TAYLORVILLE SCHOOL

Grey River Argus, 6 May 1933, Page 2

TAYLORVILLE SCHOOL

presentation or cup. (Our Own Correspondent! A pleasant function took place in the Taylorville School on Fridav at ternoon, when Mr II Carter, of Kamaka, President of the. A, and P. Association attended to present the T. G. Kitchinghain Cup. won at the ro cent A. an.l P. Show by the school children of Taylorville. Wretched weather conditions prevailed hut there wus a fair attendance of parents. Mr Geo. AlcCullough, in introducing Air Carter, apologised for the absence of the donor of the Cup, Air T. G. Kitcliinghnni and Air Pring, Secretary, of the Association, who had sent triegrams expressing their regret at being unable to be present, and pleasure at the fine performance of the Taylor ville school children. Air Carter expressed great satisfaction in seeing a country school so sue cessful in the competitions. He was fully conversed with the difficulties under which the country schools operated, as compared with the schools situated in the larger centres, and considered the performance therefore all the more meritorious. In his opinion education was absolutely essential in the struggle for existence, and only those equipped with a high standard of education could expect to arrive at the top of the tree. Possibly the children present would not appreciate these remarks now, but perhaps in later years, when they were'faced with the realities of life his remarks that day would be remembered. He made an ap peal to the children to make the most of their opportunities and get the most out of their studies. In presenting the cup to Aliss Aera AtcCluskie, head girl, Air Carter expressed the hope that this would only be the forerunner of similar presentations in country schools. Aliss AlcCluskie, in a most appropriate reply, thanked Air Carter for the presentation on behalf of the teachers, parents and scholars, and hoped they would again be successful next year, but in the event of being defeated they would lake tin. defeat in the proper spirit, am! congratulate the more successful school members. Air Tom Alorgan, Chairman of the School Committee, thanked Air Carter for presenting the Cup, ami Air Kitchingham for donating it. Me was pleased Taylorville had been successful in wresting the Cup from Ihe Grey Alain School which had held it since it was first donated. In conclusion he hoped it would be in the district again next On the call of Air AlcCullough, cheery were given for Air Carter ami Air Kitchingham, following which the visitors and prize* winners were entertainod at tea by the School Committee Such functions remind us of the grand finale in some spectacular theatrical display, very nice in all ways —but oh! the hard work in prepar.itions! At a time* like this the hard painstaking work of the headmaster and teachers is oftimes lost sight of. In this in stance greater praise is due to Air Geo. AlcCullough, Headmaster, and his assistants, for the wonderful (and they are wonderful) results which have been achieved. The standard of efficiency has never been higher in Taylorville School, or the progress of ini provement so rapid. The public recognise ami appreciate tin* sterling qualities of Mr AfcCi.llough and the devotion to duty which has been so manifest whilst he has had control of the school. May he continue to have such successful results and continue to earn the gratitude of the parents in the district HONOURS LIST FOR FIRST TERM Taylorville School honours list for I the first term of this year is as fol-; lows: — Form 11—Edward Rostern. Hannah Nimmo, A r alerie AViliianis, Phylli s Pendor, Vera AlcLuskie. Form I—William White. Norman Kerr, Nancy Graham, Audrey Williams. Annie Mclntosh. Standard 4—David Pollock, Percy AValton, Dorothy Al cl lines. Christie Ale Donald. Coral Blanco. Std. 3 —Cliff Dixon. Bobbie Steel, Joe King, Beryl Aloore, Dorothy Bennett. Std. 2—Bobby Russell. Gladys Purdy, Eric Roth<*ra. Shirley Chetwynd. Alan Alclvor, Chrissie Reid. Std 1 — Newt h Rutherford, Alarie O’Brien. Alan Reid, Dick ('ameri)ii,. Patty Alavhew, Peggy McSorley. Upper primers—Eileen McDonald. Ray Blanco, Bobby Burns. .Jean Robson. Lower primers—Tom Fentiman, Jack King, Jean Alclnnes. Jack Becker.