WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 70, 15 December 1928, Page 24

WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE

ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING END OF DIFFICULT PERIOD The annual prize-giving ceremony in connection with the Wellington Girls’ College was held at the Kegent Theatre yesterilay morning, when there was a good attendance of parents and friends of the girls. Mr. W. H. P. Barber, chairman of the College Board of Governors, presided, and among those on the platform also were Miss Greig, principal. Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Wright, and Mrs. G. A. Troup. Miss Batham (Wellington East College), Miss Dyer, and Mr. Carados. inspectors; Mr. Holdsworth, and Mr. G. Mitchell. Apologies were received from the Kight Hon. and Mrs. J. G. Coates, Bishop and Mrs. Sprott, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Armour. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Renner, Mr. and Mrs. Howell. Miss Wilson (Queen Margaret’s College), Miss Hethertington, Mr. and Mrs. Parr, and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Creswell. Mr. Barber complimented Miss Greig and her staff on a successful year. Owing to the movement of population the year had been a difficult one, but as a result of Miss Greig’s perseverance and hard work, the attendance had been maintained, and certain regulations adopted which would in future maintain the attendance. He urged on the girls leaving that they tinhold the reputation of their school, and tlTa nked the Parents’ Association for al) they had done for the school. He also thanked Mr. Wright, who, as Minister of Education, had always done his best for the college. Mr. Wright said it would be easy to spend millions on education if the Government had it, but, unfortunately, it had not. and he had often bad to say “No” to requests when he would have liked to have said “Yes.” However, the college had a good building, and now certal beating had been established, he was sure the girls to-day were better off than in the past. He praised the staff, which was as good as at any time in the school. Speaking to the girls, he said the school was something like Parliament —each entrant soon found his or her own level. There were itips and downs in life (not only politically), and he hoped that all would do their best to fit themselves for the future.

. Mips Greig, headmistress, remarked in her report that 155 new pupils were enrolled in February, and during the course of the year 44 others. The total enrolment..had been 466. of which number 36 have been boarders —33 at College House. There had been in attendance during the whole or part of the year 450 free-place holders—l 34 senior and 316 junior, while 16 girls have paid fees. Fifteen scholarship holders were included in the above. Of the pupils in 1927. 27 left school after one year, and 71 after two years; but, on the other hand. 137 returned for three years or longer. This was approximately one-third of the girls who returned. Although in February there were enrolled eight pupils more than in the corresponding month of 1927. and although on the register there were 421 girls, yet, owing to technicalities in the regulations, the actual roll number as on March 1. 1928. was only 419; and had it not been for the consideration of the Education Department, the school might have fallen a grade. The college had indeed passed through a period of strain and difficulty, but the school roll was now steadying, and the prospects for 1929 seemed bright. This year 134 pupils—more than onefourth of the school—had taken a commercial course, said Miss Greig. Some of the brighter pupils had sat for public service entrance examination, and a few third year pupils for matriculation. Some of the third year girls bad secured this year good clerical positions, and their neat and efficient work had already gained for them promotion. With the intensified course next year, girls should reach the standard of the book-keepers’ diploma. In the college this year, the study of music had been given a prominent place, so that twelve out of the sixteen forms had had tuition in singing and in musical appreciation, while community singing had been possible once every week before the ordinary school lessons began. During the year, a sum of £234 4s. had been raised by the various efforts of the girls. Part of this amount had been subsidised by the Department, part had been devoted to social service work, a donation had been forwarded to the Mayor, for the Art Gallery and Museum fund, and the balance had been allotted to various school organisations. The school last year raised the first £llO towards the central heating which had been installed, thanks to the Minister, the Board of Governors, and the parents. In addition, the Parents’ Association in various ways had co-operated, and raised over £5O sterling towards the grounds improvement scheme. At the inspector’s visit, continued the speaker, ninety-five pupils recommended for senior free places gained intermediate certificates, while 18 others qualified for junior free place extension. Twentyeight girls bad been awarded higher leaving certificates. The school had again put up a creditable record in the various public examinations, as follow: —Proficiency certificates, 2; junior free places or extensions, 26: junior national scholarship, 1 ; senior free places (by recommendation, or by examination), 91; senior national scholarships, 3; public service entrance, 11 ; matriculation, solicitors’ general knowledge, and medical preliminary. or matriculation only. 36; completed 1926 P. puss for matriculation. 6: accountlints' preliminary (partial pass), 1; higher leaving certificates (1927) 23: teachers’ “D" pass, in all groups. 1: teachers' pass or partial pass in several groups, 10; university entranee scholarship, 1; credit pass (U.E.S.). 3; Mary Izard scholarship, 1. After referring to ex-pupils’ successes, and to Miss McLean’s being honoured by the King. Miss Greig thanked all who had assisted the school during the year. She thanked also the Old Girls’ and Parents' Associations, the matron and staff at the house, and. in conclusion, her staff, referring to the impending departure of Miss Williams, who is retiring, and Miss Gifford, who is leaving to be married, also Mr. Moore, the caretaker, who has been at the college for nearly twenty-one years. The Board of Governors. and all donors of prizes were also thanked. The prizes were then distributed by Mrs. Wright, and during the proceedings school songs were sung by the girls. The prize list is as follows:— . SPECIAL PRIZES. The Anna P. Stout Cup (best all-round girl). Joan Anderson. The Marj- McLean Cup (physical drill. 0.G.A.), Nancy Burnley. The Mary Izard Memorial Prize (N.Z. history): Joyce Hector, 1; Annie Berry. 2. The Hilda Moorehouse Essay Prize: Phyllis Carton. 1: Heather Horrax, 2. Inter Form Choir Contest (Cup presented by Miss Greig), Form IVA.

RANGIRIRI CLUB COMPETITIONS. Musical, Inter Form Choir Contest: Forms V, conductor Joan Maunder, 1; Form VIB, conductor, Olive Long, 2. Literary, original prose: Heather Horrax, 1; Joyce Morgan, 2. Original verse: Muriel Butler, 1; Phyllis Foss, 2. Prepared speech (prizes presented by O. Mazengarb, Esq.): Nancy Owen, 1; Alleeu Davidson, 2. Impromptu speech: Zennie Henderson, 1: Margaret Neill, 2. Art. original illustration: Grace Stanley, 1; Molly Cook and Bessie Griffiths, equal, 2. Reading and elocution, senior: Zennie Henderson, 1; Joan Maunder, 2; middle, Florence Eceles, 1; Naney Caughley. 2. Junior: Joyce Dinnlson, 1; Mary Galloway, 2. Elocution (prize presented for class marks by Mrs. Martyn Williams): Mary Galloway. Prefects’ badges: May Phillips (bead), Marjorie Fleet (deputy-head). Anthea Hefford. Gertrude Gal Hers, Joan Anderson, Marjorie Burrows. House prizes: Barbara Swabey (prefect), Grace Wall. Phyllis, Foss Alice Neilson (special), Sybil St. George (junior). Music prize presented by Miss Hobbs: Isabel Graham. Needlework—Plain wliite sewiug (prize presented by Mrs. G. L. Stewart): Dorothy Robins. Forms IV, sewing: Helen Bevan, Lily Clark. Forms V: Beryl Clark. Forms VI: Heather Horrax. Housecraft (cookery and laundry work) —Form VMod. (prize presented by Mrs. G. L. Stewart): Ngaia Liddle. Forms IV: Agnes McLaughlan. Horne nursing: Maisie McKay. Drawing: Form VIB. Barbara Marshall. Form VA. Molly Cook. Form VB. Sylvia Wilkinson. Form V Modern. Mellicent James. Forms IV, Edna Smith and Joan Milne, equal., 1. Home reading of classics: Form VIA. Marjorie Fleet (prize presented by Miss Batham): Marjorie Burrow. Form VIB: Barbara Marshall. Joau Johnson. Form VA: Marion Golber. Form VSP.: Joau Singleton. Lower Forms V: Alison Redward. Forms IV: Nan Berry. Forms III: Cecil Hefford. 1: Mary Galloway, 2. Special Prizes.—Form VSp., Joan Singleton. Form IVA: Barbara Bannister, Miriam Rilev. Myrle Carter. Form IV Com.: Kathleen Atkins. Cecily Render. Form IIIB2: Eileen Oates, Joyce Young. Physical Drill.—Senior championship: Olive" Long: runner-up, Fanny Longworth. ' Junior championship: Mary Galloway; runner-up. Miriatna Heketa. Middle School: Grace Heays, 1: Gertrude Davidson. 2. Good year's work—Senior: Monica Smith, Barbara Bannister. Junior: Ethelwyn Colilnson-Smitb. Inter-torm drill shield: Form VA; Athletics Cup.—Senior: Doreen Hurley. Junior- Zena Clarke. Swimming Cup.—Senior: Duleia Waller. Junior. Sylvia Adams. Tennis Championship—Senior: Rachel Anderson: runner-up, Constance .Ellis. Junior: Edith Kirk; runner-up. Kathleen Stewart. ... „ , Tennis Cup (presented by Miss Greig for competition between W.G.C. and W.E. G.C.). Winner: Wellington Girls’ College. FORM PRIZES.

Form Hl.—Commercial special: First aggregate with French (geography 1. arithmetic 1, bookkeeping 1 eq., French I), Rowena Wilkinson. First aggregate without French, Audrey Haynes. • Commercial correspondence 1, bookkeeping -, shorthand 1, cookery 1, hygiene 2 (prize presented by Miss Ward), Mary Fairless. Second aggregate with French (typing 1, history 2, home science 2). Margaret Jenkinson. Second aggregate without French and Ist drawing: Ruth Dickson. . Form Hl.—Commercial 2, Ist aggregate (English 1 eq., history 1, French 1 eq., home science 1, geography 1. shorthand 1, bookkeeping 1, arithmetic 2): Lorna McPhee. Second aggregate (English 1 eq.,French 1 eqi, history 2): Mary Galloway. Good work: Ngaire Mulligan. Form lll.—Commercial 1: First aggregate (English 1, history 1, home science 1, French 2 eq.): Selma Parker. Second aggregate (bookkeeping 1, shorthand 1 eq., mathematics 2): Ariel Sievwright. Third aggregate (mathematics 1, home science 2, history 2 eq.): Lloma Newall. Good work (commercial subjects 2, history 2, French 2) : Irene Greeks. - Form lllB2.—First aggregate (arithmetic 1, hygiene and first-aid 1. geography 2); Constance Bruce. Second aggregate (housecraft 2, sewing 2): Ruth MacGregor. Good work (sewing 1, housecraft 1): Margaret Melvor. Form lllBl.—First aggregate (history 1, home science 1. English 2, drawing 2): Helen Valentine. Second aggregate (sewing 1, French 2, mathematics 2, home science 2): Dorothy Robins. Third aggregate (mathemtaics 1): Gladys Gapes. Good work (English 1. geography 2 eq.): Margaret McNeill. Good work (drawing 1, botany 1): Gardner Wilson. First cooking: Dorothy Lankshear. Form lllA.—First aggregate (history 1, French 1, Latin 1, home science 1. geography 1, English 2, mathematics 2): Cecily Hefford. Second aggregate (English 1, mathematics 1, French 2 eq.. Latin 2, home science 2 eq.): Miriam Armstrong. Third aggregate (French 2 eq., home science 2 eq., geography 2): Isabel Graham. Good work: Monami Talbot, Joan Hickmott. Joan Andrew.

Form IV.—Commercial: First aggregate (English 1. history 1. geography 1. home reading 2): Florence Eccles. Second aggregate (home science 1. English 2): Meg Cimino. Third aggregate (French 1): Irene Petty.

Form IV.—Modern: First aggregate (French 1, arithmetic 1, home science 1. Englsh 2, history 2), Joyce Brown. Second aggregate (English 1. history 1. geography 2), Mary Kltching. Third aggregate (geography 1. French 2, arithmetic 2, home science 2), Phyllis Dalzell. Form IVB. —First aggregate (mathematics! , French 1, home science 1, geography 1 equal, botany 1, drawing 2, English 2, history 2): Myla Barnett. Second aggregate (history 1, geography 1 equal, mathematics 2. home science 2) f Grace Heays. Third aggregate (English 1, French 2): Margaret von Keisenberg. Form IVA.—First aggregate (English 1. history 1, Latin 1, mathematics 1. home science 1, geography 1) : Annie Berry. Second aggregate (sewing 1, history 2, geography 2): Helen Bevan. Form V.—Modern: First aggregate (arithmetic, 1. French 1, drawing 1, home science 2): Millicent James. First commercial subjects (shorthand 1, book-keep-ing 1): Olga Dray. Good work (English 1, geography 1. history 2): Marie Kissell. Form VB.—First aggregate (English 1, history, French 1. Latin 1. mathematics 1, home science 1) :Alson Redward. Second aggregate (mathematics 2. home science 2) : Phyllis M’alker. Good work: Margaret Evison. Form V.. Special.—First Aggregate (hlstodry 1, Latin 1 mathematics 1. home sei, encb lY: Margaret Gliristle. Second aggregate (English 1, French 1. Latin 2 equal, mathematics 2. home science 2): Margaret Neill. Third aggregate (French 2. Latin 2 equal): ..Jessica Scott. Good work: Laura Cairns. Mnisle Agar. Form VA. —First aggregate (history 1 equal. French 1. geography 1. English 2. home science 2) : Nancv McCrlstell. Second aggregate (home science 1. arthmetfc 1. English)—Loin Renal. (English 1. history . geography 2. home reading 2) : Myrtle Gnnes. Sneeiai excellence In form: Phyllis Carton Good work: Jean Smith.

Form VIB. — French -‘j'. mathematics 1. homo science 1. English 2: Katherine Wood. English and history 1 'equal, home science and chemistry 2 eonal. drawing 2: Enid Cook. English and history 1 equal, home science and chemistry 1. geography 2 eonnl: Mlriel Mumhy. Good work (home science and chemistry 2 eonal. sewing 2): Grace Wall. Good work (mathematics 2. French 2> : Olive Long. Form VlA—Third aggregate . (niathomaHcs 1. home science 1) ; Anthea Hefford Good work: Joan Anderson. Elizabeth Currie. Proximo accessit to gold, medallist: Marlorie Fleet. Dux of school and gold medallist: May Phillips.