SACRED HEART GIRLS' COLLEGE, CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Tablet, 24 January 1918, Page 11

SACRED HEART GIRLS' COLLEGE, CHRISTCHURCH.

The annual entertainment , prior to the Christmas vacation': by the' pupils of ,- r the Sisters of the 1 . Missions was".given on Wednesday afternoon, December 12, the proceeds being, as in previous years,' devoted' to patriotic : or, charitable purposes. V The pb ject selected 'to benefit on this occasion was the orphanage of the Order_at Deal, England.-V; His Lordship Bishop Brodie presided, and; a number of the clergy were ; present. 3- A diversified and excellently arranged programme was presented. Musically the very fine orchestra of the college occupied prominence, and its rendition of the selections '"lrvina," '.-The Angelus," and i "Moon Madrigal" revealed great efficiency. In individual numbers the piano, " harp, and violin , selections were performed with .much artistic ability. Choruses, vocal solos, action songs, part songs (with J instrumental , accompaniment), vocal quartette, and combined vocal and instrumental quartette interspersed: the programme with pleasing effect. A scene from "The Last of • the Vestals" was admirably performed by: i eleven pupils, and evidenced considerable aptitude, combined with "careful training. An effective tableau, "Regina Pacis," completed a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. .„_'/ ;. ,:-.., The annual report and prize list were as follow: :, The primary division was examined on October 3 by Mr. S. C. Owen, and received the following report "The work of this school reaches a high level of attainment. x Liberal programmes on the various subjects have been well treated by the different teachers. The scholars are well-behaved, and work with a commendable alacrity. The written tests were neatly done, and of. a very satisfactory nature. The oral tests elicited bright and intelligent answers, and the teachers are to be commended on the bright spirit of work which prevails throughout. Handwork and' singing have both received generous consideration." The Education Department's Inspector of Secondary Schools (Mr. T. R. Cresswell, M.A.) examined the secondary division on October 23, and reported as follows:—"There are 43 girls in the secondary department, of whom 27 take a general course, comprising English grammar and literature, Latin and French, mathematics, history, geography, and science. The other pupils (1.6) take a commercial course of English grammar and literature, French, arithmetic, bookkeeping, typewriting, shorthand, commercial correspondence and business methods. Some short tests were given in Latin, English, arithmetic, etc., and it was evident that the work was being carried out on sound lines, particularly in the matter of oral expression The note books in science are neat and form a good record of the work done. The commercial course is evidently a thorough one, and forms an excellent preparation for office work, being a good training in neatness, accuracy, and knowledge of business methods. The teachers are enthusiastic and capable, and the deportment of the pupils left nothing to be desired."Dux of school, Ina Campbell ;• next in merit: M. Williams, A. Joyce, W. O'Loughlin, A. Shelley. Good Conduct: Jean Mills.

: Christian Doctrine.—Secondary division : Evelyn Mooney 1, Veronica Berry 2. Standard VI. ■■: Mary Murphy 1, Molly Mulrooney 2. Standard V. : Betty Nairn 1, Vera Steere 2. Standard IV. : Dorothy Mallouk 1, Gertrude Daly 2. Standard 111. : Imelda White 1, Madeleine Kennedy 2. . Junior division: Molly McCormick 1, Joyce Lee 2. .. . ~.,.. - f , * • Prizes— in Class.,, Secondary: Marion Williams and Annie Joyce 1, Mary Rundle a and 'Kathleen,. Gibbs 2. j.,^-. • - ? > Commercial.-Highest marks '■■ in class: Kathleen Fairweather. Senior: Pauline 'Flood I,' Rita Anderson 2; | junior: - r Madge| Haughey '1 jf Mary * McCartin 2. Standard Vl. :"' Doreen Brittendenj: 1, Florrie Nidd 2. Standard V.: Ita Lloyd 1, Irene Ashton 2. Standard IV.: Elma Elder. Standard III.: fDorothy Overton: Junior division.—Good conduct: ". Monica HenAttendance: Thelma Dawson. '■ Navy League's

Secondary Schools' Competition Essay: A. Joyce 1. Music •'" Elsie Ives. Church singing: Mary Murphy. Music: Mavis Falconer (senior grade), Kitty Murphy. Painting: Veronica .Berry. Woodwork: Nora Gordon. Dressmaking: 'Kathleen; Fitzsimmons. Fancy and embroidery work:; Monica. O'Connell. . ''"''- ' :

ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, CHRISTCHURCH. l "'"" ' . *"'.'■' v ""' J '. " ' --■-—•--- '•"■■■ \ - •-.-'■•-; - .'■-.-.■- ■-:- *:.*-;-■'•_'. Dux of school, 1917: Ella Pearce. Good conduct: May Hickey..'.".,;.;..'",;'..',''. -■.-'■".,...., -'V'"' '~v •'-.'-'■•' %mt Christian , Doctrine.—Standards . V. and VI.: Monica Farrant 1, Kathleen Gillum 2. Standard IV.: Kathleen Clark 1, Eileen Gartley 2. Standard 111. : Katie McDonnell 1, Eria Gillespie 2. Standard 11. : Ivy Milligan 1, , Nora ; Mahoney 2. Standard I.: Winnie Rose I,' Charlie Oliver 2. Bible history: Evelyn Carney.- . v . School Work.—First in .class—-Standard V., I. ' O'Malley; Standard IV., Veronica Brown; Standard 111., Vera Kiely; Standard 11., Eileen Scullion; Standard 1., Eileen Arnold. ' The above prizes were all donated by friends.