THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 73, Issue 6282, 16 September 1946, Page 4

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

MONTHLY MEETING HELD HEADMASTER’S REPORT The regular monthly meeting of the Te Awamutu Primary School Committee was held on Friday evening last. Those present were: Messrs L. W. Spence (chairman), J. Waters, A. £. Prisk, G. M. Wall, E.| T. Short, A. M. Rennie, J. E. Short, L. J. Menary and D. Edgecombe. Mr Rigby, headmaster, was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Death of Mr Purdie: The chairman made reference to the passing of Mr Purdie who had rendered faithful service as caretaker. The secretary was instructed to convey the committee’s sympathy to Mrs Purdie and family. Brifish-Gaumont Sound Projector: Messrs Watson, Steele and Ganley demonstrated a projector to the committee, and it was agreed to purchase the machine for £l9B, a deposit of £l5O to be paid on delivery of the plant. Hunters Account: The secretary reported that a cheque for £7 in full settlement of this account had been forwarded and that no reply had been received. Staff: The following appointments were notified: Mrs E. Short as relieving assistant vice Miss Edmonds. Mr D. Morley to assume duties at the commencement of the 1947 school year. Mr H. G. Atkinson, vice Mr Wilson. Financial position: Accounts to the value of £lO 10s 5d were submitted and passed for payment. Roche Street Conveniences: Mr E. T. Short tabled a letter frofri Mr R. H. Armstrong, Education Board foreman, in which was set out proposals for adjustments to these conveniences, also for certain other work about the school. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Armstrong asking him to confer with the Works Committee regarding these matters. Visiting Committee’s Report: Mr E. T. Short reported as follows: Power mowers: These are not at present in working order, but arrangements -re being made to have them overhauled. Topdressing of grass: This was left to the Works Committee with power to act. Headmaster’s Report: Mr Rigby reported as follows for the month ending 13th September:— The second term ended with a roll number of 699. During this week 32 pupils have been admitted and 5 left. The roll at present is 726. Miss Edmonds left at the end of the term to take up a permanent position at Orini. Owing to a shortage of relieving teachers the Board asked if one could be found locally. Mrs E. Short, Te Mawhai, kindly consented to fill the relieving position on the staff. The Board has informed me that Mr Morley is now released from military duties but will be attending a refresher course at the Teachers’ Training College till the end of the term. He will begin duty at the beginning of the new year. Nurse Taylor informs me that children will receive their second injection against diphtheria on Tuesday, 17th September, at 9.45 a.m. Parents who wish their children of pre-school age to receive an injection are asked to be present at the school at the above time. The caretakers, Mr and Mrs Findlater, had everything in good order for the school opening. All the floors received a coating of dust-e-lac with the exception of the new building. Something should be done in regard to the floors of this building to overcome the dust nuisance. The lawns have been kept in good order but the caretaker will be pleased when the motor mower is put in working order. The area is too big for a hand-mower alone. I have arranged for the Children’s Fancy Dress Ball to be held in November. Visiting . Committee: Messrs E. J. Menary and D. Edgecumbe were appointed to the visiting committee.