HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 62, 11 September 1908, Page 7

HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

The monthly meeting of tho aliove was held last evening, in the H igh School. Present — Rev. Grant (tVnirman), Dr Macallan and Messrs C. Wright, Bain and Ransom. CORRESPONDENCE. From J. L. Scott, contract r-; for erection of school, asking for velum ! of original "completion certificate form, so that he could sign same in accordance with the office regulation. J — Granted. From tlie Education Department, forwarding voucher for £45, interim capitation for free pupils for the second term ; also voucher for £767 19s, final payment on account of grant for erection of Higli and Technical School; and £4 14s 6d on account of secondary school class for dressmaking. — Received. From Mr J. J. Patterson, forwarding his resignation as a member of tlio Governors, owing to pressure of private business. . Mr Bain moved that- the resignation be received with deep regret. Dr Macallan seconded. Rev. Grant said it was with regret that he received the resignation. Mr Patterson v/as a most energetic anrl capable worker for the schol. His services had been, most valuable .when they first went in for a school, and when tliey changed the school to a high school his services were invaluable. He had finished every work of a difficult, nature, and had cleared up everything injconnection with the contract for the erection of the school. He thought that the resignation should be received with deep regret. Mr Bain emphasised the Rev. . Grant's remarks, and paid a high tribute to the energetic manner ,'n which Mr Patterson always worked in the interest of the school from its inception. . - The motion was carried, a copy to be forwarded to Mr Patterson, x The Rev. Grant (secretary) said that he had notified the Board of the resignation. — Action endorsed. It was decided to elect a chairman at the next* meeting.-

The principal, Mr J. Simmers, reported for the term ending August 14th, as follows: Attendance, boys 43.3, girls 32.1— total .75.4,' roll 82, which was very satisfactory. There were two cases of scarlet fever duf'-' ing the term, but otherwise the health of the pupils had been good. The school work has gone on in a satisfactory manner ; one and all of the staff have worked, most energetically and harmoniously. I beg to point out, however, that considering the number on the roll, and the range of work which it is necessary to take np, an additional male teacher- is required on the staff. -The caretaker has performed his cmties in a very satisfactory manner. . I beg to suggest that in order to prevent draughts the holes cut to admit the hot water pipes be closed.: I am pleased to draw your attention to the changes made by the Education Dexiartme'nt in the classification of the two, members of your staff: Miss Barr has had her classification raised to A3, and I have had mine raised to Al. The third term has opened with a roll number of 82; one girl lias left and one boy has been admitted. I again respectfully suggest that Miss Gibson's salary be increased.

Dr Macallan moved and Mr Bain seconded that the Board congratulate the two teachers on their higher classification.

The Chairman remarked that the principal was classified as high as it was possible to be classed.

The Chairman said that they should consider favorably the application for an increase of salary on belialf of Miss Gibson. She was receiving a lesser salary than Was generally paid in other schools. She had sacrificed £25 per year -to come to Daunevirke, and he was of opinion that her salary should be raised to wiiat it was before she came here.

Mr Bain said that they should not underpay their teachers.

Mr Wright said that increase should be granted if the funds would allow it.

The Chairman: "The funds wTi allow i^" It was generally recogmsed that her salary is a low one.

Mr -Bain said that owing to- the absence of several members of the Board at the meeting, lie would give notice to move at next meeting that Miss Gibson's salary be increased to £150 per annum, to take place froui Ist. September.

Mr Ransom reported that '.lie ground committee recommended that the grounds in front of the school be dug up and levelled, and put down in grass. The. paths could then be cut out, and gardens formed. This would cost between £3 and £o. — Resolved to have recommendation given effect to.

Mr Ransom also reported that the tennis courts were completed, and ready for play.

Accounts amounting to £113 were passed for payment, subject to their being correct.

Mr Ransom was appointed to sign cheques in place of Mr Patterson. The meeting then adjourned.

H.M.S. Pelorus discovered Pelorus Sound,. September 1, 1838.