ST. MARY'S COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15773, 14 December 1916, Page 10

ST. MARY'S COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL.

MATINEE ENTERTAINMENT.

j The customary prize-giving function | in connexion with St. Mary's Collegiate l High School (conducted by the Sisters of Mcroy) Tas replaced this year by a matinee performance by the senior pupils. The sum usually spent on prizes ■was devoted to the Red Cross Fund. The function took place yesterday afternoon, and Tvas presided over by his Lordship Bishop Brodio. Following is a synopsis of the wort dono during the year at the schools conducted by the Sisters of Mcrcv in Christctiurch: — "During the year ten ca.ndida.te® were successful In tlio following' examinations: — Teuchcrs, civil service and Pitman's shorthand. On tlvo 4th and sth of September, St. Mary's Collegiate Scliool was examined by M.r J. B. Maync, Government Inspector, •aJu> said in his .report:—"A. very satisfactory measure of success has attended the efforts of the. staff, and tlio good progress mado in the various classes indicates efficient instruction and supervision. The tone and discipline are excellent, and tbe- plowing: a.ttitiKlo of the pupils towards their work is the result of the stimulating and inspiring influence of the teachers. * On the 4th a.Dd sth September, St. Mary's Primary Schoo] tsos examined by Mr TV\ Brock, head inspector, who said in. his report:—'"Hue school again presents a very creditable measure of j»ood work. The pupils ab usual aro well behaved and polite and are oil excelle-nt ■ terms with tho teaching fiistera. Papers are neat and the writing with few.exceptions distinctly good. In oral work | a satisfactory response is made w&ile the clKiraotor of the written exorcises ia generally good, Reading, comprehension, composition, and English have lx»n wel] taught; arithhlo'l? M mainly good; drawing and sewing credita-We; wiiile singing is worthy of epeci&l commemdation. Tho P. classes have, mado Ratisfactory- progress," On tho 251h Septomber, St. Joseph's School. Pap&nui was examined by Mr J. B. Mayue, who said in liia reportxho ecbcol presents liber ad programmes in all the prescribed subjects tho discipline and general behaviour of the pupih a.ro commendable. In a large proportion of tho subjects very satisfactory progress has been made, and the character of tho work on tho V' ho i? furnwhes . ovidence of capabl-o teaching. On November 16th. Mr Harclio (Government Inspector) conducted an examination of the 6th Standard. Fifteen pupils were- presented. Thirteen obtained proficiency certificates, and one competency certificate. Sixty-four candidates passed the Royal Academy and Trinity College examinations (pianoforte, violin, singing, "'celloj grades varying from primary to professional! Tweiity-onc obtained honours. In the theory of music examinations, passed in varying from primary to senior, clusive. Fourteen obtained honours. Three candidates passed tlio art of tcachin" examination. = '

During the afternoon the following programme, wag given Chorus, ''Song of Welcome," ptipili; prologue, Miss M. Buckeridgc: pianoforte duct, "Salnfc d'Amour" (four pianos) Misses V. Dwyer, K. Cafieidy, a!" V - O'Malley. X. Middlcton, M. McManaway, K. C'orrigan, AI. reel, papils: recitation, •The Land of my Birth," Mijs Tlielma I urner: pianoforte solo, "Tarantella," and D. Middleton. M. O'Brien, J. Carter; action song. "Wo Red Cross Nurses. pupils; pianoforte- duct, 'Vatee (Moskovreki), L. Timbrcll, T. Cosgrovo, M. Hartlo. B. Hoare, h. Couzins, V. Haigh, D. ar^P-r J chorus, "Belpjan ' 8 ® on S M ; pianoforte trio, •Er-ho do Montagncs," .Misses E. Malancy, M. McManawo.y, D. KiTnr, M Austin, A Young. E. Mooro, D. Hardic. "■. Cassidy, N, Burus, F. tspray \' # Nutt, H. ISutt; gtce, "Hail! Smiling Morn' (orchestral aroompanimont) senior pupils; march and drill, "Sumincr Garlands," pupils; pianoforte solo, •Kouianco." Misse.s V. Haigh, N_ Kellv, C. Whifo, y. Thvycr; action songj fvnit, knit, knit, pupil#* i Miss M. l>lany: chorus. "Let firm Kemcmbcr ' (orchestral accompaniment), j pupils.