Manawatu Branch N.Z. Educational Institute
.REVIEW OF LAST YEAR’S WORK
“The year closed with a roll of 102 senior members, 26 junior members and one life member. This shows an increase of sis senior members and a decrease of five junior members. The year has been remarkable for the fact that, wo have admitted 17 new members to the institute whilst only six have resigned: Five to leave the service and one transferred to Native Schools. Wo admitted 12 on transfer from other branches whilst 21 of our members left us to join other branches —an indication of the great amount of moving taking place in the service,” commences the annual report of the Manawatu branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute (to be presented by the management committee to the annual meeting on March 8 for the year ended December 31 last). “The financial statement shows a .credit of £6l 16s 9d, representing a loss of £4 9s 5d on the year's working. This is due to the fact that the branch had to meet the reduction in the subscription made the previous year without any corresponding reduction in levy. A close scrutiny is being kept of all expenditure and it is hoped that it will be possible to maintain our finances without increasing the subscription. The branch lias held six general meetings during the year and a keen interest has been displayed by all members. It was marked by two special meetings—the first at Foxton where ,the executive met our more distant members to the benefit of all, and we recommend that this be made an annual feature of the branch’s activities. 'The second was a meeting at which representatives of local bodies, school' committees and social organisations of the town wero addressed by the New Zealand president (Mr. 0. A. Banner) and woto afterwards entertained at supper. “At another meeting an address was given by the senior inspector (Mr. A. Ik McMurtrie), to whom we are indebted for.a. most interesting and helpful .talk.
“The management committee met on nine oecosions and all members attendded regularly. The district committee held three meetings at Marton at each of which your branch was fully represented. “National Board of Education: Your committee is pleased to be able to re-
port that the special report prepared by this branch on the administration of education in New Zealand was adopted at the annual' conference and has now beeeome the policy of the institute. Wc feel that this marks a definite step forward and sincerely hope that our executive will not rest until some such policy is adopted by the Government. Grading Appeal Board: Mr. E. Bary again acted as advocate for the “Wanganui District and the thanks of members arc due to him for his very valuable services. Representative to N.Z.E.I. Conference: The branch was represented by the hon. secretary, (Mr. D. C. Pryor) who was elected a member of the New Zealand Executive. At the end of the year wo learned of the retirement from the. service of Mr. C. C. Hills for many years headmaster of the Longburn school. Mr Hills has been a staunch supporter of the institute for very many years and his remarks and criticism have always been of great value. Wo wish him all best wishes in his retirement and trust that he and Mrs. Hills wiy have many years of happiness. We have again passed through a most active year and although branch meetings have not been quite so frequent the management committee has had matters of importance to handle. Tho problem of the rationed teachers has required constant attention and we hope that very soon their conditions will return to normal'. Among other matters which received attention may be mentioned:—Five-year-old petition, publicity work, re-opening of training colleges, superannuation, down-grading of schools, security of tenure, differentiation of treatment of primary and post-primary schools, and the professional codo. “Your officers wish to express their highest appreciation of the splendid co-operation of many members. The work of the branch benefits greatly from the keen interest displayed by individual members. We feel we have yet many difficulties to overcome before the service is placed on a satisfactory basis, but we feel confident that with tho continued support of our members much definite progress will be made in tho near future. The thanks of the branch are due to tho auditor, Mr. L. Morine, to the director of the technical college for tho use of a room when required, to the staff of tho Wanganui Educational Board. To Mr. Ashbridge and his staff for very able assistance on many occasions.”
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Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 53, 5 March 1935, Page 3
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