INGLEWOOD SCHOOL

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1929, Page 4

INGLEWOOD SCHOOL

breaking-up ceremony PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. MART FOR LIBRARY FUNDS. The Inglewood public school held its breaking-up ceremony yesterday. In the morning the school presented a very busy scene when the children held. a mart to raise' funds for the school library. Business was very, brisk and with the help of a number of parents the greater part of the produce was sold before the luncheon adjournment. The infants of the school held their breaking-up in the morning, when greatly to their joy Santa Claus arrived and handed his many -beautiful gifts from the Christmas tree which stood in the middle of the . infant room, to the Mayoress, Mrs. Winfield, who distributed them among the pupils. In the afternoon the official brcakingup ceremony was held at' the school before a large attendance of the public. The Mayor, Mr. J. W. Winfield, presented the prizes, Mr. W. J. Polson, M.P., being also present. Mr. S. R. Darlow, chairman of the sehool committee, complimented the prize-winners on their success. > Mr. Polson said he was sure all the children were sorry school was break-ing-np. School was the best part of life, and when lessons started again he was sure all would be waiting at' the doorsteps to get in. .(“Nof-.No! ’ replied the children). No matter if a boy was dull as lon<r as he did his best; that was the main part of school. He complimented the teachers on their euccese and wished the children and teachers a merry Christmas and a happy New Y Mr. Winfield congratulated the headmaster, Mr. Kirk, and the’, teachers on their year’s work. He was always sympathetic with those children who did not .receive prizes, and if they would try again he was sure they would succeed. , , , He had just received a letter from Mr. Roberts, the former chairman of the school committee, who was now in Christchurch, said Mr. Winfield. Mr Roberts wished to be remembered to a.: the children and sent his best w’Shes to them.

The prize list was: —■ 'Standard VI. —Geoffrey Yates dux, | Bruce Faris 2, lan Grant 3; Rhoda Matthews 1, Phyllis Reeve 2, Edith Gyde 3. Diligence, William Reesby and Janet Ross. Gardening, Muriel Feaver. Standard V.—Les. Schultz 1, Lawrie Ward 2, John Barrack 3, June Wright 4, Norman Wright 5, Ruby Thompson 6. Handwork, Amy Burrell. Standard IV — Jack Leslie 1, Norman Lovell 2, Dorothy Gudgeon 3, Frank Press 4, Joyce Peterson and Margaret Darlow (equal) 5. Conscientious good work, Grodon Reed. Standard. lll.—Douglas l, Sybil* Grant 2, Edna Franklin 3, Ken. Schultz 4, Harold Crossman 5, June Farquhar G, Diligence, Daryl Codd and Margaret Ritcliie. - Standard IL—David Feaver 1, Joan Petch 2, Cyril McKeon 3, Cecil Bennett 4, Marie Wanklyn 5, Harry Judson 6. Standard I.—Sholto Faris 1, Willie Judson 2, Joy Kaye 3, Mona McGahey 4, Thomas Arnold 5,. Peggy Wills 6. At the conclusion of the prize-giving, Miss G. Lile, on behalf of the basketball teams, presented Miss Larry, who is shortly leaving on a trip to England and Europe/with a hat box, conveying with it the best wishes of the girls. On behalf of the proficiency boys, Master B. Stimpspn presented Mr. Taylor with a gift. The mart was continued through the day. It proved very successful, the takings being £lB 12s. END OF YEAR MARKED. NGAERI? BREAKING-UP CONCERT. 1 The annual breaking-up ceremony and concert of the Ngaere school was held on Thursday afternoon. Welcoming the large attendance of parents, the headmaster (Mr. T. Taylor) expressed ,re<rret that the adverse weather had prevented the holding of the function in the school grounds as had been intended. The following programme was submitted:’ Pianoforte duet, Dorothy Pedersen and Ida Mehrtens; song, Olive Tecofsky and Chrissie Aitken; sketch, “80-peep,” Nola Arthur, Olive Tecofgky and Dorothy Pedersen; nursery rhymes, infant’s; recitation, . When Mother Got the ’Flu,” Lena Blizzard; pianoforte solo, “Romance,” Helen Simpson; folk dance, “Mulberry Bush,” infants; song, “A Sailor Boy,” Olive Tecofsky; swinging dance, Dorothy Pedersen; sailor’s hornpipe, Lena Blizzard; sketch, “The School,” Ina Brett, Nola Arthur, Maida Sparks, .Ethel Newlove, Ora Simpson and Helen Simpson; pianoforte solo, “Melodic D’Amour,” Dorothy Pedersen; folk dance, “Haymakers’ Jig,” senior girls; wand dance, Ina Brett; nursery quadrilles, infants;, pianoforte solo, “Windmill,” I<.a Mehrtens; recitation, “Bird S’ Breakfast, Oia Simpson; folk dance, “Danish Greeting,” infants; recitation, “Christmas Party,” Chrissie Aitken; folk dance, “Shoemaker’s Dance,” infants; recitation, “Three Lassies,” Katharine Blizzard; flower dance, “Chrissie Aitken, Helen Simpson, Olive Tecofsky, Ethel Newlove. In the place of the chairman of the school committee. (Mr. H. C. Taylor), who wus unavoidably absent, Mr. ■ J. ' Scott, a member of the committee, congratulated the teachers and children upon the conclusion of a successful year. He distributed the following awards gained by pupils:— Attendance certificates:—Primer 4, Ida Taylor; standard 1, J. Blizzard; . standard 2, J. Coleman; standard 3, Ina Brett; standard 4, Hilda Simpson; standard 5, W. John; standard 6, Christina Aitken. Proficiency certificates.—Pearl Partridge, Christina Aitken, E. Jacobsen and L. Quarrell. Calf-rearing.—Mina and J. oeiiumacher, third equal in Friesian chamP'as a mark of appreciation of the able and kindly manner in which he had taught them during the year, the headmaster (Mr. T. Taylor) was given a handsome present by Christina Aitken on behalf of the senior children. Following afternoon’tea served by the children, Mr. F. Tecofsky, on behalf of the parents, moved a vote of tnaiiks to the staff and the children for their excellent entertainment and hospitality. He referred to the pleasant relationship that existed among the parents, the teachers ami the children. Such harmony as (ire vailed at Ngaere-was conducive to the rapid progress of the children in their studies. His motion was curried with acclamation.

„ FUNCTION AT PUNIHO. MRS. PEARSON FAREWELLED. Additional interest was attached to the breaking-up ceremony at the Puniho school yesterday by reason of the fact that Mrs. A. E. R. Pearson, who has been teacher in charge of the school for the past eight and a half years, was retiring on superannuation and was shortly leaving to reside in Hawera. To show their appreciation of her work, not only in the scholastic part of the school routine, but in. its outside activities, parents of the children and residents of the district generally assembled. Mr. T. Brunsden, chairman of the sehool committee, presided. He presented attendance certificates to Victor Elwin Norman Elwin, Kathleen Brunsden’ Paulina Kalin and Charles Kalin, congratulating them on their good performance, particularly the last-named, who had gained the certificate two years in succession. The children sprung a surprise on ■their schoolmate, Dorothy Pearson, when Bertha Fleming presented her, on their behalf, with an afternoon tea set. The chairman expressed regret at the departure of Mrs. Pearson, remarking that he and other members ofjihe committee and the parents generally had appreciated- her work in the school. The reports from the inspectors had always been of the best, especially commenting on the good tone prevailing in the school. He read a letter of commendation from the board, enclosing a payaaraph from the report of Dr. Mecredy, medical officer, expressly commenting ; on the cleanliness and tidiness of the J sehool and grounds. Mr. Bell then; handed to Mrs. Pearson, amidst applause, a coffee set with suitably inscribed silver tray, together with a set of afternoon tea spoons. Mrs. Pearson returned thanks. •Mr. Pearson thanked the parents and the residents for the handsome presentation and the appreciative remarks that had been made. It would, however, not have required such a tangible expression- to keep warm in their memories their pleasant stay in Puniho. He thanked the committee for its loyal support and co-operation in everything pertaining to the interests of the school. The incoming headmistress, Miss Jessie Smith, had already visited the school. and expressed herself as well pleased with the surroundings. Mention was made of the success of the school in. connection with the calfrearing competitions. In the Shorthorn and Friesian class two pupils at the school, Dorothy Julian and Ray Julian, gained -first and second prizes, whilst in the. records the eight pupils who had entered averaged about 48 marks, one boy, Walter Bell, equalling, the highest in North Taranaki with 49 marks, whilst the lowest of the eight secured 47. At the New Plymouth winter show in the sewing competitions Kathleen Brunsden secured a first prize and Paulina Kalin, a third, whilst Zena Gollop was also mentioned., The school had been very successful in the previous year’s competitions. In calf-rearing (Shorthorn-Friesian.) Mary Mace secured first for type and second for condition in the group, as well as third for condition in the championship. Dorothy Julian gained first for condition and second for type, whilst Ray Julian gained third for condition. In the root crop competitions Walter Bell secured third prize for chou ntollier, and Alex. Kalin third for mangolds. At the New Plymouth show Alex. Kalin gained a first and second for mangolds. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies and a lolly scramble was enjoyed by the children. OTAKEEO SCHOOL BREAK-UP. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. A number of parents gathered at the Otakeho school yesterday afternoon to witness the break-up ceremony and piesentation of prizes. The pupils presented a programme of items as follows: Welcome, recitation by primers; “Come to the Fair,” song by senior pupils; “Like Calls for Like,” recitation, Eileen Walker.;. “Stars,” song by standard 1 and 2 girls; “I’d Rather be a Boy, recitation, Lindsay Nicholls; ‘ There is a Flower,” song, Joan Mourie, Nancy Pettigrew, Jean Burns, Mavis Paiker, Joyce° Walker, Annie Putt; “Party Frock,” recitation, Phyllis Burns; “Chinaman,” song by juniors; “Ho! Ho! Vacation Days Are Here,’’ song by seniors. The chairman of the school commits tee, Mr. S. H. le Fleming, presided and Mrs. Le Fleming presented each child with a suitable gift book. On behalf of the school children Helen Nicholls and Eileen Walker presented the headmaster, Mr. Burns, and the assistant teacher, Miss 'McCarty, with a small Christmas gift each and wished them a merry Christmas. , Prizes in connection with last year s calf-rearing were presented as follows: South Taranaki championship cup for dairy type Helen Nicholls; school calfrearing medals, Joyce Walker 1, Walter Julian’ 2, Helen Nicholls 1 for dairy type and 2 for rearing. The proficiency certificates won this year were also presented. . . The chairman congratulated the children on winning the prizes for ealf-ieai-ino- and thanked the ladies who had worked for the effort towards providing the crift prizes for the children. The headmaster thanked the children for their gifts of goodwill and expressed his pleasure at seeing the parents present for the occasion. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies. CARDIFF SCHOOL CONCERT. Preceding the 'Christmas tice ccicmony at °Cardiff on Thursday night were ten items by the school children. Very well organised and executed with spirit and finish, the items reflected great credit on the children and the members of the~ staff, Misses H. E. A. Small and R. Wore, bn whom the work o'f training the performers fell. • -i One of the most striking items w«.s the animated alphabet, in which 2o children carrying the letters of the alphabet did complicated evolutions without a hitch and finalised by reciting a few lines of verse appropriate to the individual letters. The items were:—Opening carol, “The First Noel”; dance, Hickory DicKory Dock; recitation, “My Dolly, primer 3; carol, “Away in a Manger,” juniors- inarch, animated alphabet, schooll carol, “Oh, Little Bird,” juniors; hopping dance; dialogue, Japanese maids, standard 2; Norwegian mountain dance; carol, “Silent Night.” The aceompaniste was Millie Richards. Before presenting the prizes the chairman of the school committee, Mr. D. Shannon, referred to the progress the school had made during the year both academically and otherwise. He attributed this progress to the work of the staff. Of the five pupils m the

sixth- standard four had gained proficiency’ and one a competency. The prize-list was:—Proficiency certificates: Millie Richards, Lucy Purdie, Via vis Rayner, Edith Mander. Competency: Dorothy Hollins. Awards under the Boys’ and Girls-’ Agricultural Clubs were made to Ray Shannon, first in "roup judging (Friesian class), and Douglas Goble, third in final championship 0 at Elthain, first in dairy type, second in condition (Holstein class) and third in the mangold competition. Mrs. L. J. Lentell played for the , dances. Supper was provided by the ladies of the district. Mr. W. Myers was . master of ceremonies. STRATFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL. ADDRESS TO LEAVING SCHOLARS. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES. In the presence of the Mayor of Stratford (Mr. P. Thomson), the ex-Mayor Mr. J. W. McMillan), the chairman of the committee (Mr. W. Hoskin) and members of the staff, 43 proficiency certifiicates and eight competency certificates were presented to scholars of Standard VI at the Stratford primary school yesterday morning. In addition, each; child received a copy of his or her school progress card upon which is recorded the various steps and progress made since the owner was first admitted to a State primary school, the card having followed the child through the primers and the standards. The following athletic trophies allotted under the provisions of the Herbert Smith Trust, together with silver replicas, were also presented: —Senior girls’ athletic championship, Elsie Collins; intermediate bovs’ athletic championship, Arthur Lilley’; senior girls’ swimming champonship, Doreen Pettigrew and Betty Hale (equal); junior boys’ athletic championship, Tom Downey; junior girls’ athletic championship, Karla Kuch; intermediate girls’ athletic championship, Ivy Pollard; diving competition for the cup- presented by the Old Pupils’ Association as a first step in lifesaving, Rhoda Black. The cups for the senior boys’ athletic championship and the senior boys’ swimming championship, won respectively by J. Waterman and D. Scoble, have been forwarded to Wellington, where the winners are now living. The beadmaster, Mr. L. J. Furrie, extended congratulations to Mr. Thomson upon his election to the Mayoral chair, and at the same time paid a high tribute to the interest at all times displayed in the welfare of the school and its pupils by the ex-Mayor, Mr. McMillan. In particular, Mr. Furrie mentioned his appreciation of the manner in which the children hail always been given vantage places on occasions of civic importance, such as the welcoming of distinguished personages. HEALTHY MINDS AND BODIES. After presenting the proficiency certificates the Mayor addressed the class, drawing attention to the desirability of possessing a healthy mind and a healthy body. The training received at the school had been twofold. Firstly, there was the education of the mind, and secondly, the training of the body., They were equally important because, to have a really healthy mind the brain must be exercised, and to retain a healthy body physical exercise was likewise imperative. “In these days of motor-cars and aeroplanes the need for exercise with the rising generation has become more and more obvious, so don’t let your bodies grow soft for want of exercise, and don’t let your minds stagnate,” said the Mayor. While at school the development of mind and body was largely in the hands of arents and teachers, but later on physical and mentr. fitness would depend solely upon their own will, hence a child could not c inmei. : eaily enough to take an interest in these matters. He emphasised the real meaning behind the phrase “play the game,” and urged his young audience always to remember that the good name of their school was reflected in their own hctioi.s The fact that it was not so much the actual occupation as what the occupa tion could be made to mean through industry and application, was stressed by Mr. McMillan, in speaking more part icularly to the scholars about to pass from the school into business life. Really, he said, there was no best occupation. “This is now my fifth successive attendance: at breaking-up ceremonies con ■ nected with this school,” said Mr. Hoskin, in opening his address as chairman .of the committee. He recalled a talk given two y-ars ago by the headmaster on the word “no,” and proceeded to urge each boy and girl to take the remarks • then made seriously to heai t. He referred to the success of maaiy old Stratford • scholars as an indication of the power of being able to say “no” and “yes” at the proper times, and in the proper places. In congratulating Mr. Furrie and his staff upon the good work of the year he mentioned that when the figures came to be totalled he believed°that 1929 would eclipse any other year from the point of view of results. This spoke well for the headmaster, the work of the staff and the organisation of the school. - “If I can turn out boys and girls with fine characters I am better pleased than if the school secures a splendid scholastic record,” said Mr. Furrie. In the course of an impressive address he reminded the children that their fathers and mothers had built up certain hopes upon them, and it was up to the children not to let their parents down. He expressed thanks to Miss Foster and Mr. Taylor, sixth standard teachers, for the interest they had shown in the class. Cheers were given for the Mayor, the ex-Mayor, the chairman, the Pioss and the teachers.