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

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be agle VOL. 8 JUNE, 1940 No. 1 1939 SCHOOL CALENDAR : 1939-1940 Sept. 12-School opens. NVelcome to Misses D. Jackson, E. Graham, G. Lloyd. 27-The Bishop of Saskatchewan read prayers and gave an address. Oct. 6-Inter-House Sports. 9-Thanksgiving Day holiday. 13-Tea for parents of Senior girls. 20-Initiation Day. ' 23-Visit of Miss Gibberd of I-Ionan, China. 27-Tea for parents of junior and- Middle-School girls. N ov. 1-Commemoration at St. John's College. 3 KK -Alumnae Dance. 11-Armistice Day. 18-Mission Tea. ' 23-Dr. R. A. Hiltz read prayers and gave an address. Dec. I5-His Grace, the Archbishop read prayers-Half-holiday. I9-Middle and Senior School Christmas Parties-Grade VIII play- The Magic Ring. Z0-Junior Christmas Parties. 21-End of Term. 1940 jan. 9-Spring Term begins. 23-Rev. A. Harding Priest read prayers and gave an address. 27-The Senior Play- Prunella. Feb. 23-Half-holiday. Mar. 13-Grade XI. Debate. CC C6 KC KC CK CC CC 14-Lecture by Prof. Watson Kirkconnell- Canada, Europe and Hitler. 18-Gymnastics Competitions. 19-Form Drill Competition. 20-End of Term. .April 3-Summer Term begins. 12--Alumnae Basket-Ball Match. 15-Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Concert. 22-Recital of Music, Dancing, Choral Speech. 23-Recital of Music, Dancing, Choral Speech. May 8-Lecture by Dr. Kazys Pakstas. 10-Old Girls' Prayers. Senior School Dance. June 8-Grade X. Picnic. -School Service at Holy Trinity Church. 14-Prize Distribution. If KK If 9

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16 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL 1939-40 September, 1939-The beginning of a new school year and a new World War. Cn the first day of school did we wonder how the war was going to affect us, and in what way we could aid our government? Did we think of King George's message of September the third: VVe can only do the right as we see the right, and reverently commit our cause to God. Une and all, if we keep reso- lutely faithful to it, ready for whatever sacrifice or service it may demand, then with God's help we shall prevail. With this message in our hearts did we view our city with different eyes, seeing the posted sentries and increasing number of soldiers and recruits, the business-like atmosphere which hailed most news of war? I am sure everyone of us did. School started in September, its most difficult year since 1914. a year to be full of changes in many quarters, and a year needing calm and trustworthy thoughts. The girls of Rupert's Land have done their duty well, and are now bringing to a close a year of which they may well be proud. The school itself stood staunch and familiar through all the outside turmoil. When we were once more greeting old friends and new in its dim halls, we realized that Miss Bussell had not returned, and on inquiry we were told that she had been detained in England, but after two months, during which time Mrs. MacKay so admirably filled her place, she started classes again. This year we welcomed, as well as the old staff, Miss Jackson, Miss Lloyd and Miss Graham, who have by now so Hrmly established themselves with us it seems impossible to believe they have only been with us this year. As we were all ready for great changes this year, we were very pleased to experiment with a new Prefect System. Formerly two Prefects were chosen from Grades IX, X, XI and XII. As the Houses are the basic thought of our school activities, this year the four House Captains and two girls elected from each House. as well as the Sports Captains and Head Girl, formed the School Council. This has proved very satisfactory for there has been an understanding between each Prefect and all the Grades as well as her own. The Prefects and senior girls have recommenced reading the lesson at Prayersg this takes place every Monday and besides being good experience for the readers, has helped the younger girls to become acquainted with their seniors. Posted on our new hall notice boards we have graphs of conduct for each House. Each House has a list of its girls and opposite to each name are ten squaresg every detention blacks out one square, and every order mark, five. If ten are black out, any beyond that deduct from another girl's number. This method enables the Houses and girls to keep close tab on their own and others' conduct. Entertainment has been very jolly this year. First came the Initiation Party, when the gym was invaded by a tribe of warmly