Ruperts Land Girls School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Uhr 7 aglr PRINCIPAUS LETTER Rupert's Land College, Dear Girlsrn S , Winnipeg, Easter 1930. It seems a very short time ago that we were busily plan- ning the first number of THE EAGLE, our bird which soared aloft once again after a rest of eight years! Although the year has passed so quickly, a great deal has been accomplishedg don't you agree? First, and what I know has made our work and play much happier, is the complete renovation of the College. The cream walls, hardwood floors, and freshly-painted desks in the class- roomsg the attractive dining-hall g the comfortable, well-stocked library, and the charmingly-decorated bedrooms are the result of much time and thought on the part of our two College Boards. Owing to their careful planning, the work which took the whole Summer holiday, was completed and we were able to open school on the usual date. I should like to take this opportunity of extending to the Advisory Board and to the Ladies' Executive Board the appreciation of the whole School. The formation of our four School Houses has been even more successful that I had dared to hope. The members of each House have worked with great enthusiasm to make their particular House worthy of the name it bears and the School of which it is a part. The various entertainments and teas that the Houses have given have not only helped to strengthen School Spirit, but have revealed much latent talent amongst the members. Then I feel there has been a decided quickening in the Spirit of self-government. Girls in Senior Forms have been thinking much more seriously this year of the real meaning of self-government and have realized that unselfishness lies behind it. They have tried various experiments, and though they may not as yet be satisfied with the results, they may, I know, look forward to the future with confidence, realizing that though the growth of this spirit of unselfishness is slow, it is no less sure. Let us keep the ideal before us, believing that faith, co-operation and friendliness will some day accom- plish that on which we have set our hearts- . . . A man's reach should exceed his grasp Or what's a heaven for? Yours affectionately, G. E. MILLARD. 5

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MISS G. E. MILLARD

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R?.l2967't,S Land College Ma,gazi'ne EDITORIAL NOTES THE EAGLE has, at any rate, had a longer life than its predecessor, for the last School Magazine issued came to an end at Volume I. In order to pay our bills we have had to accept donations from the proceeds of concerts, but when these notes appear in print our readers will have the satisfaction of knowing that alllast year's debts have been paid. As we have taken orders, and subscriptions, in advance this year there is every prospect of our meeting all expenses with- out any help from other funds. In that case it will be possible to organize the 1931 Magazine Committee in September, with the result that the girls of the School will have a still larger share in the production of their annual Magazine. It is probable that the standard of the articles will be raised and the labours of the Editorial Staff considerably lightened by beginning work in September. It is a good idea for girls to save up the copies of the Magazine and to have them bound when they leave School. This record of their School life will prove most interesting to them in future years. A few copies of Volume I have been saved in case any girl wishes to complete her set for this purpose, but none will be available after the end of the Sum- mer Term. These can be obtained from Miss Pearman for 25 cents. It is disappointing that space will not allow us to include all the suitable material submitted in the Magazine, we hope that girls who have been unsuccessful this year will have better luck in future. In conclusion we should like to thank all those who have helped to make the Magazine a success by advertising, by writing articles, and by ordering copies. 6