A very happy day was brought to a conclusion with a whole-hearted "Three Cheers" for Reverend Mother who had planned so enjoyable a function, and for Mother McEvoy and all the Staff who had worked so hard to make it a success.

The term ended as in previous years with a short Concert and Prize Giving. We had hoped that Reverend Mother General would be present, but unfortunately for us, her visit to Boscombe took place during the holidays.

As Reverend Mother distributed prizes and certificates, we were reminded of the successes attained throughout the year and with the School Song echoing out in a way peculiar to this occasion, we said `good-bye' to many old friends and to another School Year.

Our photo shows F. Girbouille, M. Jacoby, M.T. Magos, B. d'Alancon, A. Rickard, and M. Mortier on a visit to Oxford in June.

Christmas Term.

At the opening of the new School Year in September, every pupil attended the Mass of the Holy Ghost which is offered to ask God's blessing on the year's work. Father Baron, S. J. kindly came to say the Mass, and his address on that occasion was a real inspiration. He explained that everything comes directly from God and without God we cannot live.

As in the natural order we need God's power to sustain our life, so in the supernatural we need His grace. Hence we must pray always for God's grace in whatever we are undertaking.

It is true that in the Morning Offering we consecrate all to Him, but that offering needs to be renewed often during the day. God distributes His gifts as He sees best; to some He gives many talents, to others few. One person may be excellent at Mathematics, another at Languages, another at Art.

When we are particularly good at any subject, we should be happy to be able to offer our work at this to God. If we appear to have no particular ability and our friends seem much better endowed, there is no need to be discouraged because everything we do can be for God if we really wish to please Him and the success does not matter most.

He wants our lessons, games, recreations all to be offered to Him; not only the big things but the small acts which form the usual routine of our lives. Provided we are trying, God is pleased and even if we do not seem to be getting very far, He can reward us immeasurably in Heaven.

Father then gave some practical observations on children of to-day, remarking how distasteful it is to see children who are disobedient and impolite. Let us think how God made Man obeyed. We shall then obey even though we may not like the person whom we have to obey, for Our Lord obeyed human beings although He was Divine and He did so willingly.

God is always watching us, so let us always do what He wills whether we are supervised or not, and we can be certain that at every moment of our lives we shall be giving Him the honour and glory He created us to give.

Elections resulted in the appointment of the following:-

Head Girl, M. Hughes; Games Captain, C. Weatherley; Games Secretary, R. Hockey;

House Captains. Campions: M. Hughes; Ignatians: S. McFadden; Stamislausians: C. Weatherley; Xaverians: C. Morton.

The Xaverians in particular were very sorry to know that Celia Gillings, last year's Vice-Captain would be unable to return to school on account of ill-health. We all pray that she may make a speedy and complete recovery.

On Monday, October 8th, the Seniors had the privilege of attending Mass celebrated in the Convent Chapel by His Lordship, Bishop King, who spent the night here after presiding at the Education Rally at the Pavilion, Bournemouth.

The last happy event to record is the Annual School Dance, this year better attended than ever. His Worship, the Mayor and the Mayoress spent some time with us. They were accompanied by Father Dennis, S.J., Mayor's Chaplain, and a representative group of the local clergy attended.

May we thank the priests who were good enough to spend some hours with us when we know how little free time they have.

The Fancy Dress Parade attracted much attention, and prizes were graciously presented by the Mayoress to the lucky winners:-

1st Prize - A Candle (S. Taylor), ably supported by G. Hallam.
2nd Prize - "Departed Spirits", P. Buck. 3rd Prize - J. Hall.
4th Prize - The Witch, S. Weston.
5th Prize - Chinaman, A. Burton.