HOKITIKA STATE SCHOOL.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1921, Page 4

HOKITIKA STATE SCHOOL.

PRIZE GIVING. Victoria School broke up tor the Christmas holidays yesterday. The weather was all that could be desired and the pupils were assembled outside in front of the technical school, the verandah of which afforded a good deal of shelter. The parents were precent in considerable numbers, as also the members of the School Committee. The Chairman (Mr W. H. Shannon) presided. Mr Irvine (the Rector) and staff were present, and under the direction of the Retor, the pupils saluted the Flag, and the assemblage sang the National Anthem. Mr Shannon addressing the scholars said the Committee was very glad to be able this year to present prizes both for attendance and merit. This was the first occasion since the war, and the Committee was indebted to the scholars for foregoing prizes over so long a period. The Chairman expressed the pleasure of the Committee with the work done during the year. The staff and scholars had worked well and excellent reports had been received. The pupils had played the game and he hoped when they went out into the world they would continue to do so. He felt that all were indebted to Mr Irvine and staff for the results, which spoke for themselves. The school had put in a year’s hard work and the reports were highly gratifying. Mr Shannon apologised for the absence of the Mayor who was out of town, and Mr Richards, a member of the Committee. He called on Mr D. ]. Evans, an ex-pupil to address the scholars.

Mr Evans said it was a pleasure to meet them again in the old school ground and see their smiling faces. They had come to a very important day in the school year, and judging by the Chairman’s remarks they could look back with pleasure on the days well spent. He congratulated the staff and the scholars on the excellent record achieved and hoped the good work would be continued and that next year would show even a better record. Mr Evans also congratulated the Committee on again giving prizes. He hoped those of the scholars who did not succeed this year, would try harder next year. But whatever the result, if they tried they would be the better for the competition and would be better fitted to go out into the world where they had to take their place ultimately. Mr Evans spoke of the large cities he had recently visited in Australia, and said though New Zealand lacked the number it had qualities which commended the Dominion and made one glad to be back again. The Dominion has been described as God’s own country, and it was for the rising generation to fit themselves so that in the years to come it would be worthy of that proud title. Mr Evans concluded by wishing the scholars and staff a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The prizes were then distributed in accordance with the list published below. A notable feature of the list was the very high per centage of proficiency certificates won by the scholars. There was an interesting presentation of prize to ex-scholars for past regular attendance. Miss May Nightingale received handsome reward for 12 1/2 years regular attendance while at the school, not missing a single half day. while Mr Mcllroy Jones received a prize for an unbroken attendance of nine years. The recipients were heartily applauded.

At the close of the prize-giving which was greatly enjoyed by the boys and girls, the Chairman stated the Committee and the School were greatly indebted to Mrs G. A. Perry for taking the French class to assist the pupils over the special examinations—another teacher not being available. Mr Shannon asked Mr Inspector McCaskill to make a presentation, on behalf of the Rector and Committee, to Mrs Perry in appreciation of her kindness. Mr McCaskill said in losing Mrs Perry as a teacher the School lost a valuable member of its staff. For a time they were in extremis with regard to the Rrench section of the matriculation, and in that difficulty Mrs Perry came readily to their help. They were all much indebted to Mrs Perry and on behalf of the donors, he asked the acceptance of six volumes of literature. (Cheers). Mrs Perry acknowledged the gift with thanks. Mr S. J. Preston was the next speaker and kept the audience in a simmer of merriment with his happy sallies. Underlying the humorous address was the injunction to keep on pegging away with the school lessons, ami so qualifying themselves for life’s battles ahead. The Chairman made a brief reference to the war memorial, the foundation for which was laid during the year in the school ground. The Committee was to be called together immediately after the holidays and go on with the project. While in Australia Mr Evans had selected a striking memorial as very suitable to their means, and this was to be submitted, and according to the decision of the Committee, the work they would be glad to hear, would proceed. Funds were still coming to hand, and the Committee would be grateful for further contributions. In a closing reference to the school work, Mr Rhannon informed the parents that the reports of the Inspector on the school work were excellent, and he asked the assemblage to acknowledge the result with cheers which were given heartily. Mr Irvine thanked those present for the hearty vote. The work during the year had been a great pleasure. They had a good year. Everything ran smoothily, and there were no complaints. He had to pay a tribute to the staff for the loyal way they carried out his instructions. The gathering then sang the National Anthem and the school dispersed, the parents proceeding to view the handwork of the school in the several class rooms. THE PRIZE LIST. The following is the Prize list;— PRIMARY. Standard 6. —Attendance, Ist. Class (present every day),—Afndeleine King, David Stevenson; 2nd. Class (absent not more than 5 half days)—Malcolm Houston, Reginald Carter, Samuel Rowe, Claude AfoDonald, Adam Mac-

farla.no, Lily Evans, .Tames Macfarlane, Lucy Dale. Special Prizes, ,Dux of the Class, (Air Shannon’s Pri|ze) — Merle Sweriey; Highest marks for Girls, (Air AV. E. AVilliams’ Prize)— Flora’ AlcCaskill; Writing, (Air Aitken’s Prize)—Lily Evans; English (Air Jfcs. King’s .Prize),—-JNorah Flewellen. Standard o, —Attendance, Ist Class—ißitn Morgan, Eva Wild, Jack Perham, Fred Schroder. Charles Fowler. 2nd Class.—Beatrice Hickson, May Thompson, Violet Gooch, Maurice Nightingale, Eric Lakiri, Robiiia Anderson, Charles Parkinson. Special Prize, Most progress during year (Airs .T. Aloore’s Prize)—Robinn Anderson.

Standard 4, Attendance, Ist Class— Mona Robinson, Laurine Fowler, Mildred Carter, Betty Yarrall; 2nd. Class —Philip Blank, Ronald King, Mona McMillan, Frederick Hall, Kenneth Shannon, Ina Greaney, Jack Richards, Jessie Stevenson, Afyrtle Collett. Special Prize, (Airs Hackeil’s prize for merit), Phillip Blank; Airs T. Robinson’s prize for best attendance during last 4 years. Laurine Fowler; Air A. AV. A'arrall’s prize for most progressive boy.- Edward Freitas.

Standard 3, Attendance, Ist ClassAlary Rowe; 2nd Class—Hugh Roid. Phyllis Hnrker. Gladys Rowe, Car! Schroder, Lorna Evans, Bertha Herring. Special Brizes,—Metric—T.ornn Evans.

Attendance, Ist. Class (Special Prizes presented by Air T. W. Bruce) —AVintiie Stevenson, George Alarks, Alerven Heinz, David Heinz, Lily Yarrall, Ivan Irvine. 2nd Class—Alatsio Burrowes, Ethel Howard, Alyrtle Rweney, Edna Paterson. Special Prize for Merit — Etliel Howard.

Standard 1. Attendance. Ist Class— John Andrews, Fdsie Robinson, Nancy Yarrall, Alclva Thorpe, Thomas Scott, Norman Rowe, Leslie Alorgan. 2nd. Class—William Gillanders, Gideon Anderson. Elsie Rowe, Fhvllis Hnrker, Thomas Guthberlet. Arthur Duncrnft, Ronald Clements. Special Prizes. Alost progress and best attendance (Airs T. AV. Robinson's Prize)— Aluriel Blank; Alerit prizes—--Ist Gideon Anderson ; 2nd. Alan Shannon. Prize presented by Air T. AV. Bruce for the bov who had tried hardest during the year.—Thomas Scott. SECONDARY CLASSES. Ist year. - Attendance, Ist class.— Evelyn' Leslie. Afere Havill. Chns. Evans. 2nd class. Jean Dixon. Robt- Nightingale. James Randle. Special prize for merit (presented by the Rector). Alarion Langescn. 2ml year. Attendance. Ist class.— Nellie Thompson. Special prize for merit (presented by the Rector). Nellie Thompson. 3rd year. Attendance. Ist class.— Adelaide Jones. Ruth Wild. 2nd (lass. Martha Goad. Connie Pammenl. S|H'cial prizes for merit, (presented hv the Rector), Maud Ferguson and Connie Pnmment. The following is the Honours List for the term ending Doeemtier 31st 11)21 : - PRIMARY. Standard P>.—l. Merle Rweney; 2, Flora AlcCaskill: 3. Nora Flewellen ; 4, Mitchell Ridland; 5. Alalcolm Houston; fi, Jean Anderson; 7. Olive Barrowman : 8, Claude McDonald; t). Aladeleino King: 10, Cameron Boddington. Standard 5,1, Robina Anderson; 2, Jack Renton; 3. William Ridland; 4, Beatrice Hickson; o. Valmai De La. Mare; 0. James Smith ; 7. Alay Thompson. Bth equal, Alma Flewellen, William Connor, James Preston. Standard 4. L Philip Blank; 2. Jean Duff; 3. Florrio Androwns; 4. Jack Richards; o. Jessie Stevenson; 6. Betty Yarrall: 7. Ina Greanev; 8. C. Collyer; 0. Ronald King; 10. .Tames Park. Standard 3. 1. T.orna Evans; 2. Rita Greaney: 3. Chrissq. Timpscn; 4, Hazel Perry; A. Alax Hunter; (1. Gladys Rowe 7. Madge Ward: 3. Lester Leslie and John Timpson ; 0. Jean Hall: 10. Frank Johnstone. Standard 2.-1 Ethel Howard; 2. Flora Thompson: 3. Tvan Irvine; 4. Olive Flewellen; A. Alfred Keller; fi. Chris Preston: 7. Helen Stn,voloy; 8. Maurice Connolly: 0. David Heinz; 10, Dorothy Robinson. Standard I.—l. Gideon Anderson; 2, Allan Shannon; 3. Aluriel Fowler; 4, Muriel Rl.otik ; A. Thomas Gutherlet; fi. •Tack Andrews and George Todd; 7, Fred Varney: 8. Norman Rowe; 9, Leslie Paterson and Fred Stapleton; 10, Jessie Smith.

Prime,- I. 1, Lillian Linklatcr; 2. Jessie AlcKenzie: 3. Annie Thomson; 4. Audrey Baird; 5. AVilliam Rutland: fi, Betty Ralgloisli. Afona Herring, Andrew Muir: 7. Norman Dale, Thomas Mclntyre. Edwin Richards; 8. Gordon Oliver: 9. A lav King: 10. Samuel Find son.

Primer 3. 1. Jack Brest n; 2. Lsureen Agnew; 3. John Willetts; 4 Dorothy Hughes: 7> Frank Scott; fi Vaughan Martin; 7. Libel Graham. Primer 2. I. Joy Ward: 2. Sydney Blank: 3 lire Sta'Tetiiii: 4. Lyndsav Scott; 0, Duncii llcinz; fi. Alexander Sutherland: 7. Margaret Ford: 8, Pod ney McCarthy: I), \lhert Carter; 10. Verdun Key. Primer I. !. Lilian Sherman : 2, James : awn ; J.vee Barton; 4, David (Vniiing; 5 Durham Hunter; fi Kenneth Wallace. SECONDARY CLASS.

Ist year. I Marion Langpscti ; 2. Emil ilaekell: 3. Evelyn Leslie; I. .lean Dixon and Bait Amlrewes (equal); fi. Paul Renton; (i. Charles Evans; 7. Leonard Paterson; 8. Arthur Shannon; 9, Peggy Wells; 10. Pliilctniis Pierson.

2nd year. 1. Nellie Thompson; 2. .Ruby Mover: 3. Notin C: 11 Ison ; 4, Lily Honey.