Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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.. W, i f i N , s . 1 . 1 s 'f ' 1 I his experiences teaching in Africa. He pointed out that the exchange ot ideas and experiences amongst the many different peoples who inhabit this planet is exciting and that more such exchanges are needed. Mr. David Newlands, a Quaker and a friend of the school, spoke on Wisdom and Fool- ishness and the various ways one can be foolish or avoid foolishness. Our last meeting of term was the Christ- 'neis Meeting for Worship. The school ' under Mr. Kaliians direction ' several beautiful carols school in the singing or 'hristmas hymns. ln addiliti. lrom Firth House Sangahyiii.. 26 THE FALL TERM An important event in every Fall term is the annual Visitors' Day in November. Parents and friends of the school from across the country and abroad visit the Hilltop. Parents may see various class- room displays, have interviews with counsellors or meet faculty informally throughout the afternoon. An innovation in this year's pro- gramme was the Parents' Meeting late in the afternoon. The Headmaster and several teachers acted as spokes- men for the school. Questions, com- ments and suggestions were discussed by this panel during the course of the meeting. All in attendance enjoyed the meeting and found it both valuable and stimulating. Following the meeting, dinner was served in the Dining Hall and afterwards a performance of Charley's Aunt was given by the drama club. The School Committee was active in organizing two dances during the term. One of these dances was hosted by the girls from the Ontario Ladies' College. At the second dance, held at the school, both O.L.C. and Bishop Strachan School were invited. There was only one pro- blem experienced in connection with the dances. When the evening at O.L.C. was about to end, one of our boys could not be found. After an extensive search, the villain was found in the shadows of the gym with a young lady in his arms. Yes, even the dances are exciting.

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knixl-N wifi an-fc For the first time Chanukah, the lewish Festival of Lights, was ob- served by some boys of Jewish descent. David Fritz of Upper South brought his menorrah to school with him and in' vited everyone of whatever faith to par- ticipate in the short candle-lighting services every evening. The services, held in David's room, gathered sixteen people some evenings and as many as twenty on others. The first term closed with the Christ- mas dinner. The kitchen staff pro- vided an excellent turkey dinner which everyone enjoyed. Throughout the meal. telegrams were received by lVlr. Beer from a certain S. Claus who wished to make his location known in relation to lF'F uoiauiki, the Hilltop. Carols were sung as the meal pro- gressed to the climactic moment when Santa and the Christmas Fairy ar- rived. The voices of two hundred mem- bers of the school community filled the hall, Presents were exchanged be- tween the Fairy and the staff and stu- dents. At the close of the evening Auld Lang Syne was sung and the crowd dispersed back to study. After this very pleasant evening, stu- dents returned to their books in pre' paration for the examinations at the close of the term. The results of this effort were great. The Headmaster's List was the longest in recent years. ACROSS: Top left, the Headmaster reads a tele- gram that promises a visitation from certain mysterious guests that night on the Hilltop. The telegram is signed, S. Claus , Below, one of the visitors, the ravishing Christmas Fairy, appears to tantalize the boys and help Santa, Top right, Mr. Pollock looks doubtful while Mr. Jewell appears to be enjoying the spectacle. Below, Mr. Zegarchuli is also enioying himself. ABOVE: Top left, Mr. Claus examines one of the gifts that he is to present. including the occasional gag item, the gifts are given to members of the staff by the students. Below, Mr. lim Beer examines a fur coat that Santa has given him to help him adjust to Canada's cold climate after his two year stint in the Tropics. Top right, two Prep. boys are delighted and still awed by the visit of Santa to the Hilltop. Below, Mrs. Beer and Mr. McLaren are obviously enjoying the mood of the Dining Hall as Christmas gaiety and good fellowship pre- vail THEVOYAGEUR27