HIGH SCHOOLS’ GOVERNORS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19202, 19 June 1924, Page 3

HIGH SCHOOLS’ GOVERNORS.

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the High Schools’ Board of Governors was held yesterday afternoon, and was attended by Professor G. E. Thompson (chairman), J. C. Stephens, J. M. Gallaway, T. K. Sidey, M.P., W. I{. Brugh, and H. Webb. REPORTS. In his monthly report tiie Rector of the Boys’ High School (Mr W. .1. Morrell) stated that the -school reassembled on Wednesday, Juno 4. The total number of boys now on the school roll was 603, 172 of these being holders of senior free places, lOi juniors, and 27 paying pupils. The corresponding totals for June, J 919 to 1323, were respectively: 180, 473, 513, 574, and 593.—Adopted. The Lady X’rincipat of the Girls’ High School (Miss M. 11. M. King) reported that the school reopened on Juno 1. In accordance with the arrangement made in Airy, the school day had been increased by ten minutes, which time was given to physical drill between the afternoon lessons. Next term the day would be increased by fifteen minutes. Five new pupils were entered and live gads withdrawn, leaving the roll as follows Senior free places, 166; junior free places, 322; paying lees, 12;—total, 500. The figures tor previous years were: 1923 , 467; 1922, 417; 1921, 387. The average attendance for April was 476, and for May 484. Alias M. V. Macgregor having accepted a position in the Nelson Girls’ College, no permanent appointee was ready to take up Mies M‘Lean's duties. These had been handed over to Miss May, who was well qualified for the work, and Miss Downes was taking Miss May’s classes until a fresh appointment was made. —Adopted. REPRESENTATION OF OLD BOYS’ SOCIETY. A deputation consisting of Messrs E. J. Smith and E. Webster, on behalf of the Old Boys' Society, waited on the board to discuss a proposal regarding representation on the board. Mr Smith explained that what they wanted was representation of the Old Boys’ Society, not of the old boys. They recognised that there would be difficulties in the way of ;cpi escalation of the old boys. The society was an incorporated body, and had branches or societies throughout New Zealand affiliated to it. It was proposed to put the names of these on the roil ol the U,d Boys Society. They were not dissatisfied with the work of the board in any way, and their desire for representation was duo to the keen interest taken by the old boys in the welfare of tho school. Mr Webster mentioned that the membership of the society in Dunedin was in the vicinity of 600. Mr Gallaway said he would like to see tho cx-pupils of the Gala’ High School in a position to secure representation on tho board. It was pointed out that there was no society of ex-pupils of the Girls’ High Sehnol, but it was agreed that provision be made for their representation in the event of such a society being formed. The Chairman assured the deputation that the board was quite favourable to tho proposal, and that it was only a inatttcr of arranging details. GRAY RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP. The question of the regulations covering the Gray Russell scholarship were discussed. The Chairman stated that the regulations provided that the holder of tho scholarship must take the B.A. degree course. Theic had been no candidates for the last year or (wo, and the question arose whether the coarse prescribed included science. After a brief discussion it was decided to continue the course as at present for another year, and tiial every effort be made to make the existence of tho scholarship public, and that in the event of there being no candidate next year steps be taken to obtain Ihe sanction of the court to an enlargement of the trust.