END OF ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR

Southland Times, Issue 23693, 16 December 1938, Page 12

END OF ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR

Break-Up Ceremonies And Prize-Lists

NUMBER OF FUNCTIONS HELD YESTERDAY

Another school year has come to an end. During the last few days teachers and pupils have been busy making preparations for the annual break-up ceremonies, some of which were held yesterday; the others will take place today The Southland Technical College held its ceremony yesterday afternoon, and this evening in the Civic Theatre the Southland Boys and Girls’ High Schools will hold a combined function. The annual prize-giving and entertainment of St. Johns Girls School took place last evening. ,

WORK OF YEAR REVIEWED

Technical College Function ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN OF BOARD The work of the past year was surveyed and scholastic and sports successes discussed at the annual breakup ceremony of the Southland Technical College in the Victoria Hall yesterday afternoon. The chairman of the Board of Managers (Mr J. H. Reed) presided and associate'! with him were the Deputy-Mayor (Mr J. R. Martin) and Mrs Martin, Mr W. M. C. Denham, MP and Mrs Denham, the principal (Mr C. A. Stewart) and Mrs Stewart, the town clerk (Mr W. F. Sturman), the president of the Old Students Association (Mr J. L. Sutton), members of the Board of Managers and the staff. The Mayor. Mr J. R. Hanan, wrote apologizing for his absence, as he was away from Invercargill on official business. “I thank you for extending an invitation to the City Council on an occasion like this,”* stated the Deputy-Mayor. I can assure you that any matters brought before the council dealing with education will always receive a good deal of sympathy and support. The ideal council is the one that spends all that it is asked to spend and keeps down the rates.” Mr Martin extended his best wishes for the holidays to the pupils and teachers and said he trusted that when they came back it would be with renewed vigour, which would be of benefit to the pupils as well as their teachers. . CHAIRMAN’S GOOD WORK Mr Denham said he was delighted to be present to take part in the ceremony. He congratulated the children on their year’s work and the teachers for the time and patience exercised in the great and important work, which he knew was appreciated by all. “We recognize your good work as chairman of the board, Mr Reed,” Mr Denham said. “The responsibility of your work involves a great deal of time. There are about 1400 children receiving instruction and it is a large institution. It is pleasing to know that there are citizens such as Mr Reed who undertake this work voluntarily to be of service to you children and to New Zealand and the same applies to the work of all members of the board. It is fine to think that there are men and women who will carry on this work. The principal speaker was Mr Reed. “It gives me pleasure to open by expressing m v thanks again to the members of my board for their regular attendance at meetings throughout the year, their careful attention to the needs of the college and their unfailing courtesy and support to me as chairman,” he said. “Very many friends have helped us throughout the year in a variety of ways, as, for example, by talks and demonstrations to classes, by gifts of books and equipment, by the loan of equipment and now by the gift of prizes. To all these friends I give

thanks on behalf of my board. In particular I have to express deep appreciation of the strong support given to us by the Garage Proprietors’ Association, which has enabled us to make our system of apprentice training the most complete and practical in the Dominion. The New Zealand Garage Proprietors’ Association has now, for the third time, given us a substantial grant for the purchase of additional equipment and we have an equivalent grant from the department. The master plumbers of the city have continued to support us by regular monthly visits to the apprentice classes, and by presenting prizes to the outstanding lads. Employers in the city generally show an increasing interest in the doings of the college and increasing readiness to give practical help and support. All this goodwill is keenly appreciated by my board and encouraging to us in our administration of college affairs.” Mr Reed referred to the one change in the personnel of the board that occurred during the year. After 12 years as a board member, representing the school committees of the district, Mr A. W. Jones decided no* to seek re-elec-tion, and he was succeeded by Mr L. Holmes. The chairman paid a tribute for the keenness that Mr Jones had always shown in educational matteis, and for his efforts as a board member to strengthen and extend the influence of the college in the community and to help all progressive proposals. Mr Holmes, before his election to the board, had already shown his interest in the school as a parent and as a keen supporter of the girls’ hockey. The board was' finding him a helpful member.

“The board has continued to add equipment for the various departments of school work so that facilities .nay be kept steadily up to date,” Mr Reed continued. “One new engineering lathe has been purchased, several others are to be placed on order and there have been many additions to the machines necessary for motor engineering. Other additions have been made to equipment in engineering and woodwork by the efforts of the classes themselves. Authority has been given for complete renovation in the cookery kitchen. Ranges of several types are being renewed and sewing machines and typewriters have also been added to the already big number in use. • “One event of the year to which I feel bound to make reference was the retirement of Mr W. S. La Trobe. Those of us who have had close association with our New Zealand technical schools consider that Mr La Trobe has made a greater contribution than any other man to the development of our system. After a brilliant scholastic record in New Zealand and at Cambridge University, he served on the applied science staff at Cambridge for some years, and then, in 1903, became the first head of the Wellington Technical (full-time) Day School. He was thus in the field almost contemporaneously with the technical school pioneers in England and he worked on almost parallellines with them. From 1919 until the middle of this year, he was Superintendent of Technical Education and recognized as, one of the ablest men in the department. Some think the ablest man. On the occasions of Mr La Trobe’s visits to Invercargill and also when I have attended conferences, I have been struck by the respect, confidence and personal esteem shown towards Mr La Trobe by the school principals and teachers. All regarded him as a true friend and leader, and all credited to him the features in the technical schools regulation and organization that have proved most progressive and sound. In our own school we have had many proofs of his goodwill. In particular we are grateful for the part he played in preparing the plans for our complete Forth street buildings and our new workshops.. I am certain that I express the feelings of board members here and elsewhere when I say that we honour him and wish him much happiness in his retirement at Auckland. His successor, Mr F. C. Renyard, is already well known to us as an efficient department officer and a good friend. From his personal qualifications and his long association with Mr La Trobe, we know that he will prove a worthy successor in the important office, that technical education will continue to flourish under his care and that my board’s relations with the department will continue to be those of mutual goodwill and respect.”

WORK OF STAFF Referring to the staff the chairman said the board realized and would like parents and others interested to realize, the very high standard of efficiency and zeal' that had been maintained by the teaching staff in spite of the difficult conditions of housing in some departments. The fine spirit which prevailed among the staff, and between staff and pupils, was very frequently a matter of comment in the reports of visiting committees, and all rejoiced in this happy condition. One staff change appeared to come particularly within the scope of the report, Mr Reed said. This was the resignation of Miss McColl as registrar and the appointment of Miss Warnecke in her stead. The college had been excellently served by the successive senior office assistants and Miss McColl worthily maintained the standard. The manner in which the board’s accounts were presented, the clean sheet that it had regularly received from the audit department and the smooth working of the administrative side of the college generally was a tribute to the quality of the office staff. And it should, be borne in mind that while the roll of the college and the attendant office work had grown quite phenomenally there had been for very many years no increase in the number-of office assistantp. The cramped quarters made it difficult to arrange for an addition to the staff, but it was only right to say that the board and himself realized the conditions and applauded the fine work done in the office. STUDENTS’ WORK “My reference to the work done by the school staff would be incomplete unless I made reference to the annual display of work held at the end of last week,” he stated. “Although I am informed that the number of visitors was not quite as big as we have had on some occasions, there was, nevertheless, a very big attendance at the various sessions, and so far as one could judge all were delighted at what they saw. To those of us who have attended the displays each year over a long period, there was not any apparent slipping in any department of the college work. On the other hand, in standard and range of work and also in the manner of display, there was a general feeling that the display was the best yet held. I have not the least doubt that this great community effort has a fine effect on the pupils themselves. It must, at the same time, give new teachers an opportunity to find their true place in the whole institution. lam sure that we are full of admiration for the older members of the staff who, year after year, throw themselves enthusiastically into the work of the exhibition and exercise their powers in planning new and interesting features. My board once again congratulates the principal and staff on the success of the year’s work as shown in the exhibition.” Mr Sutton referred to the interest the association had in the affairs of the college and he congratulated the pupils and the teachers on the results they had attained. He also spoke of the work of the Old Students’ Association and urged those leaving school to join the body. The principal expressed the schools appreciation of the work of the board of managers and his personal appreciation of the support given the activities of the college by the parents and staff. During the afternoon items were given by the pupils and the prizes won during the year presented.

THE PRIZE-LIST The following are the winners of class prizes:—

COMMERCIAL COURSE First Year Girls (C.l.a.)—First, Gwen Bateman, Ist in bookkeeping; 2nd in geography, needlework. Second, Rowena Watson, Ist in typing; 2nd in shorthand. Third equal, Gwenda Salton, 2nd in history, correspondence, science; 3rd in geography. Third equal, Keeva Stott, Ist in arithmetic, needlework; 2nd in typing. First Year Girls (C.l.b.)—First, Sylvia Broad, Ist in English, history, geography, arithmetic, bookkeeping, correspondence, science, needlework; 2nd in typing. Second, Phyllis Green, 2nd in English, geography, arithmetic, bookkeeping, shorthand, science. Third, Knowla Todd, Ist in shorthand; 2nd in correspondence; 3rd in geography, bookkeeping, science. First Year Girls (C.l.c.)—First, Jean McDonald, Ist in English, geography, correspondence, shorthand, typing, science, needlework, drawing; 2nd equal in history. Second, Catherine Nunn, Ist in arithmetic; 2nd in bookkeeping, shorthand, drawing; 3rd in correspondence; 3rd equal in science. Third, Norma Anderson, 2nd in geography; 2nd equal in needlework; 3rd equal in science. Special, Eileen Wilson, 2nd in aggregate, third term. First Year Boys (C.l.)—First, Henry Smith, Ist in history, algebra, bookkeeping, correspondence, science; 2nd in geography, arithmetic, typing. Second, James Robertson, Ist in geography; 2nd in history, bookkeeping, science; 3rd in correspondence. Third, Warren Robertson, 2nd in English, correspondence, drawing; 3rd in science. Special, Mervyn Sproat, industry and helpfulness. HOME ARTS COURSE First Year Girls (H.l.a.)—First, Irene Agnew, Ist in history, science, dressmaking; 2nd in bookkeeping, needlework; 3rd equal in English, cookery. Second, Margaret Jennings, 2nd in science; 3rd in bookkeeping; 3rd equal in needlework. Third, Isobel Herman, Ist in English, needlework; 2nd in dressmaking; 3rd in arithmetic. First Year Girls (H.l.b.)—First, Bessie Andrews, Ist in history, drawing, needlework; Ist equal in science, hygiene, dressmaking. Second, Mavis Todd, Ist in bookkeeping; Ist equal in dressmaking; 2nd in history, science, hygiene, drawing; 3rd in cookery. Third, Colleen McKenzie, 3rd in aggregate. Special, Jean McDowall, improvement. RURAL INDUSTRIAL COURSE First Year Boys (R.l.)—First, Hugh Fathers, • Ist in chemistry, botany, veterinary science; 2nd in drawing; 2nd equal in engineering theory; 3rd equal in woodwork. Second, Norman Turnbull, Ist in history, agriculture; 2nd in chemistry; 3rd in botany, veterinary science, bookkeeping. Third, Murray Rule, Ist in engineering theory; 2nd in veterinary science; 3rd in bookkeeping; 3rd equal in English, agriculture. TRADES COURSE First Year Boys (T.l.a. 4- b.l.)—First Vincent Burke, Ist in English, history, mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering theory; 2nd in geometry; 3rd jn woodwork, machine drawing. Second, Harold Collins, Ist in geometry; 2nd in English; 3rd in history, chemistry, metalwork. Third, Gordon Collett, 3rd in physics, workshop theory. Special, Francis Murdoch, excellence in practical work; Ist in machine drawing, woodwork, metalwork. First Year Boys (T.l.c. + b.2.) —First, Norman Riddle, Ist in history, mathematics, physics; 2nd in English, engineering, theory, chemistry. Second, Andrew Beck, Ist in engineering theory; Ist equal in geometry; 2nd in metalwork, mathematics, physics; 3rd in history. Third, Alistair Murray, Ist in chemistry; Ist equal in geometry; 3rd in history. Special, John Stevens, progress. First Year Boys (T.l.d. + e.l.) — First, Douglas Dickson, Ist in history, mathematics, science, engineering theory, chemistry; 2nd equal in geometry; 3rd in machine drawing. Second, Bruce Hesson, Ist in machine drawing, geometry; 2nd in engineering theory; 2nd equal in chemistry; 3rd in English. Third, Allan Holroyd, excellence in practical work; Ist in English, metalwork; 2nd drawing, woodwork; 2nd equal in geometry. First Year Boys (T.U. + e.2.)—First, James Shirreffs, Ist in English, history, physics, engineering theory, woodwork; 2nd equal in geometry; 3rd in chemistry, woodwork. Second, Philip Upjohn, Ist in mathematics, chemistry; 2nd in English; 2nd equal in physics. Third, Brian Wallis, Ist in geometry; 2nd in mathematics, woodwork; 3rd in history, machine drawing.

SECOND-YEAR CLASSES BUILDING COURSE B. —First, Charles Wilkinson, Ist in history, design, bookkeeping, woodwork, building construction, drawing; 2nd in English. Special, Ewan Meikle, diligence; Ist in mechanics; 2nd ip bookkeeping, woodwork, mathematics. COMMERCIAL C. First, Elizabeth Finlay, Ist in history, geography, bookkeeping, office methods, shorthand, typing, science, needlework; 3rd in arithmetic; 3rd equal in drawing. Second, Joyce Warnecke, Ist in English; Ist equal in .arithmetic; 2nd in geography, office methods, shorthand, science; 3rd in typing, history; 3rd equal in drawing. Third, Ella Taylor, Ist equal in arithmetic; 2nd in English, history, typing, needlework; 2nd equal in drawing; 3rd in geography, shorthand. C.2.b.—First, Linda McDermott, Ist in English, geography, bookkeeping, arithmetic, shorthand; Ist equal in science, hygiene; 2nd in history, office methods, typing. Second, Evelyn Edwards, Ist in office methods, typing, needlework; Ist equal in science, hygiene; 2nd in English, arithmetic, bookkeeping, shorthand; 3rd equal in geography. Third, Margaret Swanson, 2nd in geography; 3rd in English, history, office methods, science, hygiene, needlework, drawing. C.2.c.—First, Nyrie Edginton, Ist in English, history, geography, arithmetic, bookkeeping, office methods, shorthand, typing, science; 3rd in needlework. Second, Margaret Scott, 2nd in arithmetic, science; 2nd equal in English; 3rd in geography, bookkeeping, office methods. Third, Jeanette Hunter, 2nd in typing, needlework, geography; 2nd equal in English, shorthand; 3rd arithmetic; 3rd equal in science. C.2. boys.—First, Keith North, Ist in history, geography, typing, physics, algebra, geometry, bookkeeping; 2nd in arithmetic, office methods. Second, Rowan Cupules, 2nd in English, history, drawing, geometry; 3rd in physics, office methods. Third equal, Rowland Payne, Ist in arithmetic. Third equal, Cyril Wilkes, Ist in English. HOME ARTS COURSE H.2.a.—First, Myra Green, Ist in English, history, home science; 2nd in drawing, cookery; 2nd equal in bookkeeping; 3rd in arithmetic. Second, Stella Russell, Ist in bookkeeping, dressmaking; 2nd in arithmetic, home science, needlework; 3rd in cookery. Special, Phemie Gluyas, for diligence and conscientious work in home arts; Ist in cookery, laundry, needlework; 2nd equal in bookkeeping; 3rd in dressmaking; 3rd equal in home science. H.2.b.—First, Mabel Clarke, Ist in dressmaking, needlework, laundry, science, hygiene; 3rd in history, arithmetic, bookkeeping, cookery. Second, Ailine Dalzell, 2nd in dressmaking, needlework, science, hygiene, arithmetic Third, Eunice Ronald, Ist in arithmetic, bookkeeping. RURAL INDUSTRIAL COURSE R.2.—First, David Findley, Ist in English, mathematics, dairy science, agriculture, farm mechanics, drawing, metalwork; 2nd in bookkeeping, woolclassing, woodwork; 3rd in history,

MARIST BROTHERS’ HIGH SCHOOL

THE PRIZE-WINNERS

botany, veterinary science. Second, Ainsley Iggo, Ist in history, bookkeeping, botany, veterinary science; 2nd m mathematics, 3rd in English, farm mechanics, dairy science, agriculture, woodwork. Third, Herbert Cockeram, Ist in woodwork; 2nd in English, history, farm mechanics, dairy science, botany, veterinary science, agriculture, drawing, metalwork; 3rd in mathematics, woolclassing. engineering course E.2.a. and b.l.—First, William Canning, Ist in electricity; Ist equal in engineering theory, heat engines, metalwork* 2nd in English, mechanics, sheetmetal work; 3rd in drawing. Second, Albert Thomas, Ist in English, mechanics; Ist equal in engineering theory; 2nd history, electricity. Third Alfred Wells, 2nd in heat engines, 3rd in mechanics, sheetmetal work. E.2.c. and b.2.—First, James Patton, Ist in English, engineering theory, sheetmetal work; 2nd in electricity, mechanics, heat engines, machine drawing. Second, Clifford Craven, Ist in history electricity, mechanics, heat engines; 2nd in English, engineering theory. Third, Charles Blair, Ist in workship; 2nd in history, mathematics, electricity, sheetmetal work; 3rd m electricity. THIRD YEAR CLASSES COMMERCIAL COURSE C.3.—First, Isobel McKenzie, Ist in English, bookkeeping, office methods, shorthand, hygiene, drawing, 2nd m typing; 3rd in arithmetic. ENGINEERING COURSE E.3.—First, Norman Speirs, Ist in mathematics, machine design, engineering theory; Ist equal in metalwork; 2nd in mechanics; 2nd equal in heat engines; 3rd in electricity, sheetmetal work. Second, James Rhind, Ist in electricity, mechanics, sheetmetal work; Ist equal in heat engines; 2nd in machine design, engineering theory; 3rd in metalwork. Third, Alfred Ist equal in heat engines; 2nd in English, electricity; 3rd in mathematics, engineering theory. HOME ARTS COURSE H.3.—First, Joan Toogood, Ist in English, drawing, horticulture; 2nd in arithmetic, physiology, laundry, needlework. SPECIAL CLASSES • First year.—First, Douglas Payne, Ist in mechanics; 2nd in arithmetic, geometry; 3rd in English, history. Second year.—First, Betty Greer, Ist in algebra, home science, chemistry; Ist equal in English, 2nd in French. Third year.—First, Eric Blackmore, Ist in arithmetic, algebra, geometry; 2nd in freehand drawing; 3rd m mechanics, instrumental drawing. Special, Ronald Lindsay, diligent effort and steady improvement.

SPECIAL PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS Mrs Reed’s Memorial prize.—Evelyn Edwards (general excellence in work and drill). Cushen Memorial prize.—Norman Speirs, junior membership of Institute of Engineers. Chairman’s prize.—Cyril Hicks (keenness and outdoor activities). Miss C. McLeod’s prize.—Lorraine Cook (art work). Old Students’ Association prizes.— Ella Taylor and John Fathers. Mr V. Harris’s prizes.—Priscilla Morris (excellence in shorthand —best in school due to hard work); Graeme Anderson (excellence in commercial course). , Mrs N. Dickens’s prize for. general excellence in commercial course.—Joan Menzies. Coates shield.—Hazel Eunson (needlework). Special prize for helpfulness.—Walter Muir.

EVENING SCHOOL AWARDS Plumbers’ prizes (presented by Master Plumbers).—Senior: Ronald Whittle. Junior: Geoffrey Potts and Roland Stott. Most improved: Geoffrey Potts. Set of Moore and Wright tools (presented by Aitchison’s Ltd.). —Allan McCulloch, apprentice engineer. Starrett combination square (presented by A. L. S. Cassie, Ltd.). Colin Lea, apprentice engineer. Lathe (presented for annual competition by Mr A. S. Russell). —R. Noel Marshall, apprenticerengineer. Tapper cups (for essays on motorcycles).—Senior: James Patton. Junior: Vincent Burke. , Disston saw competition.—Thomas O’Halloran (saw), Charles Wilkinson (chisels), George Brandford (hammer), Ernest Kennedy (chisels). Cross-cut hand saw (presented by the school).—Charles Powell. Library prizes.—Betty Bradshaw and Maxwell Hunter. SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Scandrett scholarships.—Home arts: Ailine Dalzell. Trades: A. W. Lea. _ Home arts first-year scholarship.— Irene Agnew. Technical High School bursary.— Frances O’Donnell. Athletics.—Senior girls’ champion: Hazel Eunson (A.S.T. medal). Senior boys’ champion: Jack Wood (A.S.T. cup). Junior girls’ champion: Lorraine Cook (shield). Junior boys’ champion: Norman Battersby (shield). St. Paul’s Harrier and Amateur Athletic Club cup for field events.— Jack Wood. , Swimming champions.—Senior girls champion: Dorothy Hurworth (shield). Senior boys’ champion: Philip Upjohn (Kingsland cup and small cup). Junior girls’ champion: Margaret Barry (cup) Junior boys’ champion: Raymond Grenfell (cup).

Following is the prize-list of the Marist Brothers' High School:— Form Va.—Christian doctrine, R. Scully; aggregate merit, J. McMullan; languages, W. Waterston; mathematics and science, J. McMullan; history and geography, R. Scully. Form Vb.—Christian doctrine, T. Agnew; aggregate merit, K. Forde; languages, K. Forde; mathematics, J. Forde; science, T. Grace; history and geography, K. Martin. Form IV.—Christian doctrine, V. McNully; aggregate merit, V. McNully; languages, V. McNully; mathematics, E. Maloney; science, N. Casey; history and geography, M. O’Neil. Form lll.—Christian doctrine, D. O’Sullivan; aggregate merit, D. O’Sullivan; languages, D. Pottinger; mathematics, D. O’Sullivan; science, M. Swain; history and geography, R, Holloway. ST. MARY’S BOYS’ SCHOOL The prize-list of St. Mary’s Boys’ School is as follows:— Form ll.—Christian doctrine, O. Gallagher; aggregate merit, A. Chiaroni 1, J. Soon 2. Form doctrine, P. McCormick; aggregate merit, K. Reidy 1, J. Ferry 2. Standard IV.—Christian doctrine, A. Grace; aggregate merit, J. Anderson 1.

John Traynor 2, M. O’Brien 3. Standard lll.—Christian doctrine, K. Mahoney; aggregate merit, K. Mahoney 1, K. Scully 2, K. McNully 3. Standard IL—Christian doctrine, James Traynor; aggregate merit, C. Bendickson 1, J. Frewin 2, J. Skedden 3. Standard I.—Christian doctrine, P. Pianla; aggregate merit, B. Dawson 1, A. Morrison 2. J. Pottinger 3.

HOUSE POINTS Boys Girls Total Tokomaru 237 420J Tainui 157 214 371 Arawa 160 198 358 Takitimu 196 154J 350J