Sydney Academy - Record Yearbook (Sydney, Australia)

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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION For many years the Knights of Pythias have sponsored a public speak- ing competition for Senior high school students throughout North America. Interest in this 'co-mrpetition was suddenly revived when Sally Newman entered and placed second ifn the Eastern North American finals held at Boston two years ago. Last year Rod MacDonald, winner of the St. F. X. Scholarship partici- pated and made an excellent showing for Sydney Academy. ---2+-0-is-D THE ACADEMY HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Continuing through its most successful year s-o far, the Academy Home and School Association is much in evidence in 1949-50. T'hough general inter- est in the Home and School is not as keen as it should be, tfhe group of will- ing workers and the unselfish officers have comlbined to give the Academy financial and other aid, bringing to the school several necessities and improve- ments. Bouquets are in order for the e-Xecutive of the organization: President-Mr. J. A. Russell Vice-President-Mr. Frank Cahill i Secret-ary-Mrs. Alice MacDonald Treasurer-Mfr. Clem LeBlanc The various committees, Membership, Social, Program, Ways and Means and Grounds, also deserve congratulations for their activities. One of the Home and School 's long hoped for projects was completed in February with the installation of the new shower room in the boys' base- ment. Thus a crying need of the various out-door teams has been fulfilled. The Home and School embarked on another big venture with the decis- ion to form an Academy Brass Band. Though no toots have yet :been heard plans for raising the necessary funds have been discussed, and next Fall will see the definite beginnings of the Band. Meeting every month, the Home and School Association enjoys an in- teresting programme and a lively social hour, as well as carrying on a business meeting. Besides their material contribution, Home and School paves the way for closer co-operation and understanding between teacher and parent. The Home and Slchofol Association is one of the best things that has ever happened to the Academy. It wields great influence, and can do much towards improving our present educational system. It srhould not be forgotten, how- ever, that the power and usefulness of our Ho-me and School depends upon the act-ive participation 'of each and every parent. So remember, fathers and mothers, this is your school, training your children, helping to mould the nat- ions destiny. Co-operate by joining the Academy Home and School Associa- tion. 13

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GATHER YE KNOWLEDGE Louise Bio-utilier, XID Gather ye knowledge while ye may The old year i.s a-flying, And your light 'heart that laughs today Next June might be a-crying. Your age is best., it's time for fun But look you here, my sweet, Time spent in waste, work done in haste, May -cause you to repeat. Be not coy, but use your wits And while ye may, go learn, And please don 't cause your parents fits With marks yo-u'll get next term. -ear-o-ae THE GLEE CLUBS Ruth Newman The Academy Glee Clubs have been very active during the past few sea- sons and this year is no exception. ' There are two groups, the Grade 10 Glee Club and the Senior Glee Club, consisting of approximately forty voices each. Formerly there had been a boy 's group, too. However attendance was not 'good and it was allowed to die out. Efforts to revive the club are underway. - Under the direction of Miss Catherine Allison, who is Director of School Music for the city, .both groups had a very successful and busy season last year. The Senior Glee Club, directed by Miss Allison and Mr. Clark staged a very successful ope-retta, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore, the first of its kind attempted by the Academy. The Junior Gilee Club made an excellent showing in the 1949 Festival, taking the award in their class. Both clubs plan on entering the Festival this year. This season the CBC Maritime School Bro-a.dcast is the major event un- dertaken by the Glee Clubs. ' Consisting of a group of twenty voi-ces chosen from both Glee Clubs these programs are under the- direction of Miss Allison. The broadcasts are heard every Friday at three o'clock and are carried to all parts of the Maritime Provinces. -..if-Q-lga.. Mr. Clark: What does the first sentence say? Student after reading it: J e ne connais pas. 12

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