PRESENTATIONS TO TEACHERS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22825, 21 December 1948, Page 4

PRESENTATIONS TO TEACHERS

TE KARAKA NEWS

(Herald Correspondent.) > End-of-year functions at the Te Karaka District, High School included presentations to two popular members of the staff who are leaving the district, Miss A. 1. Meade, who has been appointed infant mistress at Parkvale School. Hastings, and Mr. E. C. Martin. 3.A., who is joining the secondary staff of ilte Correspondence School in Wclington. They were farewelled officially when the pupils of both primary and secondary departments were assembled in the grounds lor the annual break-up ceremony. The chairman of the school committee. Mr. J. W. Nisbett, was present and congratulated the school on its successful record for the past year and on behalf of the committee, extended to the staff and pupils best wishes for Christmas and New Year. To the pupils who had gained primary school leaving certificates, Mr. Nisbett emphasised the fact that they had received the foundation of their education in the primary department and next year would enter the secondary department to complete their education to enable them to be fully equipped to take their place in the world. The headmaster, Mr. A. E. Manning, M.A., in his address stressed the need for each pupil to take his or her individual share in the work of the school as a whole. Sterling Qualities Mr. Manning expressed his deep regret at the departure of Miss Ivteade,

! infant mistress, and Mr. Martin, sec- ! ondary assistant. Their sterling qualities of loyalty and efficiency would be long remembered and all their work had been marked by the ideal of service without thought of self. His remarks were endorsed by Mr. Nisbett, who assured Miss Meade and Mr. Martin of the committee’s appreeia-1 tion of their efforts in the interests of ‘ the school. A presentation of an electric hotwater jug from her pupils was made to 1 Miss Meade by Rita Collier, one of the first pupils taught by Miss Meade at Te Karaka. The gift was handed to Miss Meade by Elizabeth Blakiston and a spray of flowers was tendered by Sonny Ereatara. | To Mr. Martin a leather writing case 1 from the secondary students was presented by James Paton and Noreen Jerrarn, senior prefects. James Paton; said they were greatly indebted to Mr. Martin for his interest in their work. and his help with their sport, especially 1 cricket. i In reply, Miss Mead said the gifts would be a happy reminder of her term j as infant mistress at Te Karaka. | In acknowledging his present Mr.' Martin wished the school all success and enjoined the students to ‘'work hard and play hard.” Guests of the Staff Following the dismissal of the child- , ren, Miss Meade and Mr. Martin were j the guests of the staff at tea in the staff j room. At the close of the gathering : informal presentations were made to! the departing teachers by Mr. Manning on behalf of their fellow-teachers. Miss Meade received a pretty fruit dish and Mr. Martin was given a silver tie slide, each of them returning thanks in a happy manner. | Members of the staff, school committee, and visitors present included Mr and Mrs. A. E. Manning, Mr .and Mrs Dudley Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. J Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nisbett; Mesdames J. Twigley, L. McKenzie, E. M. Donnelly. E. Bradley, and F. Hobbs; Misses N. Parkinson, V. Seamons, L Trauc and Morrison. D H.S. Winners of Certificates

Certificates gained by pupils of the primary department of the Te Karaka District High School were presented by the chairman of the school committee, Mr J. W. Nisbett, at the break-up ceremonv to the following:— Primary School Leaving Certificates— Kent Bradley, David Brown-Bayliss, Charles Brown, William Brown, Eric Coates. Thomas Coates, Graeme Clark, Gaine Ellmers, Brian Lister, Gavin McKenzie, Bruce Newman, David Skilton, Malta Sydney, Robert TrafTord, Diane Appleton, Joan Bennett, Dawn Blair, Rita Collier, Raiwa Hata, Patricia Lrnge and Puna Ruru. Swimming.— -880 yards, Boy Tuapawa. 22U yards: Bruce Newman: 50 yards: Kent Bradley: 25 yards: Roy Cranswick. Heta Wiki, Hori Ruru, Richard Collier, Noel Morris, Tom Coates, James McKinley, Meyric Bellerby. Dawn vn-i,. Marianne Bruce and Patricia Bridge. Home •. ..Jen Club.—Jacqueline and Pauline Roach, 1; Bill Brown, 2; Bob Brown. 3. Merit: Dick Fitzgerald and Irma Kingi. Calf and Lamb Club.—Calf: Oho Jones I: Oho Jones, 2: Graeme Clark, 3. Merit: Paiki Jones and James Morris. Lamb: Ere Coates. 1; Shirley Brown-Bayliss, 2; June Clark. 3. School Christmas Tree Perhaps the most popular part of last week’s functions for pupils of the Te Karaka School was the distribution of gifts from the large Christmas tree set up in the Waikohu Hall. This is the first occasion that the school has had a Christmas tree, the idea being initiated by the headmaster, Mr. A. E. Manning, and enthusiastically carried out by members of the school committee, who had the generous support of the public. After the 350 pupils entered the hall with their teachers, Father Christmas arrived in traditional costume and was received with delight by the children. Massed carol singing was enjoyed before Father Christmas began his big task of giving each child a present from the tree. In addition to these presents, members of the committee dispensed ice cream, cordials and a packet of sweets to each child. Great credit is due to the headmaster and staff, members of the committee, end Father Christmas for organising such a successful Christmas treat for the children, and special mention must be made of the work of Mesdames J. Twigley and L. McKenzie in wrapping the parcels and tying up the gaily coloured bags of sweets and in arranging the tree.