FRANKTON SCHOOL.

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17787, 12 August 1929, Page 8

FRANKTON SCHOOL.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE. HEADMASTER’S REPORT. At the monthly meeting of the Frankton School Committee there were present Messrs Fredric (chairman), Kilham (vice-chairman), Leo (secretary), Barry, Halcrow, and Gilmore. Apologies were received from Messrs Hayward, Hughes, and Ogilvie. The headmaster, Mr Sheppard, reported that the roll number was 465 and the average attendance 410. There was much sickness. During the month Miss Coker was appointed as a temporary additional assistant teacher because of the large classes. This appointment had made it possible to reduce the standard classes to below 50 pupils, with one exception, where the roll number is 54. Regret was expressed at the loss of Miss Stevenson, who retires at the end of the month, with the intention of being married. Miss Grant has been appointed to replace Miss Stevenson. Visitors to the school during the month were D. Henderson and Nurse Garland, who carried out the annual medical examination. Preliminary arrangements have been made for the dental examination and treatment of the children. Miss Valentine, medical supervisor of special classes, also visited the school during the month, and examined and tested several children. The prize money won by the school drill squads at the Winter Show will be utilised for sports material. The supply of a cup of cocoa to the scholars has proved a boon. The committee congratulated Mr Sheppard on the very fine report. After the recent inspection mention was made by the inspectors of the difficulties peculiar to Ibis school, i.c., the moving population; but notwithstanding this the efficiency was of a very high standard. Several minor mailers were dealt with, and repairs where necessary were authorised. * Accounts amounting to £1 10s lOd were passed for payment, and the bank balance was declared at £45 19s 8(1,