The Junior School

School House :—M. B. Rushholme, M. S. Milne, G. D. Gardner, D. G.

Hilton, C. G. Howat. Temple :—C. M. Ward, A. E. Simpson, R. B. Atkinson, J. C. Herring,

J. M. Welch.

JUNIOR.

Grove :—T. M. Sheriff, J. Wick, M. N. Coates, J. E. Smith, D. C. Pattison.

Manor :—J. A. Jackson, R. M. Johnson, J. M. Saville, C. M. Dunn, A. M. Marsh.

Rise :—A. J. Isherwood, J. B. Claydon, J. A. Sharp, D. A. Haxby, J. R. Shirtcliff e.

School House :—J. M. Holt, J. N. T. Howat, C. K. Smith, C. J. Griffiths, P. J. Middlebrook.

Temple : —N. R. Seaton, R. V. King, J. R. Dodsworth, B. A. Heap, R. B. Holdsworth.

Old Peterites who were at St. Olave's may read these notes from time to time, and may then remark that St. Olave's seems to be going along in much the same way as in their time—except, perhaps, for the increase in numbers. However, at the beginning of this Easter Term an important change was brought in, which has been greatly approved and which has worked very well. Instead of the Junior School boys being split up for Prayers at the beginning of the morning, some to Chapel and some to Prayers in the Assembly Room, all St. Olave's boys have attended Prayers in Chapel at 9-0 a.m. (after the Senior School service). We then start our first period of work at 9-15.

This Easter Term has been one of the best for good health and regular attendance we have had for some years. Our numbers have not quite reached the 200 mark, though very nearly ! We started the term with 198 boys in attendance, and one more boy joined us at half term.

A notable anniversary occurred this term. On 21st March it was a great pleasure to announce that Our Scout Troop had completed exactly 21 years of existence.

It was on 21st March, 1931, when the "St. Peter's School, York, Group" was formed with Mr. K. G. Chilman as the Scoutmaster of 21 Scouts, and Miss E. C. M. Toyne as Cubmistress of the Wolf Cub Pack of two Sixes. Since the date of formation the Scouts and the Cubs have never ceased their activities and they have greatly increased in numbers, and in importance in School. Mr. Kenneth Chilman is to be heartily congratulated on his long association with the "movement", and on contributing so much during these years to its success.

Continuing the custom of recording some Nature notes, it was interesting that the first Lesser Celandine, and the first Coltsfoot in bloom were brought in by different boys on the same day, 25th February. The Winter, as far as York was concerned, has been a 63

fairly "open" one, with but little snow, though we had a period of frosty weather this term when the boys enjoyed sliding and skating on the Ings.

On Wednesday, 26th March, the boys of the Junior School gave themselves a "private" concert in the Big Hall. Boys from each Form in turn gave vocal or instrumental items which they had learned during the term, and they entertained us all very well indeed. We hope the idea of this performance will recur.

Our Annual Boxing Tournament was held on Thursday, 27th March, when there was a very "full house" in the Gym. to see some very spirited boxing. The results of the contests are given below.

The Junior School Final Assembly was held, and the end of term was greeted in the usual way, at noon on 31st March. SALVETE

F. J. A. Hewitt I (Day Boy). J. F. Railton i(Day Boy). A. F. Wilson (Day Boy).; , E. W. Trevelyan (Wentworth).

VALETE

A. B. Nel (Alcuin).

ST. OLAVE'S BOXING TOURNAMENT Thursday, 27th March, at 2-15 p.m. CONTESTS

J. A. Baldwin beat S. D. Ward. H. A. Raley beat W. E. Montague. T. P. Brown beat A. R. Millward. M. Ruddock beat L. T. Beaumont. I. T. Parkin beat J. P. Harris. P. Hodgson beat B. D. Shearsmith. A. H. Crowther beat P. J. Burton. T. E. Giddings retired from S. K. Hill. F. J. Hewitt beat J. G. Fairclough. J. G. Wright beat D. H. Rhodes. W. Gibson beat R. E. Clifford. M. P. Giddings beat J. J. Rhodes. P. H. Moat beat J. Burdon. H. A. Fenn beat D. E. Coulson. T. C. James beat G. N. Caddell. D. G. Macpherson beat M. J. Kershaw.

Duration of bouts—Three rounds of one minute each. One minute interval.

Referee: Major D. K. Crews, T.D.

Judges: Lt.-Col. K. G. Chilman, T.D., Mr. J. S. Cooper, Mr. D. A. C. Blunt.

Timekeepers: Mr. J. Nix, Mr. C. E. Field.

Announcer: Mr. A. W. Ping.

Instructor: R.S.M. P. F. Power, M.B.E.

MUSIC

On Wednesday afternoon, 13th February, Mr. Norman Mitchell, assisted by Mr. C. J. Walker on the violin and Mr. Waine on the piano, gave an interesting lecture-recital on "The Oboe and its music".

On the last Wednesday afternoon of term, 26th March, the Junior School held an informal concert in which all the forms sang and a representative selection of boys played solos on the violin and on the piano.

SCOUTING JUNIOR SCHOOL PATROLS

The annual collection of used Christmas Cards on behalf of disabled ex-Servicemen produced the largest number so far. The largest individual collection was made by C. J. Carolin, who gathered together four thousand, a very good effort. The Pack also contributed to the collection.

A good deal of hard work has been put in on 2nd Cla's Te3ts . during the term and nine boys completed their tests for this badge. In this connection it is of interest to note that at the Scout Census taken each year on 31st March the Group contained 55 Scouts. Of these five held the 1st Class Badge, and 34 were 2nd Class Scouts.

Two Scouts, P/L. D. W. Pickup and Second C. J. Quickfall, attended a series of lectures on Fire-fighting at York City Fire Station and were subsequently awarded the Fire-fighter Badge. Having completed 15 years' warranted service, Mr. J. Nix has been awarded the Long Service Decoration. WOLF CUB REPORT

There are once again 28 Cubs in the Pack and a long waiting list, We have 13 Cubs with their First Stars but only two with both Stars, and these Cubs wi'l be going up to the Scouts. Ten special proficiency badges were gained this term. In the inter-six competition Blues were again victorious, followed at a distance by Greens.

Apart from the routine meetings, we held one football match against 3rd Acomb, the present holders of the Cup. They defeated us 3-0, all goals being scored in the second half. We did well to hold them for so long, but a strong breeze helped us in the first half.

For our Christmas good turn we made our usual collection of Christmas Cards for disabled ex-servicemen to renovate, helping the Scouts to produce a record number.

During the term we took part in the York and District Cub Show, when each pack produced a turn lasting five minutes. We acted a charade, in which two lady Cubmasters had trouble with their Cubs, and it was well received by a large audience. JUNIOR SCHOOL FOOTBALL

The only items for recording this Easter Term are the results of the Senior and Junior Division of the Inter-House Football Competitions.

In the semi-finals of the former : Etruscans beat Spartans, 9 points to 3.

Trojans beat Thebans, 21 points to 3.

While in the final :-

Etruscans beat the Trojans, 9 points to 3. 65

In the Junior Division, who play Soccer, and are under 11 I of age :— Etruscans beat Trojans, 5 goals to nil. , • Thebans beat Spartans, 2 goals to 1.

The final winners being the Thebans, who beat the Etruscans, 1 goal to nil.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY

During the term there have been the usual inter-House matches. After the leagues, in which each House competes against the other Houses in turn, Etruscans were leading, their Seniors carrying all before them. On the day of the championships, therefore, when all Houses run together, they started firm favourites. Thebans, by winning the Junior event drew level with them, and they gained the lead after the Middles' race. All depended on the Senior event, which Etruscans were expected to win, but Thebans won owing to good packing, thereby gaining the Shield by a comfortable margin. Spartans tied with Etruscans for the second place. The three individual champions, Whitmore (Seniors), Holroyd (Middles) and H. A. Fenn (Juniors), were unbeaten throughout the season.

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