ST. CUTHBERT'S COLLEGE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21983, 14 December 1934, Page 3

ST. CUTHBERT'S COLLEGE

PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY The perfect weather which prevailed yesterday added considerably to the enjoyment of the annual prize-giving ceremony of St. Cuthbert's College, which was attended by a large number of parents and friends of the girls. The grounds of the college made a perfect setting for the display of massed and flag drill and ball games given by the pupils. The speeches were made in front of the main building, following which the prizes were presented by Lady Wilson, who received a bouquet from Shona Paterson, h e& d girl of tho college. The principal, Miss L. Clouston, was the recipient of a bouquet from Phyllis Watson, one of the kindergarten pupils. At the conclusion of the prize-giving the guests were entertained at tea, which was served in the dining room, and at small tables set out on the terrace and under shady trees, the pupils making charming hostesses. In the course of her address Miss Clouston said that the college wanted girls who, through their training at school and at home, would become resourceful and tolerant, who would work for things of beauty and of human value, such as peace, friendliness and understanding between other nations, and who would have the ability to use leisure rightly, through having resources within themselves, as well as having the will to work for others. The wish to serve the community in whatever way was possible was yet another aim of their school training. Two of the most important principles in education, she added, were training the mind to think and that of learning to work. In discussing the school activities Miss Clouston said the different houses had worked hard to keep up the standard set in previous years, and, in addition, had sent off hundreds of children's garments to families and districts whore children were in need. Several old girls also had sent in contributions to their particular house, and their help was most acceptable. The letters of thanks received showed how much their work was appreciated. The fact that during the brief life of the college 2500 pupils had come under their care was pointed out by the chairman, Mr. James Robertson. This fact proved the important contribution St. Cuthbert's had made to the community, and indicated that thd board's efforts to provide and maintain a high educational standard under healthy environments was appreciated. The prize list, public examination results and inspectors' reports bore testimony to the scholastic qualities of the teaching staff.