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

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THE EAGLE VOL. iv. OCTOBER, 1932 No. 1 THE HEAD GIRL Jean Wells is the daughter of Colonel G. A. Wells, Warden of St. John's College. She entered the school at the age of seven and has been a pupil of Rupert's Land College from Grade II. to Grade XII. Jean has distinguished her- self in sports, she has re- . vealed talent for dancing and dramatic Work, in school she has shown special aptitude in foreign languages. She was Lieutenant of Eva L. Jones' House during her last two years at school. Jean has been a useful member of the school choir and was success- ful in the recent examination of the Associated Board in Singing fHigher Divisionl. During her year in Grade XI. she was elected Prefect, in which capacity she revealed her organizing ability and keen sense of responsibility. She was elected Head Girl in June, 1931,. The Winning of the Esprit de Corps pin by Jean proved that the school recog- nized her unselfish Work for others, and this, combined with a spirit of optimism and good comradeship made her respected and loved by staff and girls alike. Jean is pursuing her studies at St. John's College, and she takes with her the good wishes of the school for a happy and successful career. JEAN WELLS 1931-1932 As the June days pass by, We realize that the school year is speeding to its close, and it is interesting to think over the many varied events which took place during the year 1931- 1932. Despite the hardship, and startling news of War in China, this year has been a very busy and enjoyable one, made particularly interesting by the introduction of a School Current Events Club. Miss Millard divided every form in the school into groups under a leader, and each in turn was given a subject concerning the World on which to write a paper, 9 .

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SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1931-32 1931 Sept. 9-School opens. VVelcome to Miss Brewer, Miss Hart and Miss Lees. 18-Initiation 28-Rev. C. Downes speaks to the girls on the work of the S. P. C. K. Oct. 2-Reception for parents and friends. Nov. Dec. 4-Dedication of the Eva L. Jones Memorial Tablet at Holy Trinity. 12-Thanksgiving Day, school holiday. p 16-Sports' Day at Sargent Park. 4 19-Mr. Peter Manniche speaks on his International College in Denmark. 21-Old Girls' Annual Meeting and Tea, held at the College. 22-Tea given by the Guides of Winnipeg in honour of Miss Agnes Baden-Powell. -1--Display given by the Neils Bukh Gymnasts at the Amphitheatre. 5-Professor Sandwell speaks to the girls on wealth. 11-Armistice Day. Service in School conducted by the Rev. Henry Martin. Half holiday. 3-House Musical Competition, adjudicated by.Miss Ethel Kinley and Mrs. Alex. Gammie. Machray House is the winner. 11-Shakespeare Recital given by lN1r. and Mrs. Alan VVilkie. 15-A programme. of Christmas Carols and Dances given by the School for the Junior lylusical Club. 16-Members of the Kindergarten entertain their parents. Junior Christmas Party. 17-Senior Christmas Party. 18-School breaks up. 1932 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June 7-School begins. 15-Reception for parents given at Fort Rouge Junior School. 20--Alumnx Reading Club begins. 21-Grade XII. gives a Tea and Entertainment for the new girls. 27--Alumnae Come As You Were Reunion Party. 4-Tally Ho Party given for the Staff by the Prefects. 28-Judith Moss wins the Manitoba Swimming and Diving Championship. 7-Rupert's Land Alumnw Theatre Night in aid of the Scholarship Fund. Sir Barry Jackson's company presents Quality Street, which is attended by past and present members of the School. 23-School breaks up. 6--School re-opens. 11-Old Girls attend School Prayers. 11-20-Manitoba Musical Festival. 15-16--Performances of The Rivals given at the Little Theatre. 20-Miss Brown, Director of Red Cross, Toronto, speaks to the girls. 22-Girls sing at the Musical Festival Concert. 26-First and Second Team Basket Ball Matches against the Old Girls. 5-Dancing Display in Lady Nanton's grounds. 7-Gymnastic Competitions. 10-Picnic given by Grade X. for Grade XII. and the Graduating Class. 17-Prize-giving at the Royal Alexandra Hotel.

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Rupert? Land College Magazine and the leader read it to the school, thus giving the girls an idea of what is going on in the world today. With the opening of school in September, we were pleased to welcome an even greater number of new girls than usual, which kept the Prefects and form representatives busy for many an hour, planning a suitable initiation, which took place soon after, and provided a great deal of amusement for every- body. The new Prefects for this year were elected at the end of September, and should be congratulated on the splendid and thorough work which they have done throughout the year. The whole school has played its part, and co-operated in every way, showing that self-government is possible in the school. The Inter-house Musical Festival provided keen competition and demanded a great deal of practice on the part of House Musicians land especially non-musicianslj. Miss Pauli de- serves special thanks for her interest in the inexperienced choirs and conductors, and for her assistance to all of them. The Annual Zenana Guild was again held this year, and each of the' houses was in charge of different stalls 5 altogether the event was a great success. Sargent Park was again the scene of the Rupert's Land Annual Sports Day, and the event afforded a great deal of pleasure and excitement, besides discovering considerable talent in each house. The credit goes to Miss Welch for making this day such a successful one. We are greatly indebted to Miss Millard, the Board and the staff for providing such a pleasant Christmas party, which was very much enjoyed by the intermediate and senior school. Grade XII. have found it impossible to be the staid studious first-year students which they should have been, and have entered into all the, activities of the school whole heart- edly, and enjoyed them thoroughly, even though their poor old joints groaned and cracked pitifully at being forced to bend and stretch in rapid succession: during their few and far between drill periods. At last they realized they must leave such things to the youthful nine's, ten's and eleven's, and be content with climbing the stairs to their classroom in record time. Final proof of this was shown when they challenged the staff to a basket ball game, and were beaten shamefully. The Easter term was the shortest one of the three and was fully occupied by rehearsals for Sheridan's Rivals, which was produced by Miss Turner, and played at the Little Theatre on May 15th, and 16th, in aid of the Magazine Fund. This play was a great success, and proved the dramatic talent of the principal characters, and also Miss Turner's skill in selecting the parts. The Prefects and House Lieutenants had the pleasure of 10