The Junior School

The final between Rise and Temple started with the Rise absolutely on top. From the bully-off they launched an attack which was nearly successful, Dodsworth clearing from the circle. For the next ten minutes they were continually attacking until the Temple defence gradually gave way, and the Rise scored their first goal through Gaitskell, who had followed up a shot which had been stopped by the goalkeeper and before the latter had time to clear had flicked it into the net. Two minutes later Washington, who had been playing a good game, ended up another attack by scoring a second goal for the Rise. Play became even after that, and half-time came with the Rise leading by two goals.

The second half was slower than the first. The Rise attack grew weaker, although they still had plenty of opportunities to score, but their defence was still strong, with J. C. Robson as a tower of might before the goal. Temple improved this half, and with the return of Ward, who had had to retire injured during the first half, they finished a scrimmage in the circle by scoring their only goal.

Until the final whistle blew play changed from one end of the field to the other, with little excitement for the spectators. For the Rise, Robson (J. C.), Washington, Camfield and Shepherd played well, and Dodsworth, Ward and Newdick played well for Temple.

Easter Term, 1943, has been especially remarkable for the exceptionally fine weather we have enjoyed. Very few games days had to be " called off," and out-of-door activities were not spoilt by snow or rain.

We had one spell of illness early in the term; a mild form of " flu " beset nearly half the School, but, we are glad to say, most boys quickly recovered without ill-effects. One thing has been disappointing, we have not been able to have any matches with other schools. Difficulties of transport, and illness at other schools, absolutely prevented any arrangements.

In general, however, we have had a good term; work has been carried on; the Cubs, Scouts, and the Stamp Club have all done well. We should like to express real thanks to Mr. Walshaw and to Mr. Nix for the great amount of time they have given to us. The Aero Club held a grand competition towards the end of term for solid models, and there was a very large entry. For entirely home-made models, the results (with prizes) were :-1, S. Bland (a Spitfire) ; 2, B. Lee (a Fortress) ; 3, N. Ward (a Douglas-Havoc). For " kit " models-1, C. D. Goode (a Westland Lysander) ; 2, M. Dawson (a Rota).

In our Nature Study observations, the first Coltsfoot was brought in on February 1st, and the first Lesser Celandine on February 15th. Butterbur was found in flower near the Jetty on March 14th. All these dates are much earlier than usual.

The Olavites enjoyed the four House Concerts very much indeed, and if the opinions of the boys could have been recorded immediately after each concert, then each would have been " the best."

And so we look forward to the Summer Term and to our own Sports Day, which is to be on May 21st.

SALVETE (January, 1943) R. J. Shardlow (Boarder). J. M. Brook (Day Boy). A. D. Sandiford (Day Boy). A. C. L. Wass (Day Boy). VALETE (March, 1943) R. Dobson (to Manor). W. Samuels (to School House). D. H. Sim (to Cheltenham).

ST. OLAVE'S.

FOOTBALL.

Although we have had no Inter-School games this term, we have enjoyed a good term of football, resorting to both new and ancient rivalries in our search for excitement. We consider ourselves fortunate in that we were unhampered by hard grounds or frosty weather.

CHARACTERS OF RUGBY XV. HUTCHINSON. An experienced, hard-working forward.

An able Captain. OLIVER (Vice-Captain). A good kick, but plays better at forward than full back. CASS (wing-three). A strong runner; defence is his main weakness.

DOBSON (centre). Shows promise as a clever all-round player. Elusive side-step. SLEGG (centre). Very fast. The " find " of the season. DODGSON (wing-three). Runs well, but carries insufficient weight for much scoring. LEE (outside-half). Plucky in defence. Must learn to run straight. ATKINSON (scrum-half). A little slow, but good defender. ECCLES (full back). A promising player with plenty of courage. STUART. Invaluable forward in the line-out, and this applies also to RADFORD, who is much improved.

The remaining forwards, Graham, Broadley, Metcalfe, Thomas, Burdass (J.), and Mortimer, have all shown signs of developing into good Rugger players, and it is thanks to hard scrummaging that our backs have had so many opportunities. Burdass (C.) should also be mentioned as showing promise.

Next year we shall be without many of these players, and it is therefore of interest to record that in the Second Game, under Mr. Bulmer's coaching, the following boys have' all shown marked promise --Kaiser, Dawson, Hourigan, Watson, Flint and Sandiford.

CUBS.

The fine weather enabled us to hold most of our meetings in the open, and .we have played some interesting games.

A large number of new Cubs have joined the pack, and have settled down very well, though most of them are without uniform. The Pack Competition ended in the following order:—

Red ... 28 points. Green ... 27 points. Blue 24 points. Yellow 17 points.