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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
4
The Headmistress Miss G Brodie welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Filshie for a Christmas party at TeLOPEA Park Infants School. Prizes were distributed by Mrs Filshie, Father Christmas handed out toys, and cards were sent to Canberra Community Hospital and Stewart Preventorium Sydney.
St Christopher's School marked its tenth annual Speech Day with reports of rising attendance and scholastic achievement. Dean Haydon noted Canberra’s Catholic schools serving nearly 500 pupils and praised staff, students, and grants supporting prizes. The ceremony highlighted exam results, teacher additions, and sports and certificate awards across the primary and junior classes.
Mrs J Betts senior assistant at Ainslie Public School was farewelled by Parents and Citizens Association and pupils. Mr Betts appointed headmaster of Rylstone School but will not take the position due to misunderstanding. He may go to Young or Lithgow Schools. Lieut Col J T H Goodwin paid tribute and presented Mr Betts a clock and Mrs Betts a cut glass salad bowl.
The 11th annual Speech Day at Ainslie Public School featured Headmaster Harri reporting enrolment at 433 for 1937 and praise for staff, students, and the new classroom block. Guests included Civs Representative Mr Daley and Mrs Daley with others in attendance. awards honored Ian Ray dux, Ladd, Grant, Weatherston, Ransome, and Heather McDonald. Infant dances in the school yard capped the event.
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