Canterbury Education Board

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1923, Page 3

Canterbury Education Board

MR .IOUXSTOX’S REPORT. I hog to submit my report, on the agricultural work in tlie Westland schools for tho mouth of December. I enclose herewith the separate reports on the schools visited, viz:— Totar:: flat. Allan ra. Stillwater. Stafinid, Araluira Road. Loner Ivokatahi, i’ppor Kokatahi. Ku»tcrangi. Taylor- ■ the. and I’aroa. A spell of very wet weather has spoiled the appearance of some of tho plots. Inn (iii the whole there is a distinct improvement in the work and prospects compared with those of last yea r. A great deal of work has been done at Tnlaia Elat and the splendid appearance id tho vegetable and (lower plots i- a pleasing recompense for the enthusiasm of pupil and teacher. The children’s records too arc full and well kept. 'the (Ireymouth District High School plots have responded much better this .si sou to the efforts of the primary and secondary pupils. They present a tidy appearance and most of the plants are giving promise of very f'ajr results. I'he extended lloivei borders on tile Tnintti street frontage, attended to by till* girls ill the tipper classes, will improve the general appearance of the school eiitiiinee. As this is tlie last report for the .’.car, I should like to take the oppsrt unity oi congratulating the teachers mi their cll'orts. often under adverse conditions, to make a success of the work. One has pnl.v to know the diffi- i cullies of theCnasl as compared with : the almost ideal conditions of Canterbury l"> appreciate thoroughly any , measure of success that may crown the ivorkof the teacher and pupil on /".is -id". Very few of them allow person.ml failure to dishearten them. I