FINNINGLEY HOUSE NOTES Like the owners of a certain make of small German sedan car,we are pleased with ourselves,and with justification. Generally, we have had a very happy and successful year. For the third successive year, the Dux ofthe School has been a Finningley boy. We congratulate Maguire on his outstanding record, achieved despite his onerous duties as the Head Prefect of Finningley. It is not only in the academic field that we have excelled, how ever; nine Finningley boys played for the 1st XV this year, seven as regular members; and we were well represented in cricket, hockey, tennis, athletics, water-polo, gymnastics, and shooting. It is gratifying, too, to note the number of boys taking a lead in society activities. In Parliament, especially, Finningley boys have distinguished themselves. We should also like it to be noted that Finningley provided both Angels for the Miracle Plays which were produced in the Second Term! The House has been run exceedingly well by William Maguire and his assistants, David Muir, John Field and Neville Monks. They have set an example of mannerliness, loyalty and application to work, which has dictated the tone ofthe House this year. An interesting departure has been the running ofthe Vlth Form Wing by a Committee elected by the boys. John Hughes was Chair man,assisted by Harold Bloch and David Smillie. The arrangement has worked admirably, and will be extended next year. Mr. A. Moore was with us for the First Term in Mr. Jenkins' place. He has since married and emigrated to Australia, where he is lecturing and doing research in the University of Adelaide. We enjoyed having him with us,and wish him and his wife every happi ness. We say farewell to Miss M. Brokensha, who decided to leave us at mid-year. In her three years as Matron she worked very hard, and established herself firmly in the affections of the House. We wish her well. Mr. Fish will be away for the first term of 1966, teaching at Bedford School, England, under a British Council Fellowship. We hope he will survive the climate and perhaps radiate a little South African sunshine. Mrs. V. Sambrook, well-known to many Old Boys, came to us in July in a temporary capacity, and ably and cheerfully ministered to our needs for the second half-year. Mrs. J. Bisset has been appointed permanent Matron of Fin ningley from 1966. She is no stranger to us as she has often worked 72
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