THE HAWERA HIGH SCHOOL

Taranaki Daily News, 19 December 1931, Page 16

THE HAWERA HIGH SCHOOL

BREAKING-UP CEREMONY HELD. PRINCIPAL REVIEWS YEAR. The breaking-up ceremony of the Hawera Technical High School was held in the Opera House last night, the build ing being filled to capacity, The chaw man of the board of governors, Mr. R. S. Sage, presided, while others o sta-e were the board members and the staff. At the conclusion of the presen tation of awards an enjoyable programme was given by the as “ st ' td ihy the staff and school orchestra. Mr. Sage welcomed the parents an expressed pleasure at the large attendance. Mr. F. Gawlth, Eltham, also spoke. The principal, Mr. A. Gray, m Ms report, said the school had “ ad ® an^ ier definite forward step during the year The numbers enrolled m the var ‘ courses had .been: Literary l»o, cial 117, home science 20, agnculture I , engineering 34, a total roll O _• Examination successes had been a Lar naki scholarship, 13 higher leaving.certificates, 11 University entrance, 8 lower leaving certificates, 3 accountants preliminary, a senior national scholarship, 13 Public Service entrance, 3 senior free places on scholarship papers, 6 intermediate. 2 junior Government shorthand typists’ examination, 4 shorthand ele mentary certificates, 4 shorthand theo y certificates, and 25 shorthand speed certificates. K. Wills had secured a pass In mathematics for the B.A. examination and had gained terms in English. N. Gray gained terms in English and Mollie O’Dea had secured terms in politi■Early in the year Miss Stenhouse had resigned from the staff, and her place had been filled by Miss Jenkin, who had entered enthusiastically into the school activities and work The staff had taken its work seriously and conscientiously, and .the ten per cent, cut in salary had not been in any way reflected in the work; on the contrary, members had given more than ever o their own time both in and out of school, and Mr. Gray recorded his a PP r , e . cia J l ®“" “I hope parents will note this fact, because I frankly that I do not think you appreciate what is being Mono for your boys and girls over and above vrhat may be reckoned the ordinary routine work,” he said. SACRIFICES BY PARENTS. A marked feature had been thfe increase in the size of the sixth form. That was due not to existing econom conditions, but to an increased realisation on the part of parents and. pupite of facilities, offered by the staff. If necessary, any student could get a B.A. degree without leaving the town or the SC “In face of adverse conditions, many parents have made great efforts this year to keep their children at continued the principal. I feel the high est admiration for those efforts and I can assure those parents that we are doing, and will do, everything in out power to ensure a justification of thei self-sacrifice.” ' , , , Holders of Taranaki scholarships had continued to do well at the University, Jack Sargent, after a successful career at Canterbury College, had, sat for hon ours in bptany and chemistry. Marion Thomson, at Otago University, had secured first-class terms in zoology and second-class in mathematics and botany, while the only New Zealand Universiy results to hand credited her with a pass in mathematics. At Victoria College, Olea Harding had secured terms, in French and psychology and the> University results to hand credited her with passes in French and history. SUCCESS AT SPORTS. ' ''' • • | "We have had a successful year at sports—not so much in the of winning trophies as in the realisation that sports are a phase in the e d « ca ' tion and development of every human bein")” continued, the report, lhe sy tematic coaching of all games both •among the girls and. among the boys is a feature of our school life,, and it would do any visitor good to visit the grounds on sports day and observe the Lreful instruction given. in the At the same time, every effort is made to show that the game is more than the player of the game, and the ship is moie than the crew.” Donations of sports gear were acknowledged from the Hawera Football Club, Bennett and Sutton and Blairs, Lt “ Two events during the year which must have a lasting effect on the school were the throwing, open to visitors of the classrooms and workshops and the visit of the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe,” continued the report. We were delighted to see the number® of visitors who came x to see our work and the kindnessand. geniality of their Excellencies made a lasting impression. “To the Rev. Curran and Mr. Herbert, we are indebted for supervision of Shorthand examinations. Also, I would express appreciation of the action of t Presbyterian choir and the Main bchoo band committee in altering their dates, in order not to clash with our f “ nctl ° n to-night. The sdhobl band and orchestra, undef Mr. Fox’s tuition, are even better than in last year, and the outlook fo the future is bright. “Early in February the cadets propose to go into camp for a week at their own expense, the usual financial help not being forthcoming from the Defence Department,” continued Mr. Gray. In this connection, I think bhe public should know of the good work of the local permanent defence officers. In spite of reduced facilities these officers are keeping the flag flying. “The grounds at the school aie a credit. I especially mention the work done in the garden by Miss Garnett and the expert help received from Mr. Garnett and Mr. Goodson.” The Old Boys’ and Old Girls Associations had again shown their interest bv the donation of medals and in various ways. Mr. Gray felt that the old pupils were beginning to be a real force in the town, and he hoped all leaving pupils would. immediately join. Evening classes had been conducted in invalid cookery, motor mechanics and plumbing. ‘The woodwork evening class had lapsed for lack of students, but "whenever the ■'pupils were forthcoming the school was ready to go ahead. Mr. Sage said it was most pleasing that the report should record a, satisfactory year in all respects and on behalf of the board he congratulated the staff upon the success of the school. The progress made by the school he believed to be worthy of the town and district, while the boys and girls passing through were equal to the Dominion’s best. , ' x The presentation of prizes, certificates and sports trophies was made by Mr. Sage, the principal addressing a few words of advice to the boys and girls who were leaving the schooL TROPHIES PRESENTED. The following sports trophies were presentel:—• Girls’ senior sports championship (Bennett and Sutton Chip): Patricia Murray. Girls’ junior sports championship (Old Girls’ Cup): Muriel Grant. - Girls’ senior swimming championship (Bone Cup): Joan Murray

Girls’ junior swimming championship (Old Girls’ Cup): Eileen Kelsen. , , Girls’ tennis championship (Dickie Cup): Audrey Harding. Secondary schools’ ’basketball championship (Trimble Shield): A team (Frances Thomson, captain). Interdi visional basketball ('Britland Vase): Literary division (Francis Thomson, captain). Interdivisional hockey (Catran Coffee Urn): Literary division (Audrey Harding, captain). . Boys’ senior sports championship (ißrunette Cup): Laurence Edwards., Bovs’ intermediate sports championship (Hallenstein Bros.’ Cup): Lawrence Spragg. , . ’ . ■Boys’ junior sports championship (Dickie Cup): Arnold Hunter. Secondary schools’ athletics (Kinmont Cup): Cyril Comber. „ , „ x Intermediate football Cup). Literary division (Laurence Edwards, captain). . Midget football (Tinson Cup): Donald Kirkby. Interdivisional swimming (Gibson Cup): Literary division (Ernest Lee, captain). . Boys’ senior swimming championship certificate: Ernest Lee. Shooting championship (Lady Godley Cup): Sergeant Frederick Stewart. The entertainment comprised the following items: “The Last of the Moas, Art Club: Characters: Bill, A. Oppenheim; Jim, Mr. J. C. Findlater; The Boss, J. Emrnitt; Cockeye Smith, G. Wolfe; Transvaal Charlie, J. Fearon; Mary, D. Badcock; “Clarence,” J. Hayman; song, “A String of Pearls,”. Doris Gilmore; prison scene from “Maritana” (Lazarillb, Olga Hancock; Don Caesar, Elsie Twaddle; Don Jose, Merle Adamson); “Semi-Detached” (a farce), Art Club) (Phillida, .Margaret Tennent; Eliza, Betty Woods; Miss Armmel Tho'ughtly, Olive Good; Lady Evangeline Gay, Merle Adamson); song, “Dawn Skies,” Doris Gilmore; “The Man in the Bowler. Hat,” sixth form girls (John, Nance Gray; Mary, Frances Thomson; The Hero, Barbara Woods; The Heroine, Olive Archbold; The Vjllain, Audrey Harding; First Bad Man, Isobel McKenzie; Second Bad Man, Molly O’Dea; The Man in the Bowler Hat, Enid Evans); palace scene from “Maritana,” girls (Don Jose, Merle Adamson; Don Caesar, Patricia Murray; Lazarillo, Olga Hancock; Maritana, Elsie Twaddle); chorus. “The Angelus.” The school orchestra, conducted by Mr. H. C. A. Fox, played selections. The orchestra comprised: Piano, Doris Gilmofe; violins, R. Watson, M. Fox, L. Fox, A. Hunter, A. McKinnon, W. (Stratton; clarinets, W. Green, K. Rogers; flutes, J. Henson, I. Thomson; horns, S. Hawkins, L. Henderson; euphonium, C. Comber; cornets, E. Gane, D. Westwood; brass, F. Dudley; drums, D. Badcock, J. Emrnitt, R. Muschamp. WHAKAMARA SCHOOL CONCERT. FAREWELL TO TEACHERS. ——l The Whakamara Hall was crowded to capacity on Wednesday night for the .school concert and prize-giving. The hall was very tastefully decorated with, ferns, nikau and flowers. The concert was a great success, every item being well received by an audience out to enjoy itself with the children. The items were: Unison songs, “E Pari Ra” and “Marsellaise”; pianoforte duet, Audrey and: Peggy Barkla; Unison song, “Ohl No! John,” tha juniors; recitation, “Little Man Cricketer,” James Potter; encore, “Vitai Lampada; May Dance, the girls; .song, “You Will Never £row Old,” Roslyn Scott, who added, “The Lilac Tree”; recitation, “Young Fellow, (My Lad,” Leo Caldwell; encore, “The Song of the Saws”; 6<sng, “Wi’ a Hundred Pipers,” k Mr. W. G. Simpson, who also sang "Loch Lomond,” “A Camp Song” and “(Roaming in the Gloaming” (these items were greatly appreciated by the audience, which joined in the choruses); song, “Hop, Hop,’Hop,” juniors. This-item caused a great deal of merriment, as did the next number, a playette from “David Copperfield” performed by Harold Sandy (waiter), Sydney Wrigley (David Copperfield) and Daisy Candy (landlady). Mrs. I. V. Buchanan contributed two songs which were greatly appreciated, “Ah, if the Silver Moon were Mine” and “The Lass with a Delicate Air.” There followed an exhibition of folk dancing by the children. At the conclusion of the performance Santa Claus paid a surprise visit to the hall and distributed sweets and 'balloons to a host of delighted children, who cheered him heartily. When calm was restored, Mr. J. Dobson, chairman of the school committee, thanked the children and the teachers for the performance, and Mr. I. V. Buchanan, the head teacher, thanked the parents and friends for their attendance and appreciation of the items. Mr. Dobson distributed prizes to all the . children. Before presenting the attendance certificates and prizes he extolled the performance of the recipients, ten of whom had not missed half a day throughout the year. Those securing certificates formed 33 1-3 of the total roll. The children were Harold Candy, John Gulliver, Sydney Wrigley, Gordon Dobson, Douglas Gulliver, Leonard Gulliver, Albert le Fleming, Marshall Langley, Ivo (Buckrell, Audrey Barkla and Madeline Barkla. Last year’s prizes won in the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs’ competitions were presented as follow: Third championship cup and Ist medal, Jean Langley, for calf-rearing; 2nd medal, James Wrigley, for dairy type; 2nd medal, Mavis. Scott, for carrot growing. Mr. Buchanan's special prizes for gardening were presented to Madeline Barkla and Roslyn Scott, first Audrey Barkla and Eva Gulliver second, and Noala le Fleming and Edith Caldwell third. Miss Birkettjs prizes (for sewing were awarded to Mavis Scott (senior.) and Audrey Caldwell (junior). At the conclusion of the prize-giving, Mr. Dobson presented Mr. Buchanan, who is leaving the district to take up the position of head teacher at the Kaimata school, and Mrs. Buchanan with an electric kettle. He .spoke highly. of Mr. Buchanan’s work both in and out of schdol, and thanked Mrs. Buchanan for her work in coaching the children for their concerts.

Mr. Potter, chairman ef the hall committee, asked Mr. Buchanan to accept a case of bridge cards as a token of their appreciation of liia services while secretary of the hall committee. Mr. Buchanan, said both he and Mrs., Budhanan were sorry to leave the district, but owing to the school falling in grade they had no option. Mr. Dobson presented Miss Birkett, the assistant teacher, who is being transferred to'the Pukengahu school, with a pair of bronze vases in recognition Of her good work- during her stay in Wliakamara. Miss Birkett, in reply, said she had enjoyed working with the children, very much and was sorry to have to eay good-bye to them.