Congratulations to J. Elbourn upon passing his elementary typewriting examination.
On the 10th of March a party visited the Corn Exchange and saw the film organized for the Dr. Barnardo's Homes. Details of other School outings will be found elsewhere in the Magazine.
The total weight of tin-foil collected last term reached the record weight of just 20 lbs. This is handed over to the Ophthalmic Hospital. The box for the Royal West Kent Hospital was opened at the end of December and of March. The two totals amounted to 9s. 8d. altogether. The R.S.P.C.A. box contained 4s. lid. If every boy in the School put one penny every month in one of the boxes we should be able to raise nearly £4 a year for these deserving funds. Surely this can be afforded by each boy, especially when we see so many pennies go to the sweet-shops and cinemas.
The School Librarian, J. Elbourn, reports a satisfactory term. We have a good collection of books suitable for boys, and an average of about 20 books are out each week. Thanks are due to the following donors of fresh volumes :- N. Ashton, E. Rowcroft, C. Jessup, J. Beale, Mr. H. Piper, K. Whibley, C. Beale, E. Knott.
A portion of the courtyard has been roofed over in order to provide shelter for cycles. This is a great convenience in wet weather.
Next term circulars will be sent round asking for support for the second annual School Sports. Last year proved a great success, and we hope to adopt a similar organization again this year. We have provisionally reserved Wednesday, 5th July, and in the event of this date proving impossible, due notice will be given. We trust we shall see a large gathering on that occasion. Old Boys are especially asked to endeavour to come along to the Athletic Ground.
Nearly 20 boys attended a lecture organized by the League of Nations in the Corn Exchange, and had the privilege of hearing an address on "The Events of 1931," by that eminent scholar, Prof. Gilbert Murray.
In future School examinations will be held in July and December. The class positions in the Easter Term are assessed solely on the class marks. This gives an opportunity for the plodders to gain high positions.
UPPER SCHOOL NOTES.
The ground work put in last year with regard to foreign languages is now producing good results. La France is bought and read by all the French students, and an occasional copy of the Nieuve Londoner Zeitung materially helps the German class.
Economics are now being taken by one or two boys, who find this subject of absorbing interest. In Civil Service Examinations this subject carries double the marks of any other.
The last period on Friday afternoon is devoted to Chess for those boys who care to play. This pastime acts as a mental stimulus besides providing a fascinating game. House tournaments are being arranged.
From a composition on the Boat Race: " At last the great day has come; 'Oxford via Cambridge.' "
Preparations are now being made for those taking public examinations in December, 1933, using the term's work as a basis for selection.
It has been possible this term to study extracts from general literature. Dickins, Longfellow, Shakespeare, Mark Twain and De Quincey have provided some of the material. These have been much appreciated.
HOUSE NOTES.
The first complete year of the House Competition resulted as follows
Football Cricket Sports Work Total
1. School 40 20 17 32 109
2. St. Peter's 0 40 20 31 91
3. St. Augustine's 20 0 13 37 70
60 50 100 270
The Challenge Cup for the House Competition is a new one, presented by the Principal and suitably engraved. It