BHS Prefects 1950

In avoiding the too common comment about the editors for “The Kingia” getting on one’s back for notes an so on, a commencement will be made to disclose a little of what the prefects have been doing and something about the prefects themselves.

The latter need not he discussed fully, as most of the students know more about the prefects than the prefects do themselves.

With regard to what the prefects have been doing (very little as we’ve been told) well it can be said, judging from the standard of behaviour in the school, that not enough has been done. The “Girls” have been holding their end up but perhaps the “Boys” miss the manhandling and thus reap less enjoyment from duties than before. Nevertheless, quite a good standard of behaviour is found in a small section of the school — but the rest! that’s not worth talking
about.

By the time these notes are printed there will have been four Upper School socials held this year. We regret that, owing to the limited size of the gym, an all school dance cannot be held. However, the Lower School made up for that at their socials. (And how; You should have heard the row). However, the ball at the end of the year will make up for losses and a good attendance is hoped for. Dancing practices have been held constantly, and with the help of Mr. Bennett, Miss Price and several lady members of the staff a great deal has been covered. It must be understood that dancing practices are held for the student’s benefit, enabling them to equip themselves better for social enjoyment, therefore, it is disappointing to the prefects and the members of the staff who assist to see such a small percentage turn up—or maybe some stick to the saying that a penny saved is a penny earned!

We have had quite an enjoyable time this year (wow!) — with decorating and redecorating the gym for dances (ask Foo what goes on then!) and have always eaten in luxury at the pre’s teas. Perhaps a disclosing of a few “goings-on” might help.

Most notorious member of our band is Winnie, who let the cat out of the bag when she outclassed the boys at the eating competition. W.M. started off well in this line but faded out. Mick has been the most consistent but Mac is just starting to make good. Margaret is noted for her nylons and tight shoes. Sue is more respectable than that. There’s not much new to tell of Clem and Val and we haven’t got anything out of Cynthia and Annette yet — only Neville’s new Austin. They say he can seat six young ladies in the car beside himself (pardon the pun). Mary is one of the quiet type, unlike Mac of whom we have found out — just a little. Woolf is on the prowl. He’s mad about a few burnt out “young ladies,” but he’s not fussy. Fred is getting along fine — we don’t hear much about him but he looks after himself quite satisfactorily.

One must admit that there is quite a collection in our midst (we all hope you don't look hard at the pre’s photo.)

To finish, we must thank all those that have helped us both socially and generally. Best of luck to the 1951 Prefects.

'Prefect Notes' from the 1950 edition of the Kingia magazine.