SCHOOL BREAK-UPS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 21 December 1925, Page 10

SCHOOL BREAK-UPS.

MEREMEEE. (From Our. Own Correspondent.) The annua/1 school picnic at Meremere was held, on Friday in a field belonging' to Mr Alf Williams. The day was beautifully fine, the grass was short and green, and row of pine trees provided shade from the sun. The whole district was well represented and a most enjoyable time was spent. Games and races were the order of the day, the elders entering into the children’s amusements with spirit and thereby adding much to the general hilarity. Two bountiful meals we'e served in the shade of the pines, and fruit and lollies were in . -vi donee everywhere and all the., time.

Just befoi e afternoon tea. the chair, man Mr G. W. Williams), while preparing to hand out the prizes, made a few eulogistic remarks on. school matters and called for three cheers for the teacher (Mrs Anthony), which were given enthusiastically land in duplicate. Cheers wore also given for the school committee, the ladies and other helpers. Every child was given a book, and extra prizes were awarded as follows: Attendance —First equal (full time), D. Wallace, M. Wallace,. N. Wallace and H. Lichtwark; second, Lyn Williams, Jean Sorenson, Rita Wallace. Sewing—M. Wallace, IST. Wallace, Gwen Williams. Mr Williams’ special for arithmetic —D. Wallace. Trevor Wallace’s special for essay on Queen Alexandra: —J. S., Kerrisk. •Mrs, Anthony’s specials: for neatness in exercises—■V. Betteridge, Jean Sorenson, Jim Couchman. Proficiency certificates —J. S. Kerrisk, D. H. Wallace, V. E. M. BetterNames to go on school shield for most marks during the year—D. H. Wallace, M. A. Wallace. PI HAM A. . (From Our Own Correspondent.)

As no school prizes are being given this year there was no official breakingup ceremony at the local school. Mr. Mason (headmaster), in presenting proficiency certificates to A. Harris, E. Forsvth, L. Main, F. Clement, G. Neilson,* and T. Riley, and competency certificates to R. Horgan and N. Fischer, urged the recipients to attend a secondary school if possible, and to maintain the reputation of the school for good behaviour and diligence. Mr. Mason congratulated all the pupils on the way in which they had worked during the year, and thanked the staff for the good work they had done. In conclusion- he wished all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and trusted that they would come back prepared to work hard.

TE 110 TI A most enjoyable little function took place at 'le'itoti school on Friday afternoon, on the occasion of the annual prize-giving. A number oi parents and friends of tlie children were present, and tne prizes, which were exceedingly handsome, were presented ny Mr. Hooper, chairman of the school committee. The special prides were as follow: A’ gold medal presented by Miss Barnett for the dux of the school, jack Jordan. Two prizes donated by Mr. Hooper for the best ail-round boy and girl in the senior room, Stanley Coleman and 1.-eari Dornauf. Prize for the best girl in the junior room, presented by Mrs. Grierson, won by Betty Hurley.' for the best boy, presented by Mms Gorry, Leslie Dornauf. Prize for sewing in the upper school, presented by Mrs. McAsey, Rita heron; for sewing in the junior room, Tily Kelly. Prize for arithmetic, presented by Mr. Crann, Gordon Hooper. Prize for improvement in reading, Trevor Crann

A large tin of lollies wos donated by Mr. Galloway, of Norman by, and was much appreciated by the children. The teachers also wish to thank Messrs Howe-Giles and Hare for their generous cash donations towards the prize fund. . After the prizes had been distributed, the proficiency certificates: were handed out, and also fifteen attendance certificates. The prize-money gained by the children at the last Havrera A. and P. Show was also handed to them. , The children then entertained the visitors with a few recitations and musical'items, whcih was followed by refreshments Great credit is due to the teachers for the manner in which the children conducted themselves in die recent’ examinations, six out of seven having gained their proficiency. The school owes a great deal to the energetic committee-, which during the year has done valuable work improving the grounds. During the vacation the members intend to continue this work still further by asphalting the playground, renewing fences, etc. During the winter the shrubbery was much improved by the addition of some beautiful flowering shrubs, many or which were presented by Mr. Moss, of ngaere. A ‘ ‘ WAHHSTE ’INCIDENT.. On a trip from Lyttelton recently an American tourist suffered from a violent cold, and his incessant coughing was most exasperating. Eventually, in desperation, one of his four cabin mates insisted upon the raucous barker gargling Fluenzol, whieli the wise traveller carried in Ms trunk, and sweet sleep was then possible.— Advt.