CERCLE FRANCAIS

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 25021, 1 November 1946, Page 2

CERCLE FRANCAIS

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES “Without the study of a foreign language—French especially—no education is complete,” said Mr H. Honore, president of the Cercle Francais, at its Srize-giving ceremony held in the layfair lounge. About 100 guests were present, including teachers of French, parents of the children who competed in the examinations held by the Cercle, and members of the Cercle. “By slow progression,” Mr Honore said, “French came from Latin, and possesses all of its lucidity, precision, harmony, and clarity. It is ideal as a diplomatic language.” The British and French, he considered, must be united in strong and sincere co-operation, to preserve our civilisation and liberties, and in learning to know France, her language, arts, and literature New Zealanders were working for world peace, they were acting as good British subjects, and as good citizens of the world.

Short addresses followed, one by Mr Gordon Troup, whose subject was “Study of French is like a garden,” and the other by Mr C. L. Low on “Learn French.” A pleasant musical programme was provided by Miss Alison Edgar (piano solos), Mrs Linda Haase, and Mr Ernest Rogers (vocal solos and duets), and Mrs Merle Carter (accompaniments) . Mrs Honors presented the prizes won in recent competitions as follows; Senior Division (under 18 on day of examination).—Gold medal presented by the late Mr G. Humphreys (held for one year) and first prize: Nancy Fordyce (Girls High School)*, second prize: D. M. Stewart (Christ’s College); third prize: Anne Cooper (Girls’ High School), Ruth Stricker (Avonside Girls’ High School): pass certificates: A. O. F. Caddick (Boys’ High School), H. C. B. Moore (Boys’ High School), D. W. Espiner (Christ’s College), Eric J. Hussey (Technical College). Junior Division (under 16 on day of examination).—Bronze medal, presented by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs (held for one year) and first prize: Janet Bradley (Girls’ High S*chool); second prize: Reginald Mundy (Christchurch West High School); third prize:. Joyce Wentworth (Avonside Girls’ High School). Silver cup awarded by the Cercle Francais to the school whose team gains the highest aggregate of marks (held for one year): Girls’ High School. Prizes awarded to pupils of secondary schools who in the first and sec-ond-year French classes have shown the most progress and promise (examined by their own teachers): Girls’ High School: fourth form, Jane Aiken; third form. Jennifer White. Avonside Girls’ High School: fourth form, Janet Muray; third form. Annette Kilner. Boys’ High School: fourth form, C. M. C. Clark; third form. C. W. Free. Christchurch West High School; fourth form, girls: Heather McKenzie: fourth form, boys: Stewart Eggleston: third form, girls: Colleen Palmer; third form, boys: Bruce Kaye. Christchurch Technical College: fourth form, girls: Gloria Frances Palmer: fourth form, boys: Ross Oliver McKay; third 'form, girls: Audrey Hilda Younger; third form, boys: Jack Rex Welsh. Rangi-ruru: fourth form. Gay Nelson: third form. Yvonne McClymont. Sacred Heart Girls’ College: fourth form; Aroha Baker; third form. Bernice McAleer. « St. Mary’s College: fourth form, Marie Lockie; third form, Mary Dynan. St. Andrew’s College; fourth form, R. B. Atkins: third form, E. H. Poole.