Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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13 Physical Education Society The Society has progressed considerably in one year from the mere one hour weekly class from which it originated. The term Physical Education has come to imply a broad outlook over the whole range of purposeful and enjoyable physical activities, and the object is to enthuse boys with this love of sport for its own sake, so that we may have a more physically fit generation in adult life. A meeting was called when the school re-opened after the 1950 Summer Vacation for all boys interested in joining the Society. A membership of 80 gave plenty of encouragement, and from these a committee of seven was chosen to run the society. Leaders were selected and these had the task of organising their particular sport. The arrangement has worked quite well and boys have played, in addition to the normal sports on the school programme, Basket Ball, Rugby and Hockey, put on a Gymnastic Display and been to a week- end camp on Hawkins Island. Another camp is now being arranged and the enthusiasm shown for it amply repays the trouble of making all the necessary arrangements. Tennis coaching by Mr. Charlie Ward at the Tennis Stadium has been under way for the past two terms and many boys have taken advantage of the opportunity. Lunch time swimming on the North Shore is also a very popular activity but the poor weather this term has prevented the best results from being obtained. I had hoped to train boys in life saving technique and pass them through the R.L.S.S. examination at the end of this term, but the chance to train seems to be fading. Fencing and archery are on the programme, too, but both activities await the appearance of a competent instructor. K. B. Inter House Swimming Competition September 22nd Two records were broken during the course of the afternoon at the Langton Pool when Constable clocked 33.9 seconds in the Group E 50 yards Backstroke. The former record was held by A. L. Mullin with a time of 36.6 seconds. Another record was established by D. Thorne who covered the 50 yards Freestyle race in 30.4 seconds. His best time was set up in the heat, though he also broke the record in the final, with a time of

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12 Cadets N.C.Os. Sgt. E. L. Minugh, Cpls. Adcock, Vesey, Terceira. L Cpls. Lines, Davis, Ford, Barber, Botelho, Marsh. Cadets Strength: 43. The past year has been much the same as previous ones, in that mid-week parades have leaned more toward drills than enjoyable things, such as shooting and field-training, but we must work before we can anticipate more pleasurable pastimes. There has been little shooting on the School butts, yet we were able to shoot over the ' short range ' at Warwick Camp toward the end of the Easter Term, with fair results. At this shoot several cadets surprised themselves at the ease of snap-shooting, and shooting from the standing position, and were pleased when ' strikes ' were shown. It is hoped that this year ' s ' shoot ' will be a precedent for the future. The most refreshing news to report this year is that the Band has once more been revived, under the expert instruction of an Old Boy of the School, Mr. Harry King, now a member of the American Forces. A great deal of hard work has been put in by the Band and the instructor, and we are happy to say with excellent results. Congratulations! Mention must be made of two volunteer instructors, Messrs. Oatham and Fall, Saltus Old Boys, who have also been present to assist in instruction on the drums, and whose assistance has been very helpful, especially to Mr. King, and we appreciate all the help given. Once again we near another Cadet Camp, this year from July 1st- July 8th, and urge all Cadets to attend as a successful week ' s camp can be achieved when a sufficient number of Cadets turn out, otherwise it becomes work instead of pleasure. F. L. S. The Stamp Club The club still continues to flourish, and there is a considerable amount of keenness shown by some of the members. Proof of the general enthusiasm was given recently when a suggestion was made that the club should not meet in the Summer Term; members were so indignant that it was decided to carry on as usual. E. W.

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14 30.9. The former record was held by H. Lancaster, whose time was 31.8 seconds. RESULTS GROUP A— 25 yards Freestyle. 1, Bluck and Young 4; 3, Macky 4. Time 18.5 sees. GROUP B— 25 yards Freestyle. 1, Kuhn; 2, Atkinson; 3, Wansey. Time 16.5 sees. GROUP C— 50 yards Freestyle. 1, Thorne; 2, Kempe; 3, Bailey. Time 30.4 sees, (new record) GROUP C— 25 yards Backstroke. 1, Leach; 2, Macky 2; 3, Adderley 2. Time 17.6 sees. GROUP C— 50 yards Breaststroke. 1, Leach; 2, Macky 2; 3, Bailey. Time 40.9 sees. GROUP D— 50 yards Freestyle. 1, Boyle; 2, Davis 1 ; 3, Carey. Time 32.0 sees. GROUP D— 50 yards Breaststroke. 1, Boyle; 2, Carey; 3, Hay ward 1. Time 41.2 sees. GROUP D— 25 yards Backstroke. 1, Macky 1; 2, Hamilton; 3, Cassidy 1. Time 17.2 sees. GROUP E— 100 yards Freestyle. 1, Adcock; 2, Constable; 3, Dickens. Time 65.6 sees. GROUP E— 100 yards Breaststroke. 1, Minugh 1; 2, Anfossi; 3, Terceira. Time 88.2 sees. GROUP E— 50 yards Backstroke. 1, Constable; 2, Lines 1; 3, Time 33.9 sees, (new record). JUNIOR DIVING— 1, Thorne; 2, Kuhn; 3, Cassidy 2. SENIOR DIVING— 1, Adcock; 2, Junior Relay — 4 x 25 yards Freestyle. 1, Saltus; 2, Butterfield; 3, Darrell. Time 65.7 sees. Senior Relay — 4 x 50 yards Medley. 1, Watlington; 2, Butter- field; 3, Darrell. Time 2 mins. 18.8 sees. K. B.