COUNTY SCHOOLS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 60, 21 December 1935, Page 10

COUNTY SCHOOLS

BREAK-UP AT TIN WALD. THE SUCCESSFUL PUPILS. The annual break-up ceremony of the Tinwald School was held on Tluusday afternoon. Proceedings started when h atliei Christmas arrived in the Parish Hall at 1.15, and mingled with the children, while they performed their dances and sang their songs. infant received a gift from a splendidly decorated tree supplied by Mr F. Aldridge. Miss Doak (infant mistress) was responsible for it successful afternoon. , In the school grounds the senior boys played the senior girls rounders, and Avon by a handsome margin. The whole assembly of parents and children ivas later addressed by the chairman of the school committee (Mr J. H. Harper) and the Rev. D. D. McLachlan. The chairman presented prizes for "gardening to Robert H. Bell (donated byi Mr Frew) and to Walter Small (donated by Mr Lowery). Sewing prizes given by Miss Haar and Mr Small ivere Avon by Peggy Bishop, Margaret Colville, and Joy Parrish. The chairman eulogised the Avork of the headmaster in securing twelve proficiencies and one competency with liis thirteen candidates'. Mr Lowery presented the dux medal to Robert H. Bell. lan Loach (captain of the midget hockey team), was called op. to receive the hockey cup for the second year in succession. Mr Harper spoke highly of the work of the teachers and of their very successful results. The headmaster (Mr M. P. Cooke) congratulated the parents in turning out in such large numbers to show their increasing interest in the school work. He spoke highly of the Avork of his staff and thanked them for their efforts. He called for cheers for the school committee, Avho had all worked so well and had done so much for the welfare of the school during the year. Cheers were also given for the girls who had looked after the library, and for the school-cleaner, Mrs Husband. Proficiency certificates ancl attendance certificates Avere then given out, and sports were afterwards held for the children. The results of the contests for the Herbert Smith Trust Cups were as follows: —Girls, Doris Clark (second year in succession); hoys, Robert H. Bell.

Parents viewed the pupils’ exhibits of writing, drawing, seAving and' 'bas-ket-work. ASHTON. The annual break-up of the Ashton School took place in the school, when a. dance Avas held. The prizes Avere presented by the chairman of the school committee (Mr K. Taylor) as follow:—• Seniors—John Thompson 1, Betty Towers 2, Chrissie Thompson 3. Special awards —Essay prize: Betty Towers. Library prize: Chrissie Thompson. Project prize: Mabel Croy Attendance certificate: John Thompson. Thompson. Juniors —First prize, Nancy Thompson; second prize, Gilmour Blee. Infants—First prize, Nora Garro'd; second prize, Betty Blee. RUAPUNA;. There Avas a large attendance at the Ruapuna School last evening, \A r hen the annual break-up ceremony Avas held. Mr Ri. W. Holland (chairman of the school committee) presided, and congratulated the echoed on its success during the year. He complimented the pupils on their conduct, and extended good wishes to them for the festive season. Mr E. Bastion (the teacher) replied on behalf of the school. The prizes were presented by the Rev. T. Williams, of Mount Somers, as folloAV : Dux of school—H. McLav. Form II. —K. Ross 1. Form I. —H. McLay 1, L. Bastion 2, Ethel Bennett, Margaret Leask and J. Patterson, progress. Standard IV.—Richard Bastion 1, May Bennett and Allaire Patterson, progress. Standard 111. —Margaret Bastion 1, Gregory Jones and Joyce Moore, progress. Standard ll.—. Gavin Jackson 1, Eric Jones, progress. Standard I. —Freda Oakley 1, Noeline Bates and Gordon Bastion, progress. P.—Nceline Jackson, Bruce Moore, Robert Oakley, Ross Patterson and Ruby Young, progress. Attendanao certificate —Third year, H. McLay. A musical programme was then presented as follows: —Song, “Bell Bird,” all the pupils; dance, “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep,” Primers and Standards I. and II.; dialogue, “Merry Christmas,” senior pupils ; dance, “Gustav,” intei-mediate pupils; recitation, Gavin Jackson; dialogue, “Birthday Party,” all the pupilsrecitation, Freda Oakley; dance, “All Black Brothers,” senior pupils: song, “Kookooburva,” all the pupils; play, “The Mechanical Lady,” Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union; sketches, Ruapuna Pierrot Troupe. A dance folloAA'ed, music being supplied by Mrs L. Goodrich, 01/ Mount Somers. Mr S. A. Clifford was M.C. El FFELTON. The annual prize-giving and break-up ceremony of the Flffelton 'School took place on Wednesday afternoon. Prior to the prize-grid ug, parents and friends inspected a display of school work and the comprehensive exhibition of draAVing, handwork, writing,’ etc., evoked favourable comment. Mr J. H. Gngg, addressing the children, congratulated them on the excellent state of the school grounds and gardens, and urged them to make the most of the opportunities they had of training themselves to become useful citizens. The prizes Avere presented by Mr and Mrs

Grigg and Mr H. C. Patterson (chairman of the School Committee). Later in the afternoon Santa Claus presented the little ones Avith toys. The function concluded with afternoon tea and icecreams and sweets for the children. The prize-list is as follows: Form ll.—Dux, (ex-pupils’ gold medal), Thomas Sampson; Mary Premlergast 2 and drawing, Mary McClintock 3 and writing; Progress: Neville Butterick.

Form I.—Nellie Parsons 1, Euan Emery 2, John Latimer 3; general excellence, Wilbur Taylor; merit, Jean Robertson and EdAvard Sampson; writing, Vincent Prendergast; drawing Pauline Connolly!; progress, Derek Read. 1

Standard IV.—Ronald Cocks T, Zillah Ford 2, Keith Smith 3; merit, Ronald Latimer; industry, Margaret Robertson and Joseph Gullimore; drawing, James Roche. Standard 111 Iris Pearson 1, June Johnstone 2, Dorothy Sampson 3j, geography find progress, Brian Soal; progress, Elsie Read and Pauline Dalton; geography and nature study, Colin Robertson; history and geography, Dorothy Parsons; geography, Nellie ’ G'reenawa.y; industry, June Page; drawing, Gilbert McLauchlan. Standard ll.—Alma Patterson 1, Bernard Henderson 2; progress, Kenneth Latimer; drawing and progress, Patricia Crossman ; drawing, Donald Ramsay 2. Standard 1.---Joyce Belcher 1, Shirley Cocks and Allan Pearson (equal) 2, Joan Prendergast 4; drawing, June McKibbin and Samuel Gullimore; haridAvork, Ronald Lovett ; diligence, Bryce Henderson.

Special Prizes Sewing, Ngaire White (senior) and June Johnstone (junior); gardening, Leonard McLauchlan (senior) and Frederick Clarke (junior); cookery, Margaret Quinn ; Avoodwork, Edward Sampson and John Latimore (equal); best kept books, Pauline Connolly (senior) and Pauline Dalton (junior). LAURISTON. • The annual prize-giving and concert in connection Avith the Lauriston school Avas held in the 'Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, on Thursday evening. The hall was filled to capacity Avith parents, pupils, and friends. The items were contributed mainly by the A special feature Avas a brilliant performance by Constable Robertson’s famous dog, “Rajah,” this item being greatly enjoyed by all present. The concert programme was:—“The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe,” Infant Dept.; Selections by the Band, Seniors; recitation, Duncan S'mith; Song, “A Juvenile Jonah,’"’ Seddon Dalgety and chorus; recitation, Billy Ashworth; Song, “The Chinaman,” Senior Pupils; “Rajah,” the Wonder Dog; OneAct Play “Merry and Bright,” Senior Pupils; Song, “Something about a Soldier,” Senior Pupils; Recitation, Tom Lemon; Playette, “The Golden Goose” ; recitation, Billy Brunsden; pianoforte solo, Muriel Amos; The S'ingophone, Senior Pupils; recitation, Billy Goodwin; Rounds and Songs, Senior Girls; 'Song, Senior Boys; Sketch, Seddon Dalgety and Dougkm Fyfe. The chairman of the School Committee (Mr C. A. Fyfe) congratulated the staff and pupils on the year’s work and the splendid results that had accrued. The headmaster (Mr J. A. Mackie), gave a brief report of the school year, and thanked all friends for their loyal support. The prizes were then presented by Mrs S'. G. Lemon, every pupil receiving a book. Special aAvards, not previously published Avere : Mrs N. C. Jones’s specials for Avoodwork, Seddon Dalgety and William Ashworth; Mr Jacobs’s special for writing, May AshAvortli; SeAving Prizes: Juniors/Patsy Daley; middle division, Peggy Blain 1, Maureen Daley 2, Jessie Lemon and May Ashworth, equal 3, Joan GoodAvin 5. Seniors—Margaret Daley. Attendance certificates: Jean Sides, Desmond Dalgety, Seddon Dalgety, Joan Coodwin. Norma, Stapleton presented Miss Hartland (assistant mistress) Avitli a gift from the juniors. On behalf of the pupils of St. 6, Douglas Fyfe made a presentation to Mr Mackie.

The accompaniments on the piano for the Avhole concert, A\*ere played by a school pupil, Muried Amos. At the conclusion of the concert Mr Mackie presented this clever little ptaniste AA'ith a gift of appreciation. SPRINGBURN There Avas a fair attendance at the break-up at Spring!)urn, Avhich Avas made novel by the attendance of Father Christmas, aa’lio distributed toys to the small children. Each pupil received a gift book. The Roy Campbell memorial prizes AA*ere presented as follow:—Form 11., lan Lion; Form 1., Enid Fagan; Standard IV., Michael Flynn; Standard Hi., Norma Watson. The prizes wore presented by Ulrs Goldsmith, senior. Items Avere given as follow :—Songs, seniors; folk dancing, juniors; piano solo, Shona McFarlane; jpongs, juniors; solo, Enid Fagan; verse speaking, seniors; recitation, Lindsay Bruce; recitation, juniors. BUSHSIDE The annual picnic in connection with the break-up of the Bushside School was held at Lock’s Crossing, Ashburton River. The chairman of the school committee (Mr G. Fittock) Avelcomed the gathering and congratulated Mr F. W. Cutler (head teacher) on the year’s work. He specially referred to the Avay in which the Rev. Trevor Williams had associated himself with the school, and asked him to present the prizes. Each, child received a gift book. Attendance certificates were presented as fellow:—John McGinn, Molly McGinn, Hector McAulay, Maurice Fittock, Jack Totty, Doreen Wright and Alf. Green. Games, sports and refreshments occupied the remainder of the day.