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Evening Star, Issue 25996, 10 January 1947, Page 5

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22a r For your child —• A BETTER CHANCE Not so long ago in New Zealand only a very few children received a reasonably complete education. The rest went from primary school straight to work. Today every child must continue at school until he or she is fifteen years of age. Furthermore, every child is entitled to four years of free secondary education. Practical training This increase in the time all our children are at school has made other changes necessary. Many of our youngsters have strong practical ability for which advanced secondary education is unsuitable. For them New Zealand schooling now makes use of modern equipment to teach carpentry, engineering, science, farming, homecraft. More of this equipment is'wanted. The new spirit Hundreds of our schools have been built or altered for greater light, air and cheerfulness. There is a happy relationship between pupil and teacher. Life in a modern school is full of activity, pur-' pose, and the joy of working together. Physical wellbeing These advances plus a new attention to the body through free milk and apples, free medical and dental care, and better methods of- physical training will put the New Zealander of tomorrow among the best developed, best informed, best ■ balanced citizens of the world. How you can help You can help by taking an interest in your local school, your school committee and parents’ association. And here is one way to help obtain better schools and more teachers. Work steadily and— KEEP PRODUCTION HIGH ISSUED BT THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT