SCHOOL YEAR ENDS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20986, 13 December 1939, Page 10

SCHOOL YEAR ENDS

TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRINCIPAL’S ANNUAL REVIEW EDUCATION IN DEMOCRACIES Today another school year at the Hamilton Technical College ended with the annual prize-giving and breaking-up ceremony in the school assembly hall this afternoon. The year had been a successful one according to the principal, Mr W. Fraser, who gave a comprehensive report upon the activities of the college. For the second year in succession the school roll reached the 600 mark. The roll on March 1 was 604 and the total enrolments for the year were 619. The average attendance was 498 and the number on the school roll was 461. “The tendency on the part of pupils to remain longer at school, which was mentioned last year, has again been in evidence this year.” said Mr Fraser. “I hope that in the difficult times through which we are passing the necessity may not arise that the education of our pupils should be curtailed. A report v/as recently issued in England showing the ill effects of such curtailment there during the War of 3 914-18. It has to be remembered that, though in certain countries the State trains its citizens merely to become obedient and willing servants, in a democratic community such as ours it must educate its masters.” Changes of Staff In reviewing the staff changes for the year, Mr Fraser said the alterations had been more extensive than in any other year. Teachers who had left the school were Mr T. N. Pemberton, Mrs E. W. Maciver, Miss N. Smith, Miss P. Smith, and Mr L. Cross, the latter having been a part-time physical training instructor. Mr L. I. Day had joined the Special Force for active service and other masters had volunteered. The vacancies thus created led to the introduction of a number of new teachers including the Rev. N. E. W. Barclay, Mr R. P. Kania, Miss L. Webster, Miss L. Eason, and Mr R. O. Johnson, the latter taking over Mr Cross’ duties.

“In general, the curriculum of the school remained much the same as in the past,” added Mr Fraser .“The extension of bus services from district high schools into localities which previously supplied us with pupils has, to a certain extent, reduced the numbers in our rural and domestic courses. The necessity for some information recently elicited an interesting fact as to the extent to which pupils, after leaving school, continue in the type of work they have taken while at school. Entry Into Careers “In 1936 81 girls entered the school in our commercial course. Of these over 40 are already known to be engaged in office work; the destinations of some are unknown and some few are still at school. Some are engaged in shop work, others are at home. The numbers in outbuilding trades and engineering courses have been well maintained. It is not our function to turn out ready made tradesmen or engineers but to provide an educational foundation for entry into such occupations through a curriculum framed on a broad scientific and realistic basis. For certain types of pupils, the education provided by such a curriculum and the practical method of approaching the different subjects will best develop their ability and is consequently the most suitable course ior them whatever their future occupation may be. Accommodation Insufficient “There has been no improvement as far as accommodation is concerned,” said the Principal. “All available space is being utilised including corridors, the library and at times the teachers’ common room. It is hoped, however, that, with the completion of the new West School, it may be possible to utilise some of the buildings which become vacant when the primary school moves into its quarters.” Successes in various examinations had as usual covered a wide field. Results were as follows: Higher Leaving Certificates, 8; University Entrance, 11; School Certificate, 15; Full, Partial, 7; Public Service Entrance, 25; Preliminary, Diploma of Fine Arts, 1; Partial, City and Guilds of London Institute in Electrical Engineering Grade 1,8; Pitman’s Shorthand Certificates, 63; Government Shorthand Typistes’ Examination, Junior, 21, which was the school’s record number of passes. The most distinctive success, however, was the achievement of the rural boys in winning three different agricultural scholarships open to North Island candidates. The successful candidates, all of whom intended continuing their studies at Massey College, were as follows: C. J. Crosbie, “Kitchener”; L. Wait, “Dynes Fulton”; T. Wallace, “Ruakura.” This was the fourth successive occasion, when a candidate has been available, that the Ruakura Scholarship had come to the school.

Big Night Classes Mr Fraser outlined the activities of the school institutions, including the annual concert, the library, magazine, speech contest, the dramatic club, the chess club, the gymnasium, and the school cadets, who, since Captain Day had left for active service were under the command of Captain G. U. Martin. He also reviewed the activities of the pupils on the sports fields, commenting that the standard reached by both boys and girls was again very high this year. “The number of students attending technical classes was 416, of whom 343 were free place holders,” Mr Fraser went on. “New classes have been established in electrical wiring theory and practical, motor theory and secretarial practice. The wiring classes have filled a long felt want in the district, but their establishment was only achieved by converting the boys' bicycle shed into and costs. For driving without a license, Leslie J. Hallberg, a lorry driver, was fined 10s and 10s costs. The non-possession of a heavy traffic license in the case of Arthur George Sandford, resulted in his being fined £1 and 10s costs. A fine of £2, with 10s costs, was imposed on Clarence Charles Stokes for failing to give way at the interaction of Victoria and Bryce Streets. For a similar breach at the intersection of Victoria and Ward Streets. Henry Valder was fined 10s and 10s costs.

a workshop. The Board of Managers has long contemplated facilities for motor apprentices and now that a start has been made, it is hoped to widen and extend the course. The class in secretarial practice was necessitated by the extension of the Syllabus for the Accountancy Diploma. The results achieved by evening students in various examinations have again been satisfactory. They were as follows: Accountancy Diploma and Book-keeper’s Certih - cate and Banking Diploma Sections, 19; University Terms, 2; Sections ol Degree, 2; University Entrance and Engineering Preliminary, 8; School Certificate, 1; Public Service Entrance, 1; City and Guilds of London Institute Electrical Engineering Practice, 5; Government Snorthand Typistes’ Senior, 2; Junior, 5; New Zealand Institute of Secretaries, 3: Registered Plumbers’ Examination, Written, 2; Practical, 7; Electrical Wiremen’s Examination, Written, 4; Practical, 3. PROFICIENCY AWARDS

ACADEMIC AND SPORTING TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRIZES Prizes for proficiency in both academic work and sporting at the Hamilton Technical College tnis year were awarded to a large number of pupils at the annual ceremony this afternoon. The awards made were as follows: Class Prizes Science Girls.—First year, Barbara Hyde; second year, Heather Williamson; fourth year, Sybil Tong. Commercial Girls.—First yea*, Monica Worraii and Lilian Urc; second year, Joyce O’Loughlin; third year, .Naomi Kirk; rourth year, Hazel Warren. Domestic Science.—First year, Dorothy Couch; second year, Ella Kushton; illth year, Enid HaH. Art.—Margaret Green. General and Art Boys.— First year, M. K. Smith. Accountancy Boys.—First year, G. W. Davys; third iear, R. Clapp; fourth year, W. Garraway. Science and Engineering Boys.— First year, A. E. Dally; second year, T. Polglase; Tourth year, R. Smith. Commercial Boys.—First year, M. Mead; second year, R. Stringer. Building Trades. —First year, D. Matthews. Trade Engineering.—First year, T. Sanson; second year, D. Hart; third year, O. Louden. Rural.—First year, C. Smith; second year, T. Hill. Proficiency in School Work Girls. —Shirley Kidflell, Betty Stanley, i Alisa Carter, Val. Maisey, Joan Dumper, Kuth Masters, Norma Tisch. Daphne Johnson, Junp Mcßeth, Alma Waller, Valerie Vernall, I.ynette Fulton. Amy Fitzgerald. Mary Millar. Lorna Borland. Boys.—D. Millar, 11. Rodger, N\ Currie, V. Moroney, J. Ponniket, M. Bowdttch, C. Marshall, G. Tucker, S. Laurent. 11. Lynds, A. Emett, A. Ferguson. E. Jackways, R. R. S. Fulton. Special Awards Chairman’s prize for best girl for ofnee work, Francis Hildreth; prize for best gill in domestic science. Rita Hall; needlework shield. Annis Hall; special prizes in woodwork, presented by Dlsston and Sons, Ltd.. R. Forsyth (saw); prize presented bv Ward A Payne. Sheffield. A. Graham /chisel); prize presented by Canadian Foundries. Ltd., D. Forsyth (hammer); engineering prize, presented by Hamilton Hardware Co., Ltd.. J. Gibbon; prize presented by Jas. J. Niven A Co.. Ltd., \V. J. Mr Ivor; prize presented by Hamilton Hardware Co., Ltd.. J. Heed; chairman’s prize Tor best industrial boy. B. Stewart; second-year dairywork. best note book. Tor prizes presented by Mr A. W. Green, T. Hill t, H. Stone 2: seeond-.vear dairywork, medal, presented by Mr A. W. Green, P. Hyde; agriculture, T. Wallace; drawing. d". Read; science, C. Crosbie; magazine prizes, original verse. Audrey Gilbert; topical article. W. Garrawav: humorous article. C. C’ tsbie; music. \V. Barris; oratorv pr1 r •. seniors. Prudence llebdlteh and Smith: juniors. Joan Kemp. .1. ITnbbs r n. McNeil; elocution. Trances Hildreth: ge,. *ral efficiency and school interest. head prefect, presented by Old Girls’ \s-oriation. Ngaire Hobbs; general efficiency and school interest, head prefect. J. Warrington; gold medalist, ore sen ted by Messrs. F. 5 . Halt Lid., B. Potter. Bond Scholarships Commercial. Joyce o’Loughlin; domestic. F.lla Bushton. building trades, D. Matthews; engineering, T. San«on. Sports Trophies rvirl-. Junior tennis championship. Val. Maisev >enior tennis championship 'Gould CUP’.' Ngaire llobbs; Junior swimming championship. June Mutt; senior swimming championship Old Girls’ Challenge cup . inileie Buckingham: house relay junior), raimii IIoum*: Junior athletic championship. Joyce O'f miglilin: senior athletic championship. Dulcie Buckingham and Rene Patterson: lirtcr-hoiise hn«kethall rtiamnlonMiln Did Girls’ Cup), Tainui House: athletic shield. Talnul House. Bovs —Junior athletic cup. F. Buckingham intermediate athletic cup. J Patterson: senior athletic cun. n Buckingham- fastest time, steeplechase -under Ir. . T. Parkhonse; point* cup (under u>. H. Davies and J Hardman; Junior swimming championship. R Grant; intermediate swimming championship. F. innrsWarrlnsrfon: junior tennis championship. H 1 aton intermediate tennis" champion shin. f. arkwav?; fives championship inn sipp. F. Jack-ways; five championship inn m* singles . p n Cramp fives champion shm junior doubles n r ramp and F Wvnvard; interhouse ,sim? Shield , Arawa House.