MODERN EDUCATION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 272, 17 November 1943, Page 4

MODERN EDUCATION

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS PLAY LARGE PART The important part played by the Intermediate School, Wanganui, in the education of advanced primary children was stressed when members of the Wanganui Education Board and the head teachers of contributing schools attended a gathering at the Intermediate yesterday afternoon. Present were the cnairman of the board, Mr. E. F. Hemingway (Patea), the senior inspector of schools, Mr. B. N. T. Blake, the secretary. Mr. G. N. Boulton, and the assistant secretary, Mr. F. Reynolds. Tlie gathering was arranged as part of ■ e Intermediate School's 10 th anniversary celebrations.

Extending a welcome to the visitors, the headmaster, Mr. W. E. Fossette, traced the events leading up to the school’s establishment in Wanganui and stressed the importance of children of intermediate school age being together, referring to the spirit of the school. Mr. Fossette expressed appre* ciation of the work of the staft and commented that the Assembly Hall was of great value and enabled the school to function properly. There was nefed, however, for a more modern building to meet the growing demands of the institution.

The co-operation of the Education Board had always been appreciated, said the chairman of the Intermediate School Committee, Mr. A. P. Ralph, who also paid a tribute to the work of various principals and members of the stall during the past 10 years. Valuable work being carried out by intermediate schools could not be over-emphasised, said Mr. Hemingway, who added that the public, taken generally, did not realise what was being done. The children, said Mr. Hemingway, should build their ideals on a proper basis, and in planning for the future should exercise thoughtfulness and care. They should also have appreciation of the sacrifices made on their behalf.

Mr. Blake congratulated the school on maintaining a fine standard of work. For the last five years, he said, it had been graded excellent. They were setting a standard so that those who followed would be inspired to higher things. The programme included a folk dance and demonstrations by the children of first-aid, home nursing and life-saving resuscitation. In addition, teams of girls and boys gave displays of gymnastics.