SCHOOLS' BREAK-UP

Southland Times, Issue 17906, 23 December 1916, Page 2

SCHOOLS' BREAK-UP

HEDDON BUSH. A large gathering of parents and and friends at the Heddon Bush • School on Thursday, 21st, fqr the annual break-up. As usual it took trie form of a picnic and social gathering at which the ‘ children were entertained at games and running events. After the disposal of race prizes, all assembled in the school room where the chairman (Mr Clark) explained the object of the assemblage and complimented, the teachers and scholars upon the successful year and their good attendance. The chairman also placed before the parents and pupils the Education Board’s circular anent the gathering of cocksfoot seed, and asked all the children to cooperate in collecting. Following this was the presentation of prizes and certificates to the scholars and three hearty cheers for their teachers. The chairman then explained that he had another pleasant duty to perform, which was to do honour to their departing teacher, Miss Kance, who had been promoted to a similar position in the Drummond School. Mr Clark expressed regret at her departure, and corcluded by asking her to accept a present from the residents of Heddon Bush in token of her successful work with the children. Mr Wc. Mackintosh heartily endorsed the chairman’s remarks, and, while sorry that Miss Ranee had departed from their midst, congratulated her upon her well-earned promotion. He concluded by wishing her continued success in her profession. , , In rising to respond, Miss Ranee was greeted with loud applause. She expressed sorrow at leaving the district, and particularly the boys and girls with whom she had been associated for over 12 months.

Mr A. Hamilton had some good things to tell the children, after which he urged upon them all to take In hand the gathering of seed which, though flourishing plentifully along the roadside, was scarce as a marketable product and consequently bringing a good price. All then adjourned to the school ground, where ample justice was done to the good things provided by the ladies. This concluded a very successful day’s outing, the success of which was largely due to the energies of the chairman, the committee, and the parents. , , Following is a list of prize-winners;— Standard 6 —Proficiency certificates —M. Clark, Jas. Cowie, and E. Forde. Attendance certificates —M. Clark, Jas. Jas. Cowie, A. Mackintosh, F. Clark, .1. McFadzien, L. Clark, K. Macintosh, and A McFadzien.