WEST END SCHOOL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 165, 18 December 1914, Page 3

WEST END SCHOOL.

BREAKING-UP CEREMONY. The West End School broaking-up ceremony, which took place in the school gymnasium yesterday afternoon, proved a complete success. The small building was packed to the doors with children and friends of the school. The usual speeches were omitted from the programme the children's singing filling i up the gaps. The chairman of the school, committee was unavoidably absent, and his place was taken by the secretary, Mr N. W. Thompson. Mrs. Wilson opened the proceedings by presenting the infants' prizes. The infants then filed out of the hall to make place for the older children. Mrs Howling then read an excellent report, which was punctuated throughout by loud applause. The elder children s prizes were then presented by the Mayor, Mr J. E. Wilson. In addition to the usual set of prizes two special prizes were presented. These were two handsome books presented by their fellow teachers to Miss A. Cocker, on the completion of her pupil teachership, , and to Miss Alice Brown, on the completion of her probationership. HEAD TEACHER'S REPORT (1914). Mr Chairman, Parents and Children,— Another school year has passed, and we are together again for our prizegiving ceremony. We have not asked our children to forego their prizes on account of the war, though, no doubt, they would willingly have done so. The school conimittee and staff after discussing the matter, came to the conclusion that as the children contributed £7 10s to the Patriotic Fund, and have since given each week to the Relief Fund to the amount now of about £l2, it would hardly be fair to take from them J the prizes for which they have worked J throughout the year. | At the end of last year, I reported i | that, as a new room was being built, we should work under more favorable conditions. That room is now quite full and another addition is necessary. The present roll number of the school is now 480. This time last year the roll number was 428. In October last an additional assistant and a pupil teacher were appointed to our staff. , This year the children have worked steadily and diligently, and most of them have gained promotion. There are always a few who take' more than one year to grasp thoroughly the work set out in the syllabus for the standard, but their time has not been wasted. Another year in the same standard will make them much better fitted to undertake the work of a. higher standard. To these, I say, keep on steadily, and you will win in the end. The work in the infant room is thorough. The work of the little ones, under the able and careful training of Miss Mynott, is made so pleasant and interesting, that the children soon learn to love school. Of the senior scholars, twenty-nine sat for proficiency examination. Of these, two failed, five gained competency and twenty-two gained proficiency certificates. These results reflect great credit on Mr Bary, the first assistant, who has had charge of the class. Most of those who have gained proficiency are continuing their studies either at the High School or atthe Technical College. We wish them all success and we shall watch their progress with pleasure. I should just like to add that if they are as good, as punctual, as diligent and attentive always as they have been at this school, they will be sure to do well through life. A first and second merit prize has : been awarded in each class. Attendance, steady work, improvement and term examination marks together with the results gained at the examination held by the Inspectors, were all considered before i allotting the prizes. The dux prize for boy (presented by Collins Bros, and C 0.),) is gained by Ronald Greiner; and the dux prize for " girl (presented by Mr A. K. Smart, chairman of the West End School Com- j mittee), by Kva Newell and Dora Watkins, (tie). • ] The attendance this year has been splendid: 107 children—s4 boys and 53 girls (thirteen of these belonging to the infant-room) have not missed once.lhese gain a prize and a first class attendance certificate. Besides these, 44 children —22 boys and 22 girls—have not missed more than five times. These gain good attendance certificates. The brooches (presented by Mr Grein- < er) for sewing prizes are gained bv Mary i Coleman (Std. C), and Myrtle 'Howell < (Std. 5). i The Bible-reading lessons under the i several ministers of religion, were well > attended throughout the year. The spec- ' ial prizes (presented by the Rev. F. A. Crawshaw), in his classes (Std. (i and : 5) are gained by Edna Lamerton and ■■ Alfred Downs. 1 It is pleasing to see so many parents I present to-day. It shows you take an interest in the school; and it is only by the co-operative help of parents and teachers that a school can be successful. In conclusion, I am glad to say that a very good feeling exists between scholars and teachers, and I am glad to say also that the conduct and behaviour of the children have been excellent. I wish to thank the School Committee mid my stall' for their untiring zeal and willing co-operation in all matters that have tended to the welfare of the school. It is a great pleasure to feel that the parents, school committee, and teachers work so pleasantly and amicably together. I wish' you, both parents and children, a Merry Christina!; and a Happy New Year. PRIZES. Standard Vl.—Top boy: Konald Greiuer, 2nd, Keith Thomas; top girl: Kva Newell, Dorcen Watkins (equal}, 2nd Edith Lynch. Standard V. —Top boy: P.oddie Morrison, 2nd Eric White; top girl: Emma Morris, 2nd, Irene Bullot. Standard IV.—Top boy: Eric Smart, 2nd Willie Rea; top girl, Nancy Wilson, 2nd Mvrtle Thomson. Standard lll—Top boy: Wilfred Moorehead. 2nd George C'avaney; top girl: Rita .lensen, 2nd Frances Ilolnies. Standard ll.—Top boy: Fred N.'Well, 2nd Colin Greiner; top girl: Ruby Aitken, 2nd Beryl Morris. , Standard I.—Top boy, Laurie Holmes, ' 2nd Vincent Carthew; top girl: Wr.vcrley liould, 2nd Marjory Matheson. Primer ll.—Top boy: George Huthnanco; top girl, Lily Hardwidge. Primer .11.—Top bov: Leslie Maekay; top girl Thelma Knott. Primer I.—Top boy: Arthur Mist; top girl, Kathleen Ogier. Each infant pupil received a book, and a bag of lollies. SEWING PRIZES. Standard Vl.—Mary Coleman. Standard V— Myrtle Howell. Standard IV.— Gladys Hodge. Standard 111. —Brenda Gardiner. Standard ll.—Dorothy Smith. ' 1 Standard I— Delrna Lye,.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

Playing organ, Claude Morey; steadiest worker, Standard IV., Norman Brokenshire; steadiest workers, Standard V., Joan Wilson and Percy Blane; gicatcst improvement in Standard IV., Donald Sutton; steadiest worker in Standard 111., boys, Edward James; girls, Ruby ) Sole, Nellie Beale; good conduct in ! Standard 11., Robert Rea; Standard 1., , Alex. Boswell; Standard 1., Dorothy I Bennett. . i The committee wishes to thank the i donors of prizes:—Messrs Collins and > Co., Auckland (copy of Shakespearce); ; Grilfin and Co., Nelson (lollies); Southi crn Cross Biscuit Co., Wanganui (clioco- ■ lates); Aulsebrook and Co (lollies); Mr. i N. Greiner (two gold brooches); and books from Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. Barnes, r Mrs. H. J. White, Mrs. J. Blanchard, Mrs. Lennon, Mr. A. R. Smart, Mr. : j Avery, and all the teachers, and a doll from Mrs. Blanchard, Mrs. Johnston, I South road (lollies). j FULL ATTENDANCE PRIZES. Standard Vl.—Alfred Downs, Roycc Hooker, John Knapman, Claude Morey, Keith Nodder, Fred Stohr, Clarice Farmer, Edna Lamerton, Doreen Watkins. Standard V.—Norman Coburn, John Darney, Roy Hoskin, Maffy James, Har- i old Morey; Cyril Thomson, Roi Waller, Eric Lash, Isobel Alexander, Madge I Barnes, Edith Downs, Alice Evans, May Garner, Gertie Parrott, Ella Shing, Marjorie Smart. Standard IV.—Eric Blanchett, Clyde Frewin, Cyril Hughes, Frank Rielly, William Rea; Eric Smart, Donald Sutton, Muriel Bennett, Mabel Jury, Doris Loveridge, Phyllis Mason, Ivy Parrott, Doris Roper, Clara Shaw, Myrtle Thomson May Voght. Standard lll.—Eric Brokenshire, George Cavanoy, Ken Dutton, Clifford Hawkes, Arthur Howell, Edward James, | Percy Rielly, Ellen Beale, Irene. Deighton, Mona Evans, Frances Holmes, Florric Knapman, Alice Lamerton, Ruby Sole, ! Myr.i Trueman. i Standard ll.—Henry Bennett, Gilbert j Ellis, Owen Ellis, Clarence Hill, Laurie , Inch, Cyril Lash, Leslie Loveridge, Leonard McKoy, Jesse Morris, Ken Nodder, Laurie Smart, Alton Sutton, Clement Ward, John Rampton, Lily Benslcy, Violet Hurle, Jean Hurle, Elsie Laiiiortoii, Edna Murphy, Vera McPherson, Cleata Pratt, Irene Stewart, Ethel Sole, May Smart, Reva Thomson, Winnie Simpson. Standard I.—Fred Cavaney, Joe Welch, Norman MeWliirter, Ron Jeffries, Roy Downs, Gladys Reed, Ruby Parrott, | Madge Nodder, Zeta Russell, Norrien Hoskin, Dorothy Bennett, Grace Baldoek. I Infants.—Kenneth Rampton, lan Shaw, Hector Simpson, Frank Sutton, Alex Cavaney, Robert Knott, Robert Reid, Hazel Bailey, Ethel Marr, Bessie Sole, Betty Welch, Leila Martin, Dulcio Jury. GOOD ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES. Standard Vl.—Harold Hardwidge, Pereival Hill, Hilton Jury, Charlie SifJleet, Myra Johnson, Edith Lynch. Standard V.—Arthur MeWliirter. ; Standard IV.—Gwcn Foot, Ida Hi.ehes, Elsie Siti'lcet. Standard lll.—Spencer Ellis, Trevor Hasell, Owen Johns, Roy Richards, Brenda Gardiner, Violet Jackson, Norma Morey. Standard 11—Charlie Collins, Jack Lynch, Charlie Lynch, May Beale, Ellen Harvey, Connie Hasell, Emma Martin. Standard L—Leo. Farmer, Clarence Foot, Willie Gilbert, Gordon Hill, Victor Mitchinson, Dorothy Beale, Mabel Crozier, Emilie Stevens, Phoebe Simpson. Infants.—Kenneth Harvey, Gordon MaeKay, William Baldock, Leslie MacKay, Victor Staiidring, Dora Evans, Lilian Deacon, Florrie Briggs, Mabel Standring, Madeline Jeffries, Ruby Bailey. (TEMPERANCE ESSAYS. Standard Vl.—Boy, Claude Morey; girl Eva NeweTl. Standard V.—Boy, Eric Lash; girl, Madge Barnes Standard. IV.—Boy, Willie Rea; girl, Nancy Wilson Standard TlL—Boy, Clifford Hawkes, girl, Nance Thomson. Scripture Lessons (Mr. Crawshaw).— Boy, Alfred Downs; girl, Edna Lamerton.