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Editorial 3 Vl T HAS BEEN SAID that this year 1952-53 has been a year of transition in the life of the School. It is perhaps a natural conse- quence from the advent of a new Head Master, but this is not the only change that has taken place. In the first place, the school year commenced with an enrolment of 114 boys, which was a substantial jump from the 70 who were enrolled at the end of the previous year. At Speech Day in June, 1953, there were more boys in attendance for whom it was the first experience of such an event at Shawnigan Lake School than otherwise. Furthermore, there seems every indication that these numbers will be main- tained. The improved state of the School ' s finances in conse- quence has made possible many necessary replacements and renovations in the fabric of the School which in themselves pro- vide change. Surely these are heartening signs that Shawnigan Lake School will, in the terms of its charter, endure for all time. The term private school which is ascribed to Shawnigan Lake and other similar schools seems unfortunate, nor is the newer term independent school truly representative. Shawnigan is neither private nor independent. It is an educational trust, which depends upon public acceptance of what it has to offer in terms of education in the fullest sense of that word. The significant feature of Shawnigan Lake School is that it is a boarding school, where boys of like age, from variable surroundings and circum- stances, may not only be taught the curriculum of the educational system of this province, but may live together, work together, play together, and share those unique opportunities of incalculable value which are afforded by its Chapel, its gymnasium, hobby shop, playing fields, lake-shore facilities and rural surroundings. Despite the materialism of today, these a.e the features that will allow Shawnigan to endure for all time because these are the things that enable those who enjoy them to develop character and equip themselves for useful, healthy and happy citizenship.
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i id it of the cJLieutenant-Lji overnor On Sunday, 29th March, 1953, the School was honoured by a visit from the Lieutenant- Governor of the Province, The Honourable Clarence Wallace, C.B.E., and Mrs Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, -who were accompanied by Commander and Mrs. Hew Paterson, attended service in the School Chapel after being welcomed by a guard of honour from the School Sea Cadet Corps. After Chapel, our distinguished visitors were introduced to members of the staff, prefects and senior boys of the School. They were entertained to lunch in the School dining-room, and later His Honour addressed the boys in Big School. He complimented the School on its reputation and on the achievements of its many Old Boys, particularly in the services rendered to their country. He expressed pleasure in his visit and satisfaction with all he had seen and heard that day, and in conclusion delighted the Head Master and all those in attendance by offering to present to the School a Roll of Honour to commemorate those Old Boys who had fallen in the Second World War. The Head Master thanked the Lientenant-Governor and Mrs. Wallace for their generosity and the honour they had done the School by their attendance that day. School Holes When we returned to school in September, 1952, ready and even anxious to embark on a new school year, there was an air of optimistic expectancy abroad, for we had a larger enrolment that we had had for over twenty years, and while numbers are not the only criterion of a school ' s progress, it is good to see class-rooms filled, the hobby shop a hive of activity, the swimming facilities fully used, and four or five games in progress simultaneously on the playing fields. Additional boys meant additional staff, and as there were changes as well as re- inforcements, there were many new faces. We should like to take this opportunity of extending a formal, but none the less sincere welcome to the following: to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis who arrived from England with their two small children. Mr. Curtis took charge of, among other things, the Hobby Shop, the Boy Scouts and the three junior grades, while Mrs. Curtis quickly organized a Cub pack. To Mr. Kilpatrick, who came to teach French and general subjects as well as to be a House Master. We were sorry to see him leave in April for reasons of illness. To Mr. Hewitt, a graduate of Loughborough College, who left Jamaica to take charge of the P.T. and become Lake ' s House Master. To Mr. Painton, a recent Oxford graduate, who came to teach general subjects in the school, and later to take Ripley ' s House under his wing. To Mr. and Mrs. Townend who joined us half-way through the year. We also welcomed a new Head Nurse, Miss Grace Solly, three new matrons, Miss Boyd, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Winstanley, a new secretary, Miss Ruth Solly, who was needed to help Miss Clunas with the additional work in the Bursary. To all of these we extend, somewhat belatedly, a very sincere welcome, and hope they will long be with us. We welcome too, the return of Mr. C. E. Lonsdale with his many enthusiasms and his many interests. During the year we were honoured with a visit from the Lientenant-Governor and Mrs Clarence Wallace. A full account of this will be found elsewhere. Major Rex Gibson visited us in October, to give us an enthralling talk — lecture would be too formal a word for his friendly and interesting address — on mountain climbing. We were all carried away by the feeling of excitement and high endeavour always associated with the climbing of mountains. In addition we saw some of the most beautiful, as well as some of the most remarkable, photographs of episodes in the life of a mountain climber. A month later, Air Marshall Sir Philip Livingston honoured us with an enthusiastic and electrifying talk on the joys of a full life,, one brimful of adventure and packed with interest at every turn, one that satisfied not only the desire for travel but also the urge to belong to an essential and proud organization. If ever an apologist were needed for the British Empire, we should like to nominate Sir Philip for that post, for his infectious certainty would have no difficulty in sweeping away every objection and every doubt levelled against the morality of empire. An interesting visitor to the School during the past term was Mr. Falcon, an Old Boy of Hilton College, Natal, and a present member of the Board of Governors. The reason for his visit was a sentence in a book written by Mr. Malim who in the ' 30s went round the world to visit and report on private schools. Mr. Malim ' s sentence was, There are in the world two schools that, as regards site, excel all others — Shawnigan Lake School, British Columbia and Hilton College, Natal. Mr. Falcon came to examine personally the accuracy of this judgment. He gave his unequivocal approval to the general statement, but suggested, I believe, a re-arrangement of the order. Page Four
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