SCHOOLS BREAK UP FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7412, 20 December 1930, Page 23

SCHOOLS BREAK UP FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Yesterday’s glorious sunshine’after a week of weather with a sting of winter in the air, came as a good augury for tho summer holidays of the Palmerston •Forth schools. There were brief breakup functions. At College Street. At College street tho Mayor (Mr. A. J. Graham) presented the proficiency certificates and other honours gained during the year, includiing the 'Tucker (boys) and Graham (girls) cups won by Ken Wright and Kathleen Brown respectively. These cups aro presented to the boy and the girl of tho school

who have best upheld the traditions of College street and in announcing the awards, the headmaster (Mr. W. A. Swinbourn) explained that it had been a most difficult job selecting the two who were to secure' tho honour. Tho Mayor congratulated tho school on its progress of the past year. Tho boys and girls, by their industry and good behaviour, had earned the commendation of their teachers. Mr. Graham referred to the two cups whicii were won each year by the boy and girl who best 'upheld, the traditions of the. school and said it was very nice to see such distinctions being awarded. It was not necessarily tho , all-round scholar who won the cup. Tho Mayor

referred to the fact that to be a suc-

cess in life a boy or girl did not necessarily have to win prizes. It w T as character that counted and ho felt sure the Aioys and girls of College street would /not regret having been pupils of the / school and would not regret the training they received. Later they would grow up, as a result of that tuition, useful and respected citizens of Palmerston North. The Mayor concluded by wishing the boys and girls the happiest of holidays. He then presented the proficiency and competency certificates and cups. Mrs. L. A. Abraham, on behalf of All Saints’ Children’s Home, thanked Mr. Swinbourn and staff for what they haci done for tho 30 odd children of the Home who had been attending College street school, but who would not be back owing to tho Home having been removed to the new building in Pascal! street. Mrs. Abraham also wished the children and teachers a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Mr. Swinbourn returned the thanks of the pupils and staff. Mr. W. E. Taylor, chairman of the committee, extended Christmas greetings to teachers and pupils and thanked the parents for their co-operation during the year in.extending the usefulness of the school. He hoped that the coming .year would see the school in a now building. Mr. Swinbourn, in speaking to the boys and girls who were leaving, said that school was sending them out with best wishes for their future welfare. Ho asked them to remember that whether they went to High School or to employment, College street expected them to do their duty by the school and to uphold the standard of the school in work and conduet. Mr. Swinbourn also acknowledged the good work of the staff and extended good luck to those teachers who were leaving—Miss E. Collins, Messrs. D. E. Salter and C. N. Turnbull. Cheers were given for tho teachers, school and visitors.

Prior to the speeches a short programme of songs was contributed by the Infants and Standards, while recitations were rendered by Gladys Procter, Noeline Oliver, Daphne McShane and G. Winchcombe. Russell Street School. Russell street school ended the year with & breaking up ceremony yesterday morning. The pupils were addressed byMessrs. D. Morrison and P. S. Larcomb, chairman and secretary of tho school committee respectively, and also Mr. F. C. ■ Campbell, the headmaster. Mr. Campbell thanked both committees on

behalf of the staff and the children, , for their co-operation during the year and'giving advice to the children who will bo leaving this year, stated: “You can bring honour or dishonour on your school,” he said. “You are all proud of your school and are anxious at ail times to honour it, and this depends to a large degree on how you conduct yourselves outside. The kindness you do to-day becomes the- happiness of tomorrow. Success depends on yourselves, and you will not get far without hard work. Always aim at being the best and- you will come out on top. Get as much education as you can—you are only on the threshold now. Courtesy throughout your life will cost nothing, but will bring you a great reward. Seek at all times to do not only the best you can, but be at all times worthy of your school, so that your school may be proud of you.” He concluded by expressing his sincere thanks to the staff for the loyal support he had received during the year. In a short talk Mr. Morrison urged those leaving to keep in touch with their teachers, who were keenly interested in their careers. The school was a good one, and he hoped that the behaviour and capability of the departing pupils would be such as to stamp them as coming from a good school. He coneluded by urging them to take every advantage they could of securing a first-class education, and in after life to be loyal, friendly and willing in their work. Mr. Larcomb stated that the children had every reason to be proud of their school and the committee intended using its best endeavours to make it one of the best in the district. On his call three lusty cheers were given for the headmaster and staff. On behalf of the Standard 6 boys and I girls Margaret Wright presented Mr. L Campbell with a tie press and tie. Morrison thanked the boys and on behalf of the committee for tfie manner in which they had after the school property.

Frizes Presented

Cheers were given for tho sports muster and mistress and their assistants. Tho function concludod with the school song, sung by the pupils. Tho trophies won during tho year were presented by Mr. Morrison. Tho honours list is as follows:

Dux boy,—Colston Sprackett. Dux girl—Elna Hanson. Class leaders.—-Lower Std. 1, Dou Paliesen; Std. 1, Bertie Burrowes; Std. 2, Thoo Mountford; Std. 3, Clarice Frenoy; S d. 4, Shirley Morrison; Std. 5, Helen Craig. Trask cup for most progress in Std. 5: Helen Craig. First class passes: June Allen, Bertie Burrowes, June Bambery, Sheila Coombs, Margaret Campbell, Jack Campbell, Beryl dc Camp, Helen Craig, John Davies, lan Farquhar, Joyce Franklin, Joo Franklin, Clarice Freney, Daphne Hardman, Pat Hughes, Doreen Hughes, Paddy Jones, Maurice King, Elvic Leo, Jack Larcomb, lan Lee, Tom Liddane, Eobert Mclnnes, Estelle Macpherson, Len Moore, Shirley Morrison, Malcolm Macpherson, Theo Mountford, Tommy Osborne, Donald Paliesen, Nancy Robertson, Leslie Smith, Bruce Swallow, Ina Steedman, Cynthia Wilson, Meryle Wright, Lesley Watters. Second class passes: Tom Adamson, Jack Adamson, Tony Beere, Betty Coombs, Nancy Dron, Fred Day, Stanley Eagle, Eussell Farquhar, Jack Fowler, Margaret Gallagher, Irene Garforth, Eay Harvey, Walter Kerr, Neil Lee, Peggie Liggins, June Lange, Jock McGregor, Stuart Munro, Butk Mudgway, Frank Perry, Lindsay Smith, Ivy Smith, Hazel Smith, Jules Schwamm, lan Tulloch.

Miniature cups: Senior, from Eovers Club, to Don Bower; junior, from Kiwi Club, to E. Debrecen y. Books: Senior, from the Green House to Peggy Liggins; junior, from the Brown ‘ House to Nancy Eobertson. Certificates for good attendance were awarded as follow:

Standard 6: Colston Sprackett, Beryl Franklin, Lois Franklin, Claude Ozanne, Margaret Wright, Ewen Morrison, David Craig. Standard 5: Euth Mudgway, Helen Craig, Andrew Eobson, Gordon Ozanne, Velda de Camp, Eon Bowyer, Lois Puklowslci.

Standard 4: Frank Hardman, Walter Kerr, Jack Telford, Basil Moore, Leslie Puklowski, Jack Steadman, Betty Coman, Meryle Wright, Betty Coombs, Eoma Walker, Zita Hansen, Joan Puklowski, Dorothy Petrie. Standard 3: Norman Adamson, Fred Day, Allan Fowles, Jack Fowles, Dick Ozanne, Clarrie Lndlow, June Allen, June Bambery, Beryl de Camp, June Lange, Jean Steadman. Standard 2: Jack Adamson, Brian Falkner, Joe Franklin, Athol Petrie, Keith Puklowski, Daphne Hardman, Estell Macpherson, Tommy Osborne. Standard 1: Tom Adamson, Edwin Burrows, Euby Coman, Lorraine Plier, Ina Steadman, Cynthia Wilson, Chrissie Wells.

Lower Std. 1: Lorna Procter, Colin Payne, Ivor Campbell, Donald Paliesen. Primers: Nola de Camp, Ray Hardman and Don Harris.

MILSON GATHERING The Milson school held its breakingup ceremony in the Milson hall on Wednesday afternoon. Parents and residents gathered in large numbers, while the pupils under Miss Keen, rendered the following programme:—Song, “Come Follow” senior classes; recitation, “The Girl Next Doot” Nola Haining; game, '‘Sing a Song of Sixpence” primers; song, “Raindrops” lower classes; recitation, “Naughty Tommy” R. Rowan; country dance, “All Black Brothers” senior girls; song, “The Dream Man” lower cltsses; recitation, “My Shadow” J. Malcon; country dance, “Sir Roger” senior classes; recitation, “Fairies and Chimneys” Cora Crocker; song, “The Robin” lower classes; country dance, “Noriu Miego” senior girls; recitation, “Under Which Flag” L. Bartlett; play, “Cinderella” primers; recitation, “When a Fairy's Born” Onoice Gilbert; song, “Soldiers' Chorus” senior classes; “God Save tho King.” Before the close, Mr F. J. Malcon, chairman, thanked the gathering for the keen interest taken in the school activities and the teachers for their untiring efforts throughout the year. The concert programme was worthy of special comment. Father Christmas was also in attendance and liberally distributed small tokens to the eager kiddies. The headmaster, Mr McEwen, who is in hospital, sent his greetings to all.

Further entertainment was carried out in the evening, when a dance was held, the hall being taxed to its full capacity. Very enjoyable dance music Was played by an orchestra, and Mr Spence Toon obliged with sevoral songs. Extras were played by Mrs F. J. Murphy. The following are the results of the various competitions held:—Monte Carlo waltz, Miss Johnston and Mr Norris; lucky spot waltz, Mrs Dunn and Mr Holland; doll, Mrs Laley; • duchess set, Mr Hoskins; cake, Miss Thomas; nightdress, Mrs Pettersen. The thanks of the committee are due to the willing band of ladies who worked so hard to make the day such a success. Those who were present fully appreciated these efforts. The thanks of the committee are also due to the members of the orchestra, who at great inconvenience to themselves, went from town to supply the music. HOKOWHITU SCHOOL The breaking-up function in connection with the Hokowhitu school was held yesterday morning when the staff was entertained at morning . tea by members of the committee and their wives.

Mr G. D. Pattle, chairman of the committee, congratulated the staff on ■the work carried out during the year

and extonded seasonal greetings. The neadmastcr, Mr L. J. Plank, replied. In presenting Mr Plank with a small memento on behalf of the staff, Mi Haydon referred to the cordial relations which had always existed between tho headmaster and his assistants. Tho scholars were then assembled on the playground and wero addressed by tho chairman and headmaster. Standard (5 certificates were presented, other prizes being as follow: — Garden piots: Neville Andrew ana Georgo Eobinson i, Leonard Shailor and Aiaurice Wycherley 2, Keith Eobbie and Percy Tremewan 3. Needlework: XNoia Tregurtka 1, Sybil Cook and Hazel Bloomfield 2; special, Eunice Coulter.

Special prize for best all round cricketer (presented by Mr J. J. Bennett); Leonard Wilcoek.

The following attendance certificates ivero presented:—

Primers 1 and 2: Bruce McDowci. Primers 3 and 4: Maurice Gordon, James Giles.

Standard 1: Cyril Armstrong, George Brock, Stanley Edwards, Anthony Hood, Jack Turner, Walter Sorgcut, Alaisic Belk, Nesta Bradficld, Marie Paecy, Phyllis Sapwell, Patricia Woolley, Jean Eobin, Mavis Sapwell. Standard 2: Jack Gill, Keith Mason, Hugh Newson, Donald Eobin, Rex Smith, Douglas Stevens, Winifred Cox, Euth Crabbe, Jean Gillies, Lexies Humbling. Standard 3: Cyril Jones, Lindsay Melville, Ivan Oliver, Jack Voss, Dorothy Ladyman, Marjory Gordon. Standard 4: Arthur Pierard, Sidney Cosslett, John Anderson, George Brayshaw r , Harry Eadford, Arthur Simpleski, Aiaurice Wycherley, Georgo Young, Joyeo Edwards, Pearl Hibel, Flo Eobinson, Doris Turvey, Neville Anarcw, Keith Eobbie, George Eobinson, Percy Tremewan.

Standard 5: Dawson Birdsall, Eayner Broadbent, John Brock, Ivan Olivei, James Young, Margaret Ekstcdt, Frances Honorc, Laura Eobbie, Lawrence Robbie, John Downes, Alan Anderson, Royal Eobinson, Kathleen Quigau, Grotohen Siglcy.

Standard G: Lionel Bennett, William Cooper, Athol Dando, Norman Eccleston, Gordon Mason, Jack Quigan, Leon ard Wilcock, Ramona Alenendez, Gwynnyth Smith.

AT CENTRAL SCHOOL. There was a very large attendance of parents and friends and children at the annual breaking-up ceremony at the Central School yesterdav.

In tho absence of the chairman and other members of the school committee who were unable to attend, the Rev. J. D. McArthur occupied the chair and associated with him on the platform wero Mr E. B'ary (headmaster) and Air W. H. Brown (secretary of the school committee). The function was held in the Assembly Hall and at tho commencement tho children sang “Land of our Birth,” standing at the salute during the last verse.

“As you are all anxious to get away for your Christmas holidays, it has been agreed that the speeches this afternoon are to be as short as possible,” said Air Bary at the opening of his address, and when the applause had subsided, he went on to apologise on behalf of Mr Ataycs, the chairman of the school who had been unable to attend tho ceremony, and to thank the Eev. J. D. AlcArthur for consenting to fill tho breach. Continuing Air Bary expressed appreciation of the behaviour of the girls and boys throughout the year. To those who were leaving school he extended every good wish and all the best that life had to offer. You aro to be tho citizens of the future, he added, and we look to you with confidence to uphold tho honour of your school.

If you carry out tho sentiments of your opening anthem, said the Rev. McArthur, you will not do so badly. You will find there is a certain rough justice in life and though you will get many a tumble ,aim for a worthy goal and perseverance will eventually get you there. Continuing, tho Rev. McArthur said that the children who were leaving school had come to a milestone in life. You are going out into the world to make a name for yourselves, added the speaker, and you will have to depend on your own individual efforts. There arc three things that will stand to you and carry you a long way—truthfulness, uprightness and diligence. Keep alive the desiro for beauty and for service and go on building up your characters by thinking along certain lines. To tho children who were staying on at school, Mr McArthur said: “Get out into the sun as much as you can during the holidays and come back in February determined to work harder and to make next year the very best of your school life. Mr Bary then asked the Rev. McArthur to present the proficiency certificates to Standard VI pupils after which the school gave the senior scholars three ear-splitting cheers. The Rev. McArthur then presented the other special prizes, each successful scholar being greeted with applause. After the prize-giving, Mr Brown appealed to parents to give the committee every assistance in carrying on their work for funds would be urgently required. Before the gathering dispersed the headmaster extended the season's greetings to the paronts and school children and they were reciprocated in no uncertain manner. The children then gave three cheers for the staff and the function closed with tho singing of “Our Aim” and the National Anthem. Prizes were awarded as follow: — Dux Prizes. Jean Fcrgusson and Colin Burrows. Cohen Shield.

Tho Cohen Shield for a composition on a New Zealand subject, was awarded to Eric Miller, the subject this year being “The Mountains of New Zealand.”

Sports Champion Eric Miller. The Lieut. Gray Memorial Prize.

The Lieut. Gray Memorial prize, awarded on athletic, leadership and scholastic attainment, was won by Eric Miller. The prize is worth three guineas the only condition being that the winner must take a course at a secondary school.

Senior Monitors’ Badges. It is usual to present the senior monitors, both boy and girl, with the school badge and these wero presented to Leslie Busst and Louie Patton.

Eric Miller’s Record. Tho winner of tho sports’ championship at the Central School, tho Gray Alemorial prize for all-round attainment, and tho Cohen Shield, w r as Eric Miller and his record is one to be proud of. It is as follows: —-Football: In 1927-28, captain of two A midget teams; in junior team, 1929, in senior XV. and in two senior seven-a-side teams, played for primary schools, played in trials for Manawatu representatives; 1930, captain of primary schools, vice-captain of Alauawatu representatives, captain of first XV and two seven-a-sido teams; 1928-29 in C. and C. shield team; 1930, captain of team for C. and C .Shield.

Cricket: 1928-29, in junior XI; 192930, in senior XL Soccer: 1930, in senior team. Hockey: 1929, selected to travel to Wellington with Manawatu representatives; 1930, played for A fivc-a-side team (runners-up for shield). Swimming: 1929-30, represented Central School in combined school sports, gained half-milo certificate, tied for Gilchrist Shield for champion boy swimmer, junior breaststroke champion, Life-saving: Awarded proficiency and elementary certificates for life-saving, represented Central School in Cunninglianio Life Saving Shield. Leadership: Awarded miniature football for best leader of football teams.

WEST END SCHOOL. The West End School Assembly hall w r as crowded with parents, friends and pupils yesterday afternoon when the annual prize-giving was made. The chairman of the committee, Air G. Tremaine and Airs Tremaine were associated with Air F. W. Aloore, the headmaster in making the presentations. Air Aloore stated that West End was one of the few schools in the city where prizes were awarded. In some circles it was thought that it was good policy to do away with trophies, and that children should work hard for the honour accompanying success. He was not entirely in agreement with such a sentiment. We all work for prizes and if, in after-life, we do not attain tne prizes we strive after, wc arc disappointed. It is unfortunate that all cannot receive prizes this year, as all have worked hard. I hope the time will be far distant when prizes are done away with at this school.” “Always strive to be good citizens,” said Air Tremaine in addressing tho pupils. “We are not judged by standards of money, but by kindly actions ,thoughtfulness and good deeds. The Boy Scout motto is an excellent one, and each child should keep it before him. The rich man who thinks of himself only, is not a gentleman, but the poor man who thinks of others is. I hope you will all bo gentlemen and ladies in the fullest senso of the word. Always try and improve yourselves, remembering that the child is father to the man. Good children usually make good citizens. An unreliable, untruthful and mean boy grows up into such a man. Whatever you' do, do it cheerfully and to the best of your ability. You will get pleasure out of doing a job then.” Speaking more particularly to those leaving school to work, Air Tremaine urged them to try and get a job where there was a prospect of advancement. Blind alley jobs were time wasted. The only way to succeed was to give tho best to tho employer, not to keep an eye on the clock and not to let wages weigh too heavily. Regarding those who intended continuing their studies at a secondary school, Air Tremaine asked them not to regard this life as merely a postponement of the time when it would be necessary to start work. It was a period in which to fit oneself for life in three or four years’ time. “Do your "best with a smile, work hard and play hard, don’t forget you have been pupils of this school. It relies for its reputation ou those who have passed through.” Cheers were given for the teaching staff and the committee.

Prizes were presented as follow: —

Dux— Edward Norling, Agnes Gray

Proficiency prizes—Ss, Betty Christensen; Si, Joan Dredge; S 5, Dick Langley; S2, Graham Glass; SI, Neil McLean.

Progress—SO, Rex Knapp; S 5, Ploasanco Taylor; S 4, Jim Steadman; So, Shirley Baldwin; S2, Edith Humphries; SI, Kathleen Fisher. Special prizes—Mr. Tremaine's special for the most helpful pupils. Gilbert Lynne and Margaret Matthew. Mr. Hollier’s drawing prizes.—Andrew Keen and Hewitt Billens. Mr. Beattie’s sowing prizes.—Margaret Beattie and Joan Beattie. Mrs. Beattie’s special sowing prize Florence Jorgensen. Mrs. Pulriow ski’s sewing prizes.— Jean Howo and Margaret Waterhouse. Mrs. Keen’s special progress prize.— Harold Blair amul Isabel Orange.

Mr. Jones’ special arithmetic prize.— Bill Collins.

Mrs. Rogers’ special progress prize Hazel Collins.

Mr. Swallow’s special progress prizes. —-Esther Christiansen and Betty Crump.

Committee’s prize for ticket-selling. —lna Mouldey. The sports cups were awarded to Gordon Jackson and Madge Price. Kia Toa Football medal. —Gordon Jackson (best back). Mr. Healey’s medal.—Percy Sievert (best forward).’ In addition each pupil in the.lnfant Department received a booklet anil a gift of sweets donated by Mr. A. Penketh. Attendance Certificates.

Infants.—Miriam Sexton, Jean Sexton, Clarence Bootten, John Scott, Eric Pragnell, Jack Shirley. Std. I.—Nellie Jacobs, Hazel Johansen, Lola Kale, Joyce Littlo, Betty Pragnell, Margaret Sutherland, Graham Carne, Erie Jackson, Neil McLean, Harry Mouldey, Gladys Sievert, Joan Kelly, Dick Sexton, Ray Jack, Lloyd Rogers, Maitland Dale, Laurie Taylor. Std. 2.—Douglas Cunneen, Eric .Rogers, Joan Healey, Edward Hicken, Mervyn Sievert, Myra Johansen, William Kale, Ron Simpson, Laurence Me*

Ewen, Gordon Sutherland, Harry Richardson, Sylvia Bootten. Std. 3. —-Vera AlcDonald, Esther, Christensen, Joyce Cudby, Charlie Terry, Frank Lindsay, Fred Pycroft, Billy Stephenson, Dick Carter, Ada Trow, Walter Locltycr. Std. 4.—Betty Jokanson, Thelma Terry, Joan Beattie, , Joan Dredge, Norma Pye, Hazel Carne, Margaret. Waterhouse, Albert Baker, Albert Leader, Stan Wilkinson, Jim Speedy, Victor Richardson, lan Little, Bill Anderson, Len Kilgour, Walter Firth. Std. s.—Betty Christensen, Margaret Dobson, Lorna Reed, Margaret Beattie, Rosalie Rossin, Edith I. Anson, Bill Collins, lan Dustin, Georgo Trevor, Edna Spilman.

Std. G.—Fred King, Laurenco Sievcrt, Kathleen Shears, Arthur Lindsay, Agues Gray, Doris Manion, Beryl Little, Doris Whitehead, Arthur Johnson, Gordon Jackson, Douglas Kilgour, Phyllis Pycroft.