The Electrode – Vol. 4. Feb, 1927 No. 7. – page 204

Book work was up to date. Miss Trappes’s criticisms of the student gave indication of earnest effort on the part of Miss Sale. This hall makes a really delightful kindergarten. It is bright, light, clean, fresh, and airy, with lovely views from its windows. Owing to its many public uses some forms of equipment are unsuitable, and no garden can be attempted. It is a pity the weeds cannot be cleared away, and one corner levelled for a childrens sand-pile.

The platform windows have been curtained, and the place used for a special babies’ room.

The room needs little decoration. A few flowers and pictures, and a gay wall dado of animals and children give a suggestion of childishness.

The control is very pleasing. Miss Trappes speaks in quiet, winning tones, which secure both ready co-operation, and a beautiful atmosphere. The children’s enjoyment in their work is in no way hampered because they are trained to control themselves, to speak and move quietly and courteously, and to listen when others are speaking. Miss Trappes plays well, and knows how to obtain control and to give direction and suggestion through the key-board. The children are a good type. They are clean and well-cared for, and usually wear slippers or sand shoes to safeguard themselves on the polished floor.

Each child brings its own lunch. The community spirit is fostered, however, as they all sit down together and enter into intimate conversation while buns, cake, bread and butter, biscuits, fruit, all meet a like fate.

The rhythm was very well done, some of the tiny ones attempting the simpler steps.

Morning talk showed good control, children being trained to wait till called upon, and to listen for questions.

There is a fine, happy, sunny, refined atmosphere here.

28/10/26.