Interesting and unusual are the events of the 80's. Re: Port Credit, the school paper, is stronger than ever and in it's first three years distributes, free, 33 issues to over 1000 eager readers. While the Anti-E.T. Club, S.T.A.G.S., the Trenchcoats, the Exile Club, Dungeons and Dragons and Children of Glert attract followers, students who dare to be normal sign up for Choir, Geotrek, Jazz Dancing, Leadership, Buddies, Public Speaking, German Club and French Club. In the cafeteria, Trivial Pursuits nearly eclipses euchre. But the most memorable of all lunch-time activities occurs in 1982. The first Air Guitar Contest* is a smashing success until an angry administration pulls the plug.
With Mr. Daryl Taylor, drama students continue to stand front and centre. Forming "The Dolphin and the Lighthouse Theatre Company" in 1980, they travel to Brighton, England and perform the play Chamber Music at Vardean Sixth Form College. The following year, Drama Club members play host to the British students, who perform Harlequinade on Port Credit's stage.
Changes in the classroom reflect changes in the community .Responding to the needs of the student body, P .C.S.S. starts an E.S.L. program. The school serves as a centre for three high schools and boasts an enrollment of ninety students, representing twenty-two different nationalities. Over the decade the school becomes truly multicultural, enriched by a wealth of experiences and heritages, while excellence continues in all departments. Students opt for a large number of science courses, and many go on to careers in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and engineering. Computer skills are enhanced in business programs where students receive training in accounting, economics and entrepreneurial studies. Innovations in art courses lead to the introduction of computers, printmaking, sculpture and advertising, giving students a broad base of experience. Senior students are also involved in the Design Centre, creating projects for the school and the community. Moderns courses are complemented by exchange programs to Switzerland, Germany, France and Belgium. Peer Tutoring increases leadership opportunities.
In some ways, however, Credit never seems to change. While almost every other high school in Peel moves to semesters, Port Credit doesn't. And throughout the decade, Grade 13 students can always count on Mr .Robbert Peene to liven up their English classes!

*E-Mail Update:

Hi there! I just found your PCSS reunion page, and must say it provided me with a big smile and even a chance to laugh out loud. Just one correction may be in order. The "infamous air guitar episode" actually took place in the fall of 1981(not '82). I, myself was part of the show, doing a "fine" Mick Jagger. I was even called upon to perform an encore during the second lunch period. I then(pre-planned) was part of the group that led to the ultimate shutdown. Two performers were on stage doing Simon and Garfunkal, when on cue a group of us rushed on stage, and turned it into a Jimi Hendrix jam. Anyway, just wanted you to know about my part in that piece of PCSS history and how your mentioning of it on the website, made my day. Thank you! Mark Lamb