LADIES' COLLEGE, REMUERA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19512, 16 December 1926, Page 17

LADIES' COLLEGE, REMUERA

SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES REVIEWED. The school year of Ladies' College, Remuera, concluded yesterday afternoon with the annual prize-giving ceremony. There was a large attendance. In the absence of the Rev. W. Beatty, who had performed the ceremony for over !L0 years, the prizes were presented by the Rev. H. A. Coleman. In her report, Mrs. Moore-Jones said the number on the roll was 921. Six pupils had gained proficiency certificates and one a competency certificate. One pupil, Agnes O'Reilly, had passed the Royal College of Mulsic theory examination in rudiments of music. The health of the pupils had been excellent throughout the vear and they had been most regular ar.id punctual in attendance. A company oj "ii:! cuides consisting of three patrols had been formed and also a pack of brownies. This movement had had a very satisfactory influence on those who had joined. The pupils had costumed their interest in the Barnado's cot and had collected £36 this year. This, with the balance of £69 from "last year, made £lO5, from which they had recently donated £'2s to the church fund of the "Rev. Jasper Calder. An enjoyable programme of entertainment was given, including a dialogue^and a scene from Shakespeare, an exhibition of eurythmics, jiu jitsu and folk: dances. Following is a list of prize-winners : Medal for essay (presented by M:t. A. Kohn), Monica Acheaon; medal for literature, Monica Acheson. « Form I.—French and Latin, Agnes O'B.eilly; English subjects, Agnes OReilly. Form ll.—Highest examination average foi year, L. Corrigan; highest term average, r. Love; mathematics, L. Corrigan; Bcience, li. Corrigan; geography, history and _ general knowledge, Monica Acheson; drawing arid leather, H. O'Reilly; scripture, Monica Acheson; great progress, Tlirma Porter. Form lIIA. —Etighest examination average for year, Jean Bunker; history and general knowledge, Jean Bunker; mathematics, Jean Bunker; Latin and French, Jean Bunker; highest term work average for year, Phyllis Brown; English subjects, Phyllis Brown;, science, Joan Atidas; scripture, Phyllis Brown; drawing and leather work, Ruby. Cocker. Form 111. B.—Highest examination average for year, Rr.th Cleave; highest examination average for term, Molly Court- history, geography and general knowledge, Nina Churchward; scripture, Ruth Cleave; English subjects,. Ruth Cleave; arithmetic, Ruth Cleave. . . Form IV. A.—-Highest examination _ average for year, V. Prior Williams; highest examination average for term, Millicent Ki'rton; sewing, drawing and handwork, J. Harrison Smith; arithmetic and _ mental arithmetic, V. Prior Williams; English subjects, Millicent Kirton. Form IV. B.—Highest examination average for year, Bettine Hogg; scripture, geography and history, F. Skeates; highest weekly average, Yvonne Colnett. Form V. A.—Highest examination average for year, Betty Young; mental arithmetic, Pat Hogg; neat work, Betty Johnstone; highest yearly avera.se,_ Betty Young. Form Vl.—Arithmetic and Tables, Janet Wilkinson; highest yearly marks, Muriel Winstone; reading and writing, Noel Kerr; great progress, Helen Proctor. Music Prizes,—Prize presented by Misa M. E. Braund: V. Prior Williams, 1; J. Harrison Smith, 2, Prize presented by Miss Gladys Serell: Marjorie Bruce. Prize presented by Miss M. Eastgate: Phyllis Eady. Sports Prizes,—Basketball Cup, Form 11. j tenuis challenge cup, T. Kaihau; singles, A ladder, T. Kaihau; B ladder, N. Clark; C ladder, N. Churchward; D. ladder, M. Kcir; doubles, A and B ladder, T. Kaihau and P. Love; C and D ladder, H. Clarke and M. Bruce. TECHNICAL STUDENTS. YEAR AT HAMILTON. [Blf TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.'] HAMILTON, Wednesday. I'he annual presentation 4 of prizes m connection with the Hamilton Technical High School took place to-day. Mr. A. E. Manning, a, former chairman of the school Board of Managers, addressed the pupils and congratulated them and the teaching staff on the highly (satisfactory yea;r's work. The principal, Mr. W. Fraser, said there were 1571 pupils on the school roll, including 254 full-time " day pupils. The rearrangement of the school courses had resulted in a distinct improvement. Next year he hoped to be able to give the mechanical engineering boys an opportunity of taking the City and Guilds examination. There was a keen demand for boys and girls who had taken the school commercial course. Senior free places had been granted to 51 second-year pupils. Mrs. S. B. Sims then presented the prizes.'