The training course numbering 21 teachers with their lecturers, Dr. L. Bennett and Mr. W. Parr, have attended the school for demonstration lessons given by all teachers, this term.

In addition, Miss Wilson, Miss Easterbrook and Mr. Fisher attended for four weeks' observation at the commencement of term, while Miss Port, Miss Cocks and Mr. Ctittenden attended for three weeks' practice teaching, at the end of term. Miss Cubis and Mrs. Aslin attended for 3 days only for practice teaching mid-term.

Three prospective pupils, Penny Bales, Stephanie Arena and Ward Tooker visit us regularly and we are always pleased to see them.

Prior to the commencement of this term, the school principal Miss J. Walter was transferred to North Rocks School for the Deaf and was replaced by Mr. R. Shaw previously the Assistant Principal at North Rocks.

Very early in the term, Mr D. Gates was transferred to North Rocks and we welcomed to our staff, Mrs. M.A. Ward, an experienced teacher from Queensland.

A new appointment to the school, Mrs Vidler, took up the position as sewing teacher and had been coming every Monday afternoon.

Miss J. Chaldera, a specialist teacher from the Physical Education Branch, was appointed to the staff and has taken the children for Physical Education and for Rhythm, every Friday. Unfortunately for us Miss Chaldera is being married in May, but we are hopeful that another teacher will be appointed for next term.

Mrs. Johnston, a Roman Catholic teacher for religious instruction, visits the school each Thursday and instructs the senior Roman Catholic children.

Two pupils, Graeme Stevenson and Grahame Paull, commended this year, making the enrolment now thirty five.

One of the senior pupils, Garry Knight, attends Ashfield Boys High School for sport and craft.

Another three senior boys, K. Thorn, Alex Ramsay and P. Dunn, have attended Croydon Park School for craft and now commencing sport there, also.

We have welcomed to the school:-

• Constable Elliott from the Police Lecture Branch:
• Mr. Ailwood and Mr. Ingle from Division of Guidance and Adjustment:
• Mt. & Mrs. M^cMarine, who have a deaf daughter:
• Miss J. Rate, Inspector from Physical Education Branch:
• Mr. W. Gadin & Mr. K. Llyod, who talked to the senior about travel and arranged for them to visit the .S.S. "Canberra.":
• Miss J. Kelly, a teacher of the deaf from Tasmania:
• Dr. M^cCloughlan, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education from Sydney Teachers' College:
• Mr. Greenfield & Mr. Allen from Commonwealth Employment Service:
• Mr. Branch, Mr Fifield, Mr Tonkin and members of the staff from Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratory:
• Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and their daughter who is deaf:
• Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster from Carlingford who have a deaf daughter:
• Dr, L. Bennett and Mr. W. Parr (Lecturers) with members of the training course for teachers of the deaf:
• Mrs. M^cGowan and Miss Brooker, visiting teachers of the deaf:
• Matron Wilson and students from the Karitane Mothercraft Hospital:
• Miss Officer Brown, social worker in the School for Paediatrics:
• Prince of Wales Hospital with senior students from the Faculty of Medicine:
• Lecturer and students from the training course for teachers of mentally handicapped children.

Two of our boys, Ken Tanner and D. M^cLeish, represented the school at the Primary Schools District Swimming Carnival and, while they did not win, performed very creditably.

All children attended the swimming school, at Ashfield Baths for nine day, with the following results:

Excursions have been made by classes: juniors to a fire station and the zoo; seniors to be shown over the S.S. "Canberra."

All of these were both enjoyable and educational; for the children.

Parents have visited all but the senior class, this term, and will be invited to visit this class, early next term.

The children in the nursery would like us to thank Mrs. Nichols for the donation of constructional materials and boxes. Thank, also, to Mr Kendall for procuring planks for nursery play. All children have shown their appreciation of this equipment by using it every day.

The Office Bearers for 1967 are:-

The children have collected a total of $3.09, this term, by means of their cent-a-week.

Two meetings have been held, this years. They have decided to hold a meeting each term, from now on. The next two meetings will be on the 5th June and 9th October. They have also arranged a programme of picnics, theatre parties etc., for the year. Further information may be obtained from their Secretary, Miss Jennifer Luke, 2 Ferry Street, Hunter's Hill.

News. Miss Anne M^cDowsell and Mr. Warren Booth, both ex-student of Farrar School, have announced their engagement. We extend our congratulations to them.

The P. & C. Association held a farewell afternoon for Miss J. Walter, on Saturday 25th February. The Patron of the P. & C., Mr. David Hunter M.L.A., attended as did a large of parents, pupils, ex-pupils, teachers and friends. Congratulations and best wishes were extended to Miss Walter with sincere tanks for her years of work for the school. A gift of a book case and books was presented to Miss Walter.

The Association has been privileged to hear talks from Miss Walter on her visit to deaf schools in Hong Kong, Dr. L. Bennett on "Language for the Deaf," and Miss D. Burns M.B.E. on "Changing Aspects of the Education of the Deaf".

The Western Suburb District Council of Parents' & Citizens' Association held their meeting ar Farrar, on 20th March. At the conclusion of the meeting, The Principal gave a short address on deafness and the Farrar School, and Mr. P. M^cGree demonstrated some of the machines used in speech training. The parents of the children attending Farrar entertained the visitors to supper.

Our Constitution Rules have been amended to enablpresent us on the Council of Social Services and Mr. Williams at the Western Suburbs District Council of P. & C. Associations. Mr. Williams is also a member of the Execution of this Association. Three delegates regularly attend the Federation for Junior Deaf Education meetings, and Mrs. Wordley was re-elected as Minutes Secretary. Mrs. Kendall was a member of the parent panel at their recent Training Session for Parents of Pre-School Children.

We were fortunate to receive donations as follows:-

• $10.00 from the Commercial Travellers' Association of N.S.W.:
• $9.20 from the Ashbury Woman's Bowling Club
• $20.00 from The Western Suburb Australian Football Club.

More Library books have been purchased as well as a second S.R.A. reading laboratory and nursery equipment. Also, we receive a monthly book from "Around Australia Program", for the senior social studies class.

Miss Henry organised a working bee for the garden, in February, and Dr. Cameron & Mr Stevenson attended to mowing the lawns during April. It is hoped that this volunteer service for the lawns, on a monthly basis, will continue. Mr Hartshorne provided a new fork and fertiliser for the garden.

Officers elected to the executive for the 1967/68 year are:-