Ashburton

New Zealand Tablet, 10 December 1914, Page 31

Ashburton

(From an occasional correspondent.) The following is the. report of the Ashburton Convent School, by the N.C.B. inspectors—Messrs. Brock, liar die, and Owen:

‘ This school fully maintains its reputation for efficient service, and the present work gives evidence of sound teaching on successful lines. An excellent tone prevails, and a high standard of efficiency is maintained in most subjects. Paperwork and writing are splendidly set out; arithmetic, with few exceptions, good : reading and recitation, very good ; and comprehension, very fair. Composition and formal English are both good subjects, and mass drawing is highly creditable. Singing is well taught, while the manners and behaviour of the pupils are very good. From very good to excellent was obtained by the pupils who gained proficiency certificates.’ The following obtained proficiency certificatesN. Brophy, D. Cullen, J. Devane, A. Lennon, M. Langley, M. Lennon, N. Sheehan, J. McCormick, W. Smith. Competency certificates—M. Hanrahan, D. Bradley, E. Bryant, M. Fountaine.

On Wednesday, November 25, the pupils of the convent schools,' accompanied by the Sisters, went for an excursion to Timaru. Although the weather was rather unfavorable, as a light rain fell during the day, the outing was delightful and was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. The large roomy Concert Hall on the beach was kindly placed at their disposal by the management, so that no inconvenience whatever was experienced by the excursionists.

On the eve of her marriage Miss Mary Soal was the recipient of a handsome ivory-bound prayer book, presented to her by the Children of Marv, of which sodality she was a devoted member.