EDUCATION BOARD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17345, 18 July 1924, Page 8

EDUCATION BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. Th<*. Canterbury 'Education Board met this morning, Mr H. J. Bigneli presiding. There wore also present—Meesrs W. A. Banka, G W. Armitage. W. H. Winsor. J. G Gow E H. Andrews, C. S. Thompson, a! Peverill. J. Hughes, W. P. Spencer and J. Maze. APPOINTMENTS. The following appointments were confirmed: -Aratika, Miss E. Quick, sole teacher: Beckenham. Mibb S. Guffie, infant mistime: Blue Spur, Miss I. Parvis, sole teacher; Blackball, Mibb A. K. _Gillooly. assistant mistress; Fairlie, Mrs Y. A. Irisken, assistant mistress; Fairlie, Miss G. L. Kiddle, assistant mistress; Greymouth, Mr O. G Williams, assistant master; Horsley Downs. Mr It. M. Claguc, head teacher; Kanicri, Miss G. I. Forsyth assistant mistress; Ivowcliffc. Mr A. J. Ttawstora, head master; Moana, Miss M. T Rcrrv, sole teacher; New Brighton. Miss D. L. Irvine, assistant mistress; Riccarton, v* g g G. K. Jarman. assistant mistress; Boss, Mr A .W. Pitt, head master; St Albans’ Mr T. Blain. assistant master; Se«ton Miss C- Down, assistant mistress; Springburn, Miss M. I. Wiggins, assistant mistress; Sydenham. Air H. F. ILammond, assistant master; Sydenham, Miss 33. ItLaurenson, assistant mistress: Sydenham, Miss D. G. Dallard, assistant mistress; Temuka Mr W. J. Cart-wriglit. secondary assistant; Timaru South, Mr P. S. Seyb, second assistant master; Waltham, Miss R. V. Pickering, assistant mistress; Waimataitai. Miss D. E. Harrow, assistant mistress (transfer): Woodstock, Mr N. M. Manson, head teacher. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to the following:—Aranui, W. Gaudin. prob., fortnight; Christchurch Fast, IT. G. Wake, TT.M., four months; Kaiata, N. K. K. S.T., one month; Lyttelton, IT. C. TV Gunn, assist., extension for two weeks; Marshland. M. Farrell, prob.. two weeks (dental treatment. without pay); Runanga. E. Crowley. A.M.. fortnight; Wharenui, R. B. Wells, R.T., one week; Woolston. M. Schultz, A.M., extension for one month. RESIGNATIONS. The following- resignations were accepted:—Addington, Miss R. A. Harris, assistant mistress; Amberley, Miss E. R. Laurenson. assistant mistress; Boddytown, Miss V. Larcombe, sole teacher; Elmwood, P. S. Seyb, assistant master; Eyreton West. Mr L. won, head master; Gapes Valley, Miss A. M. Kearon, sole teacher; Lagmhor, Miss E. M. M’lnman, sole teacher; Little Akaloa. Miss D. Dallard, sole teacher; Lyttelton. Mr R. M. Clague, assistant master; Metliven, Miss S. Guffie, infant mistress; Opawa, Mr A. W. Pitt, assistant master; Pareora West, Mr W. Glanville, head teacher; Rangitata Stn., Mr W. M. Yates, sole teacher; Richmond, Mr J. Bowden, assistant master; Shirley, Mr W. J. Cartwright, assistant master; Shirley, Miss M. S. Nankivell. assistant mistress; Sydenham, Mrs G. Cameron (nee Owen), assistant mistress; Sydenham, Miss R. V. Pickering, assistant mistress; Waitohi Upper, Miss J. A. Jones, sole teacher: Wakanui. Miss J. IT. Shepherd, assistant mistress. BUILDINGS COMMITTEE. The Buildings Committee reported that the application of the Beckenham School for provision of chairs and tables for the infant department was granted. An application for improved ventilation in the old rooms at the school was referred to the architect for report. An application from the Cashmere Committee for additional accommodation at the school was referred to the j senior inspector for report, f 101 nl,y ( j < 7 :^? llTnittee ’ s application school on the open air principle was referred to the architect for report. A report was received from Messrs Peverill and Thompson, who had visited the Lyttelton Gaol site in conjunction vs-itli the Controller of Prisons. Mr M'Combs, M.P., and borough councillors, regarding the proposal to acquire the north-east wing of the old gaol site in addition to the area alreadv set apart. The report recommended that application be made to the Prisons Department, | through the Education Department, for the balance of the site as suggested, rt was also decided to ask that no more spoil be removed from the site. A letter was received from the committee of the New Brighton Main School, asking if the board and Department would each find one-third towards the erection of a shelter shed ot the school, estimated to cost £7O. the committee to find the balance, rt was resolved to adhere to the decision conveyed to th»> committee in April, viz., that half cost be raised by means of voluntary contributions, on which a subsidy would be available. A deputation from the South New Brighton Committee waited on the Buildings Committee regarding the necessity for the erection of a new schocl at an early date. Tt was resolved to make an urgent appeal to toe j.eP ortable t ro° r “ grant to provide two not be available for some time to'cuviv Whari?, t , t f r r, was .received from the . harenui Committee asking what assistance could be forthcoming towards tiie erection of a caretaker’s cottage It ,-f d t i ) re hly that there was no possibility of the Department makiii** a grant ior this purpose and ’h;it*Tiie 9°ard had no funds for this work The report was adopted. RICHMOND SCHOOL. it ‘LA 0 Richmond School ?1 eSo , d that the board proceed ™ l }* t J he , work of erection, the Department to be advised that the board would S?L- b £9ooo. P ° nSlble fur any expenditure be“aiw n f a 5r r R r ? at tcn< " ra *»ould In reply to a question, the that the wlST must the Department. * out •' >y Mr Winsor: What! Do von say that if a builder offers to bSthl it for £7OOO the Department will insist on us doing it at £2OOO dearer rtnf.lt mad! . ’ must i.e Mr -,^ n I drew: ° f course it will insist JLe' I woSd' V be tba i **>,«>« (Laughter.) crook builder! The motion was carried.