EDUCATIONAL FILMS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 88, 5 July 1927, Page 1

EDUCATIONAL FILMS

DECISION AT BELMONT TRANSPORT DIFFICULTY “I cannot understand why the committee did not avail itself of the unique educational opportunity offered by this picture,” said Mr. L. L. Spe.dy, manager of the Picturedrome at Milford, when addressing the Belmont school committee last night. “However, I am not making a complaint, but asking what policy regarding educational pictures it is proposed to take up.” The film in question, “The Birth of a Flower,” had been well spoken of by the Auckland Education Board. When in Milford, it had been attended by the children from the Takapuna School, but not from Belmont. This was not a satisfactory state of affairs, and Mr. Speedy wished to know what attitude would be taken with similar films in future.

After discussion it was decided that, in view of the present traffic difficulties, the children could not attend as a school.

Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M., and Mr. Stobbins addressed the committee on the subject of the formation of a branch of the Young Ci* % ns’ League at the school. After mf % discussion it was decided to invit** the executive and organising committee of the league to speak to the children and parents at a future date.