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The opportunity to resume the position as Principal of a school
comes to few indeed. 1 am sure that those who have been so placed have
weighed carefully the pros and the cons. Suffice it to say that to me
it is both a privilege and a pleasure to be back. I trust that the friendly
relationship between Principal, Staff and Students will continue. It is
reassuring to look back and to see cause for optimism in this regard.
There is much evidence of progress in recent years. Grounds have
been improved, the school is better equipped, there is a growing tradition,
and increased numbers have enabled us to raise to Grade I High School
status this year. The work of our Parents and Citizens Association is
clear indication of solid support from parents and friends of the school.
The school now claims a large body of past students. Many have
made their mark in industry, in commerce, and in various professions.
Others now at the University or engaged in other advanced study
courses are following their lead. It is good to meet these people again,
to hear of their progress, and it is both encouraging and stimulating to
note their pride in their old school.
That they expect us to maintain the highest standards of the past
is beyond doubt. But is this, for us, sufficient? You will agree that, if
we are progressive in outlook, we cannot be satisfied with our efforts
if we have not enhanced the school’s reputation for training young men
and women, not only with sound academic qualifications, but also of

sterling character, able and willing to assume the responsibility of
. leadership.
In this regard the school will be successful if each student makes
success his objective and works diligently to achieve it. But let us be
quite sure that it is the right kind of success. The ambition to succeed
can, of course, be something to be deplored. It is an evil thing if it is
nothing more than a selfish desire to acquire more than a fair share
of the good things of life to the detriment of others; or a self-centred
desire for personal power or fame.
I suggest that you aim rather to succeed along other lines. Be quite
sure that each of us has some talent worthy to be developed. Knowing
your own potential, work diligently to develop it. Use your ability