MASTERTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8207, 10 August 1906, Page 5

MASTERTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL.

HEADMASTER'S REPORT. | " The report of the Headmaster of the Masterton District High Sahool (Mr W. H. Jackson), submitted to the meeting of the School Committee, last evening, stated, inter alia:— Main School: Roll, 675; average attendance, 589; percentage of attendance, 87. Side School: Roll, 173; average attendance, 149; percentage of attendance, 86. Secondary Classes: Roll, 78; average attendance, 72; precentage of attendance, 92. Bad weather reduced the attendance on the 10th, 16th and 17th ult. The prevailing epidemic has also reduced the average alightly. In spite of these adverse conditions a percentage of 87 has been made. The absentee list contains only three names, none of which are bad cases. Every precaution is being taken in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. On Friday, the 27th ult., all the rooms in the Main School and Side School were thoroughly sprayed with a antiseptic. Sawdust saturated with a disinfectant is strewn onfall the floors every night before sweeping is done. No children are allowed to return to school after recovery or contact until a cer tifioate is obtained from the doctor or health officer. The very satisfactory percentage of attendance (87) clearly indicates that the outbreak is being kept well in cheok. There are now two pupil teacher vacancies on the staff, one caused by the retirement of Miss Clarke, and the other a new appointment. I have suggested that an assistant should te added, in accordance with the Hoale of staffs, instead of two pupil teachers. Miss Wilson, M.A., has received appointment to the Terrace District High School in Wellington. I much regret her removal from the staff. She is an excellent disciplinarian, and Das done very good work during the three years she has been on the staff. With the concurrence of the Chairman, I have allowed one of my\ senior assistants to do relieving duty at the Fernridge School for a few days. Mr R. H. W. Bligh, the lecturer of the White Cross League, visited the school on Thursday and Friday last, mid addressed all the Benior scholars. lam in entire sympathy with the movement, and I much appreciate the excellent manner in which Mr Bligh haudles the subjeot with boys and with girls. Arbor Day was celebrated at the School on Thursday, July 26th. Trees were kindly donated by Mr Hale, of the Te Ore Ore Nursery, and by Mr R. E. Howell and others.

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