BAINESSE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 118, 18 April 1934, Page 3

BAINESSE.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) BAINESSE, April 16. A social and dance was held in the school on Saturday evening, when there was a good attendance, visitors being present trom all the surrounding districts. The music was of the usual high standard, an extra being supplied by Miss M. Robertson. The lucky Gay Gordons dance was won by Miss Sargisson and Mr K. Cotton, the prizes being kindly donated by Mrs Creighton. Supper arrangements were in the capable hands of Mesdames A. C. Buchanan and J. Baker. Mr M. J. Ryan acted as M.C. The householders’ annual meeting was held in the school this evening and was well attended. The old committee was reelected unopposed: Messrs M. J. Ryan (chairman), F. J. Legg (secretary), A. C. Buchanan, J. Baker and A. Thcssman. The school committee’s report for the year is as follows: “Twelve monthly and two special meetings have been held to deal with various matters. You are no doubt all aware that the school has been reduced from Grade 3B to Grade 2, necessitating the transfer of both Mrs Grey and Miss McKenzie, the former to Kimbolton and the latter to Maxwell. The teachers were given fai;cwell evenings and presentations, both of which were well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. The school is now in chai'go of Mrs Tui'ner as solo teacher. The committee have endeavoui'cd to obtain the services of an unemployed teachei - , but so far wo have had no definite word from the board in regal'd to the matter. Mrs Turner was obliged to occupy the bach, which is in a cvry bad state of repair. This matter we brought under the notice of the Education Board and consequently a visit of inspection was paid by Mr Hodge and Mr Hoi'nblow. The question of repairs has been considered by the board. On making inquiries as to the ownci-ship of the bach, which was oi'iginally built by the settlers, we were informed that since the building was placed in its present position the land became vested in the board, and the building has becoxm, the property of the board. A fancy dress ball and a ooncert were hold, both being much enjoyed by,the children and the adults. The fortnightly socials have been cax-ried on pi'actically throughout the year and have been well attended. The picnic was again held at Foxton Beach, the childi-en being conveyed by bus as last year. A large number of pai'ents and friefids attended, the weather being beautifully fine, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent by all. Several parents have taken advantage of the dental clinic service and have had their children’s teeth attended to. The committee have taken adavntage of the No. 5 unemployment scheme and had various improvements effected around the school. Sinco the last earthquake the chimneys havo been inspected and found to bo defective. However, after making a further inspection Mr Hodge has reported them as being safe in the meantime. The financial year ended in Februai'y with a ci-cdit balance of £l9 in the school account and £l7 in the social account.” The teacher’s report is as follows: “The attendance is on the downward grade and shows no sign of rising. The avorage attendance necessary to attain a Grade 3 is 35.6. The school is now definitely Grade 2, the attendance being: 1933, first term, 29.97; second term, 30.28; third term, 30.2; 1934, to date 24.66. The present term has been a bad one for sickness, three children having been absent for long periods. Four pupils left the school owing to the change of grado. The present roll number is 28. The picnic was held at Foxton Beach and was most successful. Mr Hornblow met the committee and addressed the pupils. The board are, I believe, moving the partition out of the school, which will be a distinct impi'ovemcnt. The bach rented by the teacher needs attention, especially to the chimney and tank. Good work is being done on the grounds under the present scheme. The hill was in danger of slipping and consequently only the main paths are allowed to be in use. The pupils are being very good about this. Some good new books havo been place,* in the library, but mainly for use in the school. Thei'C are a great number of books quite unsuitable for children’s use. I should like permission to ari-ange to take these to a book exchange and obtain more suitable literature. I wish to thank the committee for the help they have given during my term of service.”