SCHOOL VACATION

Otago Witness, Issue 3277, 3 January 1917, Page 15

SCHOOL VACATION

ARCHERFIELD SCHOOL. Last Tuesday the break-up ceremony at Areherfield School W aa held in the afternoon in tho school assembly hall. As a concert and demonstration of drill, eta, had been held a few weeks previously, the ceremony consisted of a simple, prize-giving and an address by tho Rev. Ur Wacklell. After tho opening hymn and a prayer by Dr Waddell Mis s Gibbs read tho report, which contained a very good record of work accomplished, especially considering tho fact that the school has been in existenco such a short time. Mrs Nisbct spoke a few words, making special reference to some of the older girls who were leaving this year; and the prizes and certificates were then presented. Dr Waddell then gave his address, taking as his subject the school crest and motto _ (a boar's head, with a Latin motto meaning "Arms for Theso Brave"), explaining that the crest might be taken as a symbol of valour, or as a reminder that wo. were to fight down the animal nature within us. He was listened to with great attention, and after the National Anthem had been sung the visitors were- invited to afternoon tea and inspection of tho girls' work in sewing, drawing, etc., which was displayed in tho schoolrooms. WAIKOUAITI. The annual breaking-up ceremony in connection with the Waikouaiti School took place on Thursday. There was a very large attendance, and Mr W. Russell (chairman of tho school committee) presided. A concert programme consisting of songs, dialogues, and recitations was presented by the scholars, every item being much enjoyed by those present. During an interval Miss Charlton, who has just completed her pupil teachcrship, was presented with a dressing case from her pupils. Tho chairman announced that ho was giving a school roll of honour, on which would bo recorded the naniej of all former pupils who were on active service. . The following is tho prize list:— Dux of school, Stuart Malloch (gold m Class Marks.—Standard Vl—Jessie Cuningham and Ernest Madge; Standard V Jessie Prescott and Thomas Cunningham; Standard IV —Marion Carson and Leonard Bcal; Standard lll—Honora M'Tamney and Donald M'Lean; Standard ll—Laura Grave, Jean Cairney, and Raymond Cunin<diam; Standard I—Florence Coleman, Clifford Aitchcson, and James Purvis; Upper Infant Class—Muriel Flannery, Evelyn Mudge, and Samuel Flannery. Most popular boy, Ernest Mudge; most popular girl, Hannah Flannery. Attendance certificates, 38. WYLIE'S CROSSING, The Wylie's Crossing School broke up on Wednesday without any ceremony or prizo givino-. Tho teacher wished them all a happy and useful time, and said that all the money that could be raised was needed to procure a harmonium for tho school as singing was a verv useful part of their trainin"-. Ho hoped they would all return and bring a few more with them in order to get back a lady teacher. LAUDER RAILWAY. Tho annual concert and distribution of prizes of tho Lauder Railway School was held on Monday week. An excellent programmo was submitted by tho children to a crowded audience. Tho chairman (Mr G A. Francis) paid a high tribute to the teacher (Miss Bodkin) and children for the excellent work done during the year, stating that tho inspector's report was a most satisfactory one, and tho committeo was well pleased with tho harmony existing between parents, teacher, and children. During the evening tho children's action Red Cross song resulted in £3 8s 3d being thrown on to the stage for the benefit of that fund. Before breaking-up for the year the Lauder Railway and Lauder Schools combined and held a picnic at Mr John Leask's fino homestead. Tho day was beautifully fine, and tho youngsters took full advantage of romping through tho plantations, plenty of refreshments being provided by the ladies. The Rev. Mr Chandler thanked Mr and Mrs Lcask for their hospitality on behalf of both committees, and a pleasant spin in Mr Clouston's and Mr Leask's cars finished up a most enjoyable outing. RANFURLY. Tho Ranfurly School broke up on tho 21st inst., when a number of parents and friends met in tho school. Tho children, under Miss Islip, rendered some musical items, after which tho prizes wero distributed by Mr J. Slater (secretary of the School Committee). The following is tho prizo list : Standard VII. —Janie Mav.hinney.

Standard VI. —Alma E. Edlin (dux of school), Edward Morgan 2, Anthony Dowling 3. Standard V.—Stanley Slater 1, George 801 l 2, Wilson Mawhinney 3. Standard IV.—Josey.h Edlin 1, Mary M'Lauchlan 2, Denis Si'Cambridge 3. Standard lll.—lra M'Lay 1, James Cromb 2 Nellie Hanrahan 3. ' Standard II —Evelyn Slater 1, Mary Hanrahan 2, David Murray 3. Standard I.—Dorothy Glenn 1, Thomas Dowling 2, Lancelot Hanrahan 3. P. IV.—Jtssio Cromb 1.

Special Prize*.—Writing: Seniors—Myrtle Slater 1, Janio Mawhinney 2. Writing: Juniors—Evelyn Slater 1. Brush work: Juniors—Peter Johnson 1. Knitting (patriotic)—Jamee Cromb 1; Janio Mawkhinney

1, Mary M'Lauchlan 2. Most populal boy : Anthony J. Dowling. Mast populai girl; Junic IV Mawhinney. Singing: Wilson Mawhinney. Beet behaved boy : Jatnof I'ringle. BERWICK. The annual school break-up was attended by a large number of parents and friends. Mr J. Wither presided. The concert given by tho pupils was much appreciated by tho audience, and reflected the greatest credit on tho teacher (Miss Sheriff). Mra Wifchor and Misa Mary Cowie played the accompaniments. Refreshments were provided Dy tho ladies. Cheers for tho teacher and chairman closed tho proceedings. The following is the prize-list:—■ Standard VI. —John Sherman, Mir ell* Shaw, Mary Cowio. Standard V.—May Lawson, Donald Sinclair, Jos. Hall. Standard IV.—Wanaka Jeffrce. Standard lll.—Linda Robinson, Cecil Cameron, Morrell Shaw, David Cowie. Standard ll.—Henry George, Maggie Tay> lor, Peggy Shonnan, Chrissie Cowio, Phyllft Smith, Alex. Sinclair. Standard I.—Stewart Petrio, Leslie George, David "Cowio. P. 2.—Kathleen Munro, Cyril George, Laura. Hall. Evelyn Smith, Connie Shonnan, Thos. Crossan, Ewan M'Lennan, Marion Wither. P. 1. —Jas Taylor, Ivy Petric. LOWER HARBOUR. Tho break-up of tho Lower Harboin," School took placo on December 20. Aftet partaking of a lunch—provided for all wifcl funds raised—everyone went to tho school room to witness tho distribution of prizes. In a neighbouring paddock the pupils ex-pupils ran races for prizes, and sweet*, were also distributed. Tho following is tho prize-list: Standard VI. —Dux of school, Mabal Driver; English, Alex. M'Hafhe; cssayi Bertie Lewis; reading, Robert Larkins. Standard V.—Dux of class, Doris Wix; English, Julia Carey; manual work, Ed ward Wadsworth. Standard IV. —Dux of class, Geo. King* English, Emily M'Haffie; good conduct, Ern! Carey; spelling, Emily Snell. Standard lll.—English, Isa Driver; arithmetic, David Larkins; drawing, Stephe» Larkins; manual work, Robert Melville( good conduct, Robert Solomon; improvement. Elsie Box. Standard II. — Thix of class, Alice Carey \ English, Ada Driver; spelling and tables, William Box. Standard I. —Spelling, Lindsay Haworth. Each child in tho infant classes received a prize. Special Prizes.—Good conduct, Mabel Driver; diligence, Alex. M'Haffie; good attendance—Standard V, Julia Carey; Standard IV, Emily M'Haffie and Ena Varey; Standard 111, Elsie Box; Standard 11, Alice Carey and William Box; infant class, Rosi« Box.