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

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RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS: SCHOOL 29 LIBRARY NUTES -'imp X FQEW' C Al Il A. Ai' nv i diff 1,1 f .gizziifizs 5 Mx! X uinggas :. g ,tlfgxj ! ggggggiggr :: -,,.i 'QED' L, .4 .... --,. l ' The school library, under the direction of Miss Kennedy, and ten librarians, has been very successful in its 1939-40 functions. It has a double purpose: that of providing both adequate recreational and reference reading. This year both sections have been .used more than previously. The library is a study room for Grade XII. students and those using reference books, and is under the supervision of two librarians each day, who issue books, advise would-be readers. keep the shelves clean and orderly, and check overdue novels. Librarians' pins forming a tiny silver L have been worn for the first time this year, and we held a librarians, party on February 14th, dining first at the school, and seeing the exciting Night Must Fall presented by the John Holden Players later in the evening. Gver two hundred novels have been issued this year, of which several new books, such as Oppenheinfs Floating Peril and Wfode- house's humorous Jeeves books have been most popular: others which received special patronage were Alcott's An Qld Fashioned Girl, Sabatini's Scaramouche, and Buchan's and Rider Haggard's adventures and mysteries. The favorite reference books were Ency- clopaedia Britannica, Books of Knowledge, our collection of Canadian National Geographics to which we have added extensively, and the Oxford dictionary. We feel that there is still room for our novel section to grow, especially in the addition of modern authors. Although both sections could be used more appreciatively, a wider taste for reading is cer- tainly being cultivated, particularly in the middle school. We would like to thank everyone who has helped the library: those who have given us books, and those who have co-operated with the librarians in using its contents during the past year. For next year, let your motto be Read more books ! THE GLEE CLUB The first meeting of the Glee Club was held on September 27, 1939. The officers elected were: SYBIL ACNEW .....,.................... ........ P resident PAT LOVE .......... ....... S ecretary AMY BEsT ......... ....... T reasurer

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28 RUPERT s LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL The House Basketball was won by Matheson with 49 points. The Grade Basketball was won by Grade XI, stiffly opposed by Grade IX, which has a very good team. The Grade IX team will make good school team players next year. On Monday, April 8, there was a basketball shooting competition held for Grades VII, VIII and IX and there were many more com- peting this year than last. It was won by Betty Mary Cornelius with 31 points. Volleyball . . . Great interest was taken in the House volleyball matches which were won by Matheson with 97 points. Badminton . . . The House badminton, played by three couples for each House, was won by Dalton with 99 points. This sport has grown greatly in popularity. - Gymnastic Competition . . . This competition was held on Mon- day. March 18, with Mrs. Nigel Lawrence and Miss M. Ferguson as judges. Results: Senior Cup .................. ........ F rances Hazleton Intermediate Cup ....... .............. L ola Marson Junior Cup ............... ...... D iana Bedford Midget Cup .............................................. Audrey Munro Grades I. and II. .................................. Leighton Young The cups will be presented at our annual Prize-Giving on .Tune 14. 5, Plzysieol Training Competition . . . Cn Tuesday evening, March 19, our annual P.T. competition was held in the Assembly Hall with Mrs. Nigel Lawrence, Miss M. Ferguson, and Miss Preston as judges. This is the first year that parents have been invited to come and watch this competition. It was won by Grade IX, who worked well together and were neat and accurate in their movements as a form. Results: 1. Grade IX ........... ...... 8 0 points 2. Grade VII - ' Grade vm 5 ----------- -- 7 9 Poms 3. Grade V and VI ......... ...... 7 8 p0i11tS 4. Grade XI and XII ......... ...... 7 7.6 pOintS 5. Grade III and IV ....... ...... 7 5.6 D01l'ltS 6. Grade X. .................................................... 74.3 points Tenikoit . . . This popular sport excites enthusiasm throughout most of the school and was enjoyed in the fall term. 'This spring term we have just started practices, but have not yet begun the House matches. FRANCES HAZLETO-N, Sports Captain.

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30 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL Miss jackson very kindly consented to be our pianist throughout the year. We had a very successful Birthday Party in October to which we invited all the graduates of the Glee Club. On March 13th we held an open meeting. The program was composed of Negro Spirituals. A short paper on Negro Music was prepared by Pat Love and several spirituals were sung by the Club. Miss Armitage gave two solos. YV e had many visitors at this meeting. PAT Lovis. MUSIC, DANCING AND CHORAL SPEECH Great interest has been shown in many branches of music this year. The piano students have worked hard and have made very good progress. Under Miss jackson's leadership the Studio Club held several enjoyable meetings at the School, when all the pupils per- formed. The Senior Choir, directed by Mr. Gibson, has done very good work this season. Miss Lloyd's Dancing classes have also made great progress both in technique and interpretation, and the girls have found real enjoyment in their work. The Choral speaking classes have been encouraged by Miss Taylor to write poems themselves which they could speak. One of these original poems was spoken at the Recitals in April. At the end of the Christmas term a Carol Programme Was given in the Assembly Hall. which included carols sung in groups by all the grades from III to XII. and also by the Glee Club, and some charming Nativity Tableaux presented by Grades I and II. Solos by Miss Armitage and Miss jackson added much to everybody's enjoy- ment. Un the evenings of April 22nd and 23rd. the School was At Home to the parents. and Recitals of music, dancing and choral speaking were given. Those who had done the best work during the year were chosen to take part, and the performances were artistic.