HOKITIKA STATE SCHOOL

Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1928, Page 3

HOKITIKA STATE SCHOOL

HREAKIXH-EP KEXCTION. Tin l Hokitika Si si tc* School observed tin* 1 iiiK'-lmnuiir<*<j custom yesterday ol “ breaking-up ” lor the liolidiiys. In the forenoon the infant classes were assembled for ;i special ceremony, when no less a personage than Santa Claus graced tin l occasion, and greatly to the delight ol' the scholars penl'ormed those good offices of ready lie is so greatly reputed. If was : Imppy idea to round oil' tin* year in such a pleasant manner, and tin youngsters wen* happy in so pleasant an experience. In the afternoon the stage was set for a more formal break ini' up. The scholars of the higher standards were assembled in one of the larger class rooms, and a number off parents were present. The staff under the Rector. Mr K. Partridge, .M.A., was present in force. Mr A. C. Armstrong, Chairman of the School Committee, presided, supported on his right by Mrs Perry (Mayoress) who distributed the prizes and Mr R. Wild, member of the Canterbury -Education Hoard, and on III" left by Mr D. .1. Evans, who delivered the occasional address in the unavoidable absence of Rev: ;]. W. Hayward Mr H: M. Con Ison, President of tli--* Westland Rugby Sub-Union and Mr 11. ‘Swenoy, member of' the School Coinjnittee, were also among those present. Apologies were made for the absence (/ the Mayor and other members of the School Committee. The proceedings opened with the singing of the SCI 1001, SOXO (Written and composed by Miss Anne Duff.) \ C’ome lift up our voices and loud let us cheer, For the glory and pride of our school She stands in the land of the old pioneer . T’jOng! ,l.if(V f : o ii.er reign and her rule. Slit 1 , stands for the emblem of all Iha I is fair For sport and for learning with all she’ll compare For her leL iis do an/l for her lei us dare, Our school, school, school. In all t hat wo do and in ‘ all that w< -v.j-.V; : . - Let us ever, remember our school And strive for her welfare in work" and , in play. . . Our glorious, glorious school. Where’er we may go let us cherish hei name And add to her laurels of honour and fame And thus for her sake may we all play the game For our school, school, school. Mr Armstrong said it aflorded him very great pleasure to preside and con grntulate Mr Partridge, the Stall', and the scholars on the excellent, results ol the year. The number of prolicieh'.v passes obtained at the examination indicated the standard ol the school and thev could not, he otherwise than gratified with the result. Me spdke'o* the diligence necessary on the part ol the scholars to make the fullest am best use of their school careers, and was glad such good work was heitu done in that direction. lie referred appreciatively to the improving slate i.if the school ground and said if was intended' to continue that useful and ornainental work. Mr Evans first congratulated the scholars on the hearty manner in which they had rendered their School Song As a member of the Competitions Society he could see .with the musical talent displayed, that the School would, he a competitor to count upon at the next competitions, and he hoped thev would he able to put up a good figld for winning honours. He joined with the Chairman in congratulating. the school, also on the year’s work. Examinations were not everything, hut they were a test, and . though all could not win’,’at least all the field could finish in tlio race, and the application in the competition must do them all good. This was the time of the year when all were looking forward to Christinas. *,nd it was well to have thoughts of Christmas for what it was in realitv. rather than merely of pleasure. There was n- great deal in the joy otf preparation, more than in the actual feat ol reaching a goal, and he thought they would all derive much benefit in years to come from the store ol knowledge acquired in the school days. Sonu would he leaving school now. To such it would be the beginning of a new epoch. The world was not as friendly i)S the school, and they would no' always have chums about them, hut n tliev did their duty in their call <>' life' and played the game there woulc be friends for the making. Lite called for service and performing that service simply and well would bring its own reward. To the scholars who were just taking their holidays and would bo back again next year, he urged them to return in good spirits and vitli a ul i resolve to exeel. He wished them ah a merry Christmas and a happy hohdav period, and trusted they would be over mindful of ' their “ glorious School ” of which they had sung so spiritedly. The prizes were then presented by Mrs Merry. Following the prize giving Air Coiilsou presented the Rugby medals, and in doing so congratulated the school on its popular win in a tournament which had created great public interest, lie outlined briefly the history of Rugby football, and urged them in and their lives outside the school, always to play the game.

Mr Partridge spoke in ackimwledg ment of the kind things said of the school and the staff. He was very grateful for the public interest taken in their work, and was pleased they had achieved good results. lie fell he was indebted personally to his staff.

“ Xo one,” lie said. " could wish for a better staff than lie had.” and to that fact the good worlc was attributed.

Ilolore the gathering closed, the Chairman referred to the illness of Hi- . Majesty the King, and said a i\ solution of sympathy from the Hokitika school children would he very appropriate. Master Douglas Spence proposed air' Mi ss .Juan Maker (dux of the Schooll seconded a motion of sympathy, which is to he conveyed through Mis Excel Icncv the (lovcrnor-Ccncral, the King's representative ill Xcw Zealand. Tic met ion was carried. The hearty singing of the National Aniltem brought a very line gathering to, a close. PRIZE Li ST. Standard li. .Merit : Joan Maker (dux medal from Mr Teniciii) I, Joy Ward 'J. Douglas 'Spence J, Annie Thompson J, Sydney Mlank -1. Madge Cntiiiollv (i. Special: Sewing. Amelia Sherri Ifprogress, Duncan llciuz; cricket'. Jack Williams; Young Helpers League budge, Joan Maker: essay - prize on visit to I'ish Hatchery, Douglas Spence. Standard o. —Merit : David ( nulling 1, Ken Wallace ‘J, Eva Randall .'1

Johnston 1,. Jim McDotigall •>. William Ycale 0. Special: Sewing. Marjorie McCarthy; progress. Lily Sherman ; neatest set ol hooks. Ruby Holly; Young Helpers League collector’s hat I go. M.. Met art by. Standard L- .Merit : Muriel Rail'd I. Violet I loss ‘J, Petty Cooke J. Hra'o Paterson L George Spence •'>, Alan Coles' (!,' Ena Clari<c 7. Sewing, Yield Ross and Joyce ( lark (equal;. Standard J. Merit : Ceorge Wood: 1, Arthur Richards J. Jean lliotnpsoii .‘j, Stanley Thorpe I. Willie Swenev -i Xor.u Cut hush G. Xeatness, KciC Sherman and Arthur Honey; sewing Edna Woodlouse. Standard 2.- Merii : Cvynic Apple. ton 1. fsohel Spoor 2, lies Maker J • pirrv Howard L Hill’c Rcll ■>. Rov Stevenson (i. Sewing. Isohol Spoor mail ness, Mac Robinson, Harry Pc k • king lots. AI is I«■ r Paine. Standard !. ; Merit: Ivlie Mein*. I tune Armstrong 2. Hell" ILown J. Kind Wisliart J. .xor.i Peck ■>. Margaret Milim (i, Reg. Woollumse 7. Sewiic Mary llapk inTusi.i'.v. I solid Murrows',: progress. Jock Robs. Football. SevcnTi-Cdo learn: Rupert Roberts! Jim MeDoiigail. Ken Wei j.jicc, Slanlcv JoirL<-. ( iilf I* reiliis Mods .Mo'i'.'im. Jack Wes'. ; • T-fnxnrßS list. • Standard (’>. - Joan Maker I. Sydm ' Mlank 2, Douglas Spence :i. Joy Ward I, Alex Sutherland •“>. Annie Thompson li,. .Duncan ' Heinz 7. ’Jack W alker -~ M.adgc Connolly 0, Rodimv McCarthy U). Standard 0..-, David Hniiiiiiig I, Jim McDougal! 2. Ken . Wallace ,‘R Eva Randal! I, AYillic Johnston and Wdli* Yeah' J, Mavis _ Christensen 7, Jean Ziegler and Marjorie McCarthy .lovee Parkhiil HI. Standard L Muriel Rand I, > inlc) Ross •>. Hgorge 'Spence J. Mary Preston 1. Hetty Cooke /i. (trace Paterson C Alan Coles 7. CliT Freitas S’, lh'n MeDoiigail !1, Ena Clarke HI. Standard J. Art limy Richards ”1 D corgi* .Wood. . .2. Jean Thomson J Laura Roll J, Joan Keller b, Willi' Swcncy ft. En d Cut Imsli 7. A i Min' Honey N. Stanley Thorpe Jim Lawn in. Standard 2. Harry Howard I Cwvune Appleton 2, William Rdl • Clem Paterson I. lies Raker b. Ja-> Honey 0, Roy Stevenson 7. Jean W o > s, I solid Spoor and Harry Peck !). Standard I.—June Armstrong ! Elizabeth Drown 2, Edith Mone 8. Mnr gnret Milne I. Linora Mark a. Enh' Wisliart fi, Reginald Woollumse Marion Connolly 8, Ethel Murrows H. J.'qf'k Ross 10. Primer 'I .—June Ward I. Claire WV lace 2, Walter Woods J, Raymond Hewer -I, Joan Sliand b, Ronald Hell 0 Primer 2.—'Thomas Sherrill' 1, dear Hewer 2, Hello Laughton J. Normal, Eairlie 4, Xeil Roberts J. Xonie Orp wood 0, Edward Jones 7, Norman Moyce 8. 'Primer J. —John Holley 1. Irene Mel 2, Jack Mrown J, Xodle Mrown I, Don: Woolhouse 5. Primer I.—Frederick Hansford I Mov Mark-land and Hilda Wallace 2 Kemictb Jones I, Alison Periyv air John Findlay d. Pearl ( lark and Otlili(* Parry 7. Ronald Mrown 0, Janie* Ellis 10.