Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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SHELAGH NOLAN HEATHER CUMYN

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SAMARA 25 nOTEB ART NOTES THIS year, under Miss May ' s careful and patient guidance, the art classes have done some very fine work. In the Special Art Class on Thursdays we have concentrated wholly on charcoal figure drawings, and we have improved immensely in obtaining the character of the model. We thank the models for posing so patiently for us on these days. In the class on Tuesdays, subjective art has been the main attraction. Many bewilder- ing but colourful designs have been produced. A mural of skiing was accomplished by four of the very energetic members of this class. The other classes have recently finished some very interesting paper mache character masks. They have also done quite a number of free designs and colourful compositions. During the first term, we had the oppor- tunity of seeing Mr. H. S. Southam ' s wonder- ful collection of Canadian paintings at the National Art Gallery. After Easter, Miss May gave us the exciting opportunity to paint in oils, and many professional-looking canvases were produced. When spring ar- rived, we trekked with our boards and char- coal, and many lovely outdoor sketches were the outcome. The members of the art classes have proved to be versatile, and they have profited in many ways under Miss May ' s guidance. THE CHICKADEE When I go skiing in the woods, I hear him in a tree And wonder if he ' s looking down And thinking about me. He braves the coldest winter winds And finds his dinner where he can; The charming little chickadee Is not afraid of man. I like to hear his happy song And see him flit from tree to tree, I wish that I could always be As brave as little chickadee. NoRAH Cameron, VC Nightingale THE CROSS RABBIT A cross little rabbit Knocked on the door As I was scrubbing The kitchen floor. The cross little rabbit Ate a rubber band, Spilled some water And bit my hand! The cross little rabbit Began to shout; So I opened the door And swept him out. Shelagh Nolan, V A Nightingale