Miss Axwstxoxc, Assistant Teacher.
I have again the pleasure of presenting my report to the Comunitiee.
During the year steady progress hus been reported and beneficial results achieved. Ihe examination papers turned out by the buys at various s, shew that conscientious work has been done by the teachers, and 1 take this opportunity of thanking my col-Teagues for the painstaking way in which they have carried out their duties—duties rendered more difficult by the many disadvantages with which they have had to contend.
Compared with last year the number of boys has increased a little and there are now 114 scholars in the school, 38 of this number being boarders. We' are much cramped for want of school space, however, and on this account massy applicants for admission are being turned away Not having our full complement of teachers, we are obliged to divide the school into nine classes; that is, three classes for each teacher. This division makes the work much more difficult and exhausting, as similar lessons have to be more fre-lone, wer have had 41 boys, so divided, under uently given. In the Infant departinen:
the guidance of one teacher. Under these circumstances the results arrived at are Tam pleased to relate that the Committee are taking steps to provide us with a better system of ventilation, which is of vital imce now that we are so crowded.
The health of the boarders continues to be good and only a few minor ailments have occurred during the year.
Our football and cricket teams have not been so successful as formerly. They have always played up, but have invariably ssu gumbod to superior talent. We record wit jeep regret the loss of our pastor, the Rev. H. ©. Hodges, which took place during October last. He was a very kind friend to the boys and his genial smile and kindly words will be sadly missed by those who knew him.
From several causes, our prize distribution was held this year in the schoolroom. It Was a very quiet affair as we intended it should be—a few friends of the school coming to listen to the songs and recitations. Mrs. Hodges kindly consented to give away the Prizes to the fortunate one: id the Rev.
Darwent made a little speech to the boys afterwards.
The following is a list of the prize winners
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