PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 18, 17 December 1938, Page 10

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

COLLEGE STREET. PRESENTATION OF CUPS. At the breaking-up ceremony in connection with the College Street School the children were addressed by the chairman of the committee (Mr H. G. Mills), who also presented the dux certificate and the special cups won during the year. Mr Mills said that he was proud to be associated with College Street School, which had built for itself high traditions. He hoped the children had the same pride in their school and would always strive hard to live up to those traditions. Addressing those about to leave, the speaker said they had the stamp of their school upon them and it behoved them to always be worthy of it—to be good citizens, always clean and healthy in mind and body. Mr Mills paid a tribute to the work of the teachers, impressing upon the children their debt to those who taught them. Wonderful progress had been made in education and the children should be thankful for the opportunities they had to-'day. Mr Mills then presented the dux certificate to Hector Gilliand; the Graham Cup to Elizabeth Laurenson, and the Tucker Cup to Gilbert Davies. The cups, it was pointed out, were for the boys and girl most proficient scholastically and in sport, at the same time living up to the school’s best traditions.

Cheers were called for the headmaster (Mr L. J. Plank) and the staff, and also for Mr Mills, Mrs Mills and the committee. Miss T. M. Simpson, a member of the staff who is leaving, was also cheered.

Prior to the breaking-up ceremony members of the teaching staff, together with Mr and Mrs Mills and Mrs Simpson (mother of one of the departing teachers), met at morning tea in the staff room, where opportunity was taken to make presentations to Miss Simpson, and also to Miss A. J. E. Thompson and Mr D. M. Taylor, both of whom have completed their one year of service as probationary assistants. The headmaster (Mr L. J. Plank), who presided, -wished Miss Simpson continued success in her new position at Ellerslie, and expressed-the hope that the two young teachers would find their association with the teaching profession in every way congenial. He expressed regret at their departure, but unfortunately the time came sooner or later for teachers to move on. Mr Plank then handed Miss Simpson a crystal salad bowl and servers and suitable gifts to Miss Thompson and Mr Taylor. Appreciation of the services of the departing teachers was also expressed by Miss B. Watkins and Mr A. E. R. joblin. Mr Mills* congratulated the teachers on the school’s excellent record and thanked them for their co-opera-tion with the committee. Mr R. S. Warwick, on behalf of the staff, thanked the headmaster for the many courtesies extended to them during the year. “I think we will all say that Mr Plank is one of the finest headmasters we have ever know-n,” he said, in wishing Mr and Mrs Plank the compliments of the season. Mr H. Gush, the caretaker, was also the recipient of a presentation from the staff. HOKOWHITU SCHOOL.

At the Hokowhitu breakingup function the headmaster (Mr H. W. McLean), in introducing the chairman of the school committee (Mr H. W. Cox), said it was the object of the gathering to exchange seasonal greetings and present trophies and certificates.

The “Citizenship Song” was sung by the school, Mr McLean congratulating the scholars upon their rendition, which, he said, was like everything that had been done by the pupils during the last few months*—a credit to the school. Mr Cox congratulated the staff on the result of their year’s work, stating that Mrs R. Taylor, who had taken Standards 3 and 4, was one of the finest teachers the school had ever had. Mr G. J. Annear had also given excellent service. Miss M. Johansen held an important post in the school and she had filled it admirably. There was only one more important class, namely, that of Miss E. H. Gills. Miss Gills had a responsible position, it being her task to start'the children, in her capacity of infant mistress, on their careers through the school. She laid the foundation of the education and lives. In his position as first assistant, Mr C. Haydon had achieved great success, and had as good a record as any teacher in the service of the Wanganui Education Board. Miss R. Wapp was an asset to the school, and all hoped she would remain at the school for a lengthy period. Miss H. Wapp had carried out the hardest job in the school well, and her work in connection with the special class was very good. Mr Cox concluded by saying that the committee saw, perhaps, more of the qualities of Mr McLean as a teacher than did anyone else, and there had never been a harder working teacher in the school. Mr Cox thanked Mr McLean and his staff for all they had done. Prior to the presentation of the leaving certificates by the chairman, Mr McLean said he wished to correct an impression prevalent that these certificates were of no value and that all children would get them. In this case all the sixth standard children had gained them, but that would not always be so. A pupil, by erratic attendance or skimped work, could quite easily miss securing the certificate which was a guarantee that a child had completed a course of primary school work and was entitled to a postprimary education. The list of prizes presented is as follows: — Championships: Swimming, Lorna Pattle (Molly Franke Cup), David Richardson (Trevor Burns Cup). Athldtics: Ngaire Cox, Barrie McLean. Inter-house competition: Ngatiapa. 1, Rangitane 2. Life-saving certificates: Elementary, Vernon Harrison, Jean Carruthers, David Richardson, Audrey Cole, Ivan Franke, Graham Bloomfield, Mary Schouler, Keith Rickard, Vivienne O’Keefe, Gavin McLean, William Axley and Alan Alderson. Intermediate: Nola Hefferman, Lorna Tucker. Henry Harrod, Marjory Rickard, Gwen Bloomfield, Joan Goodwin, Pauline Huntington. In appreciation of his leadership, Mr McLean was met by his staff before the ceremony and made the' recipient of a small token of esteem, the presentation being made by Mr Haydon. WEST END. At West End School the headmaster (Mr H. W. Jackson) welcomed Mr G. Tremaine, chairman of the School; Committee, and Mrs Tremaine. Mr Jackson said that had it not been for- the efforts of the School Committee and the Ladies’ Committee, under Mrs Tremaine, thS school would not have the comforts it had to-day.

Mr Tremaine said he knew every pupil was looking forward to the end of the year and the holidays. The money for the improvements that had been carried out to the school had only .been made possible through the hard work of the Ladies’ Committee.

The improvements to the playground had placed it in first-class order. “As soon as the new teachers’ retiring room is in use,” said Mr Tremaine, “their old room will be converted into a library. The committee is prepared tc spend about £75 in the purchase of books, and we hope that you will appreciate the facilities of the library and take good care of the books. “It is pleasing to note that our school is holding its own with other schools in the matters of sports,” Mr Tremaine added. He knew that this y'ear was an important milestone as if ended the primary education of a number of children. “I trust,” said the speaker, “that every girl and boy passing out of the 6tli Standard this year will take the opportunity of attending one of the secondary schools, either going to a high school of to a technical school according to which school will better make you suited for the position you desire and the work you aim to undertake. I know there will alsc be a number who will leave school and immediately seek employment. I hope they will attend an evening school tc further their knowledge.” On behalf oj both committees, Mr Tremaine wished the pupils a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mrs Tremaine then presented the dux prizes to Aileen Maul and Anderson. The old boys’ and old girls' sports cups were presented to Nola Jack and Cecil Bevins, and the George Gee Cup, for the most improved cricketer, to J. O’Leary. Leaving certificates. —Maurice Allen, George Anderson, Cecil Bevins, Leonard Carter, Rex Harris, Diana Tricklebank, Loslio Hay ter,Dorothy Waller, Leslie King, Olga Wolf, Alan Steele, Nocline Ihle, Ken Stockdale, Ken Wynks, Harold Gill, Naomi Christensen, Mario Cole, Thelma Colo, Rona Collins, Maureen Cunneen, Beverley Davy, Dorothy _ Dennison, Rcge-y Fry,' Molly Hascldcn, Nola Jack, Aileen Maul, Patricia McGill, Marjorie Nicholson, Dorothy Nicol, Miriam Sexton, Leatiree Tingey, Lorraine Toon, lillen Tr&sk Attendance certificates. —Linda Gardner, Orvelle Rossiter, Dudley Marchant, Raymond Clegg, Monty Oliver, Edward Allen, Gloria Anderson, Gwen Rossiter, Joan Scott, Ina Weckes, Allen Cooksley, Donald Petersen, Ron Terry, Rona Collins, Maureen Cunneen, Noeline Ihle, Nola Jack, Ngaire Franklin, Maurice Allen, Max Davcy, Ron Kelly, Eileen ltodgcrson, Colleen Cooksley, Rae McGill, Guy Anderson, David Goodrick, Max Hamblin, Dorothy Collins, Frank Jack, Philip Steele, Noeline Terry. . Primary school life saving.— Lorraine Chamberlain, Dorothy Waller, Peggy Fry, Miriam Sexton, Patricia McGill, Diana Tricklebank, Naomi Christensen, Alex McIntosh, Ken Wynks, Geo. Anderson, Bevm Kav lan O’Leary, Albert Fraser, Ron Kelly, Cecil Bovine, Ron Terry, Maureen Cunneen, Spencer Richardson. Maurice Allen Rona Collins, Eleanor Bennett, Olga Wolf, Eric Bailey, Peter Baker, Wra. Ure, Norman Child, Joe Williamson, Dorothy Sehwabc, Rae McGill, Mona Mclntosh, Ray Gordon, Peter King

TERRACE END SCHOOL. PRIZES AND GIFTS. At the Terrace .End School the children were assembled in the quadrangle, the speeches being made from steps leading to the school building. The headmaster (Mr A. W. Thompson) wished the children a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year urging them to be most careful both on the roads and in the water over the holidays. . The chairman of the School Committee (Mr W. B. Tennent), speaking to those who were leaving the school, wished them success and pointed out that this depended on the courage with which they faced their problems. He urged all to keep faith in three things—the cleanliness of young womanhood and manhood, in their own destinies and in their country. He hoped they -would develop a love and .a kindness which would make those about them, and the world, brighter and happier. Their progress would be watched with a great deal of interest. Prizes were presented as foltnv : Dux girl, Joyce Watts; boy, Norman Allen ; Mr, G. H. Bennett’s special prizes for general excellence, girl, Margaret Fraser ; boy, William Stevens. Prefects’ certificates were presented to the following: Molly Body, Valerie Brown, Norma Childs, Pauline Lonn, Shirley McNabb, Joy Morrison, Josie Palmer, Eileen Better, Rachel Long, Betty Nesdalq, Maitland Hosking, Ronald Anderson, Jack Body, lan Cameron, Nicholas Finnie, Mervyn Hancock, William Stevens, Ray Thorburn, George Wardle, and Russell Wix. Mr Thompson presented a gift to Valerie Rainey in appreciation of her favours in caring for his office throughout the year. He also thanked the girls who had brought flowers for the classrooms. Three cheers were given for the visitors from the men’s and ladies’ committees and also for the teachers. Presentations were made by the children to Miss Chapman and to Mr Morine from the Standard 6 children. Prior to the gathering at the school the staff entertained Mesdames J. Barsanti and C. A. Anderson (members of the ladies’ committee) and Messrs Tennent and K. G. Chamberlain (Mr Chamberlain being the secretary of the School Committee) at morning tea. Mr Thompson expressed to the staff his great appreciation of their efforts during the year, which had been an interesting one on account of the introduction of a lot of new work. Mr Thompson specially mentioned Mr A. L. Fletcher for bis aid in connection with hand-work and Miss J. Wellwood for her material assistance with the annual concert. As a consequence of her good work the general opinion was that the concert had been the best yet staged by the school. To those who were leaving the staff Mr Thompson extended best wishes for a happy futures they being Mesdames L. G. Rivers, D. C. Ross, Miss M. Oakley, and Messrs N. Ekkleston and Fletcher. To the ladies’ committee Mr Thompson expressed the very best thanks of all those connected with the school, and he said all were very grateful indeed, too, for what the men’s committee had done for the school. In making a presentation to Mr and Mrs G. Lang. Mr Lang being the caretaker, Mr Thompson eulogised Mr Lang’s services and said the school was very lucky in having such a man to be in charge of the children at the baths. Mr Tennent also spoke in appreciation of Mr Lang’s work and thanked Mesdames Barsanti and Anderson as the representatives of the ladies’ committee. To those who were leaving the staff Mr Tennent extended best wishes.

Mr Lang thanked the staff for the gift, and members of the staff leaving the school also returned thanks. On behalf of the staff Mr L. Morine thanked Mr Thompson for consideration shown to them in the past year. As an expression of this appreciation Mr Morine presented Mr Thompson with a box of cigars from the staff.