Another Centre at Whakarewarewa

Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 11

Another Centre at Whakarewarewa The news spread and the Whakarewarewa, Ngapuna and Waipa parents recognised that a similar Centre would be helpful in their area. They met on a Sunday and their Centre opened the next day with an attendance of 60 students. The Whakarewarewa Primary School was the venue and the records show a complete roll of 85 students. The organisers have divided the Centre into three divisions: the intermediate schoolchildren who arrived unexpectedly, but fired with enthusiasm; the third and fourth forms; and the fifths and sixths. Now that a few months' experience has been gained it is possible to assess the need for, and the value of the Study Centre. Supervised study conditions give the students an opportunity to get away from home distractions. It provides a quieter place. The demands of household chores are reduced. If those who attend are being provided with better study conditions, then the effects should be reflected in the students' school work. We have reports of a better attitude and more settled school work among those who attend.