SHANNON SCHOOL.

Shannon News, 24 December 1929, Page 2

SHANNON SCHOOL.

"BREAKING-UP" CEREMONY.

The annual prize-giving and "break-ing-up" ceremony in connection with' the local school took place on Friday afternoon, when a large number ofparents were present. 'The weather was fine and the ceremony took place out of doors, the children being assembled on the lawn.' The (Mr Mark), in addressing the assemblage, stated that the result of the year's work had been most satisfactory, despite the many changes in the staff. He explained that the reason for presenting certificates l.iis year instead of prizes, Was that in the latter case only one or two uupils were .recognised, but with eer' iicates every child who obtained the -equired- number of marks received n ognition. Referring to the health of the (hildren, he urged the necessity of pupil.-; changing their boots and clothe Avhrn wet, as often wet clothes and feet were the forerunner of T.B. In conclusion he thanked the Committee and parents for the int<>m.t shown by them in school-mat-ters during the year, and expressed his appreciation of the work done oy the sMff. He then called on Mr Hyde, the chairman of the committee, to say a few words. . " Mr Hyde thanked the staff for then care and interest shown in tnc children, and on behalf of the Committee conkimented the on the high percentage'of passes obtained. He expressed res-ret that they were ;to lose the services of JTss Dillon, owing .to the fall-ing-off in the roll number, bringing 'about a re-organisation of the stall. In complimenting the children on their effort, he. said it was gratifying ™ see such a large number qualify tor honour and merit certificates. In view of the considerable amount of si'r.mess during the year it was very satisfactory to see such a good number of attendance certificates obtained. He liope-i that next vear every child wouW quality for a certificate. Addressing Standard VI. boys-and girls, he urged upon thorn, on leaving, school, to have a definite object in view and to strive loi it. In making reference'to dental ennies, he read the letter .received fro". Mr J. Linklater, M.P., stating that tue Shannon School had been made a base for the district and that a nurse had been allocated, which was greeted oy. applause. He then presented the successful scholars with the won by them, at the conclusion oi: which Mr Mark called for three cheers for the committee and parents, whica were heartily given, cheers also being given by the children for the start The singing of the National Anthem by the scholars brought a pleasant, little ccremonv to a close. / AWARDS. STANDARD VI.

Honours (over 280).— Eric .Simes, Gordon Simes, Pete Brann, Nola Butters, Phoebe Small. _ Merit (240-279).— Errol Easton, W. Foster, Guy Saxon, Violet Bowker. Clive Anderson, James Thomson, James Hayes Eric Hemmingsen, John Mason, 1 Joyce Ingley, . Harold Haley, Doris Satherley, Angela Moynihan, lan Laston, D. Exton, Betty Richards, Molly Jenkins, Irene Sands, Laura McCulloch. STANDARD V. Honours.—Mary Robilnson,. Douglas Simes, Chicquita Hamilton, Betty Gunning. - Merit.—•'Grace Millar, Jeanne Grey, Meg Jenkins, Everel John Third, Agnes Hansman, Ellis Easton, Noel Franks, Brian Richardson, Francis Rolston, Steven Telfer, Averil Booker, Catherine Moir, Cissie Snelling, Edna Mitchell. STANDARD IV. Honours.—Henry Warman, Robert Mprk, Joan Bovis, Mary Retter, Joy Simes, Mary Saxon, Jean Corlett, Stanley' Fell, Stanley Gunning, Basil Harris, John Newton, Ross Pedersen, Joyce Quarrie. Merit.—Selwyn Astwood, Kenneth Coakley, Lindsay Easton, Wallace Jamieson, Patrick Roach, Rosslyn Williamson, Valerie Booker, Betty Eagle, May Gardiner, Mavis Hansman, Jean Hill, Marjory Johanson, Tui Meads, Ngaire. Payne, 'Chlorine Pieard, Hazel Rolstou Gladys Webb, Nella Pirovana. STANDARD 111.

Honours.—Daisy Lister, Alma Petersen, Florence McKenzie, Trevor Ingley," Cyril Marriott, Stanley Le Comte, Allan Bell, Tom Newton, Nola Millar. Vera Fell,* Douglas Newman, AudreyLaw.

Merit. —George Sinclair, Lloyd Small, Nola Le Grove, Rhys Jenkins, Stuart Hyde, Robin Law, Stuart Anderson, Verna Easton, George Third, leen McConnack, Alice Blaikie, Flor : ence Thompson, Verna Brassington.

STANDARD 11.

Honours. —Betty Rolston, Joeelyu Bass, Winifred Brann, Eric Hook, Robert Gronquest. Merit. —Lloyd Elvines, Doris Eagler, Betty Franks, Doreen Judc, Eric Blackburn, Lois Easton, Pearl Sands, John Pirovano, Lionel Coates, Jeanne Anderson, Ronald Mardon, Muriel Sands, Olive Bleakley, Doris Coley, Myra Millar. STANDARD I. Honours. —Ha Carter, Winnian Gunning, Raymond Elliott, Audrey Pearce. Merit. —Patrick Burke, Clive Haley, John Kilmister, Paddy Ririona, John Lee, Gordon Leighton, John Mitchell, James Robinson, John Sinclair, Malcolm Thompson, Norah Laracy, Joan Coates, Rita Easton, Anna Hermansson, Eiva Hook, Jessie Sandison, Rub/ Sand, Joan Better, Kathleen Tauhopa, Phyllis Woodmaes, Moira Finuerty.