- VISITS/HOLIDAYSSixth Formers' Conference, Counthill
Although the idea of a Sixth Form Conference was extremely good, the best use of such an opportunity was not taken. The first speaker was not, in our estimation, an ideal person to be in the forefront of such a gathering. He did not make his points at all clearly, and frequently wandered from his subject, "What do Christians Really Believe?" A more apt title for his address would have been "What should one believe to become a Christian?"
The second speaker was much more interesting, perhaps because of his unusual sense of humour, which served to give more interest to his address.
Although many students were disappointed with the discussion groups, on the whole they seemed to be quite profitable. The questions which resulted were, however, not of a very high standard, but even so, many answers given by those on the platform were hardly direct, and several were ineffectively evaded. The principal drawback was the amount of time available, and it was too evident that we were racing against the clock.
By the end of the conference it was obvious that everyone's queries concerning Christianity could not be attempted in such a short space of time. We hope that when another such conference is held an attempt will be made to obtain more stimulating and well-known speakers to address the assembly.
B.S., VI Lit.
The Junior Christmas Party
The day dawned, and although it was a dull, wet day, all the juniors at Greenhill Grammar School were eagerly awaiting the afternoon, for it was then that they were having their Christmas Party. The morning in school slowly passed by, and when twelve o'clock came, the juniors rushed home to have a quick dinner and to change for the party.
In ones and twos the children arrived back at school, and I must say that with all their colourful dresses the girls were the envy of the whole school. At about two o'clock the party began, with the "Fancy Dress" competition, the first item on the programme. The competitors had to walk round in a circle and a few of the teachers stood in the middle of the floor, making their selections as judges. When the prizes were finally given out, there was a dance while the "Fancy Dress" competitors changed.
Later on in the afternoon there were some games for boys and girls and then half of the party went down to the gym. and had their tea. After this there was a game called "Railway Riots". While half of the children were having their tea the other half had square dancing, and I am sure that it was one of the most entertaining events of the evening.
As usual, Mr. Nicholls contributed a short one-man sketch, to everybody's delight. He was supposed to have a performing flea, but through some small accident the flea got lost, and when he found another flea he was very upset. The party then carried on and lots of funny things happened during the next few hours, and as usual they finished the evening by singing "Auld Lang Syne".
I am quite sure that all the junior members of the school enjoyed every minute of the party, and maybe they are awaiting the day when they again will have their own Christmas Party.
SANDRA WOLSTENCROFT, 2G.