THE CONVERT SCHOOL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 22, 20 December 1916, Page 5

THE CONVERT SCHOOL.

SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK. The work of the Sisters and pupils of the Stratford Convent School for the past year lias been very successful all round, the pupils taking many first places in the* competitions open to all Taranaki chools such as music, writing, etc. As a fitting close to their duties, and to mark a happy milestone in the lives of the pupils, tho usual picnic and prize-giving ceremony was held at Ngaere Gardens yesterday. The day was ideal for an outing in the open air, and to mention that they enjoyed themselves does not adequately convey the feelings of the youngsters, though it will suffice and bo thoroughly understood hy the adults, who gloried in (ho opportunity to afford pleasure to their charges. Entraining at the station on the ten o’clock to Ngaere', it was a pretty gathering which assembled in the gardens ready for fun and as hungry as the proverbial horse. Almost everything imaginable in the category of children’s delights for such an occasion had been thoughtfully provided, and at any hour of the day, sandwiches, cakes, fruits, and sweets w.ere much in evidence. Sports were organised, and games were quickly in full swing, and the year’s prize-winners duly received their rewards, the names of tne successful competitors being appended. The company returned to Stratford oy the 5.45 train, tired and as happy as could be. Father Maples and the Rev. Mother and Sisters are to oe congratulated upon their arrangements for the annual break-up of tile school. Best wishes for a pleasant vacation and a Happy New Year go out to them from many friends in the district.

The following is the prize-list for the past year’s work in the various ■lasses:;—

/ STANDARD VI

Reading and Essay-writing—lsabel Kirkwood. Writing and Recitation (special prize for Christian Doctrine) —Kathleen Wilson. Arithmetic and Spelling—Maggie Bowler. Arithmetic and Reading—Edmund Harrington. Arithmetic (special prize for Christian Doctrine) —Frank Quayle. English and Arithmetic—Eileen Kilbride. Recitation and Writing—. Evelyn Sullivan. Essay-writing and Reading—Dlga Taylor. -l \ General Proficiency (special prize for regular attendance) —Mabel Geraghty. Essay-writing and Spelling.—Jack Fitzgerald. Reading and writing—Peter Zimmerman. v Arithmetic and Composition—Gerald Fitzgerald. General Proficiency—Annie Grant. Recitation and Reading—May Fmla,y. General Proficiency—Winnie Harrington. Special prize for Christian Doctrine, gold medal, donated ny Rev. Father Maples. Arithmetic, Writing, and Good Conduct—Laurie Hall. Reading and Spelling—George Hall.

STANDARD V

Arithmetic and Essay-writing Greta

Fitzgerald (special prize lor Catc-

chism). Reading and Spelling—Nora Boulei (special prize for Christian Doctrine, gold medal, donated by Mr I*.

Foley). Spelling and Writing—Connie Bonner. Essay-writing and English Eileen

Bonner. Reading—John Bullock. Arithmetic and Spelling—Harold

James. Reading and Writing—Bert. Hiealy. Arithmetic and Geography Andieu Fitzgerald. Composition and Writing—Mary nowcs Reading and Recitation —Molly layloi. General Proficiency—Eileen Hayes.

Writing and Reading—Mary DodunsKi. General Proficiency—Martha Heb ti-

lingWriting and Reading—Kathleen

Howes. Reading and Arithmetic—Teresa Jans Arithmetic and Reading— Rose Kowa

lewski. Reading and Writing—Annie Rocroz. Reading and Recitation —Dolly Ileus. General Proficiency—Jessie Thacker. Reading—Peggy Taylor. Writ in g— Mary Ul l len be rg. Writing and Reading—Janie Zimme.man. STANDARD IV. Essay-writing and English—lsabel Hunter. Reading and Recitation—Andrea Uniacke. Writing and Spelling—Myrtle Hunter. Arithmetic and Drawing—Albert Hunter. Writing and Arithmetic—Willie Harrington. Reading (special prize for Catechism; —Len Coley. tV r it in g—lvan Ireland. 'Spelling and Reading— Vincent IrcI land. | Reading—George Clifton. ! Geography—Dick O’Keeffe. Reading and Recitation—bred Gooch. Catechi sm—Hernian Fisell er General Proficiency—Zam. Foley

Essay-writing—Annie Bullock. Spelling (special prize for Christian

Doctrine) —Mary Coley. Reading and Writing—Polly Kowleski. Reading—Rose Newstroaki. Arithmetic (special prize for Christian Doctrine) —Kathie Grant. Recitation and Essay-writing—&lnoa Sullivan. Geography—Vara Crofts. STANDARD 111. _ .aSLJSS! Aritiimotic—Clem Burkett. Writing—Tom Dodunski. Tables—John Nowstrowski. Reading—Willie Crafts. Reading—George Berg. General Knowledge—Frank James. Writing—James Miller. General Knowledge—Georg© Quayle. Rca ding—Lindsy R useoc. Percy Wilmhnrst. Arithmetic—John Hayes. Writing—Alma Thacker. Arithmetic —Lily Mahoney. "Writing—Bernio Clifton. Writing—Annie Uhlenbebrg, Reading—Lena Bullock. General Knowledge—Hope Grant. Reading—Annie Gooch. Writing—lvy O’Keeffe Reading—Gertie Plows. Reading and Composition—Mary Tunbridge. Writing—Agues Jans. Composition (prize for Catechism) — Becky Taylor. Reading—Lena Uhlenherg. Ar; i hmetic—Thelma Arden.

STANDARD II

Arithmetic and Spelling—Nellie Alge*. Writing and Recitation—lvy Fowler. Reading and Drawing—Joseph Lander. Catechism—Tom Sullivan. Writing—Norman MoWhirter. Reading—Joe Zimmerman, Arithmetic —Willie Hall. Reading—Bert. Inderhitzen. Arithmetic —Alec. O’Keeffe. Arithmetic —Norman Lniacke. Writing—Antony Zimmerman. Arithmetic —-Clem Jans. W riting—Joe Kowlewski Reading—Jack J. Garvey. Writing—Katie Burkett. Reading—Sylvia Fischer. Arithmetic —Eileen Kelly. Writing—Teresa Dodunski. Spelling—Barbara Kowlewski. Reading—Mary Miller. Writing—Katie Miller. STANDARD I. Arithmetic—Nellie Fitzgerald. Reading—Mary Massey. Spelling—Lily Bonner. Tables—Rita Bonner. Writing—Dick Hunter. Writing—Harry Taylor. Spelling—Willie Thacker. Writing—Tim Uhlenberg. Spelling—Pat. Uhlenberg. Spelling—Willie Dwyer. Reading—Tom Goodall. Reading—Peggy Dwyer. Writing—Nancy Weybourne. Reading—Nellie Fitzgerald. Arithmetic —Florrie Bianchi. Writing—Frances Newstrowski. Spelling—Mona James. PRIMER 111. General Improvement—Lily Weybourue (special prize for Catechism). Writing—Teresa Maxwell. Counting—Doris Tunbridge. Reading—Mary Sullivan. Writing—Katie Inderhitzen. Spelling—Nora Garvey. Writing—Rose Miller. Writing—Len. Grant. Reading—Norman Ruscoe. Writing—Conrad Kowaleski. Reading—John Kowaleski. General Improvement—Terence Fowler. •

PRIMER 11. Reading and Spelling—Edna Alger. Word-building—Grace Townly. Spelling—Mavis Ireland. Writing—Gwendoline Chard. Reading—Cecilia Arden. Writing—Rita O’Keeffe. Spelling—Lucy Miller. Reading—Tom Cannon. Reading—Ronald Thacker. Writing—Tom Jans. Drawing—Dagobert Meier. Spelling—Bernard Weybourne. '» jtv a.* ' primer I. Writing—Stella Hunter. Reading—Ngaere Peuberthy. Recitation—Frances Uniacke. Counting—Molly -Malone. Drawing—Joyce Townley. Singing—Buryle 1 unbridge. Phonics—Vivian Reyner. Reading—Claud Reyner. Spelling—George Uhlenberg. Phonics —J ames Grant. Drawing—Maggie Mahoney. SPORTS, Boys’ race, 100yds—George Hall 1, Herman Fischer 2, Dick O’Keeffe 3. Girls’ 100yds—Eileen Heyes 1, Berne Clifton 2, Mary Coley 3. Boys’ Walking Race, 100yds.—Millie Crofts 1, George Clifton 2, Andrew Fitzgerald 3. Girls’ Walking Race, 100yds— Annie Mischewski 1, Berne Clifton 2, Andrea 1 niacke 3.

* Boys’ Wheelbarrow Race, 50ycs— Bert Healy and George Clifton 1, Herman Fischer and Gerald Fitzgerald 2. Boys’ High Jump-Jack Fitzgerald • 1, Herman Fischer 2. Girls’ three-legged race—Greta Fitzgerald and Andrea Uniacke 1, Eileen Bonner and Nora Bowler 2. Boys’ three-legged race—Millie Crofts and Tom Sullivan 1, Gerald Fitzgerald and Andrew Fitzgerald 2. Girls’ 50yds race—Mary Sullivan 1, Lena Uhleuberg 2, Gertie Plows 3.

Boys’ 50yds race—John NewatyosKi 1, Lindsay Ruscoe 2, Collin Heyes 3. Infants’ 50yds race—Mary Sullivan 1 Lilian Weyhourno 2, Florrie Bianchi 3.

Wrestling— Frank Quayle