MANGAPAPA SCHOOL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 12584, 14 October 1911, Page 2

MANGAPAPA SCHOOL.

The monthly meeting of the Mangapapa School Committee was held last evening, a week Earlier than usiial. Present: Messrs Ellery (chairman)," Grundy. Coad, McCliskie, Goldsmith, McGregor, Mesdames Scott,, and McLeod. Th 6 headmaster (Mr R. Cole) presented his monthly report, which stated that since the last meeting the attendance had been very satisfactory, and had averaged 243, Avhich represented 94.3 per cent, of the average roll. The present roll number was 254. Two or three families were absent from school, as some member of tho family was ill with chicken-pox. Another week or so should see the district free of all sickness. Tickets for the school concert were i^oing off well. ;..'.■

Inspector Hill's report was received, and was considered satisfactory. I It was decided to accord a hearty vote of thank.3, to Mr W. L. Re<:n {or his J able and instructi\'e address to the children on Dominion Day. I It was resolved, after some discission. I to adhere to the date already agreed ■< upon, viz-, 23th October, for the school' concert. „ j

It was reported that the contractor vas getting the timber on the ground for the new additions to the school, which it is expected will he ready m about three months' time.

The following were appointed the visiting committee for the ensuing month: Messrs McCliskie and McGregor.