THE SCHOOLS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19986, 19 December 1934, Page 5

THE SCHOOLS

ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONIES

TIMARU WEST The Timaru West School held its annual break-up ceremony yesterday in the quadrangle of the school. Mr J. E. Chiles presided, in the absence of Mr Laverty, and associated with him on the platform were the Rev. H. L. Fiebig, the headmaster, Mr H. C. Romans, and members of the staff. Mr Chiles, in his opening remarks, said that it was incomprehensible to him why this ceremony should be termed “break-up.” “As you children get older you will come to understand more what the school means to you.” He then extended a welcome to all present. The school then sang “The Sicilian Maid,” and following this the Navy League Essay certificates were presented by Mr Chiles, one of the Standard VI boys having gained second place in the Canterbury lists. The principal speaker, the Rev. H. L. Fiebig, then addressed the gathering. He congratulated the school on the year’s work, and the staff on the fine tone of the school. He said that the year had been a good one, and the pupils should be proud of such a school and appreciate all that had been done. He said they had excellent buildings, and the committee had worked hard during the past year for the school. To those leaving, he said that they would have to stand on their own feet and not expect other people to do all their work for them. People would always be willing to help, and it was up to them to take advantage of it. He urged pupils to preserve the good name of the school, and in conclusion wished all the compliments of the season. Mr G. Calder then presented the attendance certificates, the headmaster making special mention of the achievement of Orma Segar and Nancy Romans, who every year during their primary school careers had received a certificate. This was followed by a song by the senior pupils, and the presentation of the proficiency certificates, by the chairman. The duces of the school, Nancy Romans and George Ridley were presented with their medals by Mr Fiebig. Margaret Hughes was also presented with the A.M.P. essay prize. Mr T. Palliser, speaking to the children, asked them how long the holidays were. “Six weeks,” was the reply. “Who do you think deserve longer holidays?” and the reply came “The teachers.” He paid a tribute to the work of Mr Calder who is retiring in the school. He then called for cheers for Mr Calder. The headmaster stated that the year had been good considering the sickness, 52 out of 53 pupils passing the proficiency examination, while in the sporting world the school had done quite well. He thanked Mr Calder for his work during the year, and said that he re--1 gretted his retirement but hoped to see much more of him. A tribute was also paid to his staff for the excellent work during the year. Honours List, Third Term Primer 4 Lower: Beverley Hunt, Dawn Neilson, Roxford Bowers, Margaret Densem, Zelma Enting, Selwood Hyndman, Rona Milne, Eric Hind. Primer 4 Upper: Norman McLeod, Murray Foot, Greta Fraser, Ken Baird, Sylvia Andrews, Patricia Breen, Ronald Bach, Fred Redfern. Standard I: Joan Jackson, Geoffrey Doig, Pat Westoby, Valmai Spence. Charles Wills, Keith Maslen, Margt. Somerville, Robert Burt, Neil Orr, Austen Meikle. Standard II: Boys: Henry Forbes, Brian Petrie, Roy Milne, Maurice Howe, Robert Sinclair, Alan Baird. Llwyn Taylor. George Bently, Douglas McLean, Geoffrey Newlands. Standard II: Girls: Ngaire Bowkett, Winsome Romans, Marjory Morrison. Pauline Graybum, Elsie Avison, Rita McNicholl, Patricia Boal. Hazel Hutt, Noeline Davis, Dorothy Timmins, Audrey McKay. Standard III: Boys, Upper: John McLeod, Cholmondeley Paterson, John Newlands, Leslie Taylor, Peter Maxwell, Olive Wilson, Bessie Howard, Joan Fraser, George Wakefield, George Barney. Standard III: Lower: Doreen Neilson, Norman Hardie, Robin Jamieson, Frank Smith, Peter Hasselberg, Agnes Budd, James Radcliffe, Gerald Taylor, Jean Morrison. Standard IV: Boys: Edward Laurie, Henry Channings, Con Vinnell, Mervyn Holland, William Bruarton, Arthur Fletcher, Charles Laverty. Standard IV: Girls: June Bowkett, Virginia Taylor, Iris Gillon, Iris Aldridge, Margaret Ellis, Daphne Ferguson, Margery Webb. Form I: Lower: Jean Long. Joyce Ryder, Naomi Watson, Joyce Neilson. Form I: Upper: Denise Romans, Alice Dennison, Pearl Dawson, Fred Davey. Robert Anderson, Neil McLeod, Dorothy Ansley. Doris Ball, Margaret Arthur, Cliff Enting. Form II: Lower: Evelyn Harvey, Marjory McKinney, Beatrice Jaquiery, Inez McLeod. Form II: Upper: Nancy Romans, George Ridley, Eric Belcher, Margaret Bowkett, James Diack, James Drummond Eric Shepherd, Charles Humphrey, Gordon Owers, Fred Rodgers, Maurice Izzard. Position in Class for 1934 Primer 4: Lower: Beverley Hunt 1. Roxford Bowers 2, Margaret Densem 3, Selwood Hyndman 4. Pr. 4: Upper: Norman McLeod 1. William Grieves 2, Murray Foot 3, William Latimer 4. Standard I: Joan Jackson 1, Robert Burt 2, Geoffrey Doig 3, Charles Wills, Pat. Westoby. and Neil Orr, equal 4. Standard II: Boys: Maurice Howe 1, Roy Milne 2, Geoffrey Newlands 3, Brian Petrie 4. Standard II: Girls: Winsome Romans 1, Marjory Morrison 2, Dorothy Timmins 3, Ngaire Bowkett 4. Standard III: Upper: John McLeod I, John Newlands 2, Cholmondeley Paterson 3, George Barney 4. Standard III: Lower: Norman Hardie 1, Doreen Neilson 2, Frank Smith 3, Lilian Horsfall 4. Standard IV: Girls: June Bowkett 1. Virginia Taylor 2, Iris Gillon 3, Daphne Ferguson 4. Standard IV: Boys: Henry Channings 1. Con Vinnel 2, Edward Lawry 3, Fred Bull 4. . Form I: Lower: Naomi Watson 1. Joyce Neilson 2, Joan Long 3, May Aitcheson 4. Form I: Upper: Alice Dennison 1, Denise Romans 2, Pearl Dawson 3, Fred Davey 4. Form II: Lower: Evelyn Harvey 1. Marjory McKinney 2. Beatrice Jaquiery 3, Rayna Wilson 4. Form II: Upper: Nancy Romans 1, George Ridley 2, Eric Belcher 3, Margaret Bowkett 4. Dux of school, 1934: Nancy Maitland Romans. Dux boy, 1934: George Farquhar Ridley.