Annual Distribution of Prises.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4046, 16 December 1881, Page 2

Annual Distribution of Prises.

KAUAERANGA BOYS' SCHOOL.

The annual distribution of prizes in the abore school took place this afternoon. The work of the scholars for the year, both at home and in school hours, was arranged in the body of the school, and a number of parents and friends inspected the articles this morning, and were eVidently well pleased with the progress made during the year under the teaching of Mr H. Phillips. Conspicuous amongst the exhibits were the drawings made by the scholars. Fully 100 ot these were exhibited, comprising several from each pupil, with the object of showing the improvement made during the year. The drawing which carries off the palm is a crayon one of a stag by Master J. Pearce the winner of the district prize for drawing last night. This young gentleman also exhibits fire other drawings, and a glance at them will serve to show the great progress made. The following pupils also deserve mention for the excellence of their work :—Charles May, 4 drawings and also a capital model of a cutter; Bernard Goldwater, 5 drawings; W. Farquhar, 4 drawings; John Bryce, 4 drawings. These boys were all in the 6th Standard. In the sth Standard, Leonard Watkin deserves special mention for the six drawings exhibited by him, and also for a model of a ship made by him in spare moments at home ; and Master W. Buckland also deserves credit for the progress made by him. In the exhibits of home work the following young ladies deserve special mention :—Alice Balcke, a map of Australia and a c'osey, both worked in wool; Amy Phillips, artificial flowers, smoking cap, and slippers. A number of other articles, all well made and reflecting credit on the teachers, Mrs EL Phillips and Miss Crovrther, were exhibited, but they are too numerous to particularise. We must not forget to mention that the school was tastefully decorated, and festooned with flowers, and presented a very pretty appearance. In the infants room a Christmas tree, loaded with presents was provided. This part of the programme was first dealt with; Mr Eenshaw, Chairman of the School Committee, occupied the chair. As a start, the children under Mr Grigg, sang " God defend New Zealand," after which Master F. Butler gave a recitation. Some imitating rhymes were then given by the children, and a recitation by S. Hales. After another piece, •• Try again," and a recitation " Too Clever," by E. Bacon, the gifts were distributed, and the singing of "God Save the Queen" brought this part of the proceedings to a close. The visitors then repaired to the northern wing, where the Upper School prizes -were distributed. A chorus was first given by Mr Grigg's class, after which the Chairman (Mr Eenshaw) gave ap address, and the class another song. Master Howard Watkin was then called upon for a recitation, " Our Minister " and rendered it in a pleasing manner. Mr

Grigg's class gave another song, and. the bead master then read the following report :— " During the year considerable progress has been made, but the outbreak of scarlatina has seriously retarded the work The programme of instruction is so extensive, embracing 15 different subjects, that it is absolutely necessary that erery meeting of the school should be taken advantage of, and close attention given to the lessons. I would remark that the standard examinations are not to be considered as mere form, but on the other hand, they are most thorough, and any child gaining the certificate must have a really good knowledge of the subjects.' The result of our standard examination is as follows : 255 attended the examinations and 209 gained their certificates—nearly 82 per cent. For this result there has been no attempt at cramming, there has been no extra time given to work up subjects, but all has been done in the five hours daily allotted to school business, and a very moderate amount of home lessons. The prize's have been awarded on the same plan as last year, viz., marks throughout the year, and marks gained at repeated examinations, and for good conduct. The average attendance is about the same as last year, something over 400. Whilst the roll number is limited to 500, there' is no doubt that if there was greater accommodation there would be plenty of scholars to fill up the extra space. At the present time a list is kept of those children wishing to join the school, and places are found for them whenever a vacancy occurs.—Hobatio Phillips." The next item was a song from Mr Grigg's class, and the prizes were presented by the Chairman. The following is the— '!"-■■ PRIZE LIST: Sixth Class. Subject. Name. Master's Prize ... W. Bucklund 1. Proficiency and Good Conduct ... H. Watkin 2. Proficiency and Drawing C. May 3. Do. ... F. Murphy 1. Drawing, also a Special Prize (a cricket bat) from " Admirer of the Art of Drawing " ... J. A. Pearce 2. Drawing „v SB. Gold water 3. Do. ... W. Farquhar 4. Do. - > ... J. Bryca Sewing ... Luoy Watkin Fifth Class. Master's Prize . ... Annie Smith Do. ... Louisa May 1. Proficiency ... Amy Phillips 2. Proficiency and Drawing L. Watkin 3. Proficiency ... L. Kitching 4. Proficiency and Good Conduot ... E. Tredinnick 5. Proficiency - ' ...JB. Waite Drawing , Write Sewing ...A. Balcko Do. ... A. Savage Progress (special) ... £. Wilkes Fotjbxh Class. ' Master's Prize ... B. Morgan 1. Proficiency ... O. Watkin 2. Proficiency and Good Conduct . «., W. Arscott 3. Proficiency ... L. West 4. Do. ; - ... A. McLachlan 5. Do. ... F. Billing 6. Proficiency and Drawing EL. Airey Drawing ... H. Asbby Do. ... E. Farquhar Good Conduot ... H. Morrison Thied Class. Master's Prize ... A. Penne 1. Proficiency ... M. Tucfc' 2. Do. ... E. Smitli 3. Do. ... E. Newton 4. Do. .... H. Balcke 5. Do. ... Win. Iredinnick 6. Do. „. W. Airey Drawing ... Fred Bates Do. ... A!f Birch Good Conduct ... Sydney Smith Sewing & Good Conduct - (Special) ... Ella Smith Sewing ... Ada li erring Second Class. Master's Prize ... Albert Kirkham 1. Proficiency ... J. McPeake 2. Do. ... Wm. McEee 3. Do. ... Albert Kirkham 4. Do. ... Annie Everett 5. Do. ... Gerty Phillips 6. Do. ... Thomas Richards 7- Do. ... Bess Tuck 8. Proficiency and Regular Attendance ... James Smith Good Conduct ... Lucy Smith Do. ... Amelia Sinoook Sewing ... Ada Jackson Proficiency and Regular Attendance (Special) John Wilkes Fibst Class. Master's Prize ... Minnie Ross Do. ... Claude Forgie 1. Proficiency ... Edith Bacon 2. Do. ... Geo. McDermott 3. Do. ...Henry Driver 4. Do. ... Andrew Peat 5. Do. ... M. J. Deeble 6. Do. ... George Kirkham 7. Do. ..# B.Speight Good Conduct ... Aune Owen Good Attendance ... Sarah Hale Before closing, Mr Gerring, in a suitable speech, and on behalf of the scholars, presented Mr Phillips with a handsome writing desk, and Miss Crowther with a work-box and writing desk combined, aB a testimonial of the regard in which they were held by their pupils. The recipients returned thanks, after which the National Anthem was sung, and the assemblage dispersed.