SCHOOLS REOPEN

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3273, 2 March 1937, Page 4

SCHOOLS REOPEN

CHILDREN READY;; FOR WQRK

BENEFIT. OF ? LONG HOLIDAY Due probably : to the fact that holidays have lasted for ten weeks,, children attending the Cambridge School appeared -keener .than »sual to commence, their studies, stated. the headmaster," Mr J. at i the completion of. the first -day of the term yesterday. The pupils are all fit and well after their long vacation. While the first day is usually one of organisation a good start was made yesterday, the headmaster being assisted by reason of the majority of pupils having enrolled last week. >. '., At present the primary school roll is less than last year, pared with 373. However,.additions are expected during the next few weeks. The number of admissions totals 30, while, apart,from last year's standard six pupils five other children have left, The. accommodation is ample at the primary school. Secondary Roll Increases At the secondary department the roll has increased from 76 to 93 and it is pleasing to know that 25 pupils are taking the. commercial course that has been reintroduced this year. Mr Catran stated yesterday that if the roll increases to 96 by the loth of this month, the school will be entitled to another grade 111 woman assistant. It is quite likely that the roll will reach the required number to increase the staff,;

Yesterday. pupils were supplied with lists of schools books required and the.stationers are at present experiencing a busy time in attending to their needs.