SCHOOLS

North Canterbury Gazette, Volume I, Issue 20, 23 December 1932, Page 4

SCHOOLS

This pagi belongs to tho boys and girls of North Canterbury who still go to •ehool. It is an invitation to solf-expres-sion and, wo hope, an aid. to self* development. Tho ntore freely it is used the more eleariy their elders will realise what school life really means.

RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH NOTES. The Value of Fruit and Vegetables in the Diet. (By N.S., Form Lower V.d.) Most people realise that fruit and vegetables contain some very valuable constituents. Up till quite recently the important part played by these food constituents was by no means understood. However, it is now known that a deficiency of fresh vegetables and fruits, produces serious diseases Such as anaemia. Scurvy. A century ago, when England was dependent upon sailing vessels as a means of communication with other countries, scurvy was a very well known disease. It was known to be produced by eating salted meat, and could easily be prevented by a daily supply of fresh vegetables. As these were not forthcoming on a long voyage, lemon and orange juice was substituted. Even to-day no British ship is permitted by the Board of Trade to travel without a large supply of these juices. Preserving the Salts. In order to preserve the mineral salts which are the valuable bone and teeth building constituent of green vegetables, it is important that the water in which they are cooked should not be thrown away, as the salts dissolve out during cooking. A better method of cooking vegetables is to steam them, and the little liquid that is present can then be served with them. Many of the green vegetables may also be taken in the raw state, eg., spinach, lettuce, endives, mustard, cress, and cabbage. In this way none of the nutriment is lost. The chief and most attractive way of serving them is in the form of ; salads. Although the majority of fruits contain very little nutriment, they offer a pleasing variety in the diet. Most of these can be eaten raw when at the ripe stage. However, if they are not quite ripe they are often cooked, this rendering them more digestible. The numerous varieties of fruits offer a great number of ways in which they can be served. They are used chiefly in cakes, puddings, salads, drinks, and in their original state. Such fruits as apples and oranges have a very cleansing effect on the teeth. Hence the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Better Than Drugs. Seeing that fruits and vegetables constitute the greater part of a vegetarian diet, it is evident that they contain all the nutrition required for the well-being of the body. As remedies and preventives, fruit and vegetables are of far greater value than those to be found on the druggist’s shelves, and they should be introduced to a great extent into all meals. School Concert SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT SOUTHBROOK. The Coronation Hall was packed to the doors for the annual break-up concert of the Southbrook School on Thursday night. There was an excellent programme, and the items were very well done. In addition, the choice costumes and brilliant lighting added to the attractiveness of the performance. During the evening presentations were made by Sylvia Whitworth to Miss Alma McGrath (the accompaniste), and to Miss P. Nicholl and to Mr. Wilson, the head teacher, by Betty McGrath.

Oxford District High School

Break-up in Town Hall

The annual break-up of Oxford District High School was held in tjhe Town Hall on .Thursday, December 15th. Mr W. H. Knowles occupied the chair for the formal part of the proceedings. Mr Knowles referred to the fact that prizes had been eliminated this year, although every child up to Standard 11. had received a gift from the Christmas tree.

Dr Burnett in a brief speech urged a closer co-operation between committee, teachers and scholars for the weljfare of the school. Mr K. D. Henderson ; outlined the sports’ activities of the school and presented football “blues” to the following boys who had represented North Canterbury at Lancaster Park: D. Gainsford, L. Higginson, T. Pachnatz, C. Gamble, R. Tibbcts, B. Jones, -F. Newell. Mr Roberts presented the sports trophy to the captain of the winning team, E. Lassen. The chairman then presented the dux medal to Nola Feary and proficiency certificates: Pearl Dewe, Dudley Gainsford, Christina Lassen, Nola Feary, Molly McGrath, Ronald McMeekan, Eric Moore, lan Oldman, Josephine Roulston, Rebecca Roulston, Doris Russell, Marie Whyte; and competency certificates to Betty Bowman. Harley Dailey, Alex Dewar, Mildred Gilchrist, Pearl Higginson, Bruce Jones, Trevor Lilley, Eileen O’Connell, Thomas Pachnatz, Inez Robb, Shiela Russell, Noel Skurr.

Mr H. C. D. Somerset, acting headmaster, explained that the fact of no prizes was not entirely a. matter of economy. There was always a difficulty in awarding prizes as every child usually deserved one. People came to regard the prize itself as the thing to work for, and. this was wrong. Every child could earn a real prize, in the increased knowledge that came through work well done. This was what made life really worth living—not the prize too often offered as a bribe.

Mr Somerset said that the children were learning the real meaning of the present times. They were more fortunate than their elders in that they were not starting life in a fool’s paradise, and they were not bitter. The world was changing and they must look to education to make things better. As the hope of the future lay with youth, he urged parents to give the children every opportunity at home to make the best of their school life.

The following pupils received honourable mention for service to tlieir school class: Standard VI.: Chriss.ie Lassen, Molly McGrath, Doris Russell, Nola Feary, Pearl Dewe. Standard Y.: A. Roberts, D. Butler, Nancy Bowman. Standard IV.: Joyce Winter, Isobel Meyers, Frances O’Connell, Marian Roberts, Douglas Virtue. Standard III.: S. Dorofaeff, J. Francis, Catherine Johnston, A. Baxter, M. Flintoff. Standard II.: A. Ivory, Myrtle James, K. Boocock, Joan Oldman, Jean Squier. Standard I. (upper): Nessie Farr, Merle Fantham, C. Winter, Winnie Brown, Pat O’Connell, D, Graham. Lower: B. Gainsford, R. Garlick, Monica Garlick.

P. 4: Enfys Roberts, Joan Thompson, Marjorie Reed. P. 3: R. Dorofaeff, Dorothy Virtue, Denis Garlick.

P.2: Peggy McGrath, Ray Bowman, Don Farr, Ray Reed. Secondary Department Y. Upper: Marjorie Rossiter. Y. Lower: Connie McGrath. IV.: T. Debenham, Betty Knowles. III.: Jean Youngman, Sheila Russell, John Brown. The second part of the programme was filled with a three-act Old English play, “Robin Goodfellow.” The play, which was placed in that mysterious hinterland of reality called faery, bridged the gap between mortals and elves. The play was beautifully dressed, and the setting included many wonderful lighting effects. The audience was most appreciative and the chairman, at the end of the performance, congratidated the children, and the producer, Mrs Somerset, on what was really a fine work of art. The cast was as follows: Mistress Fortune, Margaret Malcolm; Audrey, Nancy Mann; Richard, Jean Youngman; -Farmer Broad, Douglas Butler; Mistress Loveday, Patty McGrath; Mistress White, Madge Dixon; Robin Goodfellow, Norman McLean; Gaffer Martin, Adrian Roberts; Oberon, D. Virtue; Elves, Rima Sharpe, June Powell, Isobel Meyers, Daphne Marsh, lan Bluett, J. Mahoney; Fairies, Marion Roberts, Audrey Roi, Betty Jones, Dorothy Dixon, Lilian Thompson, Stella Neylon. Waikuku School The break-up functions of the Waikuku School took place on Thursday, December 15, with a concert and two playettes: “Let’s Go Travelling,” by the entire school, and “In *Flowerdom.” The cast was as follows: Queen, May Dymock; Master of Ceremonies, Dudley Robson; Mrs. Jaque Rose, Molly Tomlinson; Mr. Jaque Rose, Jessie Dymock; Mr. Sunflower, Rae Macdonald; Miss Hillington, Noeline Masters; Miss Moss Rose, Kathleen Wyllie; The Cricket, Lloyd Maddison;

Chorus of Rosebuds, Olive Cross, Nancy Petrie, Ruby Dymock, Nina Dymock; Dina King, Una Lowe. A Christmas Party was held in the school- grounds on Friday afternoon, when there was a Christmas tree, with presents distributed by Father Christmas, who arrived per car from Rangiora. There was also an exhibition of folk dancing, while the parents were entertained to afternoon tea. The following obtained attendance certificates: Olive Cross (two years continuous), Philip Morriss (one year’s full attendance), Molly Tomlinson, Alan James, Noeline Masters. Kathleen Wyllie. Proficiency Certificates: Dudley Robson, Rae Macdonald, Molly Tomlinson, Jessie Dymock, Noeline Masters. Competency: May Dymock. Oust School Annual Concert A high standard was reached by the pupils of the Cust School in their annual concert held in the Institute Hall at Oust on Wednesday, 14th inst., and great credit is due to those responsible for their training. The hall was packed to capacity, and every item was roundly applauded. The programme was as follows: “Sunbeams,” chorus by Juniors (Ray Eaglesome, Peggy Briggs, Audrey Jackson, Muriel Tallott, Degma Wood, Audrey Scoltock, Shirley S'coltock, Shirley Ryde). “Maori Scene” by Juniors, assisted by senior girls, (a) Chorus, “On the Wanganui”; (b) Haka by Maori warriors ; (c) “The Welcome”; (d) solo, “E Pari Ra,” Amy Alleyne; (e) chorus, “ Hoea Ra,” by Juniors, with poi dance by Amy Alleyne. “ Silver -Fern,” chorus in costume by Juniors as in first item. “Round the Marble Arch.” Display of marching by boys, with solo parts taken as follows: The Nursemaid, ElAvyn Overend; the Soldier, Patricia Smith. Chorus by hoys. “Hanging out the Clothes,” chorus by “ Clouds ” (junior girls as in first item, and “Father Sun” (Euan Henderson. Cabaret Scene by ex-pupils. “ Umbrella Song,” “Do a Little Loving,” “Somebody Loves You.” Players, Misses M. Early, D. Early, L. Wayland R. Jackson, J. Wood, M. Tallott; Messrs E. Henderson, Y. Henderson, I. Jackson, B'. Early, A. Amyes, F. Gilbert. “ The Leader of the Band.” Solo by Patricia Smith. “Rendezvous.” Solo parts by Joyce Amyes and Marjorie Stmthers. Chorus by senior girls. Songs and dances by ex-pupils, (a) “Lily of Laguna.” 'b) “Delicious.” Picanninnies. (a) Duet by Jan Tallott and Jean Lindsay, (b) Chorus by senior girls, (c) Solo by Patricia Smith “Stay in Your Own Back-yard.” (d) “ Picaninny,” Dick Lindsay. “She’s a Gorgeous Thing.” Chorus by male ex-pupils; “She” by Miss Lalla Wayland. “ The Watchman’s Christmas Dinner,” a scene from the Middle Ages. “The Watchman,” Sylvia Pachnatz; “The Little Girl,” Yvonne Lock; “Jack Frost,” Molly Jackson; “Snow Fairies,” Grace Finlay, Gladys Feather, Kath Rowe, Betty Wood. “He Played His Ukelele as the Ship Went Down.” Captain, Mr A. Amyes; Engineer, Mr B. Early, Stoker, Mr I. Jackson, Cook, Mr E. Henderson, Mate, Mr F. Gilbert, A. 8., Mr Y. Henderson. “Santa Claus’ Mistake,” a topical musical play by pupils. “Santa Claus, ’ G. Wood; “Mabel,” Jean Lindsay, “Molly,” Amy Alleyne; “Aunt Rachel,” Patricia Smith. “I’m Happy When I’m Hiking,” in costume, Miss M. Tallott and Mr F. Gilbert; chorus by ex-pupils. Play, “The Interrupted Proposal.” Mrs Stone, Miss R. Jackson; Miss Stone, Miss M. Tallott; Mr Stone, Mr E. Henderson; Mr Tracy, Mr B. Early; Mr Howard, Mr F. Gilbert; Maid, Miss J. Wood; Mrs Ramsay, Miss M. Early. Those responsible for the production of the concert were: General management, scenery, and effects, Mr C. Judson; dressing, Mrs C. Judson and Miss J. -Fletcher (girls), Mr C. Judson (boys). Piano, Mrs Judson, Miss Lalla Wayland. Miss I. Eder; lighting and curtain, Mr A. Ryde. School Picnic. The anuual school picnic was held at “The Pines,” Kaiapoi, in fine weather on Thursday, 15th inst., when an enjoyable time was spent! Other school picnics held at the same time and place were Springston South, Loburn North, and Halkett. The appearance of Father Christmas with bags and sweets and queries about behaviour during the year was hailed with delight by the children. Sports results were: Boys under nine: Mervyn Wheeler 1, lan Tallott 2. Girls under nine: Shirley Scoltock 1, Molly Tallott 2. Boys under ten: Euan Henderson 1, Derek Wheeler 2. Girls under ten: Elwyn Overend 1, Hazel Asbom 2. Boys under twelve: Willie Scoltock 1, Colin Wheeler 2. Girls under twelve: Lois Wood 1, Joyce Scoltock 2. Boys under fourteen: Stanley Young 1, Ernest Osborn 2. Girls under fourteen: Grace Finlay 1, Amy 'Alleyne 2. Three-legged race: Grace Finlay and Amy Alleyne 1, Elwyn Overend and Hazel Osborn 2. Sack Race: Bob Lindsay 1, Keith VRowe 2. Single Ladies’' Race: Miss M . Tallott 1, Miss P. Lindsay 2, Egg and Spoon Race: Miss R. Jackson 1, Miss M. Tallott 2.

Kaiapoi School ANNUAL SPORTS. The Kaiapoi Borough School annual picnic held at The Pines Beach, Kaiapoi, on Friday, was favoured with pleasant sunny weather and was largely attended by pupils and their parents. The boys’ championship medal was won by _J. Coup and the girls by 0. Pearce, the results being as follows : GIRLS’ EVENTS. 50 yards—Under eight: D. Leaver 1, E. Hutchinson 2, A. Williams 3. Under nine: M. Tavendale 1, J. Gallagher 2, J. Vaughan 3. Under ten: M. Banks 1, T. Mcßae 2, T. Wilson 3. 75 yards—Under eleven: E. Clark 1, D. Tavendale 2, N. Neale 3. Under twelve: E. Clark 1, M. Thompson and B. Varcoe (equal) 2. Under thirteen: V. Clark 1, M. Linklater 2, M. Wilson 3. 100 yards—Under fourteen: E. Brown 1, N. Eustace 2, V. Clark 3. Open: 0. Pearce 1, L. Wyatt 2, G. Storer 3.

Three-legged Race —Under twelve: D. Tavendale and B'. Varcoe 1, D. Stark and E. Clark 2, K. Innes and M. Parnham 3. Open: 0. Pearce and E. Brown 1, B._ Tavendale and J. Wilson 2, V. Clark and K. Coup 3. 75 yards Skip—Under twelve: M. Darling 1, M. Thompson 2, B. Varcoe 3. Open: V. Clark, B. Tavendale, 0. Pearce, E. Brown (equal) 1. Sack Race—Under twelve : R. Tregerthen 1, N, Stark 2, M. Darling 3. Open: B. Varcoe 1, B. Tavendale 2, N. Wright 3. Potato Race —Under twelve: M. Thompson I, M. Darling 2, D. Tavendale 3. Open: 0. Pearce 1, V. Clark 2, N. Eustace 3. Open Relay: Green 1, Blue 2, Yellow 3. High Jump—Under twelve: M. Thompson 1, R. Tregertlien 2, D. Tavendale 3. Open : 0. Pearce 1, A. Moore 2, H. Miller 3. Height: 3ft. Ilin. Long Jump—Under twelve: B, Varcoe 1, M. Thompson 2, M, Darling 3. Open: N. Wright 1, V. Clark 2, L. McCurdy 3. BOYS’ EVENTS. 50 yards—Under eight years: R. Clark 1, C. O’Connor 2, J. Greenwood 3. Under nine years: A. Shaw 1, G. Clark 2, E. Hyde 3. Under ten: A. Highman 1, F. Collister 2, W. Fisher 3. 75 yards—Under eleven: G. Brown 1, D. Hamilton 2, E. Hyde 3. Under twelve: J. Coup 1, J. Anderson 2, R. Matthews 3. Under, thirteen: J. Coup 1, D. McPartlin 2, C. McDonald 3.

100 yards, under fourteen: B. McPartlin 1, J. Coup 2, C. McDonald 3. Open: D. Ashley 1, K. Clark 2, D. Brown 3.

Three-legged race—Under twelve : J. Coup and D. Brown 1, Miller and Anderson 2, Dixon and Fisher 3. Open : Clark a rub Butters 1, McDonald and McDonald 2, Coup and Robson 3. Sack Race —Under twelve: J. Coup 1, L. Beer 2, M. Wilson 3. Open: A. Tavendale 1, L. Robson 2, M. French 3. Spider Race —Under twelve: L. Beer 1, Anderson 2, R. Dixon 3. Open: B. McPartlin 1, A. Tavendale 2, L. Beer 3. Potato Race—Under twelve: Todd 1. Ellis 2, Livingstone 3. Open: K. Clark 1, G. Butters 2, L. Robson 3.

Long Jump—Under twelve: J. Coup 1, J. Miller 2, L. Wyatt 3. Open: G. Butters 1, J. Hamlin 2, W. Thacker and D. Ashley (equal) 3. High Jump—Under twelve: J. Miller 1, J. Anderson 2, J. Coup and L. Wyatt (equal) 3. Open: J. Hamlin .1, G. Butters 2, A. Tavendale 3. Hop, Step and Jump-—Under twelve: W. Ellis 1, J. Miller 2, J. Coup 3. Open: K. Clark 1, W. Thacker 2, D. Ashley 3.

Aggregate colour points—Red 90 Green 90, Blue 67|, Yellow 43^.

Ohoka School PRIZE LIST. The following is the Prize List for 1932: Dux of School: Malcolm Douglas. 2nd, General Excellence: Barbara Mossman. 3rd: Mervyn Pearce. Victor Orchard, Bruce Boswell, Esther Smith, Joan Smith, Thelma Kevern, Syd Jones, Norma Palmer, Ray Merrill. Geography Scrap Books —Standards V. and VI.: John Mayer. Standards 111. and IV.: Kathleen Dunick.

Gardening—Syd Jones, Bruce Switalla, Geo. Madeley. Standard V.: Ist, John Mayer; 2nd, Dorothy Butt; Marjorie Ashe, Tom Pearson, Pat Puschel, Jean Fairman, Elma Hansen, Dave Kimber, Connie Kevern, Reta Vette, Dave Broivn, Bert Hart.

Standard IV.: Ist, Alan Cottle; 2nd, Bruce Switalla; Cameron Boswell, Tna Griffin, Janie Heald, Alex Jones, Paulo Cook, Kathleen Duniclc, Harry Vette. Standard III.: Ist, Eric Switalla; 2nd, lan Puschell; Enid Martyn, Cliff Griffin, Geo. Madeley, Winifred Crampton, Jack Cottom. Standard II.: Ist, Amelia Dailey; 2nd, Gwen Vette; 3rd, Brian Quinn; Improvement, Merle Johnson; Diligence, Arthur Stone; class marks, Mabel Jones. Standard I.: Austin Mayer, Ist in class; Joyce Jordan, 2nd in class; Myra Duriick, 3rd in class; Russell Church, diligence; Edna Dailey, reading; Gordon Jones, class marks. Primers: Ruth Kimber, Ist in class; Alma Clist, 2nd in class; Kathleen Mayer, 3rd in class; George Cotton, arithmetic; Gwen Dailey, reading; Tui Henderson, Trevor Crampton, Harold Stone, number work; Eleanor Skinner, reading and singing; Ivy Crampton, reading and printing; Olga Griffen, good work'; Thomas Scott, number work; George Schroeder, rending and printing; Lornn Johnson, printing; Leo Jackson, reading; Joan Dailey, drawing; John Pearson, good

work; Francis Ward, printing; Coleen Martyn, Edna Dunick, Vernon Church, good work; June Waters, printing. Sewing Standards V. and VI.: B, Mossxnan 1, Thelma Keven 2. Standards 111. and IV.: Kathleen Dunick 1, Janie Heald 2. Standards I. and II.: Gwen Vette 1, Myra Dunick 2. Waikari School

The following is the prize list for 1932:

Standard VI.: Harold Soal 1, Margery Arres 2, Ross Craig 3. Merit: Nora Harrison, Murray - McMillan, George Newman, Harry Kennard, Alan Campbell. Standard V.: Maurice Honeybone 1, Colin Craig 2, Joyce Horne 3. Merit: May Marsden, Zoe Carlyle, Norton Shadbolt.

Standard TV.: June Ellery 1, Betty Harrison 2, Ken Jane 3. Merit: Lois Sheridan, Marjorie Smith, Eileen Brown.

Standard III.: William Kenealy 1, Lilian Reader 2, Betty Inch 3. Merit: Mary Allan, Velma Luxton, Gladys Brown. Standard II.: Ivy Arres 1, Esme Ellery 2, Leslie Wheeler 3. Merit: Harry Earl, Jean Trotter, Roger Black, Fred Sheridan.

Standard I.: Sholto Lindsay 1, Harold Hodgson 2, Chrissie Matthews 3. Merit: Colin Robinson, Elsie Anderson, Maurice Gorrie, Brian Robinson, Lorn a Allan, William Honeybone, Teddy Traill, Shirley Blakely, Isabel Inch, Ruth Mowatt, Hoyden Gibb, James Hutton, William Saundercock. Arthur Black, Eric Carr, Raymond Tomlinson. P. 4: Mavis Harrison 1, Rita Sheridan 2. Merit: Arthur Reader, Mary Black.

P. 3: Gwen Wheeler. Ethel Matthews, Linda Black, Kathleen Trotter. Grace Allan, Jean Allan.

P.2: Peter Carr, Jinuny Black

Attendance

First Class: George Newman. Lois Sheridan, Nancy Smith. Second Class: Margery Arres, Nora Harrison, Zoe Carlyle, June Ellery. Marjorie Smith, Fred Sheridan. William Saundercock. Dux Prize: Harold Soal. Runner-up: Margery Arres. Swan nan oa School On Friday last an enjoyable afternoon was spent at the school to celebrate the annual break-up and prize-giving. At the invitation of the School Committee a large number of parents and friends were present. The first part of the afternoon was spent in races for the children, after which all present adjourned to the hall, where afternoon tea was dispensed. The children then gave a number of items including choruses, recitations and songs, which were much enjoyed. After Mrs J. Henderson had presented the prize books, the Chairman, Mr T. Norris, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the teacher. Miss R. Hay, for her efforts on behalf of the children during the year. A vote of thanks was also accorded Mr and Mrs T. Skevington for providing the afternoon tea. The following is the prize list: Form TI.: Pauline Burgin 1. Alfred Partridge 2. Standard TT.: Girls—Esme Norrie 1, Audrey Court 2. Boys—Norman Skevington 1, Col in Court 2. Standard I.: Suzanne Burgin 1, Noeliue Larsen 2. P. 4: Thomas Burgin. Elspeth Larsen. P.2: Melva Sanders, Melvyn Skevington. Sewing: Pauline Burgin. Handwork: Norman Skevington. Sefton School About 270 people were present at the break-up of the Sefton School last week, when, in addition to special prizes, every pupil received an award book. Presentation At the interval the opportunity was taken of presenting to Mr Dermott, the driver of the school bus from Balcairn, a pocket wallet in appreciation of the capable and courteous manner in which lie had conveyed the children to and from school. The. headmaster, after referring in appreciative terms of Mr Dermott’s work, called in Florence Droll, one of the pupils, to make the presentation. After the presentation of prizes, the chairman, Mr F. H. Ford, in a comprehensive motion, thanked the headmaster and school staff for a most successful year’s work, and also the following who had assisted to make the concert the thorough success it had been, viz., the staff, Mrs Roseveare, Miss Jean Jamieson, Mr and Mis.s Ashby, and also the public who had attended in such large numbers, and who had accorded the performers such an enthusiastic reception. Prizes. The following is the Prize List: Gardening prizes: Boys —Dorset Day and Barry Hales 1, Arnold Roseveare and Arthur Lewis 2, Archie McGiffert and Malcolm Johnston 3. Girls — Margaret Minton, Mavis Peach, Joyce Ashworth and Rangi Stokes (one garden) 1. Sewing prizes (by Mrs Roseveare and Miss Dickson): Standards V and VT., Margaret Minton; Standards ITT. and IV., Rona Thomas; Infants, Melvai James. Basketwork (by Miss Bradshaw) : Standard 11., Jack Ditfort 1, Edward

Hibbard 2. Standard 1., Noel Fussed 1. Most progress for the year (Mr and Miss Ashby’s prizes): Standards 11. and 111., John Maguire and Rona Thomas. Infants and Standard 1., Eric Harris and Shirley Hales. Simpson and Williams’s prize: Standard VI., Neil McKenzie. Navy League Certificate for Essays: Standard VI., Arnold Roseveare I, Margaret Minton 2. Standard V., Ashley Hanna 1, Betty Rollinson 2. Saltwater Creek The Saltwater Creek School picnic was held on Friday, and favourable conditions prevailing, all had a most enjoyable time. Dinner dispensed, we played several games, the ex-pupils and present pupils together. Those who wished went for a “dip” and returned to the picnic grounds much refreshed and fit for the races which followed. Races for juniors and seniors were run. Afternoon tea followed the races. When afternoon tea was finished, the picnic party assembled in the hall, where Father Christmas presented the children with presents from the Christmas tree. The prizes were also presented by Father Christmas; then the party departed. View Hill School At the opening of the Dr. Barnardo Boxes, held in the school gardens recently, the sum of 13/6 was collected by the four members interested. After tiie money had been counted the event was celebrated with a pineapple, which was included in a photograph of the willing helpers. Prize List. Calendar and Card Competition: Roger Taylor 1, Nan Waller 2. Navy League Certificates: Noela Wells, Zoe Williams. Proficiency: Zoe Williams, Noela Wells. Competency: Percy Williams. Standard VI.: Dux, Noela Wells. Zoe Williams 2. Standard V.: Bob Armstrong 1, Roger Taylor 2. Standard TV.: Isobel Wells 1, Len Tibbotts 2. Standard III.: Cliff Tibbotts 1, Kenneth Wells 2. Standard II.: Rona Feary 1, Jean Bunn 2. Standard I.: Joyce Denton I, Leslie Williams 2. Special Prizes Agriculture and Drawing: Roger Taylor. History and English: Len Tibbotts. Arithmetic: Noela Wells. Reading and Poetry: Norma Feary. Essay: Isobel Wells. Writing and Geography: Nan 'Waller. Attendance: Ted Feary. Sewing: Eunice Bloor. Special Drawing Prize: Joyce Denton.