THE SCHOOLS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 24 December 1925, Page 10

THE SCHOOLS.

MARIST BROTHERS.’-

J The Marist school year was brought i to . a close on Tuesday night by a ■! banquet, at which there was a record attendance. The director of the school (Rev. Brother Egbert) xiresided. ( At the conclusion of the repast and ' musical programme, the school report : was presented. This stated that the ■ year 1925 marked a new era, for it had seen the opening of the new school, in the construction of which liad been moro than realised the most sanguine expectations of both the designers and tlio 'builders. The boys had been taught to jealiso that the great purpose of their education was the formation of tlieir character by the faithful perfor--1 lrancc of their religious duties, and the practice of every virtue which should : adorn a Christian gentleman. Each : one takes rank according to his conduct ' and diligence; proficiency in study and sport, however desirable, were consid- • ored rather as complementary than as ; faking precedence over virtue. Each : day one half hour was devoted to

! divinity, but reference was also made in ; the other lessons to God and His works, 'as occasion offered. Religion was tlio ! most appreciated lesson in the school programme. The conduct of the hoys had been commendable. All had gained at. least the “good” mark, and about : fifty per cent, “very good,” or “cxi cellcnt.” Of eighteen boys in the i Sixth Standard, seventeen passed. Iho | percentage of passes in the other ‘standards was about'the same. Great : attention had been given to physical 1 instruction and to careful training in I the laws of health. The boys were |.taught to regard tlio possession of a i sound constitution as of . greater worth 1 than mere proficiency in school games, j Two teams were entered in the football ! tournament, and both had a very enjoyable season. The thirds were j champions of the district, winning I every match, and scoring 149. points Ito nil. The hoys also won the third and fourth grado medals in-the schools seven-a-side tournament. The cricket team was successful in winning all matches, thus gaining the championship of the South Canterbury schools. lo <dvo greater opportunity to all, and to ! encourage all-round development, they i had devised a new game —“hitrick” — ' which the boys find moro enjoyable than • cricket. Full advantage was taken of the Borough Council’s swimming baths, and parents were urged to encourage tlieir hoys ill the acquireI ment of the art of swimming. In R. ' Sutherland, the school possessed perhaps tlio best swimnici' of Ins ago in the district.

! PRIZE LIST. | Special prizes were presented as follows: — , , , . . ' Dux of School (conduct, scholarship and sport), director’s prize, PatricH Sullivan. , _ . , Divinity (Rev. Father Hurley s prize).—Robert Sutherland. Scholarship (Mr M. Seaman s prize). —George Murphy. Honours List—Conduct and Diligence. , Standard 6 —P. Sullivan, T. Hertnon, G. Thomas, G. Murphy, L. O’Brien, K. Hall, J. Seaman, F. O’Connor, C. Bowles, R. Sutherland, J. O’Connor, AV. Stirling, J. O’Leary, D. Roper, F. . Fox; T. King, W. Campbell, E. i McQuillan. j Standard 5. —Conduct and diligence : G. Dunn, F. Durning, F. McGrath, D. Cosgrove, F. Ketts, A. Crowe, P. Tobin, M. O’Gonnor, J. Callaghan, L. Cosgrove, J. Daly, AV. Cunningham, J. Richardson, L. Richardson, E. Sutherland, W. Richardson, R. Smith, J. Tuite, J. Mulcaliy, D. Murphy, J. O’Brien, li. Jackson, N. Conroy. Standard 4. —Conduct and diligence : E. Hetherington, N. Murdoch, G. Moore, P. McDonald, B. McCulloch, G. Cox, J. Cosgrove, L. Harding, E. Hall, J. Lang, D. Doyle, B. Conlon, N. Quinn, D. Courtney, 13. Jefferson, F. Gunderson, P. Campbell, _A. McLodowney, F. Schaab, F. Kano, M. Seaman, IJ.l J . Ryan, R. Fox, A. Kano, A. Fahey. . Standard 3.—Conduct and diligence: R. Kelly, J. Bowles, F. Nolan, D. Hertnoii, J. Swanson, P. Hall, I. Taylor, J. Bartos, P. Conlon, A. Culling, AV. Hooper, E. Tobin, J. O’Brien, F. G. Cosgrove, J. Lawlor, H. Goughian, G: Sullivan, M. Anghuid, F. Murphy, AV. Laws, J. Power, T. Dawkins, K. Jefferson, J. Lane, B. McDonald.

Standard 2.—Conduct and diligence : N, McCambridge, N. Colins, T. Sheehan, P. Durning, J. O’Connell, G. Murdoch, J Crcmins, F. Oliver, J. Pearce, E. Walsh, P. Doyle, J. Dorgan, L. Ben, J Cosgrove, J. Dunn, J. Gilmore, F. Flanagan, G. Goddard, L. Kane, B. Redmond, J. Mulhane, Jas Mulhane, G. Robb. Standard I.—Conduct and diligence: P. McGrath, P. McCambridge, B. Walsh, P. Collins, B. Cox, H. Crowe, J. McDonald, J. Bowles, J. Mahony, F. Seliaab, T. Fountain, R. Conlon, N. Laws, P. Dawkins, R. Laplanche, J. Ryder, A. Clinch. Every boy in the Sixth Standard received a handsome book, and every bov in the school two Christmas pictures—one for himself, and one to give his mother.

SPRINGBROOK. The results of the examinations were as follows: — Standard I.—Reading: Myra Cloake md Muriel Wilkie (equal), William JVlilliken. Composition: Gwendoline Rouse, Myra Cloake. Arithmetic: William Milliken, Muriel Wilkie. Gardening: Wynne Midglcy. Highest marks for year : William Millikcn. Standard 2. —Writing: Elsie Read, Daisy Bell. Composition: Elsie Read, Daisy Bell and Agnes Scanned (equal.) Arithmetic: Daisy Bell, Amy Allan and Albert Vincent (equal). Mental arithmetic : Daisy Bell, William Rouse.

j Written arithmetic: Daisy Bell, Alma | Preston. Drawing: William Rouse. I Highest marks for year: Daisy Bell. I Standard 3. —Comprehension : Stuart (Rogers and Gordon Wright (equal), j Harry Cloake. Writing ;■ Mary Sean- ! nell, Pat Scanned. Spelling: Clifford Bell, Jean Milliken. Composition: Gordon Wright, Harry Cloake. Mental arithmetic: Leslie Allan. Arithmetic : Gordon Wright, Clifford Bell and Pat Scanned (equal.) English: Harry Cloake, Stuart Rogers and Gordon Wright (equal.) Geography: Gordon Wright, Henry Cloake. Drawing: Harry Cloake, Jean Milliken. Highest marks for year: Clifford Bell. Standard 4.—Reading: Margaret Milliken, Gibson Porter. Comprehension: Gibson porter, (Margaret Milliken. Writing: Margaret Milliken, Minnie Rouse. Spelling: Gibson- Porter, (Minnie Rouse. Composition : Margaret (Milliken and Minnie Rouse (equal). English: Margaret Milliken, Minnie Rouse. Arithmetic: Gibson Porter and Margaret Milliken (equal). Geography : Margaret Milliken. Drawing : Margaret Milliken. Highest marks for year : Margaret Milliken.

Standard s.—Reading: Catherine -Midgley, Carol Bell. Comprehension: Catherine Midgley, Percy Preston. Writing: Carol Bell, Agnes Foley. Spelling: Agnes Folev, Catherine Mid"lev. Essay: Agnes Foley, Carol Bell aiid Catherine Midgley (equal). English: Percy Preston, CatherineMidgley. Arithmetic: Catherine Midgley, Carol Bell. Geography: Catherine Midgley, Percy Preston Drawing: Carol Bell, Agnes Foley and (Nellie Scanned (equal). Highest marks for year: Catherine Midgley. Standard 6. —Reading: Grace Porter, Dare Midgley. Comprehension: Violet White, Dare Midgley. 'Writing: Violet White, Grace Porter and Nellie Allen (equal). Spelling: Nellie Allan and Violet White (equal). pXsay • Daro (Midgley and Grace Porter (equal). English: Violet White, Daro

Midgley Written arithmetic: Violet ■White, Mary Cloake. Geography: Violet White, Dare Midgley. Drawing: Violet White, Mary Cloake. History: Violet White, Dare Midgley. Agriculture-: Dare Midgley, Grace Porter and Violet White (equal). Highest maiks for year: Violet White. Special prizes were awarded as tolSewing.—Standard 6, Grace Porter; Standard 5, Carol (Bell; Standard 4, Margaret Milliken; Standard 3, Mary Scanned; Standard 2 Daisy Bell; Standard 1, Gwendoline Rouse, liiniei,Betty Midgley. Writing.—Grace Porter. Gardening.—Vegetable plot, Daro Midglpv and Percy Preston. II. 0 " 01 ■plot Margaret (Milliken ' and Minnie Rouse, Percy Preston; commended, Gordon Wriglit; forest tree seedlings, Gibson Porter. _ , , , At a social after the school trea /; many of the children appeared in fanev dress, prizes being awarded as fellows :—Boys : Gordon Read (rooster) 1, William Milliken ( Ves, M i l No Bananas’ ’) 2 Girls : J can 3 f Grannie) 1, Amy Allan ( imiaiu Herald”) 2. Ex pupils: Cyril Gosden (Father Christmas.) albury.

! The annual prize distribution and break-up was hold in the Domain on Thursday afternoon. After adduessing 1 the ch lclren Rev. Alexander pre- : sented the prizes. A short sports. programme, lollie scrambles, and aftei noon tea filled m the rest of the ■ifter Every pupd m the school received a book. Following is a ■ list of first three in each class Standard G-Dorothy (dux) Tom Wood (also proficiency certifij 5.— Waveney Simpson and Donald P-oss (equal), Cyril Wilson, Sydney Wilson. . Standard' 4.—lvy Harris, Shona Mnckay, Sadie Bracken. Q , ~ Standard 3.—Edna Wakehn, Stella Simpson, Rita Sullivan. , Special Prizes.— Arithmetic: Gills, Wavenev Simpson; boys, Bruce Smith. Standard 2.—Leonard AAakelm, Betty Campbell, Allan Smith. Standard ].—Jean Ross, Joyce Besley, Nyva Benson and Jack Anderson equal. ■ _ , . p. 3. Norman C* ipnbell, Ritchie Bracken, Robert Loonies. p,2. Laing Wood. Douglas Campbell’, Norman Campbell. Sewing - prizes—Stcls. V. and V 1.,. Ena Donaldson and Waveney Simpson. Stds. 111. and IV., Edna Wakehn, Lucy Angland. Stds. I. and 11., Roberta Bracken, Betty .Campbell. Stuart Mackay (Mrs Austin’s special prize). P. 3., (Muriel Smith, Dons W r ood.

WINCHESTER. At the break-up of the Winchester School the prizes were awarded as follows: — p. 4.—Joyce Spurdon, Rainie Kernohan, George Scott. Std. I.—Donald McKinnon, Veronica Leathern, Louisa Alexander. Std. 2.—George Townley, Olga McFarlano and Mildred Austin (equal). Std. 3. —Dora Deßenzy, James Scott, Peggy Austin. Std. 4.—lris Tregenza, Patricia Deßenzy, Mary White. Std. s.—Nora Smith, Mary Austin, Betty Austin. Std. 6. —Ina McFarlane, Ena Alexander, Edith Cross. Dux, Ina McFarlane. Stds. 5 and 6.—Sewing: Mary Austin, Mary Kernohan; doll-dressing: Muriel Spurdon. Stds. 3 and 4.—Sewing: Patricia Deßenzy; doll-dressing: Maggie Kernohan. Std. 2.—-Sewing: Mildred Austin. Std. 1. —Sewing: Louise Alexander. Proficiency certificates.—lna McFarlane, Ena Alexander, Edith Cross. Competency.—Gordan Scott.

ORARI. A picnic and sports were held in the Orari Domain on Friday afternoon. Mr H. Brenton, chairman of the committee, -arranged the prize giving in the Coronation Hall, and referred to tlio work jlono during the year. Mr J. Kennedy (Mayor of Geraldine) presented the prizes, and Air T. Hughes (chairman of the Canterbury EchieaEon Board) addressed the children, file prize list was ns follows: ~P l o li<: i . e :lc V —Claude Tait, Kathleen Mu ft, Alay Kiilocli. Competency.— Jack Hewson, George Dunn. ’ ° Standard G.—Claude Tait (Dux medal), Kathleen Muff (silver medal) and Jack Hewson, equal. Rewards ■ George Dunn, Alary Aker, Teresa Earl, AJay Kiilocli. Standard o.—Hinton Worner 1 Nancy Norman 2, Essie Rooke 3 Rewards; Eunice Patrick, Jean Patrick Margaret Rooney, Iris Smith. Tom David T-Hvi-idge, Dorothy W ilhams. J

Standard 4.—Joan Austin ], Noel I aimer 2, William Watts 3. Rewards : Kathleen Aker Ivan Bolitho, Jackin enton, Joe Hewson, Ngaire Keeper, Ei non a- Rooke, Peggv South, Linds-av Stewart, Tom Story," Elsie AVillianis, Ray Warner, Elizabeth Roberts. Standard 3.— Stewart B_wkii;s 1, iGcii'J Palmer 2. Francis Baker 3. .Rewards: Greta Aker, Winnie Bray Madge Brenton, Joyce Hewson, Lily Patrick, Dulcio Payne, William Storv, Dorothy Trumper, William Watsoir James Whitts. Standard 2.—Doris Whitts 1, -Dorothy Warner 2, Margaret Keeper 3. Rewards : Joseph Earl, George Maxwell IM'G I Nonnan, Eileen O’Connor, Lily .0 Connor, Joseph Rooney, Gladys Watson.

Standard I.—Joan Bolting 1,-'Connie 1 aimer 2, Frances Palmer 3. Rewards: V\ illiam Boyd, Incell Chambers, Bridget Reel, Myra .Hawkins, Mina Hewson, Douglas Alufl, Frank O’Connor, Nelson Palmer, Harold Patterson, Ada Patrick, Colin Stewart, Kathleen Story,, Isabelle Trumpery-.Kathleen'Trumper. P- 3. —Alargaret Hotting, Trevor Henderson (equal) 1, Louis Story 3. Rewards: Heleii Warner, Lawrence Stevens, Jack Markham, John Leary, Nellie Kemiard, Joan Keeper, Arthur Chambers, Alavis Brown, Sylvia Austin, George Aker. Sewing.—Standard G, Kathleen Muff; Standard 5, Essie Rooke; Standard 4, Kathleen Aker; Standard 3, Pearl Palmer; Standard 2, Gladys Watson; Standard 1, Alina Hewson. Special prizes.—Boys’ sewing, Standard 2, George Alaxwell; boys’ sewing, Standard I, Nelson Palmer. Girls’ sewing, Elsie "Williams; most popular girl, Alay Kiilocli; most popular hoy, George Dunn. Gardening.—Girls : Dorothy Williams; boys: Noel Palmer. Best work during epidemic holidays,— Girls: Nancy Norman; hoys: Jack Hewson.

Standard 6.—Consolation prize, Jack Hewson. Honour cards. —-Girls : Alay Kiilocli; boys: Lindsay Stewart. Alos't polite girl, Iris Smith; most polite boy, Jack Hewson.

CLANDEBOYE. The following is the prize list: — Standard 6.—Georgina Flett, Arena Chester, Phyllis Arscott, Ivy Prestidge, Ellon Hickey, -Arthur Barry. ” Standard .s.—Alarjorie Staniland, Louis Pemberton, Cyril Donchuc, Alary Hickey,, Elsie Sheriff, Constance Grant. Standard 4. —Edna Boocock, Norah Hickey, Arnold Hooper, Lawrence Livcsoy, AVilson Staniland, Ethel Hooper:, Standard 3.—Joan Henderson, Emily Flett, Eliza Nolan, Charlotte Keith, James Guthrie, Leila Donehue. - Standard 2.—Alavis Boocock, Betty Brookiand, Shirley Donehue, Seftoii Hooper, Alary Chester, iVilliam AlcAlillan.*' i Standard* 1. —George Alillard, Muriel 1 Henderson) Leo Nolan, xVuno Pemberton, Alary Pemberton, Gerald Nolan. P. 3.—AVinifred Livesey, Charles - Coockey, Rose Campbell, Timothy Kyne, Edward .Barratt,. , AVilliam Staniland. q: \ . P. 2.-—AA r ilfred AlcGrath, . Bernard Sugrue, Aluricl Barry. : P. 1. —Alfred Boyd, Edward Arscott, Alary Drake, Aiabel Brookiand,. Dorothy Bisdce, Alerle Saunders,

Special prizes.—AAWiting, Hannah Nolan; spelling, Louis Pemberton; arithmetic, Edna Boocock; diligence, Kathleen Campbell; progress, ‘Timothy Kyne, Beverley Arscott; darning, Alona, Chester; homework, Edna Boocock, Joan Henderson, Alavis Boocock, Linda Alillard.

Sewing.— Standard 6, Georgina Flett; Standard 5, Alarjorie Staniland; Standard 4, Ethel Hooper; Standard 3, Emily Flett; Standard 2, Beverley Arscott. Gardens.—Cornelius Nolan, Andrew Grant, Roland Davis.

GLENLTI. At the annual presentation of prizes of the Gleniti School. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. The interior of the school was beautifully decorated with roses. The prizes were distributed by Mrs itedway, wife of the chairman of the committee, after which presentations were made to the headmaster (Mr E. AVimiington), Miss. Bock and Mrs Colliding for what they had done for the school during the year. Following is the prize Jist: — Glass' IV. —Gordon Pettigrew 1, Lues Armit 2, Arthur Jackson 3. Standard I. —Annie Annit 1, Ernesi Darling 2, James AVinningfon 3.

Standard 2.—Arnott Pettigrew i. , Claude Colliding 2, Christina McArthur 3. Standard HI. —Betty Fulton 1, May Thoreau 2, L'oyd Hamilton 3. Standard I V.—Tom Chit 1, Hazel Arras 2, Tom. Grnyburn 3. Standard AT —Eric Charteris 1. Standard AH. —May Bnmsay 1, Marjorie Pettigrew 2. Special prizes were won by Gordon Pettigrew (writing), Arthur Bailey (spelling), Audray Thoreau and Arthur Jackson (recitation), F. McArthur (progress),; Will iam Harewood (progress), Hazel .Arras (most . popular girl,) Dick Darling (most popular bov), Mabel' Shaw (progress), Carenoc Smith (drawing), Edna, Austin (sewing), Christina McArthur (sewing), AVillio I monies and Hazel Arras (general neatness) .

SALTS!) FRY. The Salisbury School held its annual picnic and prize-giving on Saturday last. Mr C. E. Kerr presented the prizes. The committee arranged spoils, and the ladies dispensed very enjoyable afternoon ten. 'flic following donated special prizes:—Airs Frame, Mrs Bonnison, Mrs Talbot, Airs Johnston, and the teacher.

PRIZE LIST. Standard s.—Harry Stevens, Helen Talbot; George Langridge, progress; Lester McGowan, progress; Robert Hawke, spelling. ami reading; Frank Frame, drawing and handwork'; Harry Stevens, essay; Helen Talbot, conduct. Standard 4. —Marjory Johnston, also essay and senior drawing; .Mary Moore, good work. Standard 3. —Hugh Bennison, Jack Stevens; Arthur Hawke, geography and history; Dave Frame, progress; Willie Ford, highest marks in third term : Molhe Johnston, mapping, and intermediate sewing; Thelma McGowan, gardening and general progress; Noel Talbot, essay prize, also prize for. conduct.

Standard 2. —Patricia Talbot, Eric Ford; Ned Rterickor, junior ossav; Keith McGowan. progress; Eddie Moore, arithmetic. Standard 1. —Ada Hawke: junior sewing prize; Eunice Stephens; Len Ford and Daisy Moore, general progress. Primers.—Mina Moore, excellent work: Betlv Talbot, best reader: Jean Stericker, good number work; Victor Langridge. gardening; Ray McGowan, writing: Ernest Hawke, good work. ‘