SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Northern Advocate, 27 June 1924, Page 6

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

ttOftTHLY MEETING

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hikurangi School Committee was held in the school; present —Messrs Mcßeth, chairman, Rev. W. H. Holloway, Messrs Cunnold, Young, Stockley, Rutherford, Smith and Williams, secretary. Mr Rutherford and the chairman explained the result of the deputation's visit to the Education Board in referonce to the school windows, etc. On behalf of the visitors the Rev. W. H. Holloway explained that everything had been found satisfactory. After considerable discussion re the Bible in Schools question had taken place, Mr Holloway moved and Mr Stockley seconded that tlie committee support the following resolution: "That in the opinion of this meeting legislation should be passed at an early date (a) repealing the present law which requires that the teaching in public schools shall be entirely of a secular character, and (b) introducing into all public, native, secondary and technical high schools a uniform plan of Bible reading to be conducted by the teachers; a conscience clause to be provided for teachers and children; the duty of arranging for work of any teacher objecting to be that of the committee or controlling authority; no sectarian teaching to be allowed.'' A letter was received from the Education Board in reference to the prohibitive cost of conveying children to Whangarei by 'bus, also correspondence confirming the committee's action in closing the school during floods and referring to the state of the windows in the school. Owing to being transferred to another locality, Mr Williams resigned the post of secretary. The resignation was received with regret. As Mr Cherrie was next on the poll at the annual election he was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Wil- ; limns' resignation. This is in accord- j ance with Education Department's re - i filiations. . ' ' i On the motion of Messrs Mcßeth ard Williams, Mr : D. Young was elected, secretary. i

A sincere vote of thanks was a ceo plod Mr Williams for his valuable and untiring work as honorary secretary to the School Committee during the last two years. Speaking to the motion Mr M<*Beth referred to the large amount of work which fell to Mr Williams in connect!oVi. with the final accomplishment of' having the new school erected —the mosl up-to-date school in the Xoi'th of -Auckland. He thought there was a great deal of gratitude due by the community for the untiring efforts made by Mr Williams. Mr Williams was invariably found taking the lead in many connections with the school, such as sports, which would become an annual event, the school concert, and the securing of basket, ball grounds, etc. He made reference to the fine ■qualities possessed by Mr Williams and wished him success in the future. Several other members referred to Mr Williams' secretaryship in a similar manner.