KAIAPOI BOROUGH SCHOOL.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2697, 29 November 1882, Page 3

KAIAPOI BOROUGH SCHOOL.

A special meeting of the committee was held on Monday evening to discuss the question of awarding prizes and arranging for an entertainment. Present—Messrs Parnham (chairman), Moore, Fraser, Coup, Macfarlane, Revell, and Robins. Mr Alexander, headmaster, who attended, explained that a record was kept of the marks obtained by the scholars, and included marks for attendance and punctuality. A record was kept also of the periodical examinations held from time to time by the teachers. A protracted discussion took place in reference to the basis for making the awards. It was contended that the principal prizes should bo awarded for mental aptitude. Mr Revell held that prizes ought to be given for attendances, as provided by the Act. The chairman explained that it was not the intention of the committee to ignore the important question of attendance, but in the awards of tbe last two years too much stress had been laid thereon. The certificates to be given for attendance were so paltry, and never sought after, that the committee must feel bound to give substantial prizes. Mr Macfarlane moved, Mr Robins seconded —“That prizes be given for attendance, but that the attendance marks be not counted in the awarding of prizes for general aptitude, and scholars to be ineligible for prizes who have not attended during the number of times prescribed by the Act.” A list of prizes to be awarded, including about forty-two for proficiency, was drawn up, and the chairman and head master were authorised to

purchase same. Mr Eobins was deputed to confer with Mr Porter on the awarding of his £lO. It was resolved the entertainment be held on the 14th, and prizes distributed on December 15th. The chairman, head master, and Mr Macfarlano wore appointed to arrange the programme of the entertainment.