EDUCATION MATTERS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 274, 18 November 1937, Page 5

EDUCATION MATTERS

WANGANUI BOARD MEET WORK FOR THE MONTH The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Education Board was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. F. Hemingway presiding. Those present were: Colonel J. H. Whyte and Messrs. M. H. Oram, A. S. Coleman, I. W. Mudford, P. Munro, R. Dukeson, W. T. Benefield, J. W. Batchelar and N. Annabell. The architect, Mr. E. R. Hodge, reported as follows: Works Completed. Kauangaroa Native: The whole of the work in connection with the laying of a concrete area and the installation of a septic tank system and washdown pedestal closets has been completed. Parewanui: The whole of the work in connection with additions to the teacher’s residence, general repairs to building, and painting has been completed. Bulls: The built-in copper ano tubs, both in bad condition, have been replaced with new units. Rapanui: Repairs have been effected and the school outbuildings painted in two coats. Kaitoke: The new shelter shed and tool shed building has been painted. The interior of the teacher’s residence has been re-decorated and repaired. Manutahi: The drainage sump at the teacher’s residence has been done away with and new drainage provided. Waitohi: Repairs to the school floors have been carried out. Taihape: Drainage of the area in front of the infant school building has been improved. Works in Hand. Queen’s Park: Both bricklayers and carpenters are bringing along the work in connection with the erection of the new room. Ratana Pa Native: The work in connection with the erection of additions and the remodelling of the original building is nearing completion. Parikino: Interior renovations of the teacher’s cottage are in hand. Matahiwi Native: The installation of a chip heater in the teacher’s cottage is in hand. Pipiriki: Interior improvements of the classrooms, re-roofing of the shelter shed, provision of tool shed, and improvements to the teacher’s cottage are in hand. Tokaanu: Some material has been delivered to the site and other is in transit for the erection of a cookery room and the installation of a septic tank and washdown pedestal closets, and the provision of water by a pumping outfit from the river. Rata: The old school building is being taken down and with the best of the timber a bus garage is being erected. Raetihi: The laying of the asphalt area around the school building is now nearing completion. Wanganui East: Repairs to the out-offices are being effected. Hunterville: Materials have all been ordered for the erection of the new building and delivery is advised for Wednesday, November 17.

The chairman’s monthly report was as follows: “I have to report that in company with the secretary, architect and senior inspector, I visited Waitotara on Monday last for the purpose of officially handing over the new school to the school committee. There was a large attendance of parents, settlers and ex-pupils, a number of whom had travelled long distances to be present so that the function was something in the nature of a reunion as well. Addresses were given by Mr. Belton, chairman of the Patea County Council, and Mr. H. G. Dickie, M.P., after which I also addressed the gathering and handed over the building to the committee. At my request, Mr. Dickie officially declared the building open. The function was a most successful one in every way. “The Foxton School Committee invited me to attend a function on Tuesday last and unveil a photograph of the late Mr. J. K. Hornblow. Unfortunately I was not able to be present and asked Mr. Oram as deputy chairman, to represent me. My thanks are tendered to him for his able assistance. Messrs. Batchelar and Mudford, Colonel Whyte and the secretary also attended the function to represent the board. I am indebted also to Mr. Munro who, in company with the secretary, represented the board at a function in Raurimu to mark the opening of the new additions necessitated by consolidation.” A grant of £2O was made to the committee of the Mosston School toward the cost of asphalting. A request that the board should review its decision regarding the opening of primary schools on Mondays after term ~ju. from the Marton branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute. The secretary pointed out that if this wercdone it would be necessary to take away the days granted to school committees for extra holidays in older to keep to the required 400 half days. It was decided to advise the branch that the board would not alter its decision. An application was received from the committee of the Taihape School for the installation of a telephone at the school. The board decided to decline the request on the grounds that a precedent would be created. Several schools had telephones now that these were paid for by the committees out of their own funds. The committee of the Wanganui East School renewed its application for improvements to the wooden building to enable it to be used as an infant department. The Education Department notified that a grant had been agreed to for improvements and renovations to the Pamoana Native School and residence. The department also notified the reinstatement of a subsidy at the rate of £2 for £1 raised locally for the erection of dental clinics. A request was received from the committee of the Karioi School for the calling of a meeting to permit members of the board to address parents on the question of consolidation. The following resignations and appointments were confirmed:— Resignations. Teachers leaving board’s service: Mr. E. H. Taylor (headmaster), Hunterville; Miss R. P. Henaghan (sole teacher), Waiata; Miss E. Piercy (assistant), Russell Street; Miss C. M. Muir (assistant), Gonville (hosp. class); Miss B. E. Hunt (Additional assistant), Marton , D.H. Appointments: Miss M. Robinson (assistant), Keith Street; Miss A. : U. Corlett (assistant), Kopane; Miss C. F. Gapper (assistant), Lytton : Street. , <