR OT A aC Cr oe 1 Bo el 5 t litre packages. Prizes may not be exactly as . ill-testing question muse be correctly ans to win. Featuring -- : ; : * Yesteryear : : * Red Line * Fullcount Blues Band * The Hounds * Blindside * The Mission - : oo rvice * Dennis and The Deralicks rR press u Auto Service With A Plus. * Stumble & Fall a. Party begins at 12 noon till at Edgars Farm on the Island FREE OVERNIGHT CAMPING (No Hookups) Advance tickets available at Native Perspectives in Port Perry. *10 Advance /*12 at Door. Proceeds go to Scugog Island Community Centre. 10 Vanedward Drive , Port Perry For more information call SEAN at Sales B.Y.O.B. GM 985-8514 Cans Only 985-4562 Lonting 985-8474 Parts 985.2716 PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE