NFGenWeb Information TidbitsConception Bay North - Harbour GraceExamination of Ship Head School, 1889The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser, December 21, 1889 |
| The first public examination of the pupils of this School
was held on Wednesday morning. Quite a number of the parents and friends
of the children showed an interest in the proceedings so that every inch
of the seating capacity of the building was occupied. The chairman and Mr.
A. H. SEYMOUR arrived at 11 o'clock, other members of the Board were
unavoidably absent. The examination commenced by the junior class reading,
spelling, saying tables and giving definitions in grammar, etc. They were
followed by higher classes in other subjects, interspersed by a few
recitations and school songs. The first class acquitted themselves very
creditably, the spelling of a considerable number of difficult words
showing a careful training in this particular. The calisthenics were well
done, though instrumental music was much needed as an accompaniment. An
organ fund is being raised. This school was opened only in April last, and
the results so far have shown much diligence and painstaking on the part
of Miss MARTIN. Greater results will no doubt be attained after another
year. The school is fitted up admirably with dual desks and comfortable
seats, and is well supplied with other requirements. After complimentary
remarks from the members of the Board, the distribution of prizes took
place. Two handsome books were presented by Mr. Seymour. Six seats remain
unoccupied, which by next term will doubtless be filled, an evidence that
the school and teacher are greatly appreciated.
The following is the Prize List: Class 1 Katie ROGERS Class 2 Alice NEILL Class 3 Effie COLE Class C Gertrude WARREN Class B Lily HAWKINS Class A Marion WALSH Arithmetic Walter ROGERS History Alice NEILL Writing John FRENCH Drawing Julia HORWOOD Punctuality Effie COLE |
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