NEW INFANTS' SCHOOL

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 62, 6 December 1937, Page 6

NEW INFANTS' SCHOOL

Additional Buildings For Hastings Central 1MMEDIATE EREC1T0N A starfc was made this morning witb tbe erection of tbe new infant depaxt*ment building of tbe Hastings Central School, and it is anticipated tbat tbe work will be eompleted in time for oc cupation upon. resumption of scbooling in the new year. The first intimatin tbat eometbing tangible had been done regarding tbe repeated applications for the new school was given early last week wheii tbe architect of tbe Hawke's Bay Education Board visited tbe school and took certain measurements. Then, ou Friday morning, the first load of tiiaber arrived at tbe scene, and, though the committee has received no official advice regarding tbe matter, inquirieu revealed tbat it was proposed to go abead immediately witb tbe erection of tbe infant department. Tbe Comprebensive proposals' for tbo erection of a new Central School provide for two buildings, and they are to be placed one bebind tbe otber at an angle, so as to face tbe main entrance on the corner of Karamu road and Sputhampton street. Tbe rear building is to be the infants' department and this is being erected by tbe Education Board. It ia to be of the pavilion type of building, wbicb is recognised now as being in accordance witb tbe latest trend of school arcbitee. ture. Witb plenty of windows on tbe soutb side, provision is made for tbe maximum of sunlight and fresb air to be enjoyed by tbe children. There will be a wide covered verandah in front, separated from the classrooms by sliding doors, so tbat, should the weather conditions be favourable, the classes can be moved on to tbe verandah. Tbe building is a self-contained unit, being centrally beated, and away from tbe main school building. It will contain four classrooms, though provision is made for an additional ciassroom if required at some future date, and there will be rooms for tbe teaching staff and separate conveniences. An opportunity to inspeet tbe plau3 and inspeet tbe Work in band will he afforded next Thursday afternoon when Parents' Day will be held at the school.