FOXTON STATE SCHOOL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2371, 22 December 1921, Page 2

FOXTON STATE SCHOOL.

PEIZE-CJVIXG CEREMONY,

The-annual prize-giving: ceremony in connection with the local State School was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The body of the hall was filled with scholars and parents, also a portion of the dress circle. Mr Hornblojv, Chairman of Committee, presided, and awarded the prizes. In a brief address to the children and parents, he referred to the illness of the head teacher (Mr P'urrie), and on his behalf conveyed greetings and best wishes to the scholars. He specially _ mentioned the work of the 'relieving head teacher, Mr Broad, and paid a tribute to the enthusiasm he had displayed in the welfare of the school, and the splendid results achieved, despite many drawbacks. He spoke encouragingly to those who had not carried off prizes, and congratulated the prize-winners. He indicated that the school would one day have the honour of training a future Rhodes Scholar. He urged parents to take an interest in the school work of their children, and to assist them in their home studies.

Mr Broad dealt at length with the work of the school.. He said (luring the year there had been several changes on the staff. Mr Gabites, first assistant, left in March, and was succeeded by Mr Mcßae, and later by Mr McDonnell; Miss Ray also left in March, and was succeeded by Miss Beard; Miss M. Ray left in June, and was subsequently succeeded by Miss Williams its infant mistress. Shortly after Mr Furrie’s illness in September, he (Mr Broad) had taken charge, and now desired to thank the staff for the whole-hearted assistance accorded him. The year had been a very trying one for the school, but despite the changes, good results had 'been obtained. He .asked for the co-operation of parents in the educational welfare of the children. He referred to the cry for retrenchment, but retrenchment must not be allowed to stultify edueafion, which was of vital importance to the welfare of the State. He instanced the increased expenditure on education in England during the times of stress, and said under the comparative favourable conditions in this country retrenchment could not be justified. ITe gave a few instances of back-blocks hardships which came under his notice as a supervising teacher, and urged that the best should be done for the educational welfare of the children. He thanked the Committee for the interest it had taken in the school. If it. fell to his lot to come back to Foxton, he would give of his best for the educational welfare of the children. (Applause.) He. concluded by conveying to the staff, parents and children the season’s greet ings. As each class came on to the stage they sang one of the school songs. After the prize-giving, “Auld Bang Syne" and the National Anthem was sung.

ST. I

Aggregate: Jean Francis Ist, Melvn Ym'ke 2nd. Frank Cowley 3rd.

Progress: Donald Clrryslall, Iveilli Alexander, Douglas KijVnpdv. Most flood Marks for Y^ar: Ernest Westwood.

Diligence: Hazel Haydock, Huia Xewson. a Most- Ilelpfnl Child in Room: Norman Reader.

ST. H.

Aggregate: Joan Tliynue Ist, Ted Xaltrass 2nd, Decoinn Brown 3rd.

Progress: Ted Murphy Ist, Dixon Hayes 2nd, Harry Fee 3rd. Diligence: Miriam Speirs, Archie Aileheson.

Honour Roll (most marks) : Cecil Williams.

Besj Average in Arithmetic for Year: Norman Wisharl.

Teacher's Special for General Deportment in Work and Play: Elsie Barber.

ST. 11l

Vernon Moore Ist prize, Margaret Boole 2nd, William TTalliday 3rd. Girls’ Progress: Connie Knott. Boys’ Progress: Arnold Steven-

son. Girls’ Diligence: Olga Yorke. Boys’ Diligence: Vincent Hofmann. Neatness: Katie Roore. Helpfulness: Marjorie Hunt. Arithmetic: William Ilalliday. Best Homework Book: Margaret Poole. Teacher’s Special for General Improvement: Charlie Fee.

ST. IV,

Proficiency: Albert Gridin Ist, Lvlla Robinson 2nd, Margaret Tver 3rd.

Progress: Doris ITaydock, Lacey King.

Diligence: Unis Satherley,' Clifford Seville. Arithmetic: Grace Melton. Neatest Books: Albert Gridin, Myrtle de Bidder. Teacher’s Special for Improvement : Theodore Leach. ST. V.

Proficiency: Bernard Chrystall Ist, Avis Ilaydock 2nd, Elva Moore 3rd. Sewing: Elva Moore. Cookery: Lilian Bauckkam. Agriculture: Walter Staff. Woodwork :Ronald Reader. Sport: K. Lacey (girls), Clarence Anderson (boys). Progress: Bruce Chrystall.

Diligence (teacher’s special, monitorial duties): J. Barry.

ST. VI,

Dux: Lucy Thompson; 2nd Florrie Hart, 3rd Nellie Woods and Hazel Spring.

Sport: Wm. Christie (boys), Lucy Thompson (girls).

Woodwork and Agriculture: George Small. Cookery and Needlework: Doris Whiblev. Improvement: Walter Newth, Isie Patterson. Top Boy (Mr Coley’s prize): Alton Francis. Top Girl (Mr Coley’s prizp) : Lucy Thompson. Best Essayist (Mr McKnight’s prizes) : John McKnighl (boy), Lucy Thompson (girl). Mr Hornblow's prize for best essay on “Our Home Town”: Florrie Hart Ist, John Mclvnighf 2nd, Lucy Thompson 3rd. There were 31 candidates for proficiency, 23 passed, and 5 gained

competency. Attendance certificates were awarded to 11 pupils in St. VI., 5 is St. V., 7 in St. IV., 10 in Si. 111., 18 in St. 18, 0 in St. 1., 14 in Primers HI. and IV., and 1 in Primer I. and 11.