KHANDALLAH SCHOOL SPORTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 132, 28 February 1921, Page 9

KHANDALLAH SCHOOL SPORTS

The Khandallah School sports were held on Saturday afternoon, on the school grounds and paddock adjoining, under ideal iveather conditions. The sports commenced at 11 a.m., continuing with a short Interval for lunch to 5.30, following which the prizes for achool work and sports were presented to tho children by T. Forsyth, chairman of the Wellington Education Board. There were some 36 sports events, all of which were keenly contested, especially the relay races, boys and girls, in all of. which contests the girls proved themselves the faster teams. After lunch the parents and friends joined the gathering, and on all sides were heard expressions of genuine pleasure nt the splendid spirit of the children and the ample provision made for their enjoyment In every direction. Tea' was dispensed to the visitors and parents at 4.30, and to the children at 5 o’clock, fruit and sweets being liberally supplied to round off the occasion. Following the presentation of nrizes, at the Invitation of Hr. Forsyth, hearty cheers were .given to the committee. tho headmaster, and teachers, for their efforts in providing tho day’s enjoyment. The Johnsonville Town Hand, under the leadership of Bandmaster Ferguson generously gave their services during the afternoon, rendering some very pleasing and attractive selections, which were heartily acknowledged.