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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 303, 23 December 1933, Page 7

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PRIZE GIVING. Western Rangitikei School The annual prize giving and break-ing-up ceremony of West Rangitikei School took place on Wednesday afternoon, when a large number of parents and friends were present. Prior to the presentation of prizes a very interesting programme consisting of two short plays, folk-dancing, songs and recitations was very ably carried out by the pupils and were much appreciated by those present. Prizes were presented by the chairman, Mr. E. B. Gordon, who, on be- ’ half of the committee, congratulated 1 Mrs. Jewell on the very successful year the school had had—four sat for their proficiency exam and all passed—and also on the excellence of the performance which the children had just given. Afternoon tea in the school grounds later brought a very pleasant gathering to a close. The following is a list of prize winners:—Btd. VI.: Geoff. Lourie 1, Don Gordon 2, Kathleen Gordon 3, Max Morrison 4. Std. V.: Ken Hubner 1, Allen Coleman. 2 Std. IV.: Gwen Cole man 1, Jean Coleman 2, Jock Coleman 3. Std. II.: Edward Shield 1, Arthur Morrison 2, Frank Coleman 3, Margaret Gordon 4. Std. I.: Wilson Still 1, Douglas Morrison 2, Bob Coleman 3. Primer IV.: ]{-. McFarlane, Graeme Gordon, Joan Coleman, Lorna Morrison, Irma Ward, Rona Ward. Primer I.: Special Awards.—Highest marks for year: Edward Shield. Spelling: .Kathleen Gordon. Calf Club: Mar Morrison, Porewa School A pleasing variation from the orthodox school concert took place at the Cliff Road Hall at the annual prizegiving of the Porewa School on Wednesday night. The programme consisted of folk and old-time dances by the children interspersed with solo items, rhe children all being in fancy costumes. The evening opened with an excellent Grand March, followed by a recitation of Tennyson’s “Break, Break, Break,” by Eric Carpenter. This was followed immediately by “Aliik, Milk, Milk” (with apologies to Tennyson), given by Bruce Dornbusch, an item which caused considerable amusement. Patricia Donnelly very sweetly sang the solo “When it’s Springtime in the Rockies,” with the chorus by the school. Lon Johnston recited “Jack Frost” effectively, and Joan Lovelock gave a charming little thing entitled “The Watchmaker's Shop.” Paddy Lovelock interpreted Masefield’s “Sea Fever” excellently. Gladys Carson gave the modern school child’s version of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “Two Little Girls in Blue” as a chorus by the children with solo dancing by little Beverley Frederick and Shirley Newman charmingly costumed in blue was a particularly popular item and deservedly encored. Mr. G. R. Lovelock, chairman of the school committee, in presenting the prizes, took the opportunity of commending the splendid work done during the year by Mr. Donnelly their teacher, the excellent results of the the performances by the children duryear’s work and the high standard of ing the evening, giving excellent evidence of his ability. He had been ably assisted by Mrs. Donnelly in the training of the children and Mr. Lovelock’s motion of appreciation of their work was heartily endorsed by acclamation by the excellent gathering of parents and others present. Mr. Donnelly, in replying, stated that he had been helped greatly by both the parents and scholars themselves. With an average roll call of 18.8 for the year, the average attendance had been best of his knowledge must constitute a record for New Zealand. Nine children out of the total roll qualified for attendance certificates, five of them not missing a single day. It was noticeable that the children living farthest away were among those with the best records in this respect. He thanked the parents for their hearty support in this matter, which meant so much to the successful working of the school. The following were awarded special prizes:— Best Garden.—Girls: G. Carson and S. Newman. Boys: I’. Lovelock and G. Morrison. Dux of School: Lois Wishnowsky. An item greatly appreciated by the children was the advent during the evening of Santa Claus bringing gifts for everyone in his capacious sack. Games and dancing by children and adults, rounded off by an excellent supper provided by the ladies, completed a very enjoyable night’s entertainment. The following is a list of the costumes worn by the children: P. Donnelly, pierrette; G. Carson, Italy; 1,. Wishnowsky, Cupid; B. Frederick, holly; Al. Carson, danger signal; J. Lovelock, military; I. Montgomery, j jingle bells; G. Lovelock, jingle bells; V. Johnston, marigold; C. Smith, Little j Miss Aluilit; 8. Newman, fairy; J. . Wishnowsky, India; C. Wishnowsky, prince; H. Montgomery, jockey; L. t Montgomery, clown; II Lovelock, gav- j ottc; L. Lovelock, Dutch boy; B. Carson, pierrot; O. Carson, sailor boy; E. j Carpenter, pirate; L. Johnston, tennis; ( G. Morrison, cricketer; Rex. Pate hell, j Indian; B. Dornbusch, “No More Cuts;” N. Dornbusch, cowboy; AT. Newman, Indian; B. Frederick, Wee < Willie Winkie. Bonny Glen Sunday School j The Bonny Glen Sunday Schoolchildren spent a happy afternoon at ( “ Closeburn,” where they were entertained last Saturday by Miss Simpson. - The hostess’ grounds, always most pic ( turesque, were looking their best, and ‘ the children spent a most happy time ’ in idyllis surroundings, the proceedings being terminated with a tea in which all those good things dear to the children’s tastes were spread in profusion. Games were organised by Miss Gib son on the lawn till late in the after- ’ noon, t lie parents arrived and then . Miss Simpson read the annual report of the Sunday School, which was most satisfactory. Donations had been sent , to the B. aad F. Bible Society, the J Harvest 'Thanksgiving Service and to Mr. Aitken’s fund for building a , church for the Maoris in a district ( where there is at present no place of worship. Attendance prizes wer ( . awarded to Grace McDougall, AL McDougall. I. an , Brace and Don Brace, each child then < receiving a beautiful wall U xt. Everyone then adjourned to the car she Is. where there was a big Christmas t r<’< laden with good things for the <hil i dren. Hearty cheers were then give.i | for Miss McDougall. f The parents were then entertained i

it supper, w’nilj. thi children continued lheir games, after which everyone de ] I’iiteil homewards, after wishing Miss] Simpson and her friends the compli- j incuts of the season. i