Sacred Heart School, North East Vailey

New Zealand Tablet, 28 December 1911, Page 2657

Sacred Heart School, North East Vailey

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the break-up of the Sacred Heart School, North-east .Valley, Dunedin, took place on December 13. Rev. \Father Coffey Adm., presided; with him were Very Rev. Dean Smyth, S.M., and Rev. P. J. O'Neill. A number of the parents and friends of the children were also present. The programme consisted of a cantata, 'The Dolls' Hospital,' and action songs by the various classes. These items were executed in a manner that elicited the applause and admiration of those present.

After the distribution of prizes Rev. Father Coffey' addressed the children, and congratulated them on the performance just witnessed, and also on the work done during the year. He spoke to the children of their obligations to their teachers (the Dominican Nuns), who were responsible for the success of the school. In congratulating the children Father Coffey reminded them that those who gained prizes in school did not always get the prizes in the race of life, but that success depended on labor and the application of those principles inculcated at school. Christian doctrine and regular attendance were also emphasised. In conclusion he wished the children a pleasant holiday, and on behalf of the Sisters thanked all those who had shown kindness to the school and its teachers during the year. The following is the prize-list:

Class Prizes.

Standard I. —Reading, M. Belisky; spelling, M. McCleary; arithmetic, M. C. O'Kane; tables, F. Toomey; drawing, L. Turnbull; attendance, V. Dooley.

Standard II. —Sewing, M. Doudle; reading and composition, M. Lawlor; arithmetic, J. Leyden; draw-

ing, R. Anderson; spelling, R. King; writing and neatness, E. Tobin; attendance, N. Pollock. . ;.-,.; Standard lll.—Reading, writing, and composition, J. Toomey; arithmetic and spelling, M. Dyer; drawing, R. Pearson; geography and sewing, M. Collins; home work and neatness, M. Dyer; attendance, S. McCleary. . Standard Reading and spelling, V. Belisky; arithmetic and home work, M. Wood; drawing, BiCallery; sewing, A. Dyer; composition, A. Lawlor; writing, V. Belisky; attendance, I.Lyng. • Standard English and composition, S. Hanley; arithmetic, V. Rissell 1, H. Pearson 2; reading and spelling, N. Thompson; drawing, A. Hannagan: writing and neatness, R. Douglas; geography and home work, S. Hanly; attendance, H. Lyng; sewing, J. Hannagan. , . to 5 ' General Prizes.—Music and politeness, K. O'Keefe : diligence J. Lynch, S. Simmonds; good conduct, A. * ogarty (medal) ; Christian doctrine, first division, N Thompson; second, A. Bell, P. Simmonds (prize); third,, A. Bell. vr ''

Attendance at Sunday school, C. Thompson.