regional high school district attended O.R.H.S. In September, 1969, a new wing was opened to house Grades 7 and 8 students. On September 12, 1975, Hernewood Junior High School opened its doors for all Grades 7, 8, and 9 students form the area to attend this new facility in Woodstock . The official opening for Hernewood was held on November 13, 1975. Hon . Bennett Campbell was Minister of Education. Unit I School Board Chairman, Harold Phillips , cut the ribbon and George Henderson , M*. for Egmont , laid the cornerstone. Also, Hon . Marcel Lessard , Minister of Regional Expansion, was present for the ceremony. Students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 continued to attend Regional High School until June, 1979, when the last graduation was held. In September 1979, all Grade 10, 11 and 12 students would attend the new Westisle Composite High School at Elmsdale . In 1979, when Westisle Composite High School was opened in Elmsdale , it offered a wide variety of academic, general, practical, and vocational courses to students from the three former high school districts; namely, Tignish , Alberton and O'Leary , as well as students from the Ellerslie area who had become part of Regional Administrative School Unit I. Holland College , a community college, also opened a branch school in the building which offers post sec¬ ondary courses in office studies and business administration. In addi¬ tion, general interest courses are offered such as, creative writing, etc. Night courses are offered in the fall and winter seasons. Upgrading courses (Levels 1-4) covering academic work Grades 1- 12 incl. were offered in community centres where there is sufficient demand. The program is known as B.T.S.D . or Basic Training in Skills Development . Other courses include Career Exploration for Women, Job Entry and Re- Entry and College Prep., Grade equivalency ( G.E.D .) exams can be arranged at Holland College for Grades 9-12 incl. Westisle Composite High School is truly the Education Centre for . For the students of the area, it offers excellent opportu¬ nities to follow programs to meet their needs, interests, and capabili¬ ties. The well-equipped school has an active extra-curricular program. A magnificent theatre with a seating capacity of 480 serves as a social and cultural centre for . Local performances are staged there and groups are brought to the area through the efforts of the West Prince Arts Council. The complex also includes a bus depot and the Unit I School Board Office. 85