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"A" House Notes
So far this year we have managed to win, or
rather draw, only one Inter-House Competition, and that was the swimming, which we won last year. However, we do not despair, since, although we have been runners-up to "B" House in everything else, the margin of their victories has been narrowed.
In the cross-country championship we managed to get some boys in the first ten, whereas, last year the total was nil. For the first time we fielded three cricket teams and the climax came when the result depended on which of the two 3rd XI's won their match—unfortunately ours lost. Also for the first time we fielded three rugby teams and on this occasion it was our 3rd XV which provided our only victory.
Mr Drew, our House Master, has left the Army and has been appointed as a civilian master. As this is the last time I shall write these notes, I should like to thank him on behalf of the House for all his efforts in the past.
J. W.
"B" House Notes
It is with deep regret that I write these notes for the last time, but they are of a successful company, for in winning most of the compettions held so far, we are now well set again for the Championship Shield. In the company area, Mr Brown, our "father" since September, and Mr Mortimer, our faithful C.S.M., have both been unceasing in their efforts to help us in every way. To them both we give our grateful thanks for an efficient, smoothly running, happy company.
As usual in the Summer Term, several of us
are leaving, following those who have gone already this year, and, as usual, we send them off with best wishes for the future.
With that, I close now in congratulating the
company on its greatly improved standards and its fine team-spirit.
W. A. JONES.
"C" House Notes
In the sports this year we have improved. We won the Dancing, Athletics and Kit Inspection; drew in Cricket and Football; and lost the Boxing, Swimming and Cross-Country.
We now have a new House Master, Capt. Baker, and have no C.S.M., although C.S.M. Martin controls our House as well as his own.
N. T. P.
"D" House Notes
In the past year, the boys of "D" Company
have been very successful in their sports. They won the football, boxing, swimming, and cross-country, and tied with "C" Company at cricket. "C" Company were much stronger this year, and provided more competition in the sports, but next year the competitions should be more even.
In September most of our boys will be going into the Senior School, and a new batch of
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recruits will take their places. Only three of our present N.C.O.s will be here next term to carry on the good work with the boys, the remainder are leaving us this term and will be starting their careers in such places as the Lawers School of Agriculture, and Messrs Cullins in Glasgow. However, I hope that next year's "D" Company will be as successful as this year's and keep our Company on top.
K. GAVIGAN.
Pipe Notes
This last year has been a year of progress. After the shock of losing eight good pipers last year, the Band has pulled itself to its feet very promisingly, but there is still a great need for practice, as the old proverb goes, "Practice makes Perfect." There is, however, an excellent chance that in a few years time, the School will have one of the best Bands it has ever known. But everyone knows that all this would have been impossible without the fine teaching and expert management of Pipe-Major Sanderson, to whom every member of the Pipe Band is indebted.
A.A.B., IIIa
Drum Notes
Mr Niven, our new Drum Major, came to us from the King's Own Scottish Borderers. He has brought up the standard of drumming and bugling, and maintained a high standard of discipline in the Drum Store.
Engagements have been few but enjoyable,
and we are sorry to have so many boys of the band leaving school this term. Boy W. Colburn has now taken over boy Drum Major, and we wish him the best of luck in the future.
J. K. SIM, IV.
Orchestra Notes
Mr Lax's sudden illness and subsequent retirement has, of course, had an adverse effect on our orchestra, but thanks to the wholehearted efforts of Mr Muir the standard of playing has not dropped nearly so much as might have been expected.
To Mr Lax we offer our gratitude and our best wishes for a happy retirement. Our gratitude, too, must go to Mr Muir for his voluntary work on our behalf.
At the end of the term five boys will be leaving the orchestra. They are Trumpeter A. Tulleth, 2nd Cornet players R. Alexander and H. McArthur, 2nd Horn player R. McColl, and W. Simpson who banged our big drum. Into the orchestra come seven juniors. Unfortunately, five boys in the orchestra, including myself, are following a senior secondary course next session and therefore will not be able to play in the orchestra in future as we will have more studying to do.
We hope not to lose touch with the orchestra, or our ability to play our instruments.
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