Shawnigan Lake School - Yearbook (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada)

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A detailed list ol tne results obtained in the Grade XII and Grade XI examinations follows: — No. of No. who Average Highest GRADE XII Candidates passed % Mark English 40 Language 12 11 62.2 85 English 40 Literature 12 10 60.3 83 History 91 11 10 59.3 73 Maths 91 12 12 62.6 80 Physics 91 12 11 61.7 82 French 92 5 4 56.4 79 Latin 92 2 2 86 88 Bible Literature 40f 13 1 34.2 51 Spanish 92 1 1 72 72 7 of this year ' s Grade 12 candidates passed French 92 in 1954. f This was an extra course not required for matriculation. GRADE XI Socials 30 14 13 66.8 83 Chemistry 91 14 12 65.4 90 Maths 30 14 13 65.3 90 lk ti ti cnoiardnip L xamlnationi — 1 1 laii, 1955 Eight boys, representing four different schools, sat for the Foundation Scholarship examinations which were open to boys under the age of 14 on January 1st, 1955. R. C. R. Malkin came first with an average mark of 80.3% in all his papers and was awarded a four-year scholarship, which has a value of $300.00 per annum. J. W. Brighton who, out of three papers written did well in two, where he achieved the required standard, came second with an average of 68% and was awarded a Bursary. Malkin and Brighton are to be congratulated upon the good papers they wrote and upon heading the list of candidates. ik ft L napel f t ews Regular Sunday services throughout the school year included several of particular interest and importance, the first of these being the annual Remembrance Day Service held on 7th November. As usual, the observance coincided with the Half-Term week-end, with a number of parents and friends being present. A most impressive feature of the services was the sounding of the Last Post and Reveille by the buglers of the Sea Cadet band at the beginning and close of the Silence. On the evening of 12th December, the last Sunday before Christmas break-up, a special Carol Service took the place of the regular Evensong. The Chapel was most effectively lighted with numerous candles and the choir, under Mr. Galliford, the choir- Pa ge Ten

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GRADUATING CLASS Standing: B. Jones, T. R. Robertson, J. C. W. Madden, R. A. Douglas, R. C. Simson, P. A. McBean, P. H. Hebb, G. B. Moffatt. Sitting: G. A. B. McGavin, C D. Brooks, J. A. Kaye, H. F. Mowat, H. D. Read, C. T. Battle. McGILL SENIOR MATRICULATION There were three candidates who wrote McGill Senior Matriculation papers in June, 1955, namely John Kaye, Hugh Mowat and J. V. Stewart. Out of a total of 12 papers written, 9 were passed. Mowat obtained a mark of 83% in the English Literature paper, and Stewart 79% in the Trigonometry examination, with a good mark also in German. ti Aune, 1955 C xaminationd B.C. JUNIOR MATRICULATION There were few surprises in the Junior Matriculation results this year. A total of 67 papers, excluding those written in Bible Literature, which was an extra course and was not required for matriculation, were attempted and 61 were passed; that is, the candidates were 91% successful. Of the papers failed all but two were passed during the supplemental examination. All those who wished to do university work gained admission to the colleges of their choice. In the Department of Education Examinations in terminal courses at the Grade XI level, 42 papers were attempted and 38, or 90.4%, were passed. Of those who failed examinations one boy missed all three papers he wrote and the one other failure was made good during the supplemental examinations. High marks of 90% were gained in both Chemistry 91 and Mathematics 30. Page Nine

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master, provided some very enjoyable Christmas music, in addition to the singing of the well-known carols by all. Twenty-six boys were presented for Confirmation by the School Chaplain on the morning of 6th March, when the Most Reverend H. E. Sexton, D.D., Archbishop of British Columbia and Official Visitor to the school, conducted the rite and preached. Another occasion of special interest was the Dedication of the Memorial Plaque, on the north wall of the Chapel, bearing the names of forty-one old boys who gave their lives in World War II. The plaque was presented by Colonel the Honourable Clarence Wallace (recently retired as Lieutenant-Govoernor), who was present for the ceremony with Mrs. Wallace. The then Very Reverend P. R. Beattie, D.D., now Bishop of Kootenay, dedicated the plaque after the names on the Roll of Honour had been read out by the Headmaster. This took place on 27th March. The Archbishop of British Columbia was also present for the Speech Day ceremonies at school closing on 24th June and gave a short address at the Leaving Service in the Chapel at their conclusion. Special preachers during the year included the Reverend Fraser Berry, assistant at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, and the Reverend Fr. R. F. Palmer, S.S.J.E. Most appropriately the Reverend C. E. Lonsdale, a master at the school who was ordained to the Ministry in May, preached at the last Sunday service on 19th June. He is now Vicar of the parish of St. James ' in Armstrong, B.C. Mention should also be made of the very fine carved oak altar installed on 26th May. The altar is the expert work of Mr. John Rodd of Sidney, Vancouver Island, who has since completed and installed a matching reredos above the altar, greatly contributing to the appropriate furnishing of the Chapel. The total cost for these additions was $800.00. It is hoped later to have Mr. Rodd make a Communion Rail to match the altar and reredos and so complete the Sanctuary furnishings. A further fond hope is that in time the plain glass windows at the East End will be replaced with stained glass, and a fund has been started from the sale of waste paper to make a beginning toward this realization. it it Jhe (chapel L ht The Chapel Choir was fortunate this year in being able to sing in the Diocesan Choral Festival held, for the first time, in May in Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria. In preparation for our part in this pioneering venture, Mr. Graham Steed, the Cathedral organist, came to the school, and in happy style conducted a lengthy, but interesting and enjoyable practice, during which he expressed much pleasure with the tone-production of the treble boys. The various activities of the Festival day, culminating in the evening in an impressive service of praise in the Cathedral, proved to be of great inspirational value. The participating choirs warmly welcomed the proposal that this opportunity to sing together should become an annual event. Earlier in the year, on the occasion of his memorable visit to the school, Dr. Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, complimented the choir on its affiliation with the Royal School of Church Music, of which he is the President. it it it r eliaiou5 (conference Earlier in Lent Term three boys, John Madden, Peter Hebb and John Armstrong, travelled with Mr. Maunsell to the Annie Wright Seminary, Tacoma, to attend the fourth annual Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools ' Student Conference on Religion. The topic for discussion was Building the Future on the Now and, though at first it seemed a rather difficult and abstract subject to discuss, many interesting, friendly arguments developed later. The week-end, February 4th, 5th and 6th, had been thoughtfully planned for organized discussions were interspersed with informal gatherings, a lecture period was followed by the use of the recreational facilities. One of the highlights of the Conference was the lecture delivered by Colonel Paul Rusch, who explained the purpose of the work being carried out at Kiyosato in Japan, where there is an experimental farm that Page Eleven