EDUCATION BOARD

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 273, 18 November 1932, Page 10

EDUCATION BOARD

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH REPORTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS. The Wanganu Education Board met on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. E. F. Hemingway presiding. There were also present Messrs. M. H. Oram, A. S. Coleman. J. S. Tingey, P. Munro, R. Dukeson, W. T. Benefield, J. Aitken and Col. Whyte. The chairman reported that a school was to be established at Tauwhata, at the top of the Wanganui River. A movable building had been given by the Taranaki board and the Wanganui board was to provide the furniture. Whatever side of the river the school might be placed, the children in some cases would have to be ferried across the river.

The department wrote stating that no grant could be given for additional accommodation at the Parewanui school.

The department asked for plans of a one-roomed school to be erected at Makino Road. It was reported that the department had first agreed to a new two-roomed school, but the attendance had sinve fallen off, making the provision of one room only adequate. The board decided to enter into negotiations with the Railway Department with the aim of gaining a railway reserve of five acres for school grounds at Raurimu. It was reported that the Raurimu grounds at present were nothing but a swamp in winter. A grant for metal at the Hihitahi school was made. The architect reported upon the installation of a central heating plant at Ohakune. He said that it had been agreed with the committee that the work should b.e held over until more favourable times. A grant of £2 10s was granted the Middle Road school committee for a new fence. It was pointed out that the district was small, making the raising of funds difficult and the committee was very enthusiastic. Material is to be supplied by the board for the improvement of a boundary fonte at the Wanganui East school. The neighbour concerned is to carry out the work as his share of the work. The architect’s report stated: Works Comoleted. Wangaohu.—The exterior walls of the school residence and all outbuildings have been painted in two coats. All roofs have been painted in one coat. One room of the teacher’s residence has been repapcred. Pohonui.—General repairs have been carried out to the school and outbuildings, and the exteriors of all buildings painted. The interior walls of the class-room have boon painted. Pukeroa.—General repairs have been effected and the exterior wood and iron work of all buildings painted. Rata-iti.—The school and outbuildings have been repaired and painting of the exteriors carried out. Ore Oro.—The school and outbuildings have been painted in two coats. Brunswick.—Repairs to the school and outbuildings have been effected. The house drain has been extended 30 feet and its direction improved. Kai Iwi.—Repairs to the floors and minor repairs to fittings have been effected.

South Makirikiri.—With the exception of installing a heating stove and washhand basin, the sectional building from College Street has been re-erected and is in occupation. Ohakea.—Three rooms of the teacher’s residence have been repapered and redecorated. The bathroom has been painted. Kakariki. —The tank stand has been rebuilt and a new tank supplied and fixed.

Tokorangi.—Several class-room win Jows have been recorded.

Manutahi. —The electric lighting installation at the teacher’s residence has been completed and comprised seven lighting and two heating points. An extra heating point was installed by direction of the teacher, who has advised of his willingness to meet the extra cost involved. Works in Hand. Te Arakura.—A new tank is being supplied and fixed to replace the worn out one supplying the outoffices. Marton District High.—Arrangements for the laying of a 1-inch service to the main school have been completed and the work put in hand. Porewa.—The erection of an outbuilding for the teacher’s residence is in hand, together with repairs to the main building. Moutoa.—General repairs to the school, residence, outbuildings and fences arc in hand, included in which is the supply and fixing of three 600gallon tanks and the re-eroction of five chains of fencing. Manunui.—Minor repairs to buildings, the erection of two chains of close board fencing, and the painting nf the school, residence and outbuilding exteriors, is in hand. Makino Road. —Fencing materials are being supplied and arrangements made for the erection of fencing tn enclose the new school site. Proposed for Ensuing Month. To complete the works in hand. To execute repairs and painting work to the following schools:—Piriaka, Hiku mutu, Kakahi, Owhango, Hukapapa, in the Main Trunk area. To prepare for the erection of now outoffices at Durie Hill school. To execute urgent maintenance works that present themselves in any part of the district. Under Scheme No. 10. The following works have been approved and have yet to be put in hand:—Painting Kakahi and Owhango. Application for assistance under No. 10 Scheme for the following works:— Carnarvon, shifting building to give improved orientation; and Durie Hill, erection of new outoffices. Workshop.-—Advantage is being taken of the plant to prepare as much as is possible of maintenance materials. School furniture’is being manufactured in quantities to meet requirements. Staff.—The staff consists of one carpenter, four painters and four apprentices.