Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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11 FORM III. The captains of the Houses in Form III are as follows: — • Darrell Outerbridge Saltus Watlington III. BuTTERFiELD Chiappa III. Watlington Tucker The only member of Form III who won a prize in the cross-country race was Simmons, who came third in the under fourteen group. Simmons is in Saltus House. In the Sports, Cooper I, and Chiappa III were second in the three- legged race. Simmons and Moniz were first in the three-legged race. Watlington III, as captain, did not let down Saltus House, as he was first in the consolation race. North of Saltus was second in the consolation race. Fountaine of Saltus was first in the sack race. In cricket Butter- field beat Darrell, and Watlington beat Saltus. In Class Work, Darrell House has come first for the past four weeks. I. Outerbridge, Form Captain. FORM II We in Form II are now having Examinations and we like them very much. We have also been divided into four houses, Butterfield, Darrell, Saltus and Watlington. Every Tuesday we play house matches. So far each house except Darrell House has won a match. We are very sorry to have Mr. Loyns away ill, and we hope soon to see him back with us, for he was ver much interested in us. L. E. Mayor, Form Captain. FORM I In Form I we do more work than we did in the Kindergarten. The class is divided into houses for work and games, and it is great fun to see which house wins. We also have drill, and some of us are in the display for Prize Day. T. Crawford, Form Captain. THE KINDERGARTEN We have eighteen boys. Before recess we have reading, composition, sums and copy-work. After recess we have hand work and games. D. Critchley.

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10 FORM V The Fifth Form consists of twelve boys, who do their best to uphold the high standard of their school. These boys have shown their mental and physical ability as much as, if not more, than any other form in the School. Their physical capabilities have been proved by the fact that both the Senior and Junior Cups for boys obtaining the highest number of points, were won by boys of the Fifth Form. Also by the fact that six of these twelve boys are in the 1st XI in football. R. E. Freisenbruch, Form Capt. FORM V-B Form V-B is new this year. It is made up of boys who are working hard and are trying to accomplish the work of Form V. They are given special attention by various masters of the School. The sports were well represented in this form, for many prizes w ere won. This form holds the record for two cross-country races, one under fourteen and one open, and also the Half Mile Open. It was unfortunate that one of the members was ill and unable to attend the sports, for he had many chances for other races. This Form, as well as the others, is divided into four houses. We consider that the class is making progress in achieving the aims for which it was formed. S. R. Doe, Form Captain. FORM IV The Fourth Form formerly met in the old portion of the school build- ing. When the new extension was completed this was made into class rooms, as an upper school containing Forms IV, V, and VI, and the Remove Form. To be admitted into Form IV, it is necessary to pass an examination. Now Form IV has the largest room in the new part. Some little time was taken to get settled, but now everything is very comfortable, and the room is much brighter than the old one. The Form Master is Mr. Voisey, who takes the form in English, History and Latin. After being in the new room about two weeks, Mr. Voisey started a library, which has given the boys a great deal of pleasure. The work in the form is much improved by keen competition, caused by the division of the school into various houses. There is great rivalry between these houses, every boy working hard to make his the best. The Form is now rehearsing a small play under the direction of Mr. Voisey to present at the end of the term. M. Williams, Form Capt.

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12 The Bermuda Cadet Corps The Bermuda Cadet Corps sprang from an organization which was started by Mr. Waddington, the first headmaster of the Saltus Grammar School, in 1898. This corps was known as the Saltus Grammar School Cadet Corps, and was the first of its kind in the island. The first instructor was Sergeant Major Bellmore. In 1905 the Bermuda Government made a grant for this Corps, so that other schools might also join it. The Corps was then affiliated to the Ber- muda Volunteer Rifle Corps, and remained so until 1931. Two years ago, the Cadet Corps in England was dissociated from Government control, by the Labour Government. But with the new Gov- ernment, it has been re-established by the War Ofifice, and is governed by the National Cadet Association. In 1931 Bermuda Headquarters sent in an application for the Bermuda Cadet Corps to be affiliated to the National Cadet Corps, and in July of the same year, papers were received affiliating us with them. The Corps was at its best about 7 years ago, when the cadets were practically all the same size, but since then it has gradually become weaker and weaker. Today it consists of a large majority of small boys. The Cadet year is from July to June. A camp, extending over a period of 7 days, is held every year, during the first week of July. The camps are generally quite successful, except for one or two years when the food was very poor; last year, I am glad to say, was excellent. The routine for the day is as follows: — Reveille at 6.00 a.m. Bathing parade at 6.30 a.m. Breakfast at 8.00 a.m. 1st Drill at 9.00 a.m., lasting until 9.50 a.m. 2nd Drill at 10 a.m., lasting until 10.50 a.m. 3rd Drill at 11.00 a.m., lasting until 11.50 a.m. Dinner parade at 12.00 noon. After dinner there is either a lecture or sports. Bathing parade again at 5 p.m. Supper at 6.00 p.m. Guard Mounting at 6.30 p.m. After this there is always either physical training or boxing, Last Post is sounded at 9.00 p.m. and Lights Out at 9.30 p.m. Among the sports held at camp are cricket, swimming, shooting. The track sports, which take place on the Thursday, are always upheld with the greatest enthusiasm. There is also an entertainment evening, generally organized for the 6th or 7th evening of camp. Church parade is always held. For the last two years it has been held in camp in the afternoon; but before that, the boys had to march as far as St. Mary ' s Church in Warwick; but this was found to be too exhaust-