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There has been some pubâ€" lic discussion of late as to whether high school stuâ€" dents are being better eduâ€" cated today than they were a few years back. It may well be that they are,+but a recent study of first year engineering _ students _ at the University of Waterloo indicated that more and more of them are failing to make it into second year. The percentage of stuâ€" dents who did not enter the second year, including those who repeated the first year, shows an upward trend in the number of failures. The study was done by an engingering student in the department of systems deâ€" sign, Paul Kourtian, at the request of George Soulis, associate dean, undergraduâ€" ate studies. The study dealt only with students entering the uniâ€" versity directly out of grade 13. In 1971 the figure jumped to 14.4 per cent and hit 20.4 per cent in 1972. The most recent figure, 1973, shows a figure of 23.1 per cent. . In 1968 the percentage of failures was only 5.8. This figure dropped to 5.3 per cent in 1969 and then almost doubled in 1970 to 10.2 per More than 1,000 high school students from the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo area now have summer employâ€" ment thanks to the Stuâ€" dent Summer Job Centre. UW concerned about high failure rates The centre, now in â€" its third month of operation, has more than 2,500 stuâ€" dents listed for employâ€" ment. Don Halper, the adâ€" ministrator of the centre, is pleased with the current job placements. ‘‘We‘ve been using shortâ€" term employment as an alternative _ to _ fullâ€"time because of the low level of activity in industry _ this summer,"‘ said Mr. Halper. ‘"In this way we‘re actuâ€" ally creating jobs that 1,000 students find work through centre Watering of lawns and gardens is only permitted on weekdays from 6 a m. to 10 a m. and 7 p. m to 11 p m and all day Sunday Even numbered municipal, addresses may water only on Monday Wednesday and Friday and Sunday Odd numbered municipal addresses may water only on Tuesday, Thursday. Saturday and Sunday Even numbers Monday, Wed . Fnday and Sunday Watering of |lawns and gardens other than during the hours and days specified above is subject to a penalty of up to $300.00 upon conviction CITY of WATERLOO BYâ€"LAW 75â€"1 09 LAWN WATERING RESTRICTIONS CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO ul 1. Pra 'OQQ‘!‘ V‘”Ii‘y ® For example, of those who entered a UW engineerâ€" ing program with a 60 to 65 per cent high school averâ€" age in 1968, 92 per cent evenâ€" tually passed into second year. Of those who entered the 1973 freshman class with the same high school average, only 42 per cent made it into second year. A second part of the study by Mr. Kourtian shows stuâ€" dents with lower high school marks â€" have â€" decreasing chances of being successful in the first yearâ€"~engineerâ€" ing program. _ c A sizeable number of students are involved; there are more than 700 students in UW‘s freshman engineerâ€" ing classes. One explanation, Prof. Soulis says, is that changes in high school programs and standards may be reâ€" sulting in a "poorer match" between students and the kinds of education they get in UW‘s engineering proâ€" grams than was the case a few years ago. . wouldn‘t have otherwise existed. In our own small way we‘re contributing to economic recovery."‘ During June there were 264 casual shortâ€"term placeâ€" ments compared to 135 in June 1974. This represented an increase of 95.6 per cent. Overall there were 644 job vacancies filled by the cenâ€" tre during June. Whatever the explanaâ€" tion, he regards the high failure rates as a sign of "wasted â€" resources" and says Waterloo would like to find a way to choose only those who are fairly sure of passing each year. In addition to job placeâ€" ments the centre is conâ€" cerned _ with _ counselling students in job search techâ€" niques. The feedback from this has been very favourâ€" able. Last year more than 90 per cent of students acâ€" tively seeking summer emâ€" ployment found work. Coâ€"Sponsored by the Grand River Conservation Authority. LOCATION: Laurel Creek Conservation Area DATES : 2nd Session â€" July 21 â€" August 1 YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTRES LOCATIONS: open Mondc LOCATIONS: open Monday thru Friday Waterloo Arena 9:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. Moses Springer July 7th to August 22nd Recreation Centre open Monday thru Friday Albert McCormick Arena 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Bluevale Collegiate June 9th to July 18th Hours will be subject to changes if warranted by the interest shown. The youth Centres are established to provide an opportunity for you, our young people beâ€" tween the ages of 11 and 15, to take part in a variety of programs and activities designed to meet your reâ€" creational interests. You will have the opportunity of expressing your activity interests to the Superâ€" visors of the Centre, and become actively involved in the organization of them. Activity is the KEY to our Youth Centres, whether it is the casual use of the sports equipment which will be available or the participation in organized games, bus tours, leadership training programs, orienteering, bowling, roller skating; or what ever your interests 3rd Session â€" August 4 â€" 15 TIMES: 9:00 to 11 :30 A. M. or 1 :30 to 4: 00 P.M. (Mon. â€" Fri.) When registering please indicate the week and the A.M. or P.M. time. Non Swimmers are not permitted to register Ages: 8 to 12 yrs. old. Fees: $10.00 for each 2 week session Each class is limited to 12 students. The program will be conducted in accordance to the guidelines as set out by the Canadian Yachting Asâ€" sociation in the Learn to Sail Program. Transportation is the responsibility of the applicant. * PHONE 576â€"2420 Ext. 60 for information. Public swimming times: July and Aug. â€" daily 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Family and adult swimming daily â€" 5 to 6: 30 p.m. July and Aug. â€" Adult only noon hour swim â€" 12 noon to 1 p.m. LIONS POOL ONLY Moses Springer Pool â€" 885â€"4530 Waterloo Lions Pool â€" 885â€"6350 SWIMMING INSTRUCTIONS July 21 to Aug. 8 Aug. 11 to Aug. 29 Registrations will be received by phone or in person at either pool â€" LOCATION: Dates July 7 to Aug. 15 Hiliside Park AGES: 8 years up â€" younger children should be accompanied by a responsible older child . FEES: No Charge TIMES: Staff will be on location Monday to Friday from 9 A .M. till 5 P.M. Evening hours will be included in this proâ€" gram as the summer progresses. Youth Centres ROLLER SKATING / LOCATION: yOSES SPRINGER ARENA TIMES: FRIDAYS7â€"9:30 P.M. SUNDAYS7â€"9:30 P.M. ADMISSION 25¢ â€" 15 & under. 50¢ â€" over 15. Rental Skates â€" 25¢ PROGRAM: This playground after one year of operation has proven very successful with children across the City. The new concept for this playground is designed in such a way as to encourage greater use of imagination and to help foster creativeness. Building materials and tools such as scrap lumber. old poles, rope, pulleys, old tires, hammers, saws, nails, gardening tools, etc., are provided for the chilâ€" dren. With this type of manipulable equipment in a natural setting,. the children can experiment with earth, water, wood and tools and decide amongst themselives what they really want to do. Other outdoor activities such as cookouts and campouts will take place throughout the summer if the children indicate an interest to their leaders. This program is a shared process for both the leader and the participant. It is hoped that children from all parts of the city will visit this playground this sumâ€" mer and experience for themselves a play area deâ€" signed specifically for their enjoyment. Note: Lunch may be brought to the playground each day if desired yo]: can make it happen and be part of it all at the JUNIONR SAILING PROGRAM ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND SUMMER SWIMMING NO SPECTATORS ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES Junior playground locations are evenly distributed at area schools and parks throughout Waterloo. Each week, starting July 7th, ten locations will have 3 halfâ€" day programs plus one fullâ€"day program per week. Fullâ€"day programs 5 days per week, will continue this summer in Lincoln Village. Erbsville School will have fullâ€"day playgrounds on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program will offer a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, low orâ€" ganized games, hikes, local tours, sports, music and many more funiâ€"filled programs that emphasize partiâ€" cipation, learning, sportsmanship and enjoyment. The programs are designed to appeal to the interests of many and yet are flexible enough to allow new interâ€" ests to be introduced. AGES: 5 to 10 year olds. Exception: Lincoln Village and Erbsville Playground â€" ages 5 to 13 years. Dates, Times and Locations: (July 7th â€" August 15th) Morning Playground Locations on Mondays, Tuesâ€" days and Wednesdays (9:00 â€" 11:30 a.m.) plus all day ‘Thursdays (9:00 â€" 11:30 a.m. â€" & 1:30 â€" 4:30 p.m.) Emgi;e. McEachern, Lincoln Heights, l?righton and Sir Edgar Bauer Afternoon Playground Locations on Mondasvs, Tuesâ€" days and Wednesdays (1:30 â€" 4:00 p.m.) an all day Fridays (Q:30 â€" 11:30 a.m. & 1: 30 â€" 4:00 p.m.) Centennial, Winston Churchill, St. Agnes, Elizabeth Ziegler and Cederbrae. FULL DAY PROGRAMS: Lincoln Village â€" Dunvegan Drive â€" Mondays to Fridays (9:00a.m.â€"4:00p.m.) Lunch (11:30â€"1:30 p.m.) Erbsville Public School â€" Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00 a.m. â€" 4:00 p.m. ) Lunch (11:30 â€" 1: 30 p.m.) SUMMER TENNIS INSTRUCTION For Adults and Juniors (under 16) (Certified Instructor) Session 2 â€" Mon. July 28th to Fri. Aug. 15th Lakeshore Juniors Adults Mon. & Wed. Mon. & Wed. 1 â€"2p.m. or 6: 30 â€" 7: 30 2 â€" 3 p.m. WCLI Tues. & Thurs. 1â€"2 p.m. Or _ Advanced lessons available 2 â€" 3 p.m. Register at Community Services LEADERâ€"INâ€"TRAINING COURSE July 21â€"25 July 28 â€" Aug. 1 For 14 and 15 year old boys and girls who show an interestâ€"in becoming future part time recreation leadâ€" ers in the City of Waterloo or elsewhere. The course will run half days for two weeks and the hours will vary on both mornings and afternoons. The practical sessions will acquaint the participant with leadership skills and the opportunity to assist experienced leadâ€" ers at local summer playgrounds. Registration is limited: fee $2.00 at Community Serâ€" VICES: _\ i cacmmrennnteanatininr in tacenceremmees Thurs., July 24th. Leaves Adult Recreation Centre at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 4: 30 p.m. Cost: $2.00 . Bring or buy your own lunch Pavilion. Price: $3.00 per person O‘Keefe Centre Toronto. Sat. July 19th. Bus leaves Adult Recreation Centre at 9:30 a.m. and returns between 6 â€" 7 p.m. (Corner of King & Allen St. ) Activities Daily Mon. â€" Fri. Include: Games Room, Floor & Table Shuffleboard, Billiards Rooms, 5G. tea & coffee. Note: No memberâ€" ship needed. INFORMATION : 579â€"1020. Featuring the Waterloo Concert Band. Sun. July 13th 7:30 p.m. Waterloo Centennial Bandshell â€" Centennial Park â€" enter off Westmount Rd. beside fire station. NO CHARGE. Waterioo Chronicle, Wednesday, July 9, 1975 â€" Page 23 A series of four family films will be shown at two locations this summer. There is no admission charge for these films and we ask that you bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. These films are adâ€" vertised within the individual arenas. The following is a schedule of showings and locations for July and August. MOSES SPRINGER ARENA â€" Tues. July 22nd 7 : 30 p. m SUMMER JUNIOR PLAYGROUNDS July 16th â€" 1 p.m. Kitchener Victoria Park ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR ADULTS ADULT RECREATION CENTRE wWALT DISNEY FAMILY FILMS : 576â€"2420 JOLLY OLDSTER PICNIC ALBERT McCORMICK ARENA Tues. August 5th 7:30 p.m. Tues. August 19th 7 :30 p m. MYSTERY TOUR NO. 1 HELLO DOLLY TRIP BAND CONCERT