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'ST. PETER'S COLLEGIATE
GIRLS' SCHOOL
Bishop Of Adelaide Appeals To Girls
To Remember Pioneer Women
MEMORABLE YEAR
I look to the girls of today to show
liow the pioneering work of the pre
sent time can be carried out as it in
spired those pioneering women of a
hundred years ago.' said the Bishop
of Adelaide - the Right Rev. Dr. A. Nutter
Thomas) yesterday at the annual
speech day of the St. Peter's Collegiate
Girls' School, at the Masonic Hall.
North terrace.
'The Centenary must be in the
thoughts of many of us. Especially as
it is nearing its' climax, ' added the
Bishop of Adelaide. 'It seems to me
that we hear much about our great
pioneer men. but what about our pio
neer women? It also seems to me
that we take little notice of these
?women, and it is interesting to read of
the discomforts the pioneer women had
to endure, as well as all they had to
put up with. I suppose the' position
of women in those days was different.
They were kept in the background. But
today, you girls are emancipated.''
The Bishop of Adelaide emphasised
that hardship brought out the best in
people. life had been a struggle in
South Australia, he said. Those hard
ships had produced a hardier typs of
men and women. It must be remem
bered that there was as great and im
portant pioneering work to be dene to
day in religion, education, vocational
guidance, care of children and institu
tions as ever.
The Bishop said that all those asso
ciated with the school would be anxious
to see the new uniform.
Several songs were well rendered by
the junior and senior classes. The
juniors sang 'Golden Slumbers'' and
'The Three Dragons' (James Brown! .
and the seniors. 'Where'er You Walk'-'
Handel and 'Mv True Love's a Sailor''
(Alex. Rowley). Mrs. John Horner,
who is in charge of the schools singing
classes conducted.
The Bishop presented the prizes, and
the chairman ithe Rev. C. A. Murray)
lead the report as follows: —
Annual Report
We have much pleasure in present
Ing the annual report for 1936 of St.
Peters Collegiate Girls' School. This
year has been a memorable one for Ade
laide—the year in which South Aus
tralia has been celebrating its Centen
ary — and the girls have been fortunate
inbeins brought into touch with many
interesting functions in connection
with this great period in the history of
their State.
Their minds have been stirred by the
records of the wonderful progress of
our first 100 years. We realise that in
the 'world today, difficult times loom
ahead, and manv questions must be
settled. Education must be three
fold, that of body. mind, and spirit,
and In this case, the last should be
first. The training of our boys and
girls should be laid firmly on a religious
foundation: and so the spiritual de
velopment of our girls has received
our careful consideration. In this, the
sisters have been helped bv the Rev.
C H Murray and the Rev.H.H.Coles.
who have given valuable assistance by
their weekly instructions in the study
of the Bible and the Prayer Book, and
in the historv of the church. We are
verv grateful to them, and we especially
thank the Rev. C. H. Murray for pre
paring our girls for confirmation.
thirty-two of whom were confirmed at
the Cathedral in August. Two bap-
tismal services were held during the
year, when fifteen girls received the
Sacrament of Baptism.
Examinations
As regards the scholastic side of the
school, the year began with great pro
mise. Seventy-seven new pupils were
enrolled, and excellent results were ob-
tained in the public examinations. In
leaving honors, Nancy Cheek deserves
special mention — she passed in French
(including oral), gained a credit in
modern history, and further distin
guished herself by winning the Tenny
son medaL awarded to the candidate
who obtains the highest marks in leav
ing honors English. Gwen Woodroofe
passed in leaving honors botany,
mathematics I. in the leaving, and phy
sics and chemistry in the intermediate
examination. Margaret King in mod
em history in the leaving certificate,
gained first credit under 18 years of
age, credit in English and a pass in
French (including oral). Latin botany,
and physiology respectively. Madeline
Boyce gained credit in English, second
credit in economics, and she also passed
in French, modern history, botany,
and physiology,Kathleen Woodroofe
gained a pass in six subjects: Ruth
Shetliffe in five: Claire Sands in four;
and Vivienne Oldfield in three.
In the Intermediate Examination,
twelve girls gained taeir certificates
—Margaret Searcy obtained a credit in
physiology; Annette Smith and Pat.
Robinson each credit in English
Natalie Baker credit in geography.
Seven girls passed in three subjects
each, and one completed her Inter
mediate Certificate.
In the recent preliminary pharmacy
examination. Mollie Ramsey was suc
cessful. She deserves great praise for
having done a two years' chemistry
course in one vear.
Our secretarial form, after the first
year of its being established, obtained
most satisfactory results. In the Inter-
mediate Commercial Examination four
girls passed in bookkeeping, three in
typewriting, and one in shorthand. This
year, four of the members of the form
have obtained sood positions in the city,
thus showing, that the training received
at school is thoroughly efficient in fit
ting them for a business career. We
would impress upon parents, that there
is no need for girls to leave St. Peter's
to take a course at a business college.
The necessary training can be obtained
here, with the further advantage of a
girl remaining in the environment and
atmosphere of the school, and continu
ing also her general education.
Scholarships
Three scholarships were awarded this
year, and we congratulate Bernice
Scarfe on winning the Sisters' Scholar
ship, awarded to the St. Peter's girl who
obtains the highest marks in the Inter
mediate Examination. Nancy Keats is
to be commended on winning the scho
larship given by the Old Scholars' Asso
ciation, and Valda Marshall was the
successful candidate for that given oy
the Church primary schools.
The writing of essays receives special
attention in the school curriculum, and
we congratulate Joan Kennedy and Jean
Pitt on being prize-winners in the essaj
competition set by the Anglican Cen
tennial Missionary Exhibition. In order
to encourage a love of reading among
the girls, the Noith Adelaide Institute
has generously allotted to us four an
nual membership subscriptions to be
awarded as essay prizes; and the fol
lowing girls are the successful candi
dates:Jean Pitt, Joan Shaw, Barbara
Miller, and Val Shanasy.
The Old Scholars' Association an
nually gives a prize for the best essay
written in the Leaving and Leaving
Honours forms, the subject being chosen
by them: and Margaret King is to be
congratulated on winning the prize. In
the Intermediate Form Essay Competi
tion, the prize awarded by the sisters,
this year has been gained by Margaret
Watson.
Missionary Work
The interest in the missionary work
of the Church has been well sustained
throughout the year. We were very for
tunate in having a visit from the Bishop
in Jerusalem and others. The weekly
collections during Lent amounted to £14.
and were given to the Australian Board
of Missions, inis was increased or a
further sum of £1 8'. The sum of £8
9' was sent to the Bishop's Home Mis
sion Fund, as the proceeds of the School
Hobbies Exhibition and Drill Display.
The girls took an active part in the
Anglican Centennial Missionarv Exhibi
tion.
Study Circles
The senior girls have been encouraged
to take an active interest in the world
problems of today. During the year, two
representatives of St. Peter's attended
each week, the League of Nations Union
Inter-school Study Group. The
last inter-school study group was
held at St. Peter's College on December
7, which proved very beneficial to all
those taking part in the conference.
Nativity Play
On December 8 and 9. a Nativity play
entitled 'Gloria In Excelsis' was pre
sented at Christ Church. North Ade
laide. All who saw it were impressed
by the reverent rendering of the various
characters by the girls; the singing of
carols was a very pleasing part of the
plav, and the whole effect was very
beautiful.
In these days, when women take such
an active part in the public life of their
country, it is necessary that a girl's
mind should be trained in orderly ar
rangement of ideas, and in clear reason
ing end sound arguments. With this
end in view, the debating society is re
garded as an important activity of
school life. One inter-school debate
and several inter-house debates have
been held during the year. We con
gratulate Patteson House on winning
the debating shield for the year.
The literary and dramatic society has
held meetings each term. A successful
dramatic entertainment was organised
by Vivienne Oldfield. which resulted in
more than £9 being given to the school
sports fund.
Music has received its due share of
attention in the school curriculum. A
class in musical appreciation, ably con
ducted by Mrs. Homer, has been much
enjoyed by the girls; and we hope to see
more classes formed next year. The
singing classes under her direction have
been most carefully trained. The per
cussion band directed by Mrs. Horner in
the junior school has done much to
rhythm among the younger pupils. Miss
Robinson's music pupils have made very
satisfactory progress. and Joan Robert
son was successful in Grade IH (prac
tical) in the Australian Music Examina
tion Board.
The school choir has been most fortu
nate in receiving excellent training from
the Rev. H. Finnis. the Precentor of the
Cathedral.
Drawing and art classes have been
under the capable tuition of Miss
Barnes, and very good work has been
shown by her pupils. Next year Miss
Barnes will be assisted by Miss May
Voke, who is a member of the Society
of Arts in Adelaide, and also a member
of the Sydney Society of Arts.
Hobbies Encouraged
The right use of leisure is an impor
tant factor in the lives of young people.
They should early be taught how to
spend profitably, and -with pleasure,
their hours of recreation. In pursuance
of this idea, each vear. an exhibition of
hobbies is held at school combined with
an arts and crafts display.
A very satisfactory year's work has
been shown in all branches of sport.
In tennis, the A team gained third
position in the association matches. We
are very proud of the B team, the
members of which have won the shield
of the secondary schools' association.
We congratulate the team on its suc
cess.
Shirley Wilson a member of our A
team, deserves special mention, as she
has the distinction of being the win
ner of the South Australian school
girls' championship, which we consider
a great honor for the school. We are
grateful to Mrs. Hatwell for the gift
of a cup for the school tennis cham
pionship which was won by Millicent
Hatwell. Mr. Thomas, who has
coached our senior team, kindly pre
sented two trophies for the players who
showed most improvement in their
play, and these were won by Millicent
Hatwell and Shirley Wilson.
in basketball, our teams did not do
shown in the practices. In the house
matches, Kennion came first in the
senior and junior tennis, and in senior
basketball — a very good record. Pat
teson won the junior basketball and
Kilbum the hockey. In the junior
school, St. Joan's was successful in
both tennis and basketball. The
school sports were held at the Uni
versity Oval on April 23. The trophy
for the champion runner of the school
was won by Dulcie Crimo and the
senior cut was won by Kathleen Wil
liams. Millicent Hatwell won the
intermediate cup and the junior cup
was won by Shirley Odium. Selwyn
House had the highest number of
points in the sports.
The drill display was held at school
on October 26. when an intercoms
exhibition of physical exercises was
given by the girls.
Three entertainments were held dur
ing the second term to raise funds for
two grass tennis courts, which are be
ing laid down at the junior school.
As regards swimming, the girls were
encouraged to take part in the 'Learn
to-Swim' campaign organised by 'The
Advertiser,' and 18 candidates received
certificates.
Anzac Day. Empire Day and Armis
tice Day were fittingly observed at
school.
New Uniform
For some time past, we have been
considering for various reasons, the
desirability of changing the school uni
form, and now a definite change has
been made. We are sure that all will
agree that the new uniform, which is
very smart and distinctive, is a great
improvement on the present one
Every girl will now be able to
wear the school pocket, and there
will be special pockets for the prefects,
and members of the sports teams.
The new uniform is now ready, and
will be worn by all new girls entering
next year. Present girls may wear the
old uniform till it is necessary to re
place it by the new uniform.
The Old Scholars' Association, of
which Stella Sobels is president and
Kathleen Ewens secretary, has enjoyed
a most successful year. In many 're-
spects, it has been a year of experi
ment, and the results have been far
more encouraging than expected.
We are very proud of the achievements
of some of our old scholars at the recent
University examinations. In the Faculty
of Arts, we congratulate Joanna Rad
cliffe on obtaining first credit in
French 111 (written section), and
Gladys Hisgrove in gaining her Arts
degree,' and also first place in French
111. (oral section).
We tender our congratulations to
Nancy Turner on winning the Tormore
prize and first place in English litera
ture and language in course A in Arts
also Betty Turner in gaining first place
in Botany II. in the Faculty of Science
We also congratulate Kathleen Ewens
Joyce Davis. Thenie Baddams, Anne
Stanton. Ellen Measday, in their suc
cesses in many subjects
Staff Changes
Some changes will be made on the
staff next year. Miss Cue, our science
mistress is leaving us to be married.
She will be succeeded bv Miss Nancy
Kay. who has had a very successful
career at the University, and who
gained the John Bagot scholarship for
botany. Miss Bissett's place as
French mistress will be taken bv Miss
Gladys Hisgrove BA- Another member-
of of the staff. Miss Gitsham,is also
leaving us to be married. Miss Dorothy
Taylor an old scholar of the school,
will take her place. Miss Cussens B.A
next year will be responsible for the
classes taken by Miss Fricker. Miss
Stolz, our senior mistress, is at present
visiting England. She will return at
the end of the first term next year and
during her absence, her work will be
carried on by Miss Mead. BA.who has
had long experience in teaching senior classes
We thank the members of the staff for all
their ready help and co-operaration
during the year- and for the interest
that they have shown in all that con-
cerns the welfare of the school.
_ PRIZE LIST
House Prires.— Patteson— Dorothy Hutton
presented b.v Rev. H. coles.; Selwyn— Adrlenne
Sands; Kennion— Beth Eatt presented by the
house captain. J. Kennedy. : kilburn— Joan lee
(presented by Miss Baddams)
I.b. Ronald Calder. form prize I a Ursula
Vincent. form prize. n.b. Lois Wurm divinity
Patricia Wiggins. form prize, drawing prize and
special prize lor neatness: Nadine Trott needle
work.,n.a Bernice Paech. divinity and needle
work: Helen Morrell,form prize.111.b Phyllis
Whyte,and Barbara Jones, divinity:Margaret
Sands,form prize: Margaret Spinkston, drawing
Janet Gray,divinity:Adrienne Sands, form
prize; Margaret Devonshire,drawing; Pauline
Holloway. needlework: Patricia Vincent elocu
tion .presented by Miss Gitsham.
Joy Montgomery, divinity, form prize
Joyce Adams form prize: Joan Clark, form
prize Margaret Coles,form prize: Enid Hook
needlework: Shirley Odium needlework Eve
Moyse drawing; Jean Whyte special prize for
literature. Remove. Dorothy Hutton divinity,
form prize Lesley Sorrell, dressmaking.
IV.a. Joan Trusler. divinity: Claudia Carter
special prize for divinity: Audrey Cooke, form
prize Helen Copley form prize- Betty Pres-
grave, form prize: Beth Eatt drawing Christobel
l'br: Williams, special prize for drawing.
V.h.Happy Mitchell divinity: Barbara Mil-
-lerr. form prize: Valerie Shanasy form prize:
Nancy Keats, form prize: Joan Robertson'
music, boardersprize; Heather Paddick. drawing
Vlh. Secretarial— Ruth Martin, divinity.
form prize: Elbe Vickers. form prize- Bernice
Searle. commercial prize: Jean Pitt, commercial ?
prize, dressmaking: Pegsy Highett. general
knowledge prize.
V.a—Rerta Dunstan. divinity: Vesta Wil-
liams. form prize. Phosy Berry. form prize:
Una Wadey prize: Gwenda Gurr. draw-
ing presented by Miss Barnes.; Molly Ramsey.
chemistry prize: Margaret Watson essay prize, i
Vl.b— Dorothy Magenis form prize pre
sented by Rigby's. Lid. i, history prize pre
sented by Miss Morris.
Vl.a — Owen Woodroofe. divinity: Madeleine
Boyce. drawing prize presented by Miss;
Barne— history and economic,presented by
MissMorris. Margaret King essay prize:
presented by the old scholars Nancy Cheek,
dux of the school head prefect's prize Houghto
on Williams prize Tennyson Medal leaving
honors English. 1935.
Scholarship tennis champion of South Aus
tralia Shilrley Wilson tennis champion of the
school Millicent Hatwell special prize for sport.Pa.
Greta Baddams inter-house debating shield
Patteson House presented by Messrs. Archer and
and Holland
$