June.

The French Oral Examination took place on June 3rd. We hope our efforts did credit to Mademoiselle Monclin, whom we should like to thank for taking charge of our little French Circle party.

June 10th, Feast of Corpus Christi, was as usual a special day for many of the little juniors who made their First Holy Communion.

Senior pupils were invited to form the choir at the High Mass in Corpus Christi Church for the patronal feast.

The outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament took place, for once, in really fine

weather. A short time afterwards we saw the film of the procession which was kindly lent us by the Corpus Christi C.P.E.A.

The School photograph presented problems this year. It was amazing to see how numbers have grown and how difficult it was to fit in the whole School.

On the Feast of the Sacred Heart, a large number of day pupils arrived for the early Mass at the Convent, and in the afternoon the Consecration of the House to the Sacred Heart 'was renewed.

June 29th. A holiday of Obligation and a very exciting day for many of us. A large party went to London, where Mother Pannell and Mother Briggs, our Art mistresses, accompanied us and Mother Wallace also came to help conduct us round the Tate Gallery and National Gallery. All of us appreciated the thoughtfulness of those who arranged the visit and who devoted their time to us.

July.

Oxford Locals began on the first day of the month and a general hush seemed to pervade the house as we endeavoured not to disturb the candidates, many of whom came from other schools in the district.

July 18th - Sports Day. A later date than usual was chosen so that it should not distract attention from the examinations. Nuns and Boarders made preparations in the morning, and the races were arranged by Mrs. Weston-Burt, assisted by Form VI. Miss Cummings acted as recorder and she had a very busy time especially with the juniors who were determined to have their names written down; whether they had won or not.

The juniors' races were held first and the little ones then betook themselves to the Tennis Court where Hoop-la and other sideshows kept them amused. The Senior races counted not only for individual prizes but also gained points for the Houses.

The blackboard on which the scores were chalked was watched eagerly and each alteration greeted by groans and cheers. The break for tea was very welcome and the whole school was accommodated in the juniors' Garden. Distribution of prizes to the juniors followed, and we then returned to the Seniors Garden for the rest of the races.

Points were counted and Reverend Mother, who had been an interested spectator all the afternoon, presented prizes to the winners and the Sports Cup to the captain of the winning House, the Stanislausians. Seven o'clock found us all foot-sore and weary, but very happy and grateful to all who had made possible the success of the afternoon.

Two days later came the Music Competition. The whole day was devoted to Music and Elocution. All those who learn piano or violin played for their Forms, and this year Upper III distinguished themselves and managed to carry off the Cup. We are sure that Mother Wallace was proud of her Form's achievement and they were certainly delighted themselves.

The Elocution Cup was awarded to Betty Weston for her recital of "To Night" by Shelley.

July 21st, last day of term and Prize Day. Some of Mother Gillard's and Miss Gobell's music pupils played duets and quartets, and their performance reflected much credit on their mistresses. Members of the Senior Elocution Class gave us extracts from Shakespeare's Henry VIII. To say that these scenes were up to Mother Potter's standard speaks for itself, and we should have asked nothing better than to see the whole play produced by her.

Distribution of prizes and certificates brought a happy School Year to a close. Those whose school days were to end that day seemed loth to leave the School precincts and to break away from all that had kept them linked with the Convent. However, we are sure that as Past Pupils they will always find a welcome here among the Nuns and Staff - and Form VI have become experts in the art of entertaining those who happen to be able to call during Prep. period at 4 p.m.

A few days later, quite a number of us were back at School again to hear "Les Petits Chanteurs de Provence". We enjoyed their programme of serious and amusing songs, and were eager to listen to them again the following week, when they broadcast from the B.B.C., London. Reverend Mother offered hospitality to the boys during their stay in Bournemouth.

Their Chaplain said Mass each morning in the Convent chapel, and wrote most appreciatively of the reception they received here.

August.

No work. No School. No rain ! !

No Oxford Results until nearly the end of the month, so no peace before that for the poor candidates.

September.

At the opening of the School Year the inevitable question comes "Is there anything new? " This time the Seniors were pleased to see the workmen transferred to their part of the house, and they are now enjoying the advantage of the new cloakroom built behind the Senior House. Those who are lucky enough to take Domestic Science found the kitchen redecorated and looking so very much brighter in the shining cream paint.

The Middle School were sorry to find that Miss Freeman had not returned. However, there were new faces to see and we welcome Miss Collins as Gym Mistress, Miss Smith as a junior Mistress and Mrs. Jackman who is responsible for part of the Senior School Needlework.