St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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THE CHAPEL Each morning, as the writer ol' this report arrives at school to conduct the Chapel Service that begins the day. he is greeted by a group of boys standing by the gate. Not long ago he received what seemed to him to be a particularly significant welcome. A 'junior boy hailed him loud and clear with the cry, HiT Rabbi! Thus was symbolised, perhaps. in the forthright manner ol' the young, the kind ol' broad and tolerant faith that in our chapel we seek to commend. For although the school has been linked for hall a century and more with the Anglican diocese of British Columbia. the late Archbishop Sexton himself dedicating the newly constructed chapel, there has never been any attempt to lioster a narrow or exclusive denominationalism. Indeed, it is the belief ol' the writer that in present circumstances. with the school's enrolhnent representing a cross-section ol' several cultures and creeds and nationalities, it is more than ever necessary to follow this wise and kindly tradition and present the Christian Faith in as calm and rational a manner as possible. So the chaplain today eschews the authoritarian approach. His aim is not to bend or brainwash the lnunan mind but to enlighten and uplift it. There are no dirty tricks in the Chapel. Theological orthodoxy, therefore. takes second place to understanding and respect. At a time when many schools are religiously apathetic and morally neutral, we try to teach our boys reverence for all that is true and beautiful and sacred and good. This is not an unworthy enterprise. So, once again, we come to the end ol a busy year. Once more we chronicle the daily witness ol' prayer and praise and the celebration ot' days of remembrance and thanksgiving. Ol' these occasions, mention should be made of the Harvest Festival held on the 6th October, 1974. We were particularly grateful on this occasion to the School Chefs, Messrs. Lenton and Hopes, for producing a Harvest Loali fashioned in the liorm of a lish. the ancient symbol of the Faith. Then. on the Sth November. we observed Remembrance Day. Memorial wreaths were laid by Roger Higgins tHead Boyj, Willem Vanderspek Oliddle Schooll and Cary Wohlgeschalilen Uunior Schooll. A month later, on the Sth December, the Advent season was enlivened for us by the Cathedral Singers. They gave a wide-ranging recital of Carols by Palestrina. Herbert Howells and Patrick Hadley. This Carol Service. which is held in Candlelight, has become an extremely popular event, and we here express our gratitude to Dean Brian Whitlow and Mr. Beal Thomas oli Christ Church Cathedral. ln the New Year. at the Sunday morning Service on the 2nd March, a large congregation witnessed the baptism oli David Alexander Robertson Caleb. inliant son of the Headmaster and Mrs. Caleb. Finally, we pay tribute to the devoted service ol' the Chapel ollicers during the past year - Dmitri Hardman. who held the post ol Yerger and Chapel Preliect, and Peter Tsang, who perliorined the many duties ol' Headmaster's Warden. For their loyal support. so graciously given. we here express our thanks. C.D.l'm. I5

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THE LIBRARIES -.-.. The overall picture of the Senior School Library this year is one of great promise. Development and itnprovetnent in all respects were not too seriously marred by a few itnmature pranks. However, some means must be found to ensure that borrowed books - legally or illegally taken from the library - are returned. At the suggestion of Mr. Rob Wilson, the year started with some introductory periods on library. This idea is an innovation that could and should prove helpful and beneficial to everyone. If all classes passed through this familiarisation session there would be greater personal participation and appreciation. Again, the school tnttst be grateful to many donors. Dr. Abrioux gave a generous and fine selection of books in French. Mr. Douglas Hill-Tout being physically unable to continue his engineering career presented the library with valuable technical and construction books. Other thoughtful donors were Catlin Cable School, Messrs. W. Sloan and A. Keble, and an anonymous Seattle donor. In point of fact, every Dewey System category grew by a total of at least 450 books. An honour-system shelf of paperbacks for general recreation was also tried out. An initial 120 books soon evaporated or deteriorated beyond use. A further 40 were added. These, too, inevitably disappeared. At the end of the year a mere dozen weary remnants remained. However, an excellent shelf of replacements is now available and is under direct control of the head-librarian from his essential office - the room adjacent to the library, with a connecting door, formerly occupied by Mrs. Grimm. A slate of school librarians, all volunteers, covered almost every period of the school week, the evenings and the week-ends. It was unfortunate that no regular meetings were possible. As the year progressed time-tables changed, special sporting events interrupted duties, and finally many librarians dropped out as there was no future in their endeavours. Torren Vanton was a tower of strength until he left the school. Mike Young, Brian Gagne remained active 'till the end. The remainder did a little at odd times. To them all, l offer the gratitude of the school and tnyself. The xlunior School library, proved itself as popular and valuable as ever. It grew less than in former years except with regard to material for grades one and two. Rob Higgin and Kim livans did a fantastic and continuous job looking after every possible aspect. It would be an excellent thing if a mature person was always available to oversee behaviour, be responsible for all issuing and returning. and training boys in all aspects of library work. Ili