TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21656, 14 December 1935, Page 8

TECHNICAL COLLEGE

EXTENSION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES “I sometimes think the public of Christchurch does not know what a tremendous power for good such a college as ours is in the life of our community, but is apt to take it as a matter of course,” said Mr T. W. West, Chairman of the Christchurch Technical College Board of Governors, in his address at the annual prize-giving Of the college in the St. James’ Theatre last evening. “Three thousand three hundred young men and women going in and out of our school and carrying in to their homes its beneficial effects. Cannot but have a good influence, and I trust that parents will ever accord the school that support which we have a right to expect.” The year now concluded was described by speakers as one of the most important In the life of the college. The erection of the memorial hall and the beginning of work on the new school at Papanui, were the- two Outstanding events of the year, both of which were referred to by Mr West and by Dr. D. E. Hansen, principal of the college, as memorable forward steps in the life and work of the college. Mr West presided. In his address to the several hundreds of pupils and their parents who filled the theatre, he reviewed the year’s activities, which he described as being very important, He conveyed to Dr. Hansen and members of the staff the thanks of the board for the efficient manher in Which all had carried out their dtuies. Record Attendance Dr, Hansen, in his report, stated that during the year 1203 pupils, including 784 boys and 410 girls, were en- . rolled in the Technical High School, this being 75 more than in 1934, and another record for the school. The principal increases were particularly In the different courses on the boys’ side, and especially in the engineering course, where there were 363 boys, Compared with 320 last year. The number of commercial pupils, both boys and girls, also increased considerably. J . The number of part-time students this year was 2145, or 188 more than last year. Increased enrolments were recorded in the trades’ department, the commercial department, and the general and examinations department. Lack of accommodation prevented further expansion of the home science department, and a number of prospective students had to be refused admission. The typewriting classes, which catered already for about 250 parttime students, had also to be closed for part of the year as they were sc full. It was anticipated that the opening of the school at Papanui would afford considerable relief In both of these sections. The classes in salesmanship started this year had been very Successful. There had been increased interest in the classes in botany and zoology. He was glad to see the natural science side developing. It was hoped that there would be further developments in the motor engines section in the near future. The equipment and machinery generally in the printing department had been largely increased and the students there had much improved working facilities. During the last 15 months about £ISOO had been spent on new equipment, and he hoped that the Government would increase allowances to enable a considerable sum to be spent in this way each year. It was originally hoped to build a library as part of the memorial hall building, but the funds at disposal were insufficient for the purpose. He trusted that this object would be kept steadily before the college. In view of the cost of renewing and increasing the supply of library books and of employing a competent librarian, an extra grant for the purpose Would almost appear to be necessary. The girls’ prizes were presented by Mrs C. H. Opie, and the boys by Professor J. Shelley. Mr West presented the boys’ sports trophies and prizes for manual work. An address was given by Professor Shelley, who spoke of the aims of the education system. An interesting programme of songs was presented by the pupils under the direction of Mr A. G. Thompson. Exhibitions of drill were also given. At the conclusion of the programme Mr West paid a tribute to the work of Dr. Hansen and Mrs Hansen for the school, A school, he saiu, was what its principal was, and the Technical College was a fine school. He thanked Dr. Hansen on behalf of the board and expressed appreciation of his work and assistance on behalf of the staff. PRIZE LIST The prize list is as follows: Awards for general kindliness and helpfulness: Green House, Ruth Rowse; Blue House, Norma Smith; Orange House, Shirley Roden; Yellow House, Venetia Register; Purple House, Ngaio Gibbs; Red House, Dulcie Twose; Mr Wise's House, Antonio Dlni; Mr Bender’s House, Eric J. Black; Mr Denny’s House, Basil Peryman; Mr Harris’s House, Perclval S. Blight; Mr Kidson’s House, Arthur Humphries; Mr Newton’s House, Stanley J. Luscombe; Mr Phear’s House, John L. Wood; Mr Gartner’s House, Ronald Skinner. Head girl prefect (special prize presented by Mrs T. W. West); Ruth Rowse. Head boy prefect (special prize presented by Mr T. W, West): John S. McGulnness. Higher leaving certificate (presented by the Education Department): John S. MoGulnness. Certificate 1., Girls—Freda Harper 1. Betty Palmer 2. Certificate, 1., Boys—James Shankland 1, Certificate, ll.—Antonio Dini 1, Alexander Trotter 2, Ralph Nicolson 3. Special certificates for Improvement: George Banfield, David Mcßurney. Commercial Classes—C.4 boys: Ronald J. Mackay 1. C. 3 girls: Noellne Nixon 1. C. 3 boys: Noel A. Harbott i, C.2 girls:

Sylvia Heney 1, Brenda Smith 2. Ethel Teape and Joan Bray (equal) 3. CJ hoy*. Horace R. Bell 1. John 0. McDonald 2. Special certificate for progress: Warren E. Alexander. C.IA: Janet Gray 1, Sarah Doris Wilton 2, Violet Harrison 3. C.lB girls: Trissie Wenmouth 1, C.lB boy*: £®h« M. C. Tulloch 1. Jack Chastofl 2. C.IC: James Held 1. Geoffrey Mulrson 2, Norman BKftveU 3. Special certificate for progress: Edward McDonald. C.2X girls:' Rosemary Helsdon 1, Margaret Fournier 2, Joan Ward 3. C.2X boys: Kenneth J. Jensen 1. John P. Ford 2, Douglas C. Major 3. C.IX girls: Daphne Gray 1, Valerie McCready, Sylvia Hogwood, and Elsie Close (equal) 2. Special certificates for progress: Phllllppa Jackson, Gwendoline Harris. C.IX boys: Neville E. Dodge 1, Leonard A. Baggott and Deryck C. Morse (equal) 2. „ , Home Science Course—H.4: Edna Thomas 1. H. 3: June Newberry 1. Kathleen White 1. Romany Fournier 2, Phylhs AUln and Jessie Dow (equal) 3. H.2A; Gladys Dann 1. Margaret Wakelln 2. H. 28: Mavis Feather 1. H.IX: Vena Cooksley 1, Joyce Hunter 2, Joyce Popper 3. H.IA: Patricia Wood X, Marjorie Linton 2, Gweneth Barnard 3. Special certificate for progress: Elsie McCormick. H. Joy Campbell 1. Winifred Lowcay 2. Dorothy Allin 3. H.IC: Olive Craske I, June McCree 2, Joan Downle 3. Special certificate for progress: Betty Hobson. Mrs Gardner memorial scholar ships. First year, Yvonne Burrowes; second year, Kathleen White. _ _ _ Special prize given by Mrs C. H. Opie for highest marks for practical subjects In first-year home science class: Ellen Smith. , , 5 „ "Bournville” prize for drawing. Ngaire Mkfs** Wilkie’s prize for general kindliness and helpfulness at the girls hostel. Magazine competition: One-act Pj^y. June Midgley; prose contribution. June Klbblewhite; short story, Shirley Roden, serious verse, Jean Johnston. . , Home science teachers diploma. Janet Seymour, cookery, plain, advanced, ana invalid, methods of teaching, theory and practice, housewifery, laundrywork. ahw dressmaking, millinery, plain and decora sports championships: Senior, Edna Thomas: Junior, Thelma Cross and Norma Smith. Girls' swimming championship. Gwen N Mrs e Howell’s swimming cup: Miss Robertson’s and Miss McCulloch s houses award of ”’ eri i t i-._^ r alt> Gibbs. Edna Thomas, Venetia Register..,■ First-class Instructor’s certificate In lifesaving: Edna Cole, Eileen Riches, Alleen Jenkins. , .... _ Champion house for the year, Includes conduct and diligence, all sports activities (netball, hockey, tennis, rounders), swimming, life-saving, and marching: Red House, 884; Orange House, 70 J: Blue House/781. . , „ Engineering Professional —E.2X; John Judson 1. George Rawston 2, Humphrey Matthews 3. E.IX: Noel Davison 1, James McTaggart and Ewen Macpherson equal 2. Engineering Course—B.4; Stanley J. Luscombe 1. E. 3: Ross Palmer 1, E.2 A: David Iggo 1. Henry Sutton 2. Special certificate for progress; William Christiansen. E. 28: Leicester Smith 1, Roy Kennard 2, Ernest Wislang 3. E.2C; Murray Lane 1, Keith King 2. E,IA: William Foster 1, Ivan Henry 2, Edward Brltnell 3. Special certificate for progress: Ernest Collins. E.1B: Maxwell M. Skllton l, Gordon Dempsey 2, Leslie W. Aitken 3. E.IC. William Robinson 1, Robert Cornish 2, Alfred Sunbeam 3. E.ID: Douglas Barkman 1, Henry Silk 2. Cecil Cooksley 3. Woodworking—B.3; Thomas Taylor 1. 8.2: Donald Mackle 1, Arthur G. Hoskins 2. B.1A: Archie A. Lamb 1, Raymond §Uinton 2, Frederick Taege 3. B.1D: eorge S. Bobby 1. William D, Dow 2, Horace F. Williams 3. Agricultural Course—Ag.2; Raymond Seeker 1, John Cook 2. Special certificate for progress: Eric Sneesby. A.IA: John Teague 1, John Green and Harold StUfrock (equal) 2, Veach Ebborn 4. Magazine Competition (light verse)— Noel Harbott. “Bournville” Prize for Drawing—Antonio Dini. Boys’ Sports Championships—Cups, senior A. S. Dini. intermediate J. L. Wood, junior W. Christiansen. House Relay (elght-a-side cup)—Mr Wise's House. Boys’ Swimming Championship—Senior, L. Ingram; junior, A. Westaway. Cadet Prizes —Shooting: Senior, Corporal S. Campbell (Godley Cup and miniature); junior, Cadet W. Robinson (Godley Cup and miniature). Recruits’ Cup: Corporal N. Ellis. Association Football—Kinley Cup: Mr Gartner’s House. Fifth Grade B; Winners of fifth grade shield and Sevlcke-Jones Cup. Craib Angus Cup—A. S. Dini. Champion House for the Year—Mr Gartner’s House (conduct and diligence, all sports activities, cricket, tennis, Rugby, hockey. Association football, crosS-coun-try, track athletics, life-saving, swimming, shooting) 1. Cricket—Reeco Cup: Under 15 A grade.

“RANGIRURU”

CEREMONY IN RADIANT HALL The annual distribution of prizes to pupils of '‘Rangi-rum,” Miss Gibson’s large private school, took place yesterday morning in the Radiant Hall, which was crowded with pupils, parents, and old girls of the school. Reviewing the work of the year, which had progressed steadily and favourably, Miss Gibson said teachers and pupils alike had done their utmost to keep up the standard of the school. Good progress had been made in classes for speech train* ing, dressmaking, cooking, singing, painting, and basketwork. Ten pupils had passed the university entrance examination, two pupils had won prizes given by Cercle Francals, and Mary Thompson had won the bronze ftiedal for French conversation, presentd by the French Minister for Foreign Affairs. In sport the school had had continued success. Thanks largely to the coaching given by Mr F. J. Murray, pupils of "Rangi-ruru,” in the tennis competitions at Wilding Park, had won the senior han- j dicap doubles and all the championship events except one, and. In the inter-school tournament, the school had been runnersup in the A grade and winners In the B and C grades. The netball team had won the B grade matches, and next term the swimming bath at the school would be ready for use. Miss Gibson congratulated the old girls’ association on the remodelling of its constitution, and thanked it for its loyalty and practical interest in the school. She expressed appreciation of the co-operation of the staff and the parents, and thanked the Rev. A. K. Warren and Mrs Warren for many kindnesses. How to Ruin Christmas! ‘‘Do nothing for anyone and expect everyone to wait upon you”—that, said Mr Warren, was a recipe for ruining Christmas. He asked the pupils of the school to reverse the maxim and they would have not only a happy Christmas but a happy life. He exhorted the girls who were leaving school this term to be true to the ideas and Ideals they had been taught at school, to continue to grow, mentally and spiritually, in the right direction and in the right tradition, and to be always mindful of the words of King David: “God is my strength and power. He maketh my way perfect.” Mrs Warren then presented the prizes as follows: Form Vl.—Margaret Davis (Margaret Harris memorial prize), Kathleen Plowman, Trixie Meares, Isabel Brown, Marjorie Henry (for Improvement). Form V.—Deborah Alexander, Betty Evans, Rosemary Hall, Helen Hamilton, Helen Jameson, Margaret Atkinson (for consistent work), Myra Crawford (for consistent work). Form IV. Remove—Maude Eatop, June Adams, Valerie Thompson, Nalda Gardiner, Mary Aitken. Form IV.A—Elizabeth Fear. April Hargreaves, Chisne Robinson, Marie Murray, Judith- Wood, Janet Todhunter, Muriel Saddler, Jean Wilkinson (for consistent work and improvement). Form IV.B I—Patricia Rogers, Patricia Gardiner, Barbara Gudgeon, Margaret Wylie. Form IV.B 2—Erica Gardiner, Gae Thompson, Betty Sutton, Mary Collins, Alison Kay (for consistent work), Lois Britten (for improvement). Form lll.—Lynette Gardiner, Joan Thompson, Dawn MUllken, Mary Matson. Form ll.—Elizabeth Newton, Shirley Lucas, Pamela Harper, Barbara Hamilton and Bylle Helme (equal). Form I.A—Fay Matson, Alison Tisdall, Gabrielle Hope. Form I.B—Valeria Johnston, Joyce Wright, Catherine Macfarlane, Vivienne Brown (for general progress).

Dressmaking: June Peters. Cooking; Lydia Gould. Sewing: Claire Wilson, June Peters, Shona Macfarlane, Dorothy Hasell, Barbara Wreaks, Judith Woodhouse, Diana Somerset-Thomas, Joy Manhlre, Painting: June Peters, Moya Douglas. Drawing: Isabel Hickmott, Pamela Vincent, Ursula Cooke. Music: Miss Carter’s pupils, Molly Seldom Dorothy Macmillan, Janet Cooke (for sight reading); Miss W. Gibson’s pupils, Marie Murray, Lulle Graham. Rangi-ruru prizes (given by the Rangiruru Old Girls’ Association for steady work extending over several years): Monica Strack, June Robinson. Exhibition, available for girls who have gone through the school and are entering the university: Margaret Davis. Trixie Meares,

Boarders’ prize for general knowledge: Seniors, Helen Jameson; juniors, Pamela Harper. Boarders’ house prizes: Janet Deans, Joy Smith. GAMES COLOURS Hockey colours: Janet Cooke, Marie Murray, Claire Wilson, D. Alexander. Netball colours: Joy Smith, D. Alexander, J. Adams, E. Evans. Tennis colours: M. Whiteside, K. Armstrong, J. Pitcaithley, T. Turnbull, C. Drill bars—-Seniors: M. Atkinson, C. Fryer, S. Buchanan, N. Gardiner, P. Wright, H. Thomas, M. Newton, J. Robinson. M. Gardiner, L. Graham, M. Whiteside. Juniors: L. Ballin, L. Britten, B. Graham, E. Newton. Senior Tennis Championship—Singles; K. Armstrong; runner-up, M. Whiteside (trophy presented by Mrs Chester). Doubles, M. Whiteside and C. Wilson. Junior Tennis—Singles, P. Cuddon, Doubles, P. Cuddon and P. Gould.

AMBERLEY HOUSE

A SATISFACTORY YEAR

The annual distribution of prizes of Amberley House Girls’ Collegiate School took place at the school yesterday. A large number of parents and friends were present. Members of the Board of Governors present were: Mr A. E. Flower (chairman), Mr F. W. Johnston, and Mr A. McKellar (secretary), Mrs P. J. Overton, Mrs E. J. Cordner, and Mrs E. Courage. The chairman (Mr Flower) spoke of the changes which bad occurred in the staff of Amberley House. He did not think that the school would lose by the changes, which were Inevitable. He laid special stress on two points in education, the proper use of books, and the proper use of manual training. “Books,” he said, “are the trellis up which the tendrils of life twine. We should read only the best of novel writers.” Speaking of manual training, Mr Flower said that mass production ruined initiative, while home-made articles always showed a person’s taste and originality. He looked forward to a revolt against the factorymade article, and urged the pupils to make the best use of their training In crafts. The chairman concluded his speech with best wishes for the future of the retiring lady principal and mistresses. Lady Principal’s Report The lady principal, in her annual report, spoke first of the changes she had made in fhe organisation of the school, and thanked the parents, the past and present pupils, and the staff for weir support and co-operation in carrying out her ideas. She thanked the board for their help in carrying out structural improvements. She spoke also of the guidance and spiritual help, and the friendship of his Grace the Archbishop to the school. The health of the school had been satisfactory, and the numbers of the school had remained constant. The disorganisation in the winter term caused first by the heavy snowfall, and then by the slight outbreak of fire, had been speedily remedied. The principal spoke highly of the excellent behaviour of the girls in difficult circumstances. The principal mentioned the work of old pupils, notably Miss Margery Turner, who was having such a brilliant career at Oxford University, having obtained a first in English honours schools, a university scholarship, and the Charles Oldham Prize, won for the first time by a woman. The principal spoke of the various ways in which the pupils had been able to develop their appreciation of art In its different manifestations, music, drama, eto* saying that excellent concarta os

chamber music had been held in the school. Old Friend of the School Archbishop Julius addressed the gathering, referring to the very great pleasure it gave him to come to the school again and to find his old friend, Mr Flower, In the chair. He had always bad the happiest associations with the school. It was a matter or great regret and sorrow to him that they were saying goodbye to Miss Enderby and some of bar staff, but he could assure her that aha would always have his sympathy and love, and he was sure that her work for tiie school would always be remembered by her old pupils. The archbishop said that no doubt he was expected to talk about education, but, alas, he knew nothing about it; at least so they told him. But he used to know a lot about it once upon a’ time. Parents also were not up to date, and nowadays It was the child who educated the parent: at least so it seemed. Nowadays teachers had a far harder job than they used to have, because children could not be treated in a lump; each child had to be considered on its individual merits, and the character of each had to be carefully considered. In modern schools it was that expert knowledge that the modern school teacher had so markedly In comparison with his school days HO years ago! Some modems had an idea that children could be allowed to grow up anyhow, but that was all wrong. The archbishop jokingly rebuked them for stealing their now headmistress from St. Margaret’s, and wished the school every possible success In the future. There was an Interval for afternoon tea, during which the guests inspected a display of art, handwork, clay modelling, and historical models. The guests were then entertained by a performance of scenes from "She Stoops to Conquer,” by Oliver Goldsmith. In which the period costumes made a very charming scene.

Prise List Archbishop Julius presented the prizes as follows: Form lll.B—Marguerite Dixon (Scripture, arithmetic), Joan Gilmour (arithmetic). Form lll.A—Jean Fraser (French, satis. English, arithmetic. Scripture, nature study). Form IV.B—Enid Bowker (arithmetic, satis, botany), Barbara Malden (botany, satis. Scripture, history, English). Junior writing prize (given by Mrs Bowker): Hilary Brooksbank. Form IV.A—Pamela Fitzgerald (Latin, English, and history), Cushla Rutherford (history). Kitty E. Rutherford (French). Form IV., Upper—Pauline Knights (history, English). Patricia Oxley (arithmetic) . Form V.B—Anne Chapman (English), Patricia Gorton (science), Pauline TumbuU (history). "■ Form V.A—Dorothy Newburgh (mathematics, science, English). Book essay—Senior (18 years and over); Dorothy Newburgh, Judith Firth. Junior (15 years and under): Pauline Turnbull.' General knowledge—Anne Hay. Music—Senior: Anne Chapman.. Junior: Barbara Malden, Cushla Rutherfordh c. Drawing—Senior: Anne Hay, Patricia Gorton hj c. Junior: Cushla Rutherford, K. E. Rutherford (design) hj c., Barbara Malden (originality). Dressmaking—Senior: Judith Firth, Anne Chapman b c. Junior: K. E. Rutherford. Handwork—Barbara Malden, Jean Fraser hj c. Tennis Championship—Senior: Singles, Kathleen Rutherford: runner-up. Pauline Turnbull. Doubles, Kathleen Rutherford and Pauline Turnbull won by default from Judith Firth and Anne Hay. JuniorSingles: Barbara Firth; runner-up. Cushla Rutherford. Doubles: Barbara Firth and Cushla Rutherford: runners-up, ‘ Sally Courage and Patricia Oxley. Tennis racket, given by the old girls for greats eat improvement, Kathleen L. Rutherford. Inter-house Games Cup (given by Mrs &. D. Greenwood), Rutherford House.