IN RETROSPECT

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 145, 16 December 1933, Page 15

IN RETROSPECT

KOXGOTAI COLLEGE

SURVEY BY PRINCIPAL

Tacts and figures contained in the report of the principal (Mr. F. M. Eenner) show the splendid development, and growth of Eongotai College since its inception in 1928, and as to the present year's work Mr. Eenner stated at the break-up function yesterday that the retrospect filled him with feelings of pleasure. In 1928 the school opened with a roll number of 241 and a staff of eight. This year the school began with an attendance of 561 and a staff of twenty, and at the present I time the roll number ie 499. After referring to the excellent examination results last year, Mr. Eenner said that this year he had been more than satisfied with the work done by masters and boys alike in the more cultural parts of the school's work, anrl in particular in the various clubs and activities associated with those institutions. Mr. Eenner gave a summary of these various activities and expressed appreciation of the work of the masters in charge. It was djUfieiilt to realise, he continued, that since it began the school had enrolled 1100 pupils; of these some 600 were old boys. Many of these were already well on. in their twenties, and formed a very solid imcleus of the college's Old Boys' Association, an organisation he was glad to have connected with the school. Mr. Benner also expressed his appreciation of the assistance given by the Parents' Association and the Ladies' Auxiliary, and of the good work of the head prefect and. his v colleagues, and of the loyalty and service of his staff. Not one of the staff had failed him at any time, and all had given more than was asked of them. In conclusion Mr. Eenner addressed a special word to parents. There were some 200 parents who, since the day their boy first entered the school, had iiever bothered to see him or to consult with him. That was a matter that caused him grave concern. He wondered if they realised how much easier it was for the school to carry out its job if parents would eo-me to see him and talk over matters. , BREAK-UP FUNCTION. \ Mr. G. Mitchell, chairman of the Board of Governors, who presided, said that the occasion marked another milestone in the history of the school. For its age he thought the school had built a reputation of which everyone connected with it should be very proud. Much of its success he attributed to the principal. Proper laboratories, as Mr. Renner mentioned in his report, were the outstanding requirement of the college, and it was hoped that they would be one of the first jobs in the coming year. Mr. Mitchell expressed appreciation 'of the attendance of Sir James Parr, and then addressed the boys. He asked them, among other things, to remember the great' advantage they had received by^ being-able to, ; attend such a college'-as.-EongOtni "and'tnat the education \vas'' provided at great'"' cost to the. country:'' The effect of theI'education they received J was expected -to-make them mentally ableand physjcally fit to be good citizens. "We ask you therefore," continued Mr. Mitchell, "to look high, to aim high, and to try and,carry "out soinething in life that'is- really/worth, while."..-Mr. Mitchell-paid a tribute to the loyal.support of the staff, the Parents' Association, and the Ladies' Auxiliary. :' Sir James Parr said he had received invitations from many schools throughout the .'.country to attend similar functions, including one from/his' alma mater,- the Auckland .Gframniar,,iseh;ool r but he had had to- decline them., -.'After.' referring to the fact that he had been present at last year's prize-giving ceremony.; also, he said he had come again on -deliberate purpose. This was a new type; of 'School, for which in a .measure he was .'responsible, and he wanted to ..know .how. Rongotai College was getting on. Sir James complimented Mr. Eenner, the staff-/and the:boys upon their success, notwithstanding - the difficulties that had had'to'-^effaced and the lack of proper laboratory, workshop, and other facilities. 'He!. .referred at some length to the mtermediatetype of school and the necessity;) if tile, system was to_ be carried on, of; the schools . being estab-lished-on a proper basis'. Sir James.', gave some advicelto'.the. boys," impressing>upon tKem the .value ;of a good education, and the- importance lof goodAeharaeter,:N2Ourteousness, ';ljo;nesty, - e.purage, and fortitude. '.■■■ -;;/>% '■!■■ •■'■■'}'■:'-':s■? .. V* ' Mi\ W.'H.:--P.,-Barber 'proposed, a-,.vote of-, thanks to 'Sir,- James■;Parr,%:nd.''c6mplimented him upon the fact that he was to resume the position of High Cbmmissio.ner hi London,., '~ .". ( i : ' In reply Sir James said he ;took. a-Teal interest in the intermediate type of school such as Eongotar College and he wanted it to succeed. , Cheers were given for Sir James by the boys. . ■ Selections .were played by, the school orchestra under the conductorship of Mr. Meier, and there was some fine singing by a large choir stationed in the gallery and y under -the baton of Mr. McC^w> - ■In,, proposing-a vote of thanks .tp Mr. Renner, the staff, and all who had assisted the college, Mr. Barber .said:.he''had:.been 24 years a: me"mber'b£ .the 'Bbard'-of/Gov-ern'ors, seven; years of which he had^'been chairman, and it was" during his period as chairman that ' Eongotai College' was started. There was no 'school of his acquaintance that had "made the same progress as Eougbtai. CREDIT LIST. Head of the sc-hool: 11. B. Lubransky; proxime accessit. It.' V. Bairjl. Vlth Form.—English, Lubransky, H. B.; .French, Baird, R. V.; Latin, Balrd,,R. V.; Mathematics,' Lubransky, H. B.; Science, Shakes, L.' C.; History, Lubransky/ H. B. Va.—English, bownes, 'H. E. P.; Trench, Dumbleton, I). 1\; Mathematics, Kelly, H. AY.; Science, Collins, R. X.; History, Dumbleton, U. V. Vlh.—Latin", Reid, J:"*B:; Georgraiihy, "Allan, W. A., aud Gendall, 1.W., equal. Vb.—English, Smith, It. C.; French, Fredric, E, C.; Mathematics, Fredric, E.C. and Sims, L. A., equal; Science, Gambrill, J. R.; History, Robinson, C. E. Vth Remove.—Oldfleld, J. A., 1; Venlmore, X. X., 2; Southwlck, V. .1., :i. ' IVa.—Parkin; F. L., 1; Read, H. S., 2;.Durrant, R. C, 3. IVb.—Petrie, M.1 C, 1; White, R. F. A., 2; Boyd, J., :i. IVtft Remove.—G. M. Wallace, 1; Gibson, M. J., 2; Cole, (J.--H., 3. - Ilia.—Black, H.,-1; Hickson, R., 2; Scoullar, G., 3. Illb.—Collingwood, D., 1; Chorlton, K..J., 2; Rudduck, W., 3. lllc—Nourish, H., 1; Sinclair, H. 8., 2; Scott, W,-I'., 3. ' Shell.—-Ormun, H. R., 1; Smith, W. G., 2; Moore, P. .T., 3. lla.—Fcuron, F. F., 1; Southwick, E., 2; Butler, A. R., I). lll).—Chadwick, N., 1; Johnson, J., 2; Cozens, A. G., :i. 'la.—Berry, L.; Whitcman, A., 2; Simmonds, E., 3. lb.—Knaiip, \V., 1; Hill, F., 2; AVllford, 8., 3. lc—Brnncll, E., 1; Rogers, L., 2; Williamnun, 1., li. ... IVth BookUeoplng and Geography, Martin, W. R.; IVth. Lajiu,: Ti-avcrs, J. . Drawing Ytlis.—(.'l Hoiinrc, 1;, R. Tanner 2; 11. I'ettitt, 3. lVths.—o. Browuhill, 1; 1). Jleglnbotbam, 2. lllrds.—l). Mullen, 1. Higher Leaving Certincutes.—Aldrldge, R. W.; Alexander, B.; Alexander, W. G. H.; Arkley, R. T.; Balfd, R. W.; Boyd, M. L.; Bnisted, K.I Corniif, K. L. ;■ Dunning, P. M.; Gow, J. G.; Hawken, H, T.; Keir. S. S.; Kelsey, D.; Lloyd, J. N.; LubrausWy, H. It.; Mackintosh, J. "-AY. G.; Roberts, G, F.; Shakes, .L. C.; Stewart, A. C. ; , ' Proficiency Certificates.—Shell Form: Eustage, F. T.; Ogden, A. J.; Orman, R. H.; Riddell, I. C.; Ruddlesden, M. C.; Watson, A. K. Form lla: Alexander, S.; Arkinstall, E. S.; Baird, M.; Balham, J. P.; Bell, H. J.; Booth, J. H.; Bowles, J. F.; Boyle, S. M.; Bragger, If. J.; Brown, K. G,_; Butler, A. R.; Coleman, F. X.; Cundy, N. E.; Davison, A. A. ;■ Dewhurst, P. C.; Enting, A. E.; Fearon, F. F.; Glover, ,T. H.: Green, R. W.; Hay, G. C.; Henry, H. A.; Holdstock, J. W.; Kelly, T.; Morrison, F.; Morton, J. D.; Muir, D. V.; Parker, E. C.; Patterson, E.: Polkiughorne, J.; Rynd, P. A.; Shakes, D.; Sheldon, C. S.; Smith, B. V.; Southwlck. E.; Sowmaii, J. D.; Tanner, J. H.; Toomer, X. S.; Wallace, W. M.; Whitcombc, R.; Williams, It. N.: Williamson, J. H. Form lib: Ashby, ,T.T.; Batenburg, L. L.; Bishop, I). G.; Rradshaw, J. T.; Brown, K. W.; Burridge, K. M.; Calder, A. S.; Chadwick, N.; Cozens, A. G.; Daly, JI. R. A,; Deare, h. 0.; Gestro, M. W.; Hyman. M. ,T.; Innes, J. D.; Johnson, ,f. X.; Johnson, L. S.; Lalng, W. ,1.; Langdnn. H. D.; McLennan, 1. A. J New3on, K. I. • Oliver. O. G.; Rasmussen, M. A.; Sldaway, K. lYj-Small,• A,.D,}-Smith,-31.. r^-Smsth^J..

R.; Wall, J. H.; Wilkinson, J. H. ■ - Competency.—Graydon, J. J. i Gtconliill, D. K. G.; Hcnshilwood, G. G.; Wilson, R. E. CUPS AND MEDALS. Impromptu Speaking, Junior (Gow Cup), A. U. Colliii; senior (Morrison .Cup), J. Hinde. Oratory, Junior (Bollard Cup), R. F. Ward; senior (Burge Cup), L. G. Rose. Debating Championship, Senior (Roso Cup), G. S. Richards. Best Score in Imperial Challenge Shield (Liidy Godley Cup), C. E. Robinson. Junior shooting championship (Ladies' Auxiliary Cup), C. Dowllng. Senior' (Stewart Cup), R. H. Wilkin. Junior cross country and mile championship cup, T. Wiren. Senior cross country and mile championship (Scottish Harriers and A.A. Club's Cup), W. Allan. Boxing teams' competition (shield), K. Dowling. Wellington Boxing Association's medal for most scientific boxer, K. V. Paul. Senior boxing championship (Stewart Hardware Cup), K. V. Paul. Junior tennis championship (Morris Cup), E. Bedford; Intermediate (Aimers Cup), T. Wiren; senior (Cocks Cup), J. W. Gendail. Inter-form swimming, senior (Miiranui Life Saving Club's trophy). Form Vb; junior (Mnlcolm Cup). Form Ha; junior swimming championship (Mrs. Storey's Cup), E. J. Gow; intermediate (Mackie Cup), I). W. Gendall; senior (Bond Cup). C. C. Gotlieb. Junior athletic championship (Cocks Cup), G. C. Taylor; Mr. Hcineman's gold medal (runner-up senior championship), K. Comrie; senior athletic championship. C. E. Robinson; Wellington inter-secondary schools sports; 440 yds junior championship. J. Travers; mile senior championship. W. Allan; 100 yds senior championship, C. E. Robinson; 220 yds senior championship; C. E. Robinson; 440 yds senior championship, C. E.. Robinson. -..