PUPILS OF ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL HOLD THEIR BREAK-UP PARTY

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 72, 17 December 1937, Page 11

PUPILS OF ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL HOLD THEIR BREAK-UP PARTY

A \ery jolly break-up party for tlie pupils of St. Luke's School, Havelock North, was heid in the V'illage Hall yesterday aftcrnoon, and this brought j a close another very sucessful year lor the school. That the year had been a successful one could be easily seen froui the splendid singing and drill display wliich was given and from the exhibition of work. The programme epened nith t\vo songs by the senior pupils, " 'Twas On a Monday Morning,'' and "No, Johu," the accompaniments being played by tlie assistant mistress, Miss Eaitli Gardiner. The little ones followcd with a grouji of action songs, and later a display of drill was given in two groups, senior and junior. In both groups the drill was splendid and showed that the pupi'.s respond well t0 the very good training whkh they reeeive. Several other Christmas songs were then sung, and as the singing, into which was introduced sonie solo work, was done with ob\ious pleasure, the listeners were able to sliare t!;is pleasure. Among the songs which were sung were "Good King Wencelas," "While Sheplierds Watched Their hloeks By Night," and "0. Come All Ye Faithlul.'' w Before the presen Uition oi prizes took place, the Rev. S. F. N. Waymouth spoke of the excellent work which had been done by the headmistress, Aliss D. S. Uudding, and her very capable assistant, Miss Faith Gardiner, their work liaving been much appreciated. Mr. Wayniouth mentioned tliat though the year had been a difficult one, with lost tiine early in j i Ihe year through the epidemic and ) ) later a cliange of statt', much progress , had been made.' Cne part nf this pro- | gress which was visib.'e was the cliange of unil'orm, the pupils now wearing attractive pale green tunics with green and white checked blouses. Mr. YVay mouth complimented the children on their excellent display of drill' and singing, and he also mentioned the great pleasure which all wno saw the operetta reeently performed by the pupils derived from it. He extended thanks to all who had helped to make the garden party so successful; and said that the money raised at the party had greatly assisted the school funds, though still further effort was necessary before tne school could be entirely seli-suppoiting. In conciusion lie wisheu everyone a Merry Cbiistmas and happy holidays. Bouquet3 were given to aliss Duduing and to Mrs. ±t. H. Edwards, jvho presented the prizes, and Miss Dudding and Miss erarctiner eacli received a. Uuristmas giit lrom the pupils. Atter tne presentaaon ot prizes everyone enjoyed a ueljcious tea and then visited the schooi-rooms to see the children.^ work, some very good macrame work and hand-sevving liaving been done by the senior pupils, wmie in tlie kindergarten room was a variety of work done by the smaller pupils. The prize list was as follows : — Scripture. — Stds., Barbara Wright; kindergarten, Ross Gilbertson. Kindergarten xirize. — Beter Baillie. l'rimer 1. — Drawing, Judith Simson; generai improvement, Dixie Wood. Primer 2. — Form prize, Ross Gilbertson; handiwork, I)ora 'loulmin; generai improvement, Lorna Nimon; aritblnetic, Janet Gardiner. Primer 4. — Form priz#, Noeline Nimon; drawing and handiwork, Ann Bligh ; generai improvement. Artliur Wood. Standard I. — Betty Simson ; good work. Standard H. — Form prize, ^ara-Margaret Wood; arithmetic, Janice Toulmin; progress, Patricia Barrow ; progress, Leslie Hutclimson ; good work, June Eyles. Standard III. — Form prize, Patsy Heaton; progress, Mary Blackmore. Standard IV. — Arithmetic, Diana D'Oyly. Standard V. — Form prize, Elisabetb Simson ; arithmetic, Betty Nimon; French, Dorothy Edwards; progress, Elizabeth von Dadelszen, Nora Blackmore. Rob. Warren. Standard VI. — First in English, composition, and French, Wendy Whitlock ; progress, Maxine Phillips; form prize and dux, Marjorie Johnson. Generai knowledge. — Seniors, Elisabetli Simson; juniors, Patsy Heaton. Old Girls' special prize for most helplul girl jn schol, Jean Bishop. School certificates. — Jean Bishop, Marjorie Johnson, Wendy Whitlock, Maxine Phillips. The prizes for the athletio sports held reeently were also presented as iollow : — Book balancing.— -Senior, Robert Warren ; junior, Arthur Wood ; kindergarten, Noeline Nimon. Egg and spoon. — Senior, Wendy Whitlock; junior, Sarah Wood; kindergarten, Ann Bligh. 100 yards. — Senior, Alaxine Pmilips ; junior, Betsy Simson. 75 yards, kindergarten. — Ann Bligh. High jump. — Senior, Wendy Whitlock; junior, Mary Blackmore. Three-Iegged race.- Senior, Maxine Phillips and Bett^ Nimon; junior, Janice Touliniu and Leslie Hutcliison; kindergarten, Noeiine Nimon and Anue Blight. Sack race. — Senior, Maxine Phillips ; junior, Betsy Simson ; kindergarten, Dora Toulmin. 50 yards, 5 years and under. — Janet Gardiner. Bicyele tortoise.— Maxine Phillips. Wlieelbarrow. — Mary Blackmore and Maxine Phillips. Obstacle. — Betsy Simson. Consolation. — Senior, Elisabetb Simson; junior, Lorna Nimon. Visitors' race.— Giils, Elizobeth Hassell; boys, Jolin Weymouth. Mothers' race. — Ali's.' R. Baron 1, Mrs. W. A. Whitlock 2. Among those present were: The Kev. and Mrs. S. F N. Waymouth, Mr. and Mrs. R. Gardiner and Miss Michael Gardiner, Misg R. Gardiner, | 1 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Edwards, Mr, j and Mrs. W. A. Whitlock, !>r. ancr S

Mrs. Romaine Wright, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Gardiner, Mr. J. Hislop, Mrs. H. R. von Dajlelszen, Mrs. 1. L. Simson, Mr. and Mrs. K. Simson, Mrs. J. E. Heaton, Mrs. H. E. Phillips, Mrs. R. Nimon, Mrs. J. Nimon, Mrs. W. Nimon, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. H. E. Toulmin, Mrs. H. B. D'O^ley, Mrs. R. Bygum, Mr. and Mrs. Bligh, Mrs. R. Barron.