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EDUCATION/CULTURE--L. E. SHAW STUDENTS RETURN TO BETTER SCHOOL ----------------------------------------------------------------- Students and staff of L. E. Shaw Elementary School, Avonport, will be back in class tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 2), after renovations have improved the school inside and out. Extensive work on the school's windows, roof and exterior was completed over the summer to improve both the air quality and the exterior of the school. "I wish I could be there as the school opens and look forward to visiting as soon as possible," said Education and Culture Minister Robbie Harrison, who is meeting with education ministers from across Canada in Newfoundland. "The entire community can be proud of the school, thanks to these improvements." The work was completed this summer as the first phase of a three phase improvement project. New windows and a pitched roof were installed, and new brick work was added. Next summer there will be continued improvements to the electrical and ventilation systems. The school will undergo further renovations the following year, as an older portion of the elementary school will be replaced with a new gymnasium, library and cafeteria. The total cost for all renovations is estimated at $2.7 million. "I want to thank the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board for its leadership, and project management that is allowing this work to be done as quickly as possible," said Mr. Harrison. "It is especially good to see the use of local contractors and suppliers where possible." -30- Contact: Catherine MacIsaac 902-424-2795 trp Oct. 01, 1996 - 9:40 a.m.