PRIZE-GIVINGS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 67, 29 December 1928, Page 6

PRIZE-GIVINGS

WESTERFIELD SCHOOL. The annual concert of the Westerfield School was attended by a, very large number of parents and friends. The school was beautifully decorated, and as the items were given in fancy costume, this proved most effective. An enjoyable programme was given by the children, and great credit is due to them for the manner in which they presented their items. Mrs Armstrong and Mr Newman assisted with the programme, while Mrs D. Shaw acted as accompanist. At the conclusion of the concert the National Anthem was sung. Mr Dili (chairman) then presented the prizes. Each pupil received a book. Special prizes were awarded a» tol°Highest marks Standards V. and Vl.—Esme Langdon (Mr Clausen s special). Standards 111- • Hazel Massey (Mr W. Langdon s special). Standards I. and ll.—Daphne Stewart and Peter Langdon (equal) (Mr Hooper’s special). Primer 4 Dave Shaw (Mrs Stewart’s special). Gardening—Boys: Rowland Rollmson Ist (Mr Massey’s special), Kevin McCormick 2nd (Mr Lill’s prize). Girls: Phyllis Hooper Ist (Mrs Stewart’s special). Sewing—Standards Y. and VI.: Esme Langdon Ist (Mr Stewart s special) : Hinda Rolliyson 2nd (Mrs Stewart’s prize). Standard IV.: Phyllis Hooper Ist (Mrs Denham’s special)l; Maureen McKendry 2nd (Mrs Massey s prize). Standard III.: Hazel Massey Ist (Mrs Lill’s special); Hetty Massey 2nd (Mrs Denham’s prize). Standard 1 • Mabel Lill Ist (Mr MdCann’s special); Daphne Hooper 2nd (Mrs Denham’s prize). Primer 4: Joy Langdon Ist (Mrs W. Langdon’s special). Prizes for singing were awarded to Lloyd Langdon and Hetty Massey in the* senior division and to Dorothy Langdon and Willie Lowry m the junior division. . Esme Langdon, on behalf or the children, presented Mesdames Dillon and Shaw with gifts in appreciation ot the help given in connection with the concert. Master Lloyd Langdon handed Mrs Stewart a gift from the prohciency scholars. , i At the conclusion Mr Lill thanked all who had assisted to make the concert such a success. Supper was handed round, and the proceedings terminated with a dance, music being supplied by Mrs Armstrong.

barrhill. The annual break-up at the Barriiill School was marred by the wet weather. The sports part of the programme had to be abandoned till the school takes up in the New Year. The afternoon was spent in music and indoor games, competitions and 1 afternoon tea. There was a. large gathering at the concert in the evening. The excellent programme was mostly given by the children, and consisted of part-songs, recitations, dialogues and gymnastic displays, which showed great credit to the children and their teacher, Miss Robertson, who had spent much care in training the pupils in their various parts. Miss M. Samuels, of Ashburton, gave a> step-dance. Music for the dance which followed was supplied by Mr T. Lawlor, extras being supplied by Miss C. Shannon, Messrs J. Lawlor and R. Storey. Mr J. Bishop thanked Miss Robertson and the children for the excellent programme they had had provided, and also all who had helped in any way to make the function a success. LOWCLIFFE.

At the Lowcliffe school annual prizegiving and Christmas tree, each child in the, infant room, as well as prospective pupils, received a toy from Father Christmas. Parents and children were addressed by Mr Freeman, of Hinds, after which each of the 75 scholars in the school received a book, and a special prize Avas presented to Eric Adams for attendance. The Sunday-school prizes were distributed at the same time and place. Mr Freeman, after eulogising the work of the Misses Price, McKeague and Tait in conducting the Sunday school, handed a book to each of the 25 sclioIn the evening the annual school concert was held, the programme being given entirely by the school children. Action-songs, dialogues and recitations were presented in a very creditable manner. Betty Salmon, from Temuka, gave several step dances and these were much appreciated. The concert was one of the best ever given in the school, and reflected the greatest credit on teachers and children alike. The school held its annual excursion to Timaru, when the weather was ideal. The party, comprising 72 children and 70 adults, spent an enjoyable day at Caroline Bay. Captain Turner, as usual, provided his motor-lorry to convey the children to and from the Hinds station, and his action was much appreciated. ________ •