FOXTON STATE SCHOOL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1083, 16 December 1911, Page 2

FOXTON STATE SCHOOL

BREAKING-UP C K R IS M O N Y

AND PRIZE GIVING

The breaking-up ceremony and prize distribution iu connection with the local State school took place yesterday afternoon. There was a fair attendance of parents and the prize-giving ceremony took place iu the quadrangle. The Chairman of Committee apologised for the absence of Mr Pirani and called upon Dr. Maudl to present the prizes. Dr. Maudl in his address to the children, referred to the importance of moulding the character. He urged the children to be truthful, as the untruthful child soon lost the respect of companions and elders. He He urged them to be courageous, physically and morally and, he added, “ Never peach on a pal.” Thirdly, he said, they should observe cleanliness of body and mind. He said there should be swimming baths erected in connection with all large schools (applause) and he saw no reason why a swimming bath should not be erected in connection with the school. He felt confident that the townspeople would respond liberally to such a deserving object and personally he would render assistance to this end. He referred to the improvements which had been effected to the grounds and the well-kept garden plots which reflected credit upon the committee, teaching staff and pupils. He congratulated the prize winners and also spoke encouragingly to those who had not been so successful, but they had the satisfaction of knowing they had done their best. He also paid a tribute to the interest which the local Horticultural Society had taken in the pupils’ gardens. The prizes were then distributed. Mr Jacksou thanked all those who had contributed prizes and other gilts. Mr Horublow referred to the good work done by the pupils during the year and the harmony which existed between the teachers and committee. He hoped those scholars who were severing their connection with the school would benefit and prosper as a result of the foundation laid at the school. Cheers were given for the teaching staff and committee, and an adjournment was made to the play ground where races of all descriptions were indulged iu. LIST OF prizes. Standard VI. Proficiency : Mary Collins, dux (who gained most marks iu the proficiency examination) ; Stanley Barber, 2 ; Henry Berthold, 3. Standard V. —Christina Lett, 1 ; Hazel Pearson, 2 ; Donovan Mackie 3. Standard IV. —Fred Pearce, 1 ; Allen Walls, 2 ; Hope Mackie 3. Standard 111. —Edit' Jensen, 1 ; Wm. Johnson, 2 ; Minnie Walls, 3Standard II. —Cecil Lawton, 1 ; Mark Gtiffiu, 2 ; Stanley Collins, 3Standard i.—Lila Paterson, 1 ; Agues oueiic.i, 2 ; Ethel Edliu, 3. Primer 111. —John Procter, 1 ; Mavis Easton, 2 ; Claude Cunniughame, 3. SPECIAL prizes. Standard VI.--Best home work books, donated by bead teacher : Grace Lett, 1 ; Agatha Bodeu, 2. Standard V. —Best home work books, donated by head teacher : Hazel Pearson, 1 ; Chrissie Lett, Standard IV. Greatest improvement in writing (donated by Mr Gabites) : Allen Walls ; general proficiency, Clifford Walker. ATTENDANCE PRIZES. Full attendance. Standard VII: Eden Skellen who has not missed a half-day for six years. Standard VI: Grace Lett, Nellie Robinson, Edgar McEwen. Standard V : Hazel Pearson, Nellie McDonnell. Standard IV : Alien Walls, James Owen, lan Ross, Fred Pearcey, Hope Mackie, Irene Easton, Olive Nye, Maggie Br.jdor, Avis Stiles. Standard HI; Milva Collins, Mona McEwen, Grace Pearce, William MeSaveuey, Thomas Small. Standard II : Dorothy Hazlett, Felicia Owen, Irene Stiles, Robert Horublow, Wm. McKuight, Evelyn Smith, Sidney Beeston. Standard 1 : Len Harris, F'red Walton, Jack Reid, Phillip Bright, Agues Skelleu, Maggie Reid, Irene Baylis. Primer classes: Doris Bradley, Hefty Skelleu, Claude Cunningham. Special prizes donated by Mr and Mrs Fraser for the best attendance in Standard IV. V, and VI. (awarded to the boy and girl who live farthest from the school) were awarded to Irene Easton and Fred Peace.

The following children gained second class certificates. —■ Standard VI ; Henry Berthold, Agatha Bodeu, Florence Edlin. Standard V: Bessie Lumsdeu, Freda de Bidder, Violet McSaveney, Hettie Bauckham, Kathleen Barber. Standard IV : Wm. Cooper, William Kastou, Louis Read, George Rough, George Walsh, Myrtle Pearson. Standard III: Harry Bradley, Len Marlin, Roy Rimmer, Harold Rimmer. Standard II : May Bradley, Eva de Ridder, Myrtle Piastou. Standard I ; Reginald Audresen, Beatrice Page, John Tozer, Ethel Edlin. Primer 111. : John Procter, Charles Procter, Ivan Rimmer, Arthur Neville. Elvina Smith.

Special prizes for attendance were also donated by Mr G. Coley. Cadets. —Mr Hornblow’s medal lor best shot : Stanley Barber ; Mr Jackson’s medal for smartest cadet in parade : bugler Allen Walls. SCHOOt, GAJLKS. Gold medals donated by ‘Mrs

Austin for best forward and best back in the football team were awarded to Stanley Barber (forward) and Herstou Robinson (back) ; best players in girls’ hockey team (bangles, donated by Mr Gabites), were awarded to Inez Hodgson and Kathleen Seeker.

School sports. —220 yards boys’ championship : Silver medal given by Mr Parkes was won by Stanley Austin, iu 29 seconds ; 100 yards girls’ championship : Gold brooch giveu by Mr Parkes, was wou by Wai Renata.

The prizes for the garden plots and essays were donated as previously mentioned in this paper.

PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION. The following pupils attending the Foxton State school gained certificates of nroficieucy at the recent examinations ; Mary Collins (total marks 648), isl ; Stanley Barber (631), 2nd, Henry Berthold (622), 3rd ; Stanley Austin (530), Virgil Edwards (51S), Florence Edliu (514), Roy Coley (509). Grace Lett (456), Agatha Bowden (493), Edgar McEwen (mi). The following gained certificates of competency ; —Herstou Robinson, Ernest Seeker, Ellen Robinson, Kathleen Seeker.