CENTRAL SCHOOL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 September 1941, Page 4

CENTRAL SCHOOL

TEACHER FAREWELLED MR E. C. CODDINGTON. TRIBUTES FROM. PUPILS, STAFF AND OTHERS. A very pleasant evening was spent in the Assembly Hall at Central School on Friday when the pupils of Standard 3 held an evening to show their appreciation of the work and interest of their teacher, Mr E. C. Coddington, M.A., who is relinquishing his position to undertake military duties. The hall was well filled. Not only the pupils but a goodly number of their parents and members of their families were also present. An interesting programme of games, folk and ballroom dancing, choir singing, duets, trios and recitations were enthusiastically gone through and was well controlled by the M.C. of the evening, Holden Reynolds. The supper which was provided by the parents was not only thoroughly enjoyed, but was much appreciated by those responsible for the gathering. After supper the opportunity was taken to make several presentations to Mr Coddington from the class and from individual pupils. In responding Mr Coddington expressed his great regret at having to give up the class he had become so attached to and also the hope that some day before long when the job that lay ahead had been accomplished, he would once again have the pleasure of teaching the same children. Mr Heath, on behalf of the parents present, thanked Mr Coddington for the wonderful interest he had taken in the children who had become devoted to him, and wished him good luck in the immediate future. He hoped he would soon be able to resume his work here.

The gathering closed with the sing-1 ing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem. Earlier in the day,, at the morning interval at school, on behalf of the staff of the school, Mr J. A. Kennedy presented Mr Coddington with a gift as a memento from the members of the staff who had enjoyed his period among them and wished him the best of luck and a speedy return. On Saturday evening the members of the committee of the Parents’ Association took advantage of the occasion of the holding of the regular fortnightly dance to present Mr Coddington with a wristlet watch. The chairman, Mr Emerson, expressed the great regret of the committee that he was leaving for the time being and wished him a good time and an early and a safe return. He had not only been of great assistance to the committee, but had endeared himself to all. Mr P. H. Shaw, secretary, and Mr W. R. Nicol also gave expression to the kindly feelings and good wishes of the association.

Mr Coddington was accorded musical honours.

OLD TIME DANCE

GATHERING ON SATURDAY NIGHT. The usual fortnightly old time dance under the auspices of the Masterton Central School Parents’ Association was held in the Central School assembly hall on Saturday night. Mr W. R. Nicol was the M.C. There was a large attendance. The concluding Saturday night dance of the season will be held in a fortnight’s time, when the date of the final long night dance will be announced.