STAFF NOTES The new year saw four additions to our permanent staff: Mr Allen, Mr Cook and Mr Orr to the Science Department, and Miss T. Carter to the position of H.O.D., Commerce. Mrs Henshilwood joined us to take three junior French classes, and Mr Brommer to take fourth form Music. We welcomed all these teachers to our staff and they proved to be good colleagues — soon settling in to the routine of college life. It was good to see Mr Hawes take up full responsibility in the Music Department. Of course the return of Mr Ted Clayton after 12 months overseas was greeted with enthusiasm by his friends. Mr Clayton appeared among us a little heavier than when he left. He had a most interesting year in the U.K. and Europe. He immediately took over the position of Careers Adviser, a position he had several years ago. Comings and Goings: We had the usual number of changes of staff during the year. The departure of Mr Orr left a big gap to fill in the Physics and Science field. Fortunately Mr Delceg turned up out of the blue, so to speak, from the good old U.S. of A. Mr Cardale, who had been suffering from ill-health in the latter part of last year, decided to retire from teaching after 22 years at Wellington College and a lifetime of service to the profession. The staff farewelled him at a special function on the last day of term 2. Mr Cardale was a splendid colleague over the years. He was branch president of the P.P.T.A. and staff representative at conference and later regional conference on many occasions. In his early days at Wellington College he was in charge of the Cadet Corps. He took his full share of extracurricular activities and finished his career as Head of Biology — the subject that was his first love. He was a keen teacher and will be fondly remembered by many hundreds of Old Boys throughout Wellington. He has moved to Auckland, to a warmer climate, and to be nearer to his daughter. To Ewen and Mrs Cardale we send best wishes for the future and a happy and contented retirement. Dr John Mehl took up the vacancy left by Mr Cardale and he is now ensconced in Lab. 406. Two staff, Mr Anderson and Mr Paulson, asked for and obtained leave from the Board to travel abroad in the third term. Both have gone to Europe and the U.K. and will be returning early next year. Mr J. Bradley, who in previous years had done quite a lot of relieving for us, took up the third term vacancy left by Mr Anderson, Mr R. Elder and later Mr W. Bertens took over Mr Paulson’s programme. Mrs Power, the Head’s secretary, left for a rather extensive world tour in May. Mrs Power certainly deserved her long holiday. We will be seeing her again in November. Correspondence: We had letters and cards from: Mrs Power (U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Germany, U.S.S.R. and Poland); Mr John Tate: (U.K.); Mr Ray Meldrum: (U.K., Canada); Mr R. Anderson: (Netherlands). We wish to record the bout of ill-health of Mr Fred
Cormack early in the year which meant he was unable for the first time for many years to do relieving jobs for us. It is good to hear he has made a good recovery. Relievers: During the year we enjoyed the company of a large band of relievers. We as a staff greatly appreciate the help we receive from these people: Mrs Romanovsky, Mrs Woodbury, Mrs Corner, Mrs Hay, Mr Guthrie, Mr Toft, Mr Stubbins and for two days, Mr Tu Wylie. We have had a quieter social year this year, possibly because the strain of the job is becoming greater, but more likely because the economic situation has made it more difficult. The greatest crisis this year has been the financial worries of the staff room committee in financing adequate tea facilities. Although heavily subsidised by the Department, and a generous donation from Hygrade we still do not seem able to employ a tea person without calling for a subscription. We would require a subscription of at least $50.00 per head, plus the Education Department’s handout to carry on next year. Well, we will have to settle that argument at the beginning of next year. All in all, 1982 has not been a bad year as far as the staff is concerned. Some good staff meetings have stimulated a few ideas worth pursuing and some worthwhile changes could well come about. We are all ready to enjoy the long break and no doubt will look forward to 1983. LFG
