Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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SALTUS MINI-LEAGUE Last October the Cavendish boys came home with a letter inviting them to come along on a Saturday morning for two hours of football — fathers were also welcomed. Many mothers wondered whether they wanted their sons at school at 9 a.m. on a Saturday... Could they get up that early?... They do so enjoy the cartoons on the televi- sion and mum can they stay in bed!... Do these little boys really want to be at school 6 days a week? It soon became obvious that the answer was a big YES — the boys were up, dressed and ready to go without any nagging from mother on a Saturday; many fathers came regularly too. The first hour each Saturday was spent warming up and learning the many skills and techniques of the game. Vince Ingham, whose idea it was to have Saturday morning football, coached, and his enthusiasm throughout has made it an overwhelming success. The progress these small boys made is amazing but not totally surprising after hearing Vince encouraging, cheering and praising each and every move. Quickly his enthusiasm spread to the fathers who came along each Saturday and they too coached with much interest in each boy. In December we received another letter, this time inviting Mums to come along and play against their sons on a special Boxing Day football morning. Once again, the question arose... Do we want to go to school on Boxing Day? Once again the answer was YES with a large number of boys and their mothers, houseguests and neighbours turn- ing up and I might add a few fathers who dressed as mothers so as not to be left out and miss the fun. The game proved to be enormous fun and the mothers had to work very hard to hold their own. Happily, the score ended at 2 - 2. Everyone had refreshments and went home to enjoy the re- maining Christmas celebrations. In March a mini-league was organised with each team playing each other, the games spreading over 7 weeks. Each week the scores were closely watched on a special board in the Cavendish Hall and the excite- ment and team spirit from the boys was ter- rific. On the final Saturday morning, each team played each other followed by games bet- ween fathers, coaches and boys lasting 3 hours with not a sign of loss of enthusiasm or energy! It seemed the boys would have stayed all night had Vince been prepared to keep the games going! Mrs. Hopkins presented the medals and trophies to all the teams for their participation in the league. Victorious Yellow team ran around the field, their trophy held high, which brought a very happy year of football to an end. Parents sold refreshments to raise funds for equipment for next year ' s mini-league which we can guarantee to be a success after this superb first season. Our sincere thanks to Vince Ingham. By Mis. Liz Boden Mothers and others Boxing Day team. t The boys, referees and supponci coach Vince Ingham, kneeling centre. Victorious yellow teatv with their coaches and Vince Right: can the goalie save it? Every player received a medallion A cup was awarded to each team 22 Some participants

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H ell done, red !ea n! Our thanks go to two super mums — to Mrs. Lydia Lines who tnade a cup cake for every child in the school, and to Mrs. Linda Madeiros who, for the second year in succession, made a competitor ' s ribbon J or every child. ■ Our thanks to Mr. Paul Farrell who took our photographs, to Mr. Adiey Madeiros who acted as starter and to Messers Robin Henagulph, Mark Tunstall and Frazer Butterworth who were finish line Judges. 21

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THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Al oiii Christmas concert Class 2H said a pocin and gave fruit to tiie blind people. 2H walked around Ihe C ' hrislmas tree and some of the boys waved al Ihcir Muiimiics. Pe(er Simons .IM gave money lo Ihe Salvation Army and they sang a carol. A man from the Salvation Army come to the Christmas carol service to give a big (hank you and to pick up the presents. He went lo where his seal was and when the Christmas carol was over he went home. .IM went back lo school. Feeler Rans 3T sang a song al the church and the song was called Good King Wenceslas. We also helped the ladies al the Matilda Smith Williams Home by earning enough money lo buy a present for the ladies al Ihe Home. On Thursday, December 16th, 1981 3T visited the Home and gave the presents to the ladies. We had a very fun lime ' here and we got back just in time for recess. Barton Simmerville The theme of this year ' s service was Gifts . The children were made aware of the many gifts which they lake for granted — healthy bodies, good homes, loving parents — and encouraged lo help those who are less foriunatc. Each Class worked to support a local charily and invited a represen- tative lo attend the service and receive their uifls. The school choir, directed by Mrs. Bacon, sang K oup of carols from ihe pulpii. The boys of IS wore cardboard ears and greasepaint whiskers to emphasise their sympathy for animals. The Choir — al work. Members of Class 3T report on the various items: Class 1 S earned money for the S.P.C.-X. and gave cans of dog or cat food. S.P.CA. stands for Society for the Pre ention of Cruelly to .Animals. The children earned the money by doing jobs ai home. The wore cut out ears which ihev col- oured some uere dog ears some were cat ears some were mouse ears. Dennis Fasundo .■ i ihe Christmas concert Class IB earned mone for the physically handicapped. .-X man that had crutches went out and thanked IB. They sang a song about their bodies. Simon Toole Class 2D earned money for the childrens home and they bought some toys and books. On ihe da of the concert 2D got ready and when they were ready they walked down to the church. Then the sang the Drummer Bo and when ihey were finished they pm iheir presents around the tree and after ihe walked out of the church. Nicholas Pettit 23