SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12066, 23 July 1917, Page 6

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

SYDENHAM. The regular mooting of the Sydenham School Commitee was held on July 18; pre-sent-Mr K L. Al'Kcon (chairman), Airs Loncv* Messrs T. H. Butierfiold, J. Butterfield," Slater, l.'ooro and Frayle. An application for leave of absence on account of illness was received from Miss Al'liregor, one of ihe ct'Viool staff. .Mr Al'Ouilough. who is leaving the school staff, forwarded a letter of thanks to the committee for the kindly consideration shown liim during his term in the school. The school inspector's report was received and was considered by the committee to be highly satisfactory. The secretary was instructed to write to the head master congratulating him and his staff on the very satisfactory report of the, school received. The."head master's report showed tho number ion the roll to bo IOW, and tho avera&a attendance 912.

Tho chairman and Mr 3 Loncy reported having visited the school, accompanied by Ur Thacker (member for tho district), who expressed himself very strongly on the overcrowding in some of the class rooms. He undertook to bring the matter beforo tho proper authorities, and to show tho urgent need there was for a new school. Ho expressed a wish for pliotojrrapns of tho class rooms durinjf working' hours. Ah' 3 Loncy informed the committee that photographs had already been taken and supplied to Dr Thacker.

, Accounts amounting to £l3 lis 2d were passed for payment.