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

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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

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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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Rupert? Land College Magazzne entertaining Miss Millard and the staff at a tally-ho party, which was a new experience for most of them, and a very jolly affair. The Manitoba Musical Festival occupied a great deal of time during the Easter term, as the school was anxious to keep up the good standard set the previous year. Success crowned the untiring efforts of Miss Pauli and the choir. They have since been asked to sing the Festival numbers on several other occasions. Captain James and his band honoured the school by a visit, and gave a very interesting and instructive concert dur- ing which Captain James demonstrated the use of each of the instruments which composed his band. The dancing classes, too, have done their share in the school activities by giving programmes both at the Children's Hospital and at the Junior Musical Club. Instead of a gym and dancing display, Miss Welch gave an outdoor dancing and physical training exhibition on Lady Nanton's grounds. Although this was the first time the school had ever at- tempted anything of' this kind, the event was a great success, and was very much admired by the audience. Miss Welch deserves a great deal of credit for bringing such honour to the school through her efforts. Grade X., according to the usual custom, issued beautiful invitations to the board, staff and graduating class, including Grade XII., inviting them to a picnic on June 10th, which was well organized, and a most enjoyable affair. Owing to many other events, which took place at end of the term, it was decided to postpone the Hay River Mission Fete and the pub- lishing of the magazine to the first term in the new year, when it is hoped that the former event will give occasion for a reunion of old and present Rupert's Land girls. The final event of the school year, and the reward of all the hard work during the year was prize giving, which was again held at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. Congratulations to all the prize winners! It is with a feeling of regret that we say good-bye to Miss Bannister, Miss Pauli and Miss Welch, who have been promin- ent members of the staff for several years, and have raised the standard of work throughout the school considerably. I feel certain that the girls will never forget the help they have given them, and will do their part in endeavoring to keep up their work after they have gone. For my part I would like to thank Miss Millard and the staff for their helpful advice and assistance to me and the Prefects,-and also the girls, for their splendid co-operation JEAN WELLS, Head Girl. throughout the year. 11