Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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10 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Speakers e As in past years, we have been favoured by visits from a number of distinguished speakers to the school. Among those who have thus honoured us since our last magazine went to print are the following:- His Excellency Sir Douglas Copland, K.B.E., C.M.G., LL.D., High Commissioner for Australia, Professor H. Noel Fieldhouse, Dean of Arts and Science at McGill University, Mr. Charles C. Colby' and Mr. Francis J. Nobbsf' who spoke at the Academic Prizegiving, the Sports Prizegiving and the School Gym Displays respectively, Professor Percy Nobbs, Mr. J. E. Nickson, Mr. Teddy Coumantarosf' who showed movies or slides, Right Rev. Thomas Greenwood, L.Th., D.D., Lord Bishop of Yukon, Rev. Harold E. Frankham, Rector of Middleton, Manchester, Rev. Eric Mcllwain, B.D., Dominion Douglas Church, Westmount, who addressed special assemblies, Hon. M. A. Rauf, B.A., B.C.L., LL.D., High Commissioner for lndia, Sir Francis lbiam of Nigeria, who described conditions in their countries, Lieutenant-Commander Peter Hamilton, D.S.C., who gave an account of his solo transatlantic crossing in a 24 ft. sloop, and Colonel R. Peter Fleming, O.B.E., who answered many questions about his world travels, Scout Commissioner Willis P. Malone, who spoke on the l0Oth anniversary of the birth ot Lord Baden Powell, and Commissioner Goat who presided over a Going-up ceremony from Cubs to Scouts, Mr. P. T. Molsonf who spoke eloquently on the Welfare Federation Campaign, and Mr. Charles Houston, who addressed the senior boys on social problems, Mr. Raymond E. Parsons, who judged the annual Public Speaking Contest-finalists being Maxie Ferro, Christopher Hyde, Daniel Javitch, Todd LaFontaine, Patrick Phillips, Allan Wakefield, Mr. Gordon MocDougall, Chairman of the Board of Governors, who spoke at the first Prefects' lnvestiture of the year, Major C. D. Munro, who addressed the Remembrance Day Service on November ll, Mr. Sydney T. Fisher, who spoke to the Seniors in the Art Gallery about his exhibition of Shakespeareana, Mr. Ernest Usher-Jones, who addressed the graduates at the closing luncheon of the year, and Bobby Aikman,' Head Prefect, who delivered the valedictory address. 'indicates Old Boy of School.

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12 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Board and Staff The Board of Governors were very sorry to lose the valuable services of Mr. Howard l. Ross, C.A., O.B.E., who resigned in October last because of pressure of other important activities. We would like to express to Mr. Ross the schools gratitude for the wealth of experience and leadership which he gave so freely to all matters connected with school policy whilst a member of the Board. The Board were happy to welcome Mr. Robert W. Wakefield as a new member at the annual meeting. Three members of the teaching staff are leaving Selwyn House at the close of the current session, Mme Anne Gyger, Mr. John D. Howes, and Mr, J. Douglas Cooke. Mme Gyger has taught French at our school since September, T945 and endeared herself to Staff and boys alike by her friendliness and charm. As the school has expanded and the burden grown heavier, Mme. Gyger would naturally like to lighten the teaching load. We are sorry to see her go from us, but she does so with our sincere thanks and all good wishes. To Mr. Howes Selwyn House was his first teaching appointment-and to all his assignments he has brought a happy blend of enthusiasm and skill, which has made his five-year stay with us such a fruitful one for all concerned-in class-work land especially Nature Studyl, in wolf cubs, in sports, and in the pioneer work of building up a first-class course in Manual Training. As he leaves us to take a responsible position in the High School field, we would assure him of our appreciation and look to hear of his continued success. Mr. Cooke has been with us only since September, having replaced Mr. Mingie as director of Physical Training. During his short stay, however, his efficiency, drive and ability to inspire the boys to do their best have made a decided impression on all who have watched his work, and his Gym Display was noteworthy for variety, precision and en- thusiasm. His work in sports, especially as coach of the senior hockey team, was tireless and competent, and we would all wish him the best of good fortune in his new sphere of responsibility. Our heartiest congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Howes and to Mr. and Mrs. lversen on the birth of baby sons. The Staff were delighted to see the happy picture of Miss Snead in an English paper recently, enjoying the spring sunshine of the south coast.