DIOCESAN GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13456, 8 April 1907, Page 7

DIOCESAN GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES

The second annua] distribution of prizes in connection with the Diocesan High School for Girls took place in the school hall, Epsom, on Saturday. The Hon. E. Mitcbelson presided, and there was a large attendance of parents and friends of the scholars.

The chairman referred to the time when the school first started, and the interest taken in it by Lord Ranfurly, not only then, but at the present time. He also referred to the increase in the number of pupils, and added that the success of the school was now assured ; at the same time, the future of the school would largely depend upon the assistance and sympathetic interest of its friends

During the course of the proceedings Mrs. Mitchelson unveiled a panel containing the diocesan coat of arms, which the .school scholars have a right to wear in the form of ii badge. The panel also contained the school motto, "TJt Serviamus." This is to he regarded as the standard of the school. The panel was painted by Miss Bathborn, and subscribed for by the scholars. Subsequent to the unveiling. Mrs. Mitcheleon was presented with a bouquet by the youngest child attending the school. Bishop Neligan, who was received with applause, likened the gathering to a meeting together of partners of a co-operation. The articles of association Lad. indeed, been kept and prosecuted with real and consistent perseverance. Money was eliminated on such -in occasion. The only dividend they were looking for was character, and character must have a .standard. The standard tried to be established was that religion in education was ;• moral and necessary portion of education. He spoke to them as partners, and they knew that if they wished to manage, it well they must make themselves acquainted with the principles on which to conduct business and hand it to skilled managers. The staff of the school was a splendid one. He was pleased that the scholars displayed a friendly feelin towards their lessons. 'If they wished the children's minds to be tidily packed they must be packed by skilled packers. He trusted every one in the school would combine to get the two faculties of curiosity and observation. They hoped to have a similar school tor boys. The council had started the girls' school three years ago. in order that they might serve this country. Their motto was that (hey would give to New Zealand the best they could. There was nothing secondrate a.bout the school, and they had tried to give the best opportunities for education. The scholars were taught that an examination was a test and not a standard. Put the standard before the child and everyone was responsible for the honour of that badge, which stood for honour, truth, and uprightness. The Bishop of Melanesia, who presented the prizes, said that to him the school seemed to be an ideal one. It seemed to be for making the best women possible, and he was glad that the women of New Zealand were trying to occupy the position which God meant them to hold in this world. HEADMISTRESS' REPORT. The headmistress (Miss Pulling) in her report said that during the past year the number of pupils increased from 70 to 90. At the present time there were 102 pupils, exclusive of those entered on the books and not yet of school age. After referring to changes in the teaching staff, Miss Pulling said that Miss Vaughan (8.A., London) had been sent tor' to reinforce the classical and English side. The. school had not only grown during its third year, but had rather markedly grown up. It had become more compact and had begun to have an independent standard of its own. The structural alterations had enabled the staff to come nearer the ideal that school and schoolhouse should be distinct in building." as well as in government. There had been the beginning of differentiation on the itellectual side of the school's work. That was taking the form of a literary and mathematical side to the upper classes. PRIZE LIST. The following is the certificate and prize list ;— Certificates (to those who have attended the full year regularly, and have during that time been diligent in their work, and trustworthy in conduct). —Form V. : G. Andrae, A. Carr, H. Craig, R. Greonsill, D. Nolan. Form IV. : D. Butler, D. Oheesoman, C. Craig, E. Earl, B. Greirson, B. Hunter, N. Hellabv, M. Pollen, M. Reed, D. Stewart, M. Ward. Farm III.: F. Booth, D. Chamberlain, M. Charter, 1. Clayton, S. Clayton, B. Gudgeon, M. Heather,' T. Norton, R. Walker, J. Williams. Form II.: M. Baddely, R. Brewis, K. Cochrane, M. Frost, M. Oilmore. K. Holmes. G. Marriner, S. Robertson, E. Segar, I. Wilkie. Form I.: M. Norton. E. Purchas, T. Roberton, A. Tuniks, J. Wilkie.

Form Prizes (standard, not competitive. Usual standard, 80 per cent, form prizes, special prizes, 90 per cent.). —Form V. : A. Carr, It. Greonsill, D. Nolan. Form IV.: V. Dobbie. 1). Stewart, M. Ward. Form III.: I. Clayton. B. Gudgeon. Form II.: Y. Baker, R. Brewis, S. Robertson, I. Wilkie. Form I.: I. Roberton, P. Taylor.

Divinity.—Form V. : A. Carr, R. Greensill. Form IV. : B. Hunter, D. Stewart. Form III.: M. Charter. Form IE: G. Marriner. Form I. ; C. Taine.

English Grammar.Form IV.: E. Earl, D. Chcoseman. Form 111.: M. Heather, G. Rutherford. Form IE: M. Tresidder, M. Kg.'rtou. Improvement.—Form V. : G. Andrae. Form HI.: F. Booth. Form 11. : E. Segar, M. Bachelder.

Perfectly-learnt Lessons.—l). Butler, B. Grior.-oii. History. — Form Y. : E. Buchanan, A. Carr. Form IV.: 1). Stewart. Form III.: I. Clavton, I!. Gudgeon, .1. Rutherford. Form M.: I). Foster, 15. Neligan. Form I.: 1. Roberton. I*. Taylor. Drilling improvement.—Form IV.: J. Niccol. Needlework.Form V. : A. Carr. R. Green-ill. I). Nolan. Form ID.: M. Eustace. Form II.: M. Frost, M. Gilmore, U. Holmes. Form I.: M Hellabv, P. Taylor. Dress-cutting: I>. Morton, H. Craig. Paintnig: I. Wilkie. Best kept desk : R. Brewis. Best kept, books: M. Gilmore. Drilling shield: Form 111. Singing challenge picture: Forms IV. and V. Fern collections: D. Cheeseman, W. Thomas.