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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
4
Promoting the first annual school event at Bucume Handmaster for Uke Alvalle Public School, Mr. Armitage praised progress amid disruptions, paid tribute to former leaders, and noted growing attendance. He urged parental and civic support while detailing construction plans and upcoming programs including sport, choir, and art displays.
Enrolment at St Patrick's Braddon stands at 230 pupils. At the primary examination last year 18 pupils from the roll were very successful. The year saw English-first work for many and a general examination rated as satisfactory. Both boys and girls participated in coordinated activities with other schools in the Territory and all merited praise, with girls achieving a high placing in the basketball competition.
At a Capitol Theatre gathering Mr R M Pry headlined concerns over cramped facilities at Telopea Park School. He noted current enrolment 120 in the technical department and 208 primary plus 312 secondary, urging extra classroom space and improved tuck shop facilities despite a 12 week operation with a high turnover including 220 gallons of milk and many loaves of bread.
A historical notice discusses school operations, parent cooperation, and social needs for schooling. It notes efforts to align home and school activities, with concern over attendance punctuality and increasing home-school collaboration through Parents and Citizens' Association and Mothers Clubs.
Pupils performed songs and short pieces under Mina Harrval with praise for coaching. Dux and secondary awards listed including Brian Brapherson, Grew Kern, Laurence Gheanay, and others. Principal acknowledged seniors as Rev. Newcombe closed proceedings with the National Anthem.
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