THE SCHOOLS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18763, 30 December 1930, Page 6

THE SCHOOLS

UPPER WAITOHI. The annual prize-giving and picnic was held in Pleasant Point Domain on Wednesday, 17th December, when there was a large attendance of children, parents ana friends. The chairman, Mr Crombie, congratulated the teacher (Miss Cruickshank) on the completion of another successful year of school work. He also congratulated the three scholars who had gained their proficiency, and wished them success as they went on to the secondary schools. The chairman then expressed pleasure at having Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., present. Mr Burnett addressed the children, and presented the prizes. He impressed upon the children the great advantages of having a place for everything, and always putting things in their right places. After lunch had been partaken of, sports and games were held, and an enjoyable day was brought to a close with votes of thanks to the Pleasant Point Town Board for the use of the Domain, and to the ladies who had provided abundant refreshments. Following is the prize list: — Std. 7—Edward Draffin. Std. 6 —Dorothy Hullen, Margaret Pearse and Andrew Dick all gained proficiency. Sewing—Margaret Pearse. Std. s—Jean5 —Jean Pagan, Katie Pagan, Lilias Crombie, Hector Stratford. Sewing—Lilias Crombie. Std. 4 —Dick Pearse, Jack Hutchison, Vera Cowles, Alex Crombie, May Hullen. Sewing—Alice Stratford. Std. 3 —Alan Draffin, Georgina McIlwrick, Alex Cowles, Ngaire Gardiner, Alice Stratford, Isobel Watson, Jim O’Connell. Sewing—Georgina MeIlwrick. Std. I—Jim Crombie, Alan Stoakes, Joan Watson, Jim Pearse, Michael O'Connell, Clarence McManus. Primer 4—William Hutchison, Eric Hullen. Primer I—Desmond McManus, Gerald Gardiner, Percy Ward, John McManus, Mervyn Hullen, Nora O'Connell. Special prizes for gardening—John Hutchison, Dick Pearse, Alex. Crombie. CAREW.

On Thursday evening the annual prize-giving and break-up ceremony in 1 connection with the Carew School was < held. A large number of parents and friends were present. A much appre- ] ciated programme of musical items and recitations was given by the children. Items were contributed also by the 1 Misses McGuigan. The prizes were then presented by the chairman, Mr J. Cormack, as ; follows: Std. 6 —Durham Cormack, Rita Campbell, Willie Baldwin. Std. s—Fred Flower, Eric Roberts. Std. 4—Georgina Hampton, Joan Belcher. Std. 3—Albert Flower and Fred Griffiths (equal), Helen Pithie. Std. 2—Hazel Vessey, Joan Anderson, James Barton. Std. I—Flora1 —Flora Campbell, Ronald Vessey, Jock Campbell. Infants—P. 4:Marion Cormack, Desmond Barton, Ngaire Pithie. Special Prizes. Writing.—Std. 5 and 6: Etta Flower. Std. 3 and 4: Joan Belcher. Std. 1 and 2: Flora Campbell. Sewing—Std. 6: Ruth Barton. Std. 3 and 4: Georgina Hampton. Std. 1 and 2: Flora Campbell. Infants: Grace Campbell. Gardens —Durham Cormack and Fred Flower (equal) 1; Douglas Anderson, Fergus Barton and Albert Flower (equal) 3. Mrs McGuigan’s special for best science note-book —Rita Campbell. Miss Watson’s specials for conduct —Joan Belcher and Rita Campbell. Progress— Joan Anderson. Anzac Day essay competition certificates, Std. 6—Betty Cormack, Rita Campbell. Excellence in Agriculture (certificate) awarded by the Canterbury Horticultural Society—Durham Cormack. Proficiency—Durham Cormack, Ruth Barton, Willie Baldwin, Rita Campbell. Silver Medals in connection with the Y.H.L. were presented by Mrs Barton to Hazel McGuigan, Jean Galletly, Margaret Galletly, Betty Cormack, David Galletly, Durham Cormack. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Miss Watson for her work in the school, and congratulations on the results of the Ashburton gardening competition which the school has won the last two years in the sole charge section. ORARI BRIDGE. A large number of parents and friends were present on the occasion of the annual break-up and distribution of prizes at the Orari Bridge School, and a very enjoyable time was spent. The prizes were presented by Mr F. Pratt, chairman of the School Committee. The following is the prize list:— Standard 6—Proficiency: William Johnston, Millicent Pratt, James South, Vera Allan. Competency—Gordon Pratt. Neat work—Nellie Lyons (Mr Lack’s special). Standard s—Joyce Ford, Neil Lyons, Charles Johnston. Standard 4—Pat Lyons, Hector South. Standard 2—James Ivey. Standard I—Grace1 —Grace Coulter, Alan Ford, Ernest Butcher. Infants —Keith Ivey. Special Prizes. Recitation (Mrs F. Pratt’s specials)— Vera Allan, James South, Betsy Bruce. Writing (Mrs Lyon’s special)—Pat Lyons. Drawing (Miss Callanan’s special)— William Johnston. Sewing Buttonholes (Mr Morrison’s special)—Millicent Pratt. Drawing (Mrs F. E. South’s special) —Nellie Lyons. Sewing (Mr Lack’s)—Vera Allan. Sewing (Miss Callanan’s) Grace Coulter. Sewing (Mrs Lyon’s)—Audrey Lee, Helen Bruce. Betsy Bruce. On Saturday the annual school picnic was held at Caroline Bay, and as the weather was ideal a very happy time was spent by the pupils, parents, and a large number of friends.