SCHOOL BREAKS-UP.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1915, Page 6

SCHOOL BREAKS-UP.

OMATA. (From Our Own Correspondents). On Friday the annual prize distribution took place in the Omata Hall, where a large attendance of parents and otliers interested assembled to witness t-lie closing of tiie school year for 191.5. During the evening, between the distributing of the prizes, songs, recitations, etc., were given, and by the hearty applause and the number of encores the audience showed hearty appreciation of this part of the programme. The following were among the performers:—Overture, Mr. and Miss M. Pearson; song, juniors; recitation, Eileen Jury; song, Mrs. Meyenberg; recitation, Marjorie Bayly; song, Mr. McAllum; recitation, Etliel Kendell; song, Miss C. Mace; recitation, Fred Seamark; song, Miss Blewman; recitation, Neville MeyenTJerg; SO ng, senior pupils; recitation, May Loveridge. Prior to the singing of the National Anthem, the chairman of the School Committee (Mr. Shrimpton) thanked all those who had assisted in anv way, and then called on the headmaster (Mr. Meyenberg) to say a few words. The latter touched briefly on several things of interest to the school, and gave the Standard <} pupils who are leaving after the holidays a word of advice. After the singing of ''God Save the King," the committee handed round bags of fancy biscuits to the children to cheer them on their homeward way, and after three cheers for the staff the gathering dispersed. The following are the prize-winners:— Place prizes: Standard 6, H. Gatton 1, F. Seamark 2, C. Huse 3, R. Pease 4. Standard 5: M. 'Kurth 1, G. George 2. Standard 4: L. Morris 1, J. Crockett 2, H. Rickard 3. Standard 3: K, Morris 1, L. Seamark 2, W. Mace. Standard 2: M. Bayly 1, S. Viekers 2, M. Meyenberg, E. Seamark, E. Kendell (equal) 3. ' Sewing Prizes.—Standard C: M. Pearson. Standard 5: V. Kendell. Standard 4: R. Hart. Standard '3: K. Morris. Standard 2: E. Kendell. Greatest diligence.—Standard 0: L. Penwarden. Standard 5: C. Williamson. Standard 4: C. Viekers. Standard 3: W. Mace. Standard 2: P. Staehurski. Most ipopular boy (by vote).—V. Bayly; girl, D. Gatton. Greatest Progress.—Standard 6: F Seamark. Standard 5: C. Wililamson. Standard 4: L. Morris. Standard 3: \V. Mace (given by Mr. Meyenberg); Standard 2: M. Bayly. Primer 3: R. Locke. Primer 2: D. Seamark. Primer 1: A Sanger (given by Miss Wells). Full attendance for the year.—Standard 6: H. Jury, F. Seamark, C. Huse, D. Gatton, G. Ramsbottam. Standard 4: L. Morris, H. Rickard, L. Sanger, R. Hart. Standard 3: K. Morris. Standard 2: E. Seamark, P. Pease, L. Sanger, N. Jury, N. Meyenberg, E. Jury, E. Kendell, M. Kendell. Primer classes: R. Sanger, S. Jury, P. Jury, H. Seamark. A gift book was given to each child in the primer classes. During the evening medals were presented to all those who had attended three years or more without missing a single half-day. The following received silver medals, with the words "full attendance" and the length of time engraved on the back:— Leo Morris, 3 years; Eileen Jury, 3 years; Christina Huse, 3 years 3 months; Fred Seamark, 3 years 6 months, Neville Meyenberg, 3 years 7 months; George Ramsbottam, 4 years 10 months. The medal of the last-named has a gold centre. The example set by these pupils should act as a stimulus to their fellow pupils, and next year should give even a larger number of "full attenders." The following uupiis have made full attendances for the quarter ending December 31, 1915; - Standard 6: H. Jury, G. Ramsbottam, F. Seamark, D. Gatton, C. Huse, M. Tearson: Standard 4: J. Crockett, L. Morris. H. RTckard, R. Hart, j M.■ Loveridge. L. Sanger; Standard 3:1 W. Mace, C. Pease, F. Seamark, Iv. Morris, W. Mace: Standard 2: N\ Jury, N. Meyenberg, W. Revel!. E. Seamark. L. Sanger. P. Pease, M. Bayly, M, Kendell, E. Kendell, E. Jurv. Primer classes; W. Green, M. Mace, 8. Jury, It. Ranger, P. Jury, A. Sanger, H. Seamark. Percentage of attendance for quarter: Boys, <46.6; girls, 92.8; average, 89.7. NGAERE. I The breaking-up for the holidays at the Ngaere School look the form of a garden party at the Ngaere Gardens, kindly placed at the disposal of the School Committee bv the proprietor, Mr. Truelove. and a large number of people was present. After lunch, the party assembled on the lawn, and Mr. H. Taylor, chairman of the School Committee, presented the prizes for the temperance e'savs given by the local branch of the ' W.C.T.U.: Standard 6: Ivor Saunders 1, Oliver Orr 2; Standard 5: Marjorie True-; love 1, Phyllis Sims 2; Standard 4: Joyce j Harrison 1, John Payne 2; Standard 3: ■ Elsie Lambert 1, Violet McKenzie 2. : The good attendance certificates given by the Education Department to pupils who have been absent not more than five times were not yefto hand, as the Government Printer had not been able to get them printed in time for distribution before the holidays. The following pupils made full attendances: Ivor Saunders, Aubrey Kenyon, Rae Jones, Ivy Kenyon, Florence Walker. Others who have been absent not more than five times were: Meriton Taylor, Stanley Bond. Phyllis Sims, Violet McKenzie, Ellen Wiggins. One girl. Ivy Kenyon, had made full attendance for four years, a very meritorious performance, showing that she was most persevering, and that she enjoyed excellent health. The committee intend giving good attendance prizes, which will be handed to the winners after the holidays. The results of the proficiency examination have not been received from the inspector, but these will lie published when received. Miss M. Mackie has been probationer at the school for the past two years, and is now leaving to take up a position as assistant mistress at Tarata. The chairman referred to Miss Mackie's good work in the school, and to the esteem in which she was held, and presented her with a valuable dressing ease. Mr. Sims, headmaster, returned thanks on behalf of Miss Mackie, and spoke highly of her work as a teacher, and wishing her success in the future. Cheers were given for Miss Mackie. The chairman, on behalf of the senior boys, then presented the headmaster {Sir Sims) with a silver-mounted tobacco pouch as a memento from the boys who are leaving the school, and as some slight recognition of their gratitude and respect for their headmaster. The chairman thanked Mr. and Mrs. Truelove for their kindness in giving the use of the gardens for the day. and heartv cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Truelove The afternoon was verv pleasantly spent with games and races for the children, paddling in the miniature seaside, and bathing in the lane, and all were given rides on the water-chute. The gardens are very well kept and are now looking I their beat. The welcome shade and the many attractions for visitors make them itaervedty popular ab • jlealc resort