SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1421, 23 April 1912, Page 7

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

THE ANNUAL MEETINGS, The annual meetings of school committees were lield last night. Proceedings and elections were as follow-.— CLYDE QUAY SCHOOL. The annual meeting for tho election of .the C-lvde Quay School Committee was held la'st evening, tho attendance numbering about fifty. Mr. D. Robertson occupied the chair. The report and balance-sheet for tho year just ended (published in yvsterday's issue) was read and adopted, and a veto of thanks to the school staff and retiring committee was passed. The following committee was elected-.—Messrs. D. Robertson, J. G. Duthie, J. AA ; . Eorsetto, AV. B. Strong, AV. J. Gaudin, It-. I'. Hatch,. AV. J. Harland, J. Mitchell, T. Forsyth. It was decided that, as Inst year's flower show had proved such a success, tho aifair should be made an annual one. It was furthermore announced that four hundred volumes for the free school library—a system which the Clyde Quay School is the first to initiate, owing to the assistance of Mr. Sievwright and Mr. Baillie—have beon received from the City Council. Another matter of interest which was discussed was that relating to the purchase of a picture bv the schools for presenting to tho National Art Gallery, and it was decided that tho school, by subscriptions and donatious, should bear its proportion of the cost. , , . j Before tho conclusion of the meeting, the following officers were elected:— Chairman, Mr. D. Robertson; secretary, Mr. Forsyth; treasurer, Mr. Mitchell. 1 MT. COOK SCHOOL. " . The annual report of the Alt. Cook School Committeo states that the Beys School continues to maintain the position which it gained last year, the attendance showing very little diminution. Tho work has been sound and good, and tho results obtained have been very,satisfactory.-At tho annual examination, the following results were achieved:—ln Standard A'l -17 scholars wero presented, and 36 obtained proficiency and !) competency certificates. In Standard V 55 were presented, ami 51 passed. In Standard 'IV 76 were presented, and 67 passed: hi Standard 111 G7 were presented, and 65 passed; in Standard II 79 were presented, and 70 passed. Ten boys entered for the scholarships and free place examinations, and seven of them—Masters ' Barclay. Caddick, Etevcnoaux, Mtgnson, Alotmtier, Tremain, and Fuller—qualified for two years' free tuition at Wellington College. Twenty-six boys also qualified for froo hiition for two years at the Technical School. In connection wilh scholarships, the headmaster (Mr. Bary) reports:—'The results must be considered satisfactory, liecause at present our primary school boys and girls are competing with High School bovs and girls, anil these are a year in advance of those whom wo are sending up for the examinations. Only four children attending primary schools in the city gained scholarships, whereas 19 in the high schools won. Had it not been for this we should have been among tho winners." This opens up n very important question, because, on tho face of it, it does not seem fair that high school and primary school boys and girls should be placed on an equality in the examinations for scholarships. It is worthy of note that, for tho first time in the history of tho school, three cricket teams have been put into the field. The second eleven have won the Public Schools' Junior Championship for two years in succession, and up till now possess an unbeaten record. In football, two teams entered for the public schools' competitions, the first fifteen coming third, and the junior winning the Junior Championship without a loss, scoring 138 points for and 5 against. There are two companies of cadets in tho school. Tho boys take great interest in the drill, No. 1 Company maintaining a high standard of efficiency.

The Girls' School, under the guidance of Miss Hclyer, continued its good work during the year, though the attendance had becni'-somcwhat ■ ••affobted«'by v-bad weather, epidemics of illness, etc.- Misses Helen Andrews, Audrey Gillman, Lily Crombie, Alice Lee, and Nellie Biggs passed the qualifying examinations for scholarships at the Girls' High School at the annual examinations, and Miss Annie Lewis qualified for a freo place over 11 years of age. ■ Kegardng tho Infants' School, the report says that Miss AVatson, headmistress, and her staff aro doing excellent work. This school is tho nursery of tho other two schools, there being a considerable turnover of scholars every year, and over TO were transferred last December to the Boys' and Girls' Schools. The roll number at present is -129, the average attendance, .170, compared with 357 last year. An outbreak of mumps affected the average attendance, and this cause still continues.

The election for the committee resulted in the return of the following:—Messrs. J. Danks, R. Simpson, W. E. Fuller, ,T. Lodge, T. Murphy, fi. Parsonage, F. Kueh, C. 11. Barrett, and D. Hunter. TERRACE SCHOOL. The financial statement was read by the chairman (Rev. W. J. Comric), and briefly was as follows:—Balance at end of March, 1911, .C3O lGs.; receipts from Education Board during year, ,£lO3 2s. 3d.; contributions, .£'2o lGs.; balance at present in hand with all expenses paid up to date, -C6A ISs. 9d. The headmaster reports as follow:— "During the Juno quarter of 1911 the school was visited by an epidemic of measles, which very much reduced the attendance and interfered a good deal with the continuity of school work. The roll etood at 657 on March 81, 1911, on the same day this year, G7l. A hopeful sign is the growth of the infant department. The only change in the staff was the resignation of Miss Moore in December. Miss E. Burr was appointed in her place. There arc at present 571 volumes in the schcol library, many of them of a very good class. The reference library for the use of teachers and senior scholars numbers 127 volumes, and is found of great iiso in carrying out tho programme of school studies. In 1910 and 1911 some planting was dene down tho clay bank. Most of tho trees (wattle) have grown well, despite tho fact that the soil is of a most unpromising description. This year we purpose filling the «ips and extending the present plantation.' The following committeo was elected:— Rbv. W. J. Comrio (chairman), Rev. H. Van Staveron, Messrs. H. AY". Lloyd, A. C. Webster, J. Mallard, J. M. Geddis, J. A. Thomson, A. Johnston, and S. Martell. Mr. H.'A. Gold is secretary.

WELLINGTON SOUTH SCHOOL. ■ Between 50 and 60 people • attended the meeting of householders in tho Wellington South School. Mr. J. Chappell presided.

The following committeo was appointed —Messrs. R. A. Ferguson, A. B. Duff, W Harris, S. Howan, C. M. King, Charle: C'arr, G. J. Startup, P. C. Walt, and W Read.

Votes of thanks were passed to the outgoing committee, and to tho school staff.

The outgoing committee, in their annual report, expressed regret that tho work of levelling the ground'on the Eintoul Street side of the school had not been accomplished during their term, although important preliminary work had been done. 'In view of this work, the committee had conserved its funds, and with the assistance) of the board, parents, and wellwishcrs of the school they trusted that ITTa committee for the next term •would tako tip the work and carry it to a successful f s?uc. The demands'of the district for morn school accommodation, the committee stated, is being acutely felt. The committee, had (he matter before, the hoard practically all the veur, and waited on the board on March 29, and after discussing tho matter thev promised to approach the Education Department, with a request for a. new school to bo built iu the district. If this idone the school boundaries will be readjusted, committee recorded its thanks to Mr. Crcngol for a gold medal presented by him to the this of .the school, to Mr; Hosie for a silver medal to tho best shot nmong the cadets, to West's, Ltd.. and Heyward's, hid., of the Star Victim's, who gave a benefit performance iu aid of the picnic fund, and other donors to the' fund, and to the headmaster, Mr. J'lux, and his staff, for the Tendered to the committee during the year in carrying out their duties. NEWTOWN SCHOOL. There were abrut 100 householders present at the Newtown School last evening. The annual report and balance-sheet was presented, showing a credit balanco of JE76 16s. id,

Tho headmaster's report, which was oonsidored highly satisfactory, referred among other things to the closing of the socondnry department, and tho raising of the standard uf examination to the Sixth Standird._ He referred to the success of tho school in athletics, and detailed tho satisfactory condition of the school work. He suggested reducing the minimum age for entrance from five to four vears. He acknowledged the active interest taken by Iho committee in school matters, and hearty votes of thanks were accorded tho retiring committee. . Tho election resulted in the following being returned:—Mesdames Hoxull and J-!. Webb, and -Messrs. J. I'astle (chairman), It, Brown, A. Ilornblow, A. Crosby, F. Phillips, W. <• Gilbert, K Martin, rand Chindhru, the iiastnamj-d being re-elected secretary and treasurer. KOSEXEATH.

Mr 3amis Smith, chainnan of the outgoing committee, presided at tho meeting of Roseneath householders, and intimated that, after 13 years' service on tho committee he now desired to retire. Tho following wero appointed as the new committee—Mrs. lav, Mrs. Hargrcaves, Messrs. Eckeustein, Khull, Stolt, Grimes, and Hunt. Tho headmaster read a report on tho work of tho school for the past year, lhe report was received with approbation. Considerable discussion took place on the question of acquiring a new site for the school, the desirableness of which was generally recognised by the meeting. The annual report presented to the householders expressed tho regret of the committee that the- attendance- during tho year had been irregular, but, as tho report stated, the attendance itn; the first quarter of this year was tho highest in the history of the school. The committee hoped soon to see the ground at the rear of the school enclosed as part ot the plaving area, and urged tho new committee "to keep this in view. Reference was made to the agitation to have the school moved from its present exposed site, and also to the agitation to have a side school established at Hataitai. Ot tho latter scheme the committee, cordially approved. Thanks were tendered to the teaching staff for their industry in and out of school. The report was ailoptel '- KILBHWIE. Theire was an attendance of about 30 at thelulbirnic meeting. Mr. A. 0. Wallace P n, e annual report stated that during the past year considerable improvements to the school buildings had been oftected, and now all the pupils could bo accommodated under one roof. The years pass had been satisfactory. There were now five men and five women tochers. Tho headmaster (Mr. AV. 11. AAorboys) reported that the attendance at the school was now 39(i, an increase ot 27 on last year's attendance. The year s work had, ho said, been satisfactory. Tho following were elected to be a committee for the current yearr-Mrs. Hates, Messrs. A. G. AVallace, J. Cheeseman, A. T. Bailey, A. Giblen, C. AA'orth, J. Lewis, I Fielder, and J. C. Burberry. | MITCHELLTOAVN SCHOOL. About fifty householders attended the annual meeting of the Mitchelltown School. Mr. P. Carmody presided. Eeports for tho year by. the; retiring committee and headmaster (already summarised in The Dominion), were adopted.

The following resolution was passed:"That it be an instruction to the uicqmin" committee to take into consideration the question of increased accommodation at tho school, and to bring yressure to bear on the Education Board and Department re tho same." The following committee was appoint-, cd—Messrs. AV. H. Hampton (chairman), D. Murphy (secretary), P. Carmondv, A. 0. S. French, V. Itidley, I. E. Cooley, J. M'lndoe, H. M'Carthy, and J. Dwyer. ISLAND BAY. The attendance at Island Bay was the largest which there has been at the annual meeting for some years. The following were elected to bo the committee for tho current year:—Messrs. J. Osborne, J. Mills. A\ r . J. Hart, J. Conder, AV. 11. Potts, AV. nose, J. 0. Shorland, H. Ivory, and H. G. Hill. WADESTOAVN. Messrs. E. J. AViffin (chairman), Angus Boss -. (secretary). .Alexander Ncely, Charles Gason, C. A. Mathieon, Albert Swift, and H. K. Simmons. KAItOEI SCHOOL. Twenty-six people were present at the annual meeting of householders of the Karori School district last ovening. The chair was taken by tho Kov. J. B. Clark. MY. Sunley, the secretary, read the report and balance-sheet. Although there,

had been much increased expenditure, yet a small balance was left over for tho new committee. Tho report showed that tli6 committeo had had a. strenuous year, foi probably never had there been such activity in educational matters in Karori as during the year just closed. The most important item mentioned was the building, apart from the main school, of an up-to-date infant room, replete with tho latest ideas of ventilation, fixtures, and apparatus, making a complete equipment for a splendid kindergarten and infant training. . For the girls, a long-felt want was supplied by laying down an asphalt tennis court, and for the boys an asphalt cricket pitch. The girls' playground had been extended to twice its former size, necessitating much renewal of fencing. Both boys and girls had been supplied with complete sets of materials for their games, due to generous donations to tli6 school funds. Referring to the school work, the report expressed the committee's unanimous appreciation of the work of the headmaster, Mr. Bennett, and of his staff. At the last December scholarskip examination four the pupils passed with high marks, and the top boy, Ronald Cathie, who was awarded a board's junior scholarship, stood highest on the list of tho. Class A schools of Wellington city and suburbs.

Those present were fully satisfied with both tho report, and balance-sheet, which were passed without comment. A unanimous vote ot appreciation of the excellent work of the staff was passed, and all the remaining members of the old committeo were re-eleeted.

The committee for the year is now as follows:—Rev. ,T. R. Clark (chairman, re-elected), Mr. E. Sunley (secretary and treasurer, re-elected), Messrs. J. A. Frost (re-elected 1 !, E. J. Standen (re-elected), B. G. H. Burn (re-elected), A. Halliday (re-olected), W. H. Nimmo (re-elected), H. 15. Roberts, T. Brooker. A vote of thanks to tho chairman and the secretary wero passed for their past services. MARANUI. Sixty householders attended the meeting at Maranui, Mr. A. Gollatly presiding. The following committee was elected:—Messrs. D. Carman (chairman), A. Gsllatlv, J. Matthews. W. S. Bedford, 1\ R. Just (secretary), W. A. Millar, W. 11. Nash, H. D. Baker, W. Gentry. The.secretary of the St. John Ambulance Centre (Mr. "J. D. Avery) attended, and arrangements were made for nmbulance lectures to be given in the school for senior scholars and parents, under tho direction of Dr. Delatour. BROOKLYN". The householders' meeting at Brooklyn was crowded. Mr. C. Baker presided. The headmaster's annual report was approved. Tho balance-sheet showed a credit balance of ,£4(l. Tho .outgoing committee was thanked for its services. Tho now committee consists of the following:— Dr. Gouzens, Messrs. M. Robinson, H. Vile, A. Bates. C. Baker, E. Hendriksen, 1). Kennedy, J. Burton, and S. W. Hurwood. PKTONE HIGH SCHOOL. | About 200 householders were present in connection with the election of Hie I'etone District High School Committee, held last evening. Mr. D' .M'Kenzie occupied the chair. Tin' secretary. Mr. Burd, read the financiol statement. TliU gave the receipts n< J;:lfili Ss. '.Id., and the expenditure as j;S2B Bs. Cl. The election resulted in the return of Messrs. M'Kenzie, Kirk, Mtdliur-t, M'Donald, Tavlor, Town-end. Abrahall. fox. List. Mr. M'Kenzie was elected chairman, and Mr. Taylor secretary. KAIWARKA. At a large meeting of householders at Kaiwarra the following committeo was elected:—Messrs. W. 10. Wells (chairman), G. Flaws (secretary), I!. K. Flaws (treasurer). W. Latimer. ■!. W. Carrick, C. Putter, and W. I'ulter. LOWER ntJTT. At Loner Hutl the following committee was olected: Mews. B. Baldwin (choirman). J. Anson. D. I'raser, A. T.angford, W. Jleldruni. C, l'almer, A. Weblcy, W. Honor, and J. Doran, The meeting was attended by. about thirty

householders. Tho annual report, which was adopted, 'disclosed a satisfactory condition of affairs, tho attendance having been well maintained. The meeting paid a tribute to the work of the headmaster and staff. PKTOXE AVEST. The election of the Pclono West School Committee resulted as follows: Messrs. Mavnanl, Shartlluw, Cullnn, Castle. Parker, I.iebczcTt, Monk Mead, and Johnson. Air. Castle was elected chairman and Mr. Shnrdlow secrclai-y. OTHER CENTRES. Illßr.K-r.N'-.SCHOOI.S (M'FSTiOK. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Duncdin. April 22. Tn the course of a few remarks at the householders' meeting at George Street School to-night, the Itev. G. Knowles Smith said that he had noticed a report in tho press to the effect Hint. Iho prc-i----deiit of tho Primitive MethodNt Conleronee was associated with the Primate and others as vieo-presidont in a movement to introduce the New South AValos system of Bible in schools into New Zealand. He wished to say thai: the use of his name as president of tho Primitive Methodist Conference was entirely without his authority. Ho hod never been consulted in the matter, anil, moreover, when an attempt was made they would find him on the platform very miich against it. (By Telegraph-Special Correspondent.) Masterton, April 22. Mnsterton: Messrs. It. Brown (chairman), IV. L. Falconer, J. Shaekleton, AA, Kemp, D. Threadwell, AV. Gourlay, A. \V. Chapman, G. Hvde, and E: Pragnell. Mnlahiwi: Messrs. E. Harper (chairman), AV. It. Boyd, .lames Maxwell, S. Tankersley. G. Clifford. , , . Opaki: Messrs. A. .T. Stone-AVigg (chairman), P. Cotter, T. Cooper, J. Bourke, A\. Henson, AV. Mowbray, if. J. Perry. _ Carterton: Messrs. J. G. Aroore (chairman), It. J. Chapman, It. AV. Fail-brother, ,T. Nieholls, A. C. AViggs, 1). Keid, J. 11. AVnkelin, J. Callister (one vacancy to bo filled). Fcrnridge: Messrs. H. Evans (chairman), G. 11. Porrv, H. Evans, J. CI. Dagg, W. Harcombe, AV. H. Shntc, and G. A. Devonport. , , , , . Lansdowne: Messrs. F. Halo (chairman). A. J. Cooper, .T. Archer, fcr. h. Spencer, B. It. Itayncr, AV. S. Dickens, and D. A. Pickering. . Clarev'ille: Messrs. A. Phillpotts (chairman), AV. Hnrknesst, .(. Fishet, J. Monaghan, C. Campbell, AV. Hodder, and G. AVadlinm. „ ,„ ,„ , Scarborough: Messrs. G. Godfrey Taylor (chairman),'A. Kcely, J. It. Uay, C. M'Davilt, G. Richmond, A. F. Oliver, and J. H. Dean. , , , . Grey town: Messrs. C. .T. Beard (chairman), H. AVnlden, T. Fisher, AV. Humphries, C. AV.-Henry, V. Nicolson, It. Ward Tait, AV. Thompson, and D. Doekery. ~ Te Ore Ore: Messrs. Laurence Donald (chairman). AV. Cooper, and -:G. Shaw. Taueru: Messrs. G. R. Garrett (chairman), AV. E. Chunn, J. P. Loader, .T. S. Macrae, M. M'Kenzie, H. Barton, and AV. Shipley.