KINDERGARTEN AFFAIRS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 101, 2 May 1933, Page 11

KINDERGARTEN AFFAIRS

CARNEGIE FELLOWSHIP

At a recent meeting of the Wellington Free Kindergarten, Miss Eva Scaife,, director of the Petone Kindergarten, was unanimously nominated as the Wellington candidate for the second Carnegie Fellowship. A vote of thanks was passed to the Wellington Horticultural Society for allowing; the Kindergarten Council to introduce their "Garden Book" at a stall at their recent show. The gardening book promises to be a great success, as it contains so much reliable information for the everyday garden lover. Members spoke in warm' appreciation of the help received from Mrs. Knox Gilmer and members of the Horticultural Society in the publication of the book. Plans were discussed for the holding of the annual cabaret party next month. The exhibition of beautiful etchings in connection with the Wellington South Kindergarten still continues, and Kiudorgarten friends were reminded of the. treat that a visit to the exhibition would provide. It was reported that the annual meetings of all the local committees had now been held, and activities for 1033-34 were well in hand. The work of the local branches had not beon easy, but nevertheless they had met with great success. In several instances, where the efforts of the local. committce;aiJd the Mothers' Club were combined,'."'it showed that the running expenses-.of the Kindergarten had been approximately met. This was very gratifying both to the council and to ■ the district concerned. The annual meeting of the United Mothers' Club was also held during the month. Reports showed that club activities during the year^had been many and varied, and Very,,. Successful. Mothers' clubs were now: a definite part of Kindergarten work, forming a very important link between the home and the school. ,It was reported that during the past twelvo months approximately 650 children had passed through the Wellington Kindergartens. This.spoke for itself of the extent and value of the work being done. Miss Wilson, principal, of the Wellington Free Kindergarten Association, sailed last month for the United States for further study. Later, Miss Wilson plans to visit England and the Continent. Council members feel that in undertaking the responsibility of this extensive trip in order to further her ex-pcrienco and training, Miss Wilson will be able to make a very valuable contribution to Kindergarten work in Wellington.