KHANDALLAH SCHOOL SPORTS

Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 50, 28 February 1921, Page 2

KHANDALLAH SCHOOL SPORTS

The Khandallah School sports were held on Saturday ?,ftornoon, on the school grounds and paddock adjoining, under ideal weather conditions. The- sports commenced at 11 a.m., continuing with a short interval for lunch to 5.30, following which' the prizes for school .'work and sports were presented to the children-by Mr. T. Forsyth, chairman of the Wellington Education Board. There wero some 36 Bports events, all of v.-hich wore keenly contested, especially the relay races. After lunch the parents and friends joined the gathering, and on all sides were heard expressions of genuine pleasure at the splendid spirit of the children and the ample provision made for their enjoyment in ©very direction. Tea.,was dispensed to the visitors and parents at 4.30, and to the. children at 5 o'clock, 'fruit and sweets being liberally supplied -to round off the occasion. Following the presentation of prizes, at tho invitation of Mr. Forsyth, hearty cheers were given to the committee, the headmaster, and teachers, for their efforts in providing tho day's enjoyment, Tha Johnsonville Town Band, under the leadership of Bandmaster Ferguson, generously gave their servioes during the afternoon, rendering some very pleasing and attractive selections, which were heartily acknowledged.