Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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No, 1 The Grammarian Summer Term, 1932 Editor S. E. Hool Sub-Editor R. L. Browne Committee: — R. Freisenbruch, R. Ferguson, R. Burrows, J. Barritt W, Conyers, M. Beavis. Editorial This issue of The Grammarian marks a new epoch in the history of the Saltus Grammar School. It is hoped this school magazine will provide a means of uniting the boys and of arousing their interest in problems and policies. The Grammarian also will foster literary and critical ability, as it contains contributions entirely from the boys of the School. The School is honoured by the addition, this year, of five new members to the staff. Mr. H. J, Hallett, B.A., is teaching mathematics and taking charge of Sports. Mr. R. J. Voisey, B.A., in addition to his other teaching duties, is introducing Dramatics as an integral part of the School curricu- lum and is also fostering this magazine. Mr. D. L. Thomas, B.Sc, is now taking Geography and some Mathematics, until the completion of the new Science Laboratory, when he will take charge of that subject. Mr. L, Smith, B.A., is taking Form V-B, a new class which has been formed to give individual attention in certain subjects to those students who require it. Mr. P. G. Loyns, B.A., is teaching the Second Form, and is also renew- ing interest in the Scout troop. The boys appreciate the efforts of these new teachers, and will do all possible to co-operate with them. Last summer, a new section of the School was built, containing a num- ber of class rooms which give the boys and the staff a new freedom, not hitherto enjoyed. The new Science Laboratory, of which Mr. Thomas will take charge, was also begun last year, and will be in use, we tru st, in the near future. The new playing field was also begun last year and now, thanks to the Government, is adequate for both the present and future needs of the School. With this new equipment we are sure that the School will show great progress and development. With such a start, the possibilities for future progress are endless. By arousing student interest, and with careful supervision, such interests as Dramatics, Debating and a School Band or Orchestra could be carried out.

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Foreward To me has been given the honour of writing a brief foreword to The Grammarian; an honour which I deeply appreciate. During the past year the School has undergone extensive alterations, and many great improvements have been made. Soon we shall have a spacious and attractive Assembly Hall, adequate Staff Rooms, good and bright Class Rooms, and a Private Room for myself, which will be a great treat and comfort. As soon as the School is in order, we look forward to having Old Boys, parents and friends with us here, so that they might see us in our new and congenial surroundings. Contemporaneously with the completion of the School, appears the first copy of The Grammarian. It is almost entirely the work of the boys. Under Mr. Voisey ' s keen and kindly guidance, much has been accomplished in a short time. We deeply appreciate the great kindness and generous support of our many friends ever since the Saltus Grammar School began, and in the light of that fact, we trust that our magazine will find favour at their hands, and that encouraged by their appreciation and support we may be prompted to aim al something even bett(ir in our next issue. IIKNRY C. COX, I lead master.

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The House System, which Mr. Cox is endeavouring to institute, pro- mises to be a great success, providing that it receives the necessary support of the boys. This sytem provides in the school a rivalry in sports and studies, which increases the interest and tends to raise the standard of work. The Cadet Drills are being regularly carried out, and are receiving better support than ever before. The Scouts, under the direction of Mr. Loyns, are showing an enthusiasm in their work. Great progress in these two organisations is possible with the con- tinued support of their members. There is an immediate need for a School Reference Library, which is keenly felt by both the Staff and the Students. It is not necessary at first, to start this on a large scale, as a small supply of reference books on the major subjects, would be a great aid. With no access to the Standard works on these subjects, the student can obtain no more than the neces- sarily limited viewpoint given by one text book. Also a Reference Library, no matter how small, encourages individual efforts and interest in research, and provides the necessary foundation for future college work. The Saltus Boys are doing their utmost to establish The Grammarian as a permanent feature of the School, and ask for the support and interest of the parents and friends to make this new undertaking a success. EDITOR.