St. Philomena’s College, South Dunedin

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 5, 1 February 1923, Page 6 (Supplement)

St. Philomena’s College, South Dunedin

On Tuesday, December-12, the. year’s studies at St. Philomena’s College, were brought to a close. His Lordship the Bishop. (Right Rev. . Dr. Whyte) presided and Rev. Fathers Delany and Rooney were also present. A short programme of vocal items was given; and Miss Garr, .on behalf of the students, presented his Lordship with ;- a spiritual bouquet and voiced the . congratulations and good wishes of the children of • the South Dunedin parish on the second anniversary of their beloved Bishop’s consecration. The report on the work of the college for 1922 was then read, as follows: —. On the completion of the scholastic year it is gratifying to report that, our present students have worthily upheld the traditions of the college, their religious progress keeping pace with their intellectual development. Conduct and " application have, on the whole, been very satisfactory. Keen interest has been taken in the study of Christian doctrine, Church and scripture history. We desire to express our indebtedness to Rev. P. J. O’Neill and Rev. H. E. Rooney whose bi-weekly catechetical instructions have been to the girls a source of great spiritual good. An event which made 1922 memorable and brought joy to the whole college —teachers and students the silver jubilee of our beloved pastor, Rev. P. J. Delany; every child from the Kindergarten, upwards, participated with whole-hearted enthusiasm in the religious and social functions of that happy week. In October Mr. J. Drummond, M.A. (chief inspector of secondary schools), paid an official visit to the college and expressed himself satisfied with the work that came under his notice. It is, however, chiefly to the public examinations that parents look for tangible evidence of the educational efforts made by, the seniors, and, .for the majority of ‘the girls themselves, the stimulus given by the examination goal has a salutary effect. Names of St. Philomena’s students appeared on the lists of successful candidates in the university matriculation- and solicitors’ general knowledge, teachers’ certificate, and senior free place examinations published early in the year. In September three of our girls sat for the teachers’ D examination (2 groups), all three were successful and a fourth, who obtained a partial pass in January, completed the examination. In September Messrs. Fleming and Nicholson examined the standard classes, their report testifying to the excellence of the work done in the various subjects of the primary curriculum. During the winter term the senior students attended a course of lectures in first aid and ambulance given in the college by Dr. Marion E. Taylor. The home science classes have been held throughout the year, the progress made being gratifying to the instructress. The number of students receiving musical, instruction has eclipsed the record of previous years. Candidates were successful in all grades, both theoretical and practical examinations of Trinity College, London, —three students passing in the art of teaching and rudiments of music. The college choir and orchestra, have maintained their standard of excellence. The work of the art and needlework departments is very creditable, many of the girls displaying marked talent. The recent bazaar made more than ordinary demands on the generosity of our children, who have further shown their charity by voluntarily sacrificing their prizes in order to devote the money to the orphanage building fund. i: The prize list having been read by Rev. Father Delany, his Lordship the Bishop in his usual happy manner delivered a graceful address in the course of which he expressed his pleasure at being in their midst on the occasion of their break-up; he warmly congratulated them on the heroic act they had performed in charitably forfeiting their prizes to help the orphans; in after life they would remember that noble act and the memory of it would often inspire them to forego a benefit in order to confer a greater benefit upon others. After listening -to the fine report on the yearns work, he was strongly that excellent results had been achieved not alone in the all-im-portant, essential department of religious knowledge but in secular studies as well. His Lordship reminded the students about to leave that they -were entering on a new life, difficulties of various kinds would confront them and they would be tempted to fall in with the ways of the world. They must never forget that they were trained in a' Catholic college; in being boarders with the Sisters of Mercy they had enjoyed many advantages; he hoped they,would always be a credit to their teachers, a joy and comfort to their parents and the sunshine of their homes. In thanking the children for their souvenir of the anniversary of his consecration Dr. Whyte reminded them that it was also a great anniversary in the Order of Our Lady -/of Mercy, being in fact the birthday of the Order; naturally,' he supposed they were well acquainted with the history of the/Order. They had taken prizes for British history which-meant ; the history of Great Britain and all the ■ nations that formed the Empire— would like to see a special prize given for New Zealand history, they should take a pride in ' this beautiful land and , study its past; ' From British history, they learned the life-story of a noble lady, Florence Nightingale, “the Lady with the Lamp” as she has been styled by the American poet in; a lovely poem. in her* praise. The Sisters of Mercy, too. forked at the Crimea, ministering to the wants of the ; sick and wounded in a manner that entitled them to the respect and gratitude of the Nation; Florence Nightingale herself acknowledged ;/ inariy times that : she r owed much of her courage and in- /■ spiration to the Sisters of Mercy. In conclusion, his Lordi i ship’ expressed the hope that the students-would: show forth v during the vacation the fruits of the training 'they had

received and reflect credit on themselves and the college. He wished all a very happy Christmas.! . /- ■ In the afternoon the students of the college and pupils of the primary school repaired to St. Vincent’s Orphanage, where the inmates contributed a lengthy programme of songs, dialogues,, dances, etc., for their entertainment each item was thoroughly enjoyed by the youthful audience. The following is the prize list: Matriculation, Public Service, and Intermediate Divi—Christian doctrine and scripture history, M. Poppelwell; dux, G. Faulks; good conduct, K. Phelan; literature and composition, P. Cheyne; higher mathematics, M.A. Carr; senior Latin, M l . Poppelwell; hygiene, G. Faulks home science and penmanship, M. Delany; Irish history, M. Henley and D. Deegan; intermediate Latin, K. Phelan; algebra, D. Deegan; history and civics, K. Golden; English, grammar, M. MacCarten; geometry, W. Pettit. . Sub-Intermediate Class. —General excellence in class work, L. Campbell; English and essay writing, E. O’Malley; junior Latin, A. Butcher; algebra, T. Weir; improvement in music (violin), P. Stewart; geometry, E. Foster; commercial geography, M. Byall; class singing, E. Meade; science and physical geography, A. MacGregor; theory of music, M. Knowler; Navy League —Senior, M. Poppelwell—junior, E. O’Malley and T. Weir, Commercial Class. Commercial arithmetic and correspondence, V. Harrington and M. Robins; shorthand, E. MacTigue and M. Thompson; typewriting and fancy needlework, F. Mac Kay. - Senior : Division A.—Bible history, L. Stewart; arithmetic, M. Meade and G. Toomey; British history, M. Tylee and A. Price; essay writing, K. Robinson and 0. Rowland; mental arithmetic, P. Niall; grammar, A. Lynch; darning, J. Smith; painting, M. Treacy; drawing, E. Richardson. Senior: Division B.—Christian doctrine, V. Murray, next in merit, Z. Dawson; dux of division B, E. Austin; Bible history, N. Niall; spelling and designing, F. Fox; Irish-'history, M. Carroll and E. Houston; composition, Z. Dawson and K. Howard; needlework, V. Harty; elocution, A. Allan ; history and civics, M. Henaghan and D. Aldons; illustrative drawing, N. Kennedy; general improvement in class work, E. Meikle and E. Reddington; penmanship, K. Reddington; arithmetic, P. Toomey and L. Mee; grammar and essay writing, S. Campbell and L. Barwick. Division C.Christian doctrine, M. Mooney; class prize, D. Sullivan and M. Harty, equal merit; spelling and history, R. Dawson; good conduct and arithmetic, D. McDowall; reading, N. Henaghan; application, N. Delargey and E. Fitzpatrick; English, M. Kirwan; writing, M. O’Shea; oral composition, M. Francis; handwork, P. Richardson; general improvement, G. Kirkness. Division D.Reading and comprehension, R. Kennedy and R. Frost; general knowledge, 0. Lee; physical drill, E. Doogue; home lessons, F. Aldous 1, N. Ray 2; improvement in arithmetic, N. Rodgerson; memory work, M. Allan and L. Walsh equal; oral composition, I, Tylee 1, TL Docherty 2; attendance, M. Donnelly; spelling and sentence building, P. Haig; general improvement, N. Lawrence. Junior School.—Grade 1: Catechism and Bible history, N. Phelan and E. Burden equal; good conduct, M. Smith; highest marks, J. Meade; arithmetic, G. Murray; reading, S. Wallace; comprehension and spelling, P. Byrne and H. Kearney; politeness, C. Stott; handwork, A. McKewen; drawing, F. Murray 1, J. Cull 2; improvement in class work, A. Kania; oral composition, S. Mooney 1, R. de Courcey 2; elocution and neatness, M. Baker sentence building, M. Sherwill and A. Fitzpatrick; attendance, A. Dawson; writing,, T. Rodgerson; attention to study, Z. McEyoy; number, E. Lee; sewing, P. Dickie; application, M. 0 Sullivan; geography, K. Phelan. • . Grade 11. Cathecllisra, E. Thomson; deportment and politeness, C. Murray; good conduct, M. Horan; highest marks, J. O’Dea; attendance, A. Rodgers; comprehension, D. Hungerford ; drawing, R. /Thomson sight - reading, A. Lawson; recitation, J. Phelan; number, G. Henery; writing, A. Smith; spelling and drill, M. Waight; oral composition, P. Phelan; improvement in class work, N. Collins; nature study, 0. Toomey. Kindergarten.— I—Christian doctrine and Bible stones, T. Hogan and L. Murray; regular attendance, J. Milne; reading, J. Wyness; recitation, W. McDonnell; drawing, A. Murdoch; spelling, W. Milne; handwork, W. McAllen. >• ' . ■' .

m Grade ll.—Catechism and Bible stories, M. Wallace and T. 0 Sullivan; highest marks and general excellence, M. Bamford> and E. Casey; number and physical drill, W. Henaghan; spelling and reading, J. Hogan; drawing and neatness, S. Lee; physical drill and games, W. Collins; tables and writing, M. Walker writing : and spelling, A. O’Connell; sentence building, I. Gaffariey; word-building, W. Quirk; recitation and paper folding, P. Samson and T. Monaghan; tables, N. Sherwill. : ; Grade Catechism, M. Niall ; recitation, E. Brown reading, W. McEvoy; number, E. O’Kane; - writing, S. - McAllen; word-building, J. Connelly; attendance, D. Mooney; drill, V. Donnelly; drawing,, E. Gawn. . ; . a Special Prizes.—Matriculation- and solicitors’" general knowledge, Kathleen ; Sullivan: , senior free place, Mary Ann Garr, Mary Poppelwell, . and Monica Delany; teachers’ examinations (Class D), IdaO’Regan (two groups), Gretta Faulks, Phyllis Cheyne ' and Mary. A. ■ Garr; Navy League essay prizes—Mary poppelwell; junior, Eileen O’Malley,. Thelma f. Weir and - Mary Meade. Education Board proficiency certificates—Moriica' Duriford, Dorothy Heald, Edna Otto, Josephine Smith, Awalieta Lynch, Pauline Niall. Leila Stewart, *' Margaret / Tylee, Geraldine T Toomey, Margaret Treacy, Mavis Rigby, Olga Rowland,- Eileen- Richardson,

Eileen Reddington, Mary Meade. St. Patrick’s Parish —Kathleen Robinson, Phyllis Smith, Annie Price, May Pascoe, Nellie Wills, Eileen Martin, Gertrude Hall, Gladys Smith, and Dorine Wilson. i‘ School of Music. Art of. teaching and rudiments of musicpractical, Ida O’Regan, Leila Campbell, Mary Ann Garr; higher local, Madge Thompson honors; intermediate, Eileen Richardson and Zita Dawson honors, Teresa Nelson, Madge Mcßae, Mavis Rigby; junior, Phyllis Smith honors, Myrtle Suters, Gladys Smith, Maude McCarten, and Maureen Carroll; preparatory, Dorothy McDowall honors, Iris Vial; first steps, Rita Lorimor honors, Mary Kirwan, Marjory Peterson, and Irene Frost. Theoretical — Senior Mary • Poppelwell honors, Madge Thompson, Mary Henley, and Phyllis Cheyne. Intermediate, Eileen Foster; advanced junior, Aroha Allan; . junior, Mavis Rigby, Kitty Phelan honors, Eileen Richardson, Phyllis Smith, Gladys Smith, Thelma Weir, Alice Butcher, Myrtle Suters, Vera Harrington, Philomena Stewart, Margaret Tylee, Mary O’Brien, Maude McCarten, and Winnie Pettit; preparatory, Eileen Austin, Margaret Tracey, May O’Shea, Marjorie Peterson, Dorothy McDowall, Maureen Carroll, Iris Vial, and Zita Dawson.