8 - Sunday, February 2, 1992 ~ North Shore News West Van school renovation plans unveiled THE ARCHITECTS hired by the West Vancouver District 45 School Board to do District 45 renovation and con- struction work brought the board up to date Monday night on projects at Pauline Johnson Elementary School, West Vancouver Senior Secondary, and the proposed site of the new Caulfeild Middle School. Representatives from the IBE Group were joined by District 45 Superintendent of Schools Doug Player in presenting an overview of the structural changes being done at the existing schools and the current status of the pre- planning for Caulfeild Middle School. The $1.5-million renovation of Pauline Johnson includes a new library, computer centre, ad- ministration centre, washrooms, change facilities and an elevator linking the different levels. In keeping with District 45’s educational goals and objectives, a bright and spacious atmosphere is being incorporated in the plan. Though Pauline Johnson was originally slated to open in September 1992, the recent change in the provincial government has pushed that date back to January 1993. The $14-million renovation project at West Vancouver Senior Secondary is scheduled under a three-phase plan: @ Phase {: replacement of the west wing to create a new core academic facility; a new library will form the centre of the core. By A.P. McCredie Contributing Writer @ Phase II: relocation of existing administrative functions directly accessible to the street at the up- per level; relocation of the cafete- ria for greater accessibility; upgrading classrooms. @ Phase {1f: relccation of music/drama facilities into current cafeteria space; upgrading cf physical education facilities, in- cluding a new gymnasium. The provincial education ministry has approved the plan- ning for the $4.5 million Phase 1, the target opening date being September 1993; Phase I] and Phase Il} are still under review. The board is forming a design advisory committee for the Pauline Johnson project made up WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD of teachers, administrators and parents. Still in the pre-planning stage, the proposed $10.5-million Caulfeild Middle School is to be a “technologically advanced state- of-the-art educational facility’ housed in a 7,780-square-metre building on a 13.5-acre site. The incorporation of playing fields immediately adjacent to the school is also being planned. The board is considering creating community-use facilities with the West Vancouver District in a ‘‘joint-use snace’’ program. Similar arrangements between schoof boards and municipalities have been in place for years in Alberta, allowing better sustained community use of recreational and multi-purpose centres. A design advisory committee is also being formed for the Cauifeild project. The school is scheduled to open in September 1994, Player announced that a series of open houses will be held during Bus contract extended WEST VANCOUVER District 45's busing contract’ with Langley Bus Lines for the Bowen Island service was ex- tended Monday night without a tender from other companies. The Langley firm approach- ed the board with a proposal for a three-year roll-over of its current contract, which expires June 30, 1992. The company also promised to provide a larger bus than the one cur- rently in use on the Bowen route. The board approved proposal. the ADVERTISEMENT the development of the school. “‘This is an opportunity for the community to really have input into the design of a facility which will do some wonders for their kids in the long run,”’ he said. The first of the two-day open houses will ‘take place at Caulfeild Elementary, 4685 Keith Rd., Feb. 25 and 26, between 3 and 8 p.m. Presentation material and in- formation boards pertaining to the project will be displayed, and members of the design team and District 45 administration will be on hand to answer questions and to pass out questionnaires to gather comments from the com- munity. new Also, newsletters will be cir- culated after each open-house ses- sion and a series of workshops will be held with the different user groups directly affected by the school. WEST VANCOUVER SECONDARY SCHOOL THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM * An excellent preparation for university * Testing and interviews for entrance to Grades 10 and 11 in February and March. General Information Meeting for students entering Grade 10 in Septemizar 1993 Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For application or information: 1.B. Coordinator, WVSS, 1750 Mathers Avenue West Vancouver, BC. V7V 2G7 Tel: (604) 922-3931 Fax: 922-4637 The pleasures of their company. It is early afternoon, the sun shines more intensely than is customary for a late January day, and the residents of Cedar Village in Lynn Valley are tak- ing advantage of the springlike atmosphere. There’s a gather- ing in the sun-filled lounge; strollers along a scenic walk- way are overheard comparing recent golf excursions to Arizona. Indoors, prepara- tions are being made by two couples for an evening bridge tournament. Cedar Village is North Vancouver’s most exciting new neighbourhood for active adults. Here, new owners — ail 55 or over — embody Adlai Stevenson’s concept that “‘it is not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts.” The people who have chosen this compatible com- munity are active, independent individuals who place consid- erable value on friendships and quality of life. “T enjoy the age I am,” says a youthful-looking senior who has just bought one of the at- tractive cedar and brick resi- dences, “I believe that the best is yet to come. So, although I enjoy every day, I know from past experience that P’li proba- bly enjoy tomorrow even more.” Built by The Buron Com- pany, which has established an excellent reputation for retire- ment residences, the suites offer all the advantages of the spacious homes that most new owners have left behind. These are expansive two bedroom apartments, with sun-filled de- signer kitchens, ample storage, natural gas fireplaces, and full- sized balconies. Inviting bay windows add to the exterior el- egance. 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It’s a friendly and support- ive community equally for cou- ples and for those on their own: people who share values and diverse social interests. Yet the community also respects individual privacy. As one en- thusiastic resident puts it: “The beauty is that there’s no intru- sion. If you want help or to so- cialize, it’s there. But if you want privacy, it’s there too.” Testimonials flow freely. One neighbour, joining the dis- cussion, refers to “the wonder- ful community spirit that exists among the people here.” Another says he has found the. perfect square-dance partner. Moreover, there’s no con- cern about security. Many resi- dents travel, locking the door in search of adventure, know- ing that neighbours are keep- ing an eye on things. And for daily sorties, the area offers a" wealth of trails, tennis courts, parks, and recreational facili-. ties, including the Karen Mag- nussen Recreation Centre. Cedar Village’s delightful woodland setting is just a short walk from Lynn Valley Centre - and the library, as well as chur- ches of many denominations. Cedar Village, located at 2020 Cedar Village Crescent, is open Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Pamela Bell at 980-4134 or 922-2409. °