END OF SCHOOL YEAR

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 18, 17 December 1938, Page 6

END OF SCHOOL YEAR

PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONIES, _ ADVICE TO SCHOLARS. The' school year ended yesterday and at several primary schools the hreak-ing-tip ceremonies took place in the afternoon .

CENTRAL SCHOOL. “[ like to think that there are no such words as success and failure,” said Mr E. Bary, the headmaster, at the ceremony held in the Central School’s assembly hall yesterday afternoon. “It is at the end of the year that it is found some children have attained a standard of work which will allow of their being promoted, while others require just a little more learning to fit them for the higher position. I just want the children to learn that there is no such thing as failure. Every child has done something worthwhile during tho year, and if that is so that child has not failed. It was very hard to determine the dux pupils, but after all the subjects had been taken into consideration it was found that Earle Nahkies and Mamie Lewis were worthy of that honour.” To the boys and girls going on to secondary schools Mr Bary extended congratulations, asking them to do their best and to watch their character and personality. He liked to sed his old pupils advancing in the world.

Hie end of the year was always a parting of the ways for many of the staff, and when school resumed again, said Mr Bary, Misses T. Eowles, M. T. Walters, M. C. Cambridge. E. E. Carson, K. E. Mutch, S. Phillips and Mr B. W. Turnbull would have taken up positions elsewhere. He was sorry these teachers were leaving as the children had been on good terms with them. He thanked the School Committee for the work it had done during the year, the noteworthy item being the supplying of a projector for visual education. Mr Bary said he was pleased when lie had seen so many of his pupils taking part in sports, and it had been a worthy achievement when, in the inter-sclmol championship events, Central had won the junior and senior basketball, the junior cricket, junior football tournaments, and had drawn in the senior fo'otball competition with Vest End. It was not often that one school won nearly all the championships. Ho said that the children must be ambitious to swim ; those who had qualified for life-saving certificates should see to it that they kept themselves in good form. The headmaster, on behalf of the staff, presented Joan Attwood, Juliet Major and Gwen Redward with presents as a mark of appreciation of the services they had rendered the staff. In the absence of Mr W. G. Black, the chairman of the School Committee, Mr N. R. Lecher addressed the children, and presented trophies and certificates. He said it was due to the diligence of the children under the direction of a very' capable staff that the school was in the position it occupies to-day. Credit was due to all who had been connected in any way with the arts and crafts display held recently. The epidemic of measles had been most unfortunate, but- in spite of it the pupils had maintained their high standard of work. There would be very many motor vehicles on the roads at this time of the year, and he cautioned the children to avoid taking undue risks. . , Three hearty cheers , were given tor the headmaster and his staff. Awards for proficiency in life-saving were given os follow : —Primary : Betty Bedward, June Best, Sylvia Johnson Valaire Caltler, Betty Bailey, Joan Cribb Ethel Davis, Pat Snelling, Joan Attwood, Bid Key. Roger Hill, Dudley Hill, Albert Scott, Peter Burrows, Ken Tucker, Roy McKenna, Ken Woollett, Edmund Elliott. Elementary: Betty Redward, June Best, Sylvia Johnson, ♦Valairc Calder, Betty Bailey, Joan Cribb, Ethel Davis, Pat Snelling, Joan Attwood, Cliff Key, Roger I-lill, Dudley Hill, Albert Scott, Peter Burrows, Ken Tucker, Roy McKenna, Ken Woollett, Edmund Elliott. Intermediate: Betty Redward, June Best, Sylvia Johnson, Valaire Calder, Joan Gibson, Pat Spelling, Joan Cribb, Joan Attwood, Roger Hill, Dudley Hill, Peter Burrows. Roy McKenna. Ken Tucker, Ken Woollett, Edmund Elliott. Bronze medallion: June Best, Joan Gibson, Valaire Calder.

School leaving certificates were presented to June Best. Valaire Calder, Joan . Gib son, Sylvia Johnson, Joan Euxmoor,, Betty Redward, Patricia Tams, Kenneth Carlyle Owen. Charles, Frank Fox, Neil Hansen. Dudley ITill, Roger Hill, Atlierly Jury, Clifton Key, John Mackay, Osborne Pearson, Stanley Williams, Gordon Wilson, Joan -Attwood, Mary Bailey, Monica Belgrave, Betty Corston, Joan Cribb, Ethel Davis, Lenna Flavell, Jean Heath, Norma Ilewett, Betty Ilill, Daphne Lewis, Eunice Lewis, Mamie Lewis, Muriel Marriott, Juliet Major, Joan Gee, Jean Petersen, Shirley Polglase, Antoinette Rasmussen, Gwen Redward, Patricia Snelling, Joan Telford, Doris Townley, Ava Wilson . Charles Anderson, Herman Bray, Peter Burrows, Ered .Butler, Joseph Brush. Joseph Clatwortliy, Charles Corlett, Desmond,.Dear. James-Dyer, Edmund Elliott, Roy Friend, Henry Harper, Terence fell;. Roy McKenna, Arthur Mihton, Earle Nahkies, Charles O’Hara, George IPerigo, Noel, Robertson, David Smale, Jatnes Sutherland, ‘ Kennetlr Tucker, laislie Williams, Kenneth Woollett.

The following children received good attendance certificates: -Joan Cribb, Ethel Davis, Mamie Lewis, Muriel Harriot, Norma Hewitt, Joan McGee, Patricia Snelling, Edmund Anderson, Peter Burrows, Desmond Dear, Leslio Dyer, Ediiitind Elliot, Earle Nahkies, Kenneth Tucker, June Best, June Barkwith, Shirley Blackbourn, Pat Eglinton, , Nola Harrison, Owen Charles, Kelvin Holland, Brian Kerslake, Jack Stahnatd, lan Robertson, John Grant, Noel While, Dorothy Butters, Nancy AVing, Jean Arnold, Beulah Smith, Margaret Maealistor, Nita Page, Edith Alarsden Ngairc Mackrell, Betty Ratcliffe, Florence Ruuzie. Gordon Doney, Don I-loare, Maurice Hollows, Erie McQueon, Arthur Oldham, Lett Stewart, John Ansih, Clara Barnes, Vincent Bolgrave, Shirley Fisher, Noel Underwood, Ngairc Riches, Francos Thompson, Joyce Turner, Keith Carr, Noel Cousins, Peter Doiiey, Roy Woollett, Leri Young, Phyllis Humphries, Joy Kendrick, Shirley O’Neill, Joyce Pratt, Frances Smith, Betty Waits, Gwen Westwood, Gordon Barrow, Alastair Fraser. Peter Pago, Noel Strawbridge. Alex Yales, Patricia Benfield, Joyce HarVey, Lcrna Senter, Betty Thomson, Robert Meyers, Hanley Jensen, Neil Cribb, Jack Anderson, Aileen Gill, Lance Beck, Charles Calder, Peter Cantlon, Hamish Grant, James Low, Dugal Macalister, Blair Major, lan .Pullar, Betty Dixon, Alison McQueen. Myrtle Riches, Alice Carlisle, Doreen Tyley, Eric Clausen, Faye Hansel. Jean Ilardie, Dawn W 7 ilson, Maida Yates, Colin Loudon, Allan McQueen, Lyle Pedersen, Avis Luxmoore, Graham. Uardio, Don Stevenson, Rona Mackrell, Shirley Senter. Stella Woollett, Audrey Barrow, Joy Kyle, Locta Thompson, Thomas Zimmerman.

AT RUSSELL STREET. At the Russell Street School the headmaster (Mr J. Connor) welcomed Mr J. Grant (chairman of the School Ciomriiittee) and the’ parents present. He congratulated the pupils who had received tlieir leaving certificates, and those who had been promoted. “As the proficiency certificate has been teplac-

ed by the leaving certificate,” said Mr Connor, “we have far greater freedom, and we can concentrate on handwork more. That the parents saw on gala day.” Mr Connor said that their thanks were due to the School Committee for the way ill which it had collaborated with the staff for the good of the school. The work had received many setbacks this year, especially through the measles epidemic. The roll number present on one occasion during the epidemic was less than 50 ]>er cent, in the lower department. They were also grateful to the ladies committee lor its work, especially at the school hull. Mr Grant said that when lie first dime to the Russell Street district, tile school was small, but it had grown rapidlv of recent years. “I was amazed,” the speaker proceeded, “when I was signing the attendance certificates to find that so many children had missed the measles and the great number who had spent very few days from school.” The ladies’ committee had raised £3O at the recent gala day, and they hoped to build an assembly hall. The dux pupils were Shirley Kirkland and Mervyn Williams. In cue annual 1 road race the winning house was Kiwis and the winner of the cup James Howell. The Trask Cup resulted- Christopher Small 1. Mamie Stanford 2. Geography scrapbook: Weslie Whittaker. Geography note hook: Thelma Richardson.

TAONUI SCHOOL

The Taonui School breaking-up ceremony took place at the school on Thursday in the presence of a large gathering of parent’s and friends. An excellent display of handwork was on view and brought forth many complimentary remarks. A programme of vocal and elocutionary items was rendered very creditably by the-chil-dren. In presenting each child with a Christmas gift hook, the chairman (Mr R. McFarland) congratulated the children on the fine display of handwork and the results achieved during the year. He also thanked Miss Chapman (head teacher) for a. donation of special prize books and wished her and Mrs Allen (assistant teacher) a Merry Christmas. One of the senior girls on behalf of the children presented Miss Chapman with a crystal vase and Mrs Allen with a cake dish. Miss Chapman in replying thanked the children for the gift and the parents for their co-operation during the year. Afternoon tea was handed round and the ceremony concluded with a lollie scramble. Special prizes were awarded as follow:—Writing: Std. 2, Ken Jefferies- Std. 3. Joan Checthnm: Std. 4. Beryl Clifford; Std. 5. Eugene Keen; Std. 6, Murray Wejlealis; Science: Stds. 5 and 0, Ron Hitchmail; Stds. 3 and 4, Audrey James.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AT CARNARVON. A very successful festive evening was held" in the Carnarvon school room to celebrate the Christmas season, old and young meeting in harmony and happiness to do honour to the occasion, A large .Christmas tree heavily laden, with gifts was the centre of attraction, streamers, balloons, and fairy lights adding greatly to the charm of the tree. The larger school room was gay with, flowers, carpets, and Christmas decorations achieving a drawingroom effect. The young folk entertained and several hours were spent in laughter and happiness. Each person received a gift from the tree. Cheers and musical honours were accorded those responsible, for the success of the evening! A “real” Father Christinas delivered the gifts. ,Then an excellent supper was served and the guests departed amid a great fanfare of trumpets, squeakers and other evidence of the Christmas season.