The Junior School

bully-off School House were never out of The Grove half; then The Grove forwards broke away—and Norwood scored after picking up a weak clearance outside the circle Then Baker broke through and from the ensuing melee 'a penalty bully was awarded, from which he himself scored. The rest of the half was an equal struggle in which both Houses threatened to score on several occasions. Mid-way through the second half, March, a very dangerous wing, broke away and centred for Norwood to shoot his second goal and give The Grove the lead once more. Almost immediately Baker equalised, after Elliott's shot had rebounded off Pringle's pads. Excitement had now reached fever-heat as both Houses strove for the vital lead; it was the School House, however, who managed to score when Baker tapped the ball into the net from a melee in The Grove goalmouth. From that moment the game deteriorated as a spectacle, for School House, determined to retain their lead, cleared into touch on every possible occasion, and although The Grove pressed for the rest of the game— once Parker almost scored from a corner, only to have his shot stopped on the goal line 'by a full back—they did hang on to their slender lead.

Two items of special notice greeted us when we assembled for this term. Firstly, our numbers were just the same as last term, no boys had left and no new ones had been taken. Rather unusual ! Secondly, we regret to record that Mr. Penniston left us—we will not say that one term had been enough !—but he has accepted an attractive business appointment. We notice that he has been playing rugger for Headingley quite effectively.

We must refer to the almost complete absence of winter weather during the term. There was only one very short spell with a light covering of snow, and most of us made full use of the snow while it lasted. More remarkable was the very early date of the first Lesser Celandine found in flower. Two specimens were brought in on 17th January. Mr. Ping says this is the earliest date he has recorded. By the 31st January quite a number of the early spring flowers had been found, but then some cold winds and weather in February held growths back and the extremely abnormal state of affairs in nature was stayed.

The health of the boys in the Junior School has been generally very good for an Easter Term. We have had no epidemic, only a sprinkling of cases of 'flu, and most of these very quickly recovered.

The visit of the York Symphony Orchestra on Sunday afternoon, 27th February, was specially •arranged for the benefit of Olavites, and we are sure they enjoyed it very much indeed.

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Mr. Francis Jackson was the conductor, but he also gave a very clear explanation of the use of each of the instruments in the orchestra, and to our great delight each instrument was played separately in turn, and then together, to show how they blended with the full orchestra. The whole performance was greatly appreciated.

On Tuesday, 8th March, we had the morning "off" for the upper forms to attend the film performance of "Hamlet", while the lower forms were entertained in other ways at School.

This term is our recognised term for Boxing, and Sgt.-Major Power has been kept very busy instructing a large number of very keen Olavites.

The Boxing Tournament was held on the last Wednesday of term, 23rd March, and proved the usual success. Captain Bradley, R.A.O.C., very kindly again acted as Referee, and in accordance with the new rules in Boxing we had three Judges. Details of the programme and the contests are given below.

We must record a special arrangement which had to be made in the last few weeks of •the term owing to the purchase by the School of No. 12 The Avenue. Miss Mason and six boys were transferred from Albany House to form a select party to occupy the house until further detailed arrangements are made. Mr. J. M. Rucklidge, 0.P., who has joined the Staff, also took up residence in the house.

Miss Mason organised a Handwork competition of models made by boys of Forms J.i and J:ii, and most of these showed a great deal of careful work—all done in spare time.

The three prize winners were : 1. F. F. Watson, J.ii; 2. D. Nicolson, J.i; 3. P. Hamilton, J.ii. Their "models" were a room in a house with chairs, tables and other furniture, etc., all made to scale. The prizes were handed to the winners at our Final Assembly of the term.

And so we completed another very successful Easter Term with a Chapel Service and the usual breaking up Assembly. VALETE (March, 1949)

T. H. Bosworth, J.ivB. J. Bridge, J.iiiB.

ST. OLAVE'S BOXING TOURNAMENT Wednesday, 23rd March, 1949

CONTESTS 1. P. Coate beat D. Mayson. 2. A. J. Isherwood beat M. Willstrop. 3. J. Loadman beat G. Sanderson. 4. R. N. Bradford beat J. F. Middleton. 5. L. T. Beaumont beat D. G. Macpherson. 6. C. J. Partridge beat P. L. Bellwood. 7. F. W. Hardy beat G. F. Mitchell. 8. G. Ridley beat B. Heap. 9. J. M. Forster beat R. J. Catchpole.

10. I. L. Barton beat P. B. Clayton. 11. 12. 13. N. J. Magson beat E. N. Turner. P. Netherwood beat M. Powell. R. D. Scorgie beat C. C. Porteus. 111 14. C. W. Roy beat A. L. Pegg. 15. A .E. Wick beat N. R. Seaton. 16. R. M. Kirkus beat J. A. Stark.

Contests Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 were 2 rounds of 1 minute. The remainder were 3 rounds of 1 minute duration. Referee: Capt. Bradley, R.A.O.C. Judges: Lt.-Col. K. G Chilman, T.D.; D. A. C. Blunt, Esq.; J. S. Cooper, Esq, Announcer: A. W. Ping, Esq. Timekeeper: J. Nix, Esq. Instructor: Reg. Sgt.-Major P. F. Power, M.B.E.

JUNIOR SCHOOL RUGGER

We congratulate W. G. A. Maxwell and D. A. Macpherson on receiving their School Colours

This term football has been confined to House Practices, followed by the House Matches. In the Senior Division, after a drawn game of 8 points each, the Thebans, with a team up to full strength, beat the Trojans by la points to nil.

The Middles games were won by the Spartans, who beat the Trojans by 20 points to 9.

In the Soccer matches for the Juniors, the Thebans beat the Etruscans by 1 goal to nil.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY

Last year's experimental Cross-Country Competition was followed up this term by an official competition for a Cross-Country Shield. This Shield is gained by the house with most points at the end of the season. The School is divided into three age groups as for Athletics. First of all, each House runs against each of the three other Houses, and one point is given for every "league" victory. Finally, there is a grand championship when all four Houses run together. Three points are given for the first team, two for the second and one for the third in each age group. Everyone fit runs and, as a general rule, eight from each team count. This means that those who are definitely not built for speed can proceed independently at their own pace without prejudicing the chances of their House. On •the other hand, it is definitely a team event, and even the slower movers can contribute to the victory of their team.

The following table gives a summary of the competition :-

House Seniors League Champ. Spartans 1 Trojans 2 Thebans 2 Etruscans 1 3 1 0 2

Middles . League Champ. 1 2 3 3 .2 0

0 1

Juniors League Champ. 3 3

0

1' 2 2 :

WOLF CUB NOTES

This term we were very pleased to have with us Mr. Coulthard, who was a most efficient Baloo. In order to reduce the long waiting list our numbers have been increased to 28, but this is the absolute maximum, and the list still remains in double figures.

During the term we have gained one first star, two second stars and thirteen badges, including one Leaping Wolf Badge.

At football we beat Dringhouses Pack 2-0, and 3rd Acomb Pack 4-1.

On 4th March we took part in a Cub Show at the Garrison Theatre, Fulford, when each York Pack produced a short turn. Our contribution, a sketch, called "The Guide Badge", was well up to standard, and Beaton's unrehearsed entry on a banana skin was certainly a triumph.

For the last meeting of the term we had a treasure hunt, which was much enjoyed.

The Red Six won the competition this term by the narrow margin of one point.

As usual, there have been holiday meetings for those who have the time to spare.

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