SCHOOL COMMITTEES

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 185, 4 May 1936, Page 5

SCHOOL COMMITTEES

Biennial Elections To-night LIST OF NOMINATIONS Biennial elections of householders will be held nt primary schools in the 'Wellington district at 7.30 to-night to elect school committees for the ensuing two years. At schools where 95 per cent, of the average roll for the past year is oyer 240, nominations of men and women for election to committees closed last Monday, but in smaller schools nominations are accepted at the meetings. The size of each committee depends on the average attendance for the year, the maximum size of a committee being nine, in schools attended by more than 200 children. “The Dominion” has been informed of the following committee nominations in respect to schools reported to have an attendance of over 240, the number of men or women required in each case thus being nineBerhampore.—E. R. Dawe. 11. J. Colgate, G. B. Stephenson. K. Patience, G. Parker. A. Elliott, H. Grondin, A. J. B. Foote, E. G. Miller, W. Hearn. Brooklyn.—A. T. J. Aitken, R. E. Dovey, A. Anderson, .1. Glover, S. Appleby, Stewart Hardy. G. Carver, J. MeL. McArthur, R. Chamberlain, L. J. McDonald, E. Dixon. IV. Wigston. Clyde Quav. —James Abernethy, Lily E. Appleton, Ralph Appleton. Frederick Bentley, Mary Jane Bentley, A. IV. Burnett, Angus A. Duncan, Thomas Forsyth, William Gilmour, William H. McNce. C. R. Parkins. W. H. Phillips, J. W. Robertson, J. Thompson. Johnsonville. —F. T. Broom, M. Cornwell. F. A. Davis, R. Earl, K. S. Gandy, R. L. Hunter. S. H. D. Peryman, J. R| Richardson, Mesdames M. I. Markle, M. L. Mcßride. Karori.—H. L. P. Dyett, P. N. Conyer, H J. Porter. W. H. Thom, G. Whitham, A. G. Giles, W. H. Coulter, A. Johnston, E. A. Elgar, A. W. Cathie, A. V. Knapp, — Hazard. Miramar Central. —H. M. Bennett, H. Chote A. E. Duncan, L. A. Ludlow, H. C Paul, E D. Wallis, A. T. 'Williams, Mrs. E. M. Wallis. Ngaio—F. P. Austin, George Breeze, Thomas A.'Gorton, Theo. Hills, Frederic G. Molesworth, George C. Thomson, Ernest Turksma, J. H. J. Turner, Mesdames Rhodesia M. Abott, Marjorie J. Wilson. Mount Cook.—A. C. Blair, A. 11. Edwards, W. Grant, W. E. Howe, W. D. McColl, C. H. McGill, C. E. Stevens, R. Simpson. Newtown—H. J. Baley, W. B. Bradley, J. Fyfe, H. J. Garder, L. Kraft, Mesdames H. K. Garder, N. Marshall, I. Robinson. Petone West. — P. MacFarlane, G. Laird, J. Jarvis,-F. T. M. Ashman, F. C. Parr, S. G. Townsend. J. Knowles. F. Linney. Mrs. Norah Hill. Randwick.—A. Douglas. J. H. Dunn, W A. F. Hall, D. Harris. A. Jefferies, J. Martin, 11. A. Steffert, L. G. Turner, R, Williams. South Wellington.—A. V. .Times, A. J. Harris, A. J. Grav, J. R. .Nicholson, D. F. Wa.lls, E. R. Foster, A. Bell, G. H, Perry, A. Watson, E. J. Elton. Te Aro.- —S. Brown, B. J. Charles. H. W. Chinn, D. E. Fantham, S. A. Griffiths, L. Hennesey, E. Howey. M. MncNnmara, L. A. Blackett, H. Tennant. G. A. Vincent, Mesdames R. M. Charles, E. M. Revision, M, O’Donnell; L. Tennant. Waiwetu. —O. C. Burt, P. Gnsson, T. Hogan, R. Harwell, E. L. Hibbard, T. Jones, R.> J. Liver, H. MeClea. B. T. Pegler, W. Sullivan, W. F. C. Whitemaif, W.. H. Willoughby. T T Island Bay.—S. J. Ambrose, J. L. Ila- 'v. W. Harris. A. Loodsman, D. W. G McGinnitv. D. Overbyo, H. S. Randal, E.’j Sn'Vh. P. Whittle, G. E. Wilkinson, G. Phyll.s Williams, COMMITTEE REPORTS Gift of Milk at Randwick i The Randwick school committee states that the term of office has been a vegy difficult one for the committee, as owing to the exclusion of the five-year-olds, the roll number dropped considerably, re-

sulting in reduced capitation grants. The committee is unanimous in thinking the time is long overdue when the grants for expenses should be based, not on the roll number, but on the floor space, because the came expenses are incurred for cleaning and heating, etc., whether the classrooms are full or not. During last year the children were given half a pint of milk each daily. The expense incurred was £l2O, and the committee is deeply indebted to a resident of Lower Hutt, who wishes to remain anonymous, for the gift of this supply of milk. During the re cent visit to the school of the medical officer it was reported that the general health and physique of the children had improved greatly owing to the benefit derived from the daily ipilk ration. The hope is expressed that it will not be long before tlm milk ration is made available to all school children through a Government scheme. Dental treatment has so far been free to the children attending the school, the committee having met the cost of treatment, amounting to £lB/5/0 (two years) from a fund raised by means of picture shows given through the generosity -of Mr. Graham, of Petone, and his assistants. The committee ' anticipates that the next two years will be a much brighter term from all points of view Progress at Thorndon. Much progress bits been made in the education and general conduct of Thorndon Primary School in. the past three years, even though changes of staff made circumstances difficult, states the annual report of the Parents’ and Teachers’ Association to be presented tc. members tonight. The finances of the school, it continues, are in a satisfactory position, the statement of receipts and expenditure showing a credit balance of £22/2/5. At the proficiency examination in December 70 children sat, all passing. The roll is approximately 380. and is still growing. ■ The house system continues to be successful, and a recent development in the corporate life of the school is the institution of a fourth house. A friendly spirit between, the school and its neighbours, Wellington Girls’ College, continues to flourish, and Thorndon is grateful for the invitation to the senior pupils, their parents, the staff, and the executive of the association, to attend the college’s animal “at home” last year. Repairs and improvements were carried out recently by the. Education Board, and it is hoped that certain important repairs still to be done will be made soon. , Waiwhetu Pupils’ Successes. Marked success was achieved by the pupils of Waiwhetu School at the annual examinations, states the biennial report of the school committee. The pass percentage for all classes exceeded 90 per cent. The inspector’s reports had been excellent, and the school’s discipline exemplary. / This pointed to capable administration and loyal and efficient cooperation of the teaching staff, the report states. As a result of the school's progress, the •grading had been raised to 7A. This entitled the school to retain the present headmaster, Mr. C. Browning, a matter which would give as much satisfaction to the parents as it did to the committee. Improvements effected were the provision of a conservatory, which added to the school’s appearance and assisted the children in their nature studies; the walls of the classrooms had been hung with pictures, many of which were handsomely framed; the heating had been much improved ; and the class libraries greatly augmented. In tennis, during the 1934-35 season, the senior team won all games, Ngaire Rangiwhetu winning the junior championship. The following season the senior mixed team had only one loss, and Ngaire Rangiwhetu and Phyllis Narborough won the senior doubles championship. In cricket, during the 1934-35 season, the senior team was third in the competition, the junior team also being placed third. This year the senior team is leading and the junior team is placed second. In football during the 1934 season Waiwetu boys won both the senior and the midget competitions. The following season, the midgets again won their competition, and the seniors were placed third. In athletics, also, the school put up a creditable performance, being placed third in 1935 and winning the competition in 1936. The funds available to the .committee had been greatly assisted by two Concerts organised by the headmaster -and teaching staff. The wonderful performance of the children and the splendid cooperation of parents have been fully appreciated by the committee, which desired to convey its grateful thanks to the Home and School Association, and those who had supported that association, for

their efficient efforts in raising funds for the school. , , , x , Two tennis courts had been turned, levelled, and sealed; another would need further’attention. A motor lawnmower had been bought for use on the playing field. . . , Acting on the suggestion of the last meeting of householders, the committee had gone thoroughly, into the possibility of providing swimming baths for the school, but had come to the conclusion that, in view of the heavy initial costs and the great maintenance costs, the project could not he gone on with at preGood Results at Lyall Bay. Parents of children attending the Lyall Bay School are well pleased with the scholastic results and with the conduct and maintenance of the school in the last two years, states the biennial report of the Lyall Bay School Committee, to be presented at the annual meeting of householders to-night. The committee expresses its thanks to the proprietors of the “Seaside”, picture theatre for their assistance by giving concerts in support of school funds. The school’s post office, in its two years of operation, had proved to be a success, and -was working satisfactorily. Well over £2OO stood to'the credit of the pupils.' . , , At the competitions festival last year the school choir won the challenge shield after having been placed second the year before. , , . After eight years of successful administration Mr. O. A. Banner, headmastey, left at the beginning of this year to take up a similar position at Keiburn Normal School. Acknowledgement of his services was made at a special gathering. Mr. A. B. Charters had been appointed to the vacancy, and the committee appeals in its report for the cordial support of parents for Mr. Charters.