NORTH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25562, 15 June 1944, Page 7

NORTH SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The North School Committee discussed at its monthly meeting the question of the new school building, and it was decided again to bring the matter before the Otago Education Board for urgent consideration.

Mr L. E. Simmons (chairman), who presided, reported that school funds had benefited materially by the proceeds of euchre tournaments, which had been a great success. Mr E. W. McKelvey reported on gas heating of the school, which, on account of the cost, was not suitable for a stone building. The Visiting Committee, Messrs L. E. Simmons and A. Taylor, recommended several repairs, and suggested that a larger cycle stand bs erected. It was stated that in the board’s view, accommodation should be provided only for children over one mile distant from the school.

The following appointments were made: Deputy chairman, Mr E. W. McKelvey; delegates to dental clinic, Messrs J. Smellie and W. Matches; delegates to Health Camp Association—Messrs L. E. Simmons, A. F. Stock, and S. R. Cuthbertson; Works Committee—Messrs B. Snell, E. W. McKelvey, and J. Watson; Social Committee convener, Mr A. Taylor.

An application to rent the Casa Nova School for meetings was d'clined. It was decided not to let the school, as a hall was now available. The headmaster, Mr E. H. Heward, reported that the attendance was 387. The medical officer was conducting the annual examination of pupils of classes up to Standard 11. The distribution of apples and milk was still being carried out, and hot milk cocoa was provided for children having lunch at school.