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Editorial 00 N THE POST-WAR ERA men ' s minds and actions, at least in the Western World have been dedicated as never before to the cause of freedom. It is right that this should be so, else the sacrifices of the war years would be in vain, and all Christian concepts brought to naught. However, in this search and this striving there has developed, it seems, some confusion and misconception of the term discipline, which all too often is swept aside as being the antithesis of freedom. Tradition in the Independent Schools, whether in England, in this country, or elsewhere, has placed emphasis on discipline and it has come to be looked upon as one of the strong characteristics of this form of education. This discipline takes several forms. There is the discipline that produces orderly study habits and a tidy mind; the disciplines of the body that produce personal neatness and physical fitness; the discipline that develops courtesy, good manners and respect for others; the discipline of obedience to those in authority,, whether that be a parent, a master, a games captain, or prefect. The society in which we live demands a sense of discipline enforced by its laws and customs with their system of rewards and punishments. And what is boarding school life but a process of learning to live together in an ordered society, wherein each must show respect and consideration for others, if happiness and success is to be achieved both in the school and in the individual? If they are to be successful, these disciplines of mind and body must ultimately lead to self-discipline — and that is their aim. The enforcement of rules and the establishment of good conduct will not succeed if they do not ultimately produce behaviour which is adopted by the individual freely and voluntarily, rather than by imposition. When this behaviour is achieved thus, it establishes example, and there is no stronger force among youth than the force of personal example; of this is leadership made, and never before was the world in greater need of leaders in every walk of life. Page Five
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School I lot e 5 The school year began with an enrolment approximately equal to that of the previous year, and one new staff member. We were pleased to welcome Mr. R. P. G. Chesshire, a graduate of Marlborough College and Cambridge University. It was a happy occasion when he and Miss Marie, Ripley ' s House Matron, announced their engagement in January and their marriage was later solemnized at Vernon, B.C., in April, 1957. Robert Cooper returned as Head Prefect and also Captain of Rugger. He was assisted in the former responsible position by Ian Robertson, Ian Beardmore and Larry Bortles, who were later joined by Anthony Vincent, as School Prefects. The Michaelmas Term opened, as is our custom, wilh the usual Founder ' s Day Service in Chapel on the first Sunday. Swimming Sports and Track and Field House Events followed in quick succession. The Mikado was selected as our annual Gilbert Sullivan production in November. With the help of some fine costuming provided by Mr. Russ and The Victoria Operatic Society, the two performances were acclaimed an outstanding success. The rugby season, on which a full report appears elsewhere in this issue, was punctuated by a long spell of cold weather in January and February. During this period we enjoyed the longest opportunity of good skating on the lake that has been experienced at Shawnigan for many years. It was a unique experience for many to be able to skate for five miles on a sheet of perfect black ice. In the Summer Term the renovation of a third rowing four made possible the holding of two inter-house rowing races for 1st and 2nd Crews. The School crew also enjoyed the experience of rowing against crews in Vancouver and Seattle. The progress made by our crew members is evidenced by the fact that two of them, Larry Bortles and Edwy Stewart, have been able to continue this sport successfully at university in the present year. At the end of the Summer Term we had a leaving list bigger than usual, but with all of these boys went our best wishes, no less than the greeting that awaited a record enrolment of new boys when the new year opened in September. While Mrs. Chesshire resigned as Ripley ' s House Matron, we are happy that she has not left the Shawnigan scene. To Messrs. Knibb and Orpen, who also resigned from the staff, we extend our thanks and best wishes. During the summer holidays news was received that Mr. E. R. Larsen had accepted an appointment at Ottawa as Executive Assistant to the Minister of National Defence, Hon. G. R. Pearkes, V.C. While we all regretted Mr. Larsen ' s departure, the fact that he left, on leave of absence from the Governors, gave hope that we might see his return in the not too distant future. We were also sorry to say farewell to the Rev. J. H. Maunsell, who left at the end of June to take over parochial duties at Osoyoos, B.C., in the Diocese of Kootenay. T Speech rdjau — Aune, 1957 Speech Day was held on Saturday, June 15th. The proceedings opened with a service in the School Chapel at which His Grace, the Most Reverend H. E. Sexton, D.D., gave a short address. The Prize-giving took place on the front lawn, which proved a perfect setting for the occasion, although the Headmaster admitted in his opening remarks that an awful gamble had been taken in arranging this, with many threatening clouds around, and even as the proceedings began there were several large drops of rain. However, the sun shone later and the occasion was most successful. Supporting the Headmaster on the terrace above the lawn were members of the staff and Mr. J. Y. Copeman, Chairman of Governors, Captain J. Douglas Groves, the Honourable Mr. Justice H. I. Bird and Mr. H. M. Boyce. The Headmaster welcomed the many parents and visitors and introduced the speaker, Rear-Admiral H. F. Pullen, O.B.E., CD., R.C.N,, Flag Officer Pacific Coast, who had interrupted a cruise with the Pacific Coast Fleet in order to attend. Admiral Pullen, in an inspiring address, spoke of the spiritual values to be gained in all forms of training, whether at boarding school, at university or in the Services, and stressed the need for personal discipline in meeting the demands of the day. Mr. H. M. Boyce, who referred to himself as a new boy on the Board of Governors, thanked Admiral Pullen for his address and for presenting the prizes and trophies on behalf of the School, Page Six
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