Ashhurst

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 87, 13 April 1938, Page 9

Ashhurst

SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S BIENNIAL REPORT

“It is indeed gratifying to report that wo had improved conditions for the years 1936-37 aud 1937-38, and the more generous financial assistance from the Government has been a great help to your committee,” states Mr. M. P. Wilkin, chairman of the Ashhurst School Committee, in the report to be presented to the householders’ meeting. “The Minister of Education has earned the thanks and gratitude of school committees by his kindly interest in the welfare of children and his wise and generous liberality. “The increased grant for your school for 1937 was £5(5. As per the balancesheet, the financial position of your committtee at the end of each year was very satisfactory indeed.

Rolls.—l93G; Beginning of year,

112; end of year, 133; average for year, 124. 1937: Beginning of year, 121; end of year, 116; average for year, lyL5. 1938: Beginning of year, 108; end of March, 108.

“Dental Clinic.—l 936: Children on roll, 54; 1937, 55; 1938 (to March 31),

The school savings bank was inaugurated on August 18, 1936, and deposits for the 15 weeks to the end of 1936 were £l4 3s Id; for 1937 (infantile paralysis year), £39 2s 7d. There are 20 depositors with accounts.

“Calf Club: The calf club is doing quite well in a small way. The children brought forward nine well-cared for calves on judging day; also well-kept records.

“School Grounds: The school’s environment certificate was again endorsed. The school had this certificate endorsed for many year's, and it speaks

well for the state of both buildings and grounds. The area at the side of the school has been cleaned off- and levelled aud we have hopes very shortly to have this area with a sealed surface. The thanks of the committee are due to Mr. W. Currie for his assistance in keeping the area grazed.

“Cocoa Club: The committee have supplied cocoa and milk for those children who bring lunches to school in the winter term, and we think this is much appreciated by parents. On April 3, with the headmaster and secretary, I attended a meeting of associated committees at Palme/ston North to discuss the milk-in-schools scheme. The whole matter was discussed and it was agreed that, as soou as a continuity of the necessary supply of milk was available the school would join up.

Swimming: During February of this year swimming lessons have been taken in the Pohangina River, and 10 girls and nine boys have qualified for their 50yds. certificates.

“School Balls: In August, 1930, and again in August, 1937, the school’s annual fancy-dress balls were held, and on both occasions were great successes, enjoyed and appreciated by all. “School picnic: In February of this year the school picnic was held on the local Domain, and a pleasant and happy day was enjoyed by children and adults. “Library subscritions: The commit-

tee are desirous of subscriptions towards school library and lists will soon be out.

“In closing this report I wish to thank the headmaster and teaching staff for the courtesy, help and cooperation. Also I wish to thank my committee. I cannot speak too highly of these fine men, who give so freely of their time in the welfare of the children, parents, staff and • department. We have indeed been a happy family and on do single occasion were our meetings marred by frivolity or argument. I want to thank our worthy secretary, Mr. R. Davis. On him has rested the responsibility of the smooth working of the school. He lias always carried out his duties courteously and efficiently, and we all owe him a deep debt of thanks. Also I wish to thank the parents for their loyal help and support. ’ ’