West Coast A. & P. Assn.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1923, Page 4

West Coast A. & P. Assn.

THE COMING SHOW AT | GREYMOFTII. I 1 In connection with the forthcoming j Show on 27th., and 28th. inst special competitions have been arranged for j the schools throughout the district, both primary and technical. A section embracing 17 classes has been drawn up for which entrance is free. The idea of the section is to give patrons of the Show the chance for seeing what is done by children under the present methods employed in our .schools, as well as to give the children an interest in the Show. It is appalling whot little intelligent interest is taken generally in the education of our young folks. Their schooling lias grown to he taken as a matter of course, whereas it is a matter of most vital importance, ' for as its standard is high or low so the standard of usefulness of children as citizens of their generation depends. Too much publicity into teaching methods and euriculum cannot be given. An exhibition such as will he afforded bv the schools competition at the Show

will serve to bring home to parents, better than anything else will, the achievement- possible under tho present education system, and will serve to amuse parental interest in the education of children. The following is a list of subjects set for Freehand and Cray-

on drawing cla--,--: Class 20.’. I' roehand unde! 12; a girl’s sailor hat. 201 Freehand over 12: Bucket with handle showing. 205 Crayon Drawing under 12; a tea-pot. 200 Crayon Drawing over 12: An apply spray with fruit. Not only is the academic side catered for, but also sporting instinct, for a relay race and other sporting events are hying arranged lor .school children. It is con lid. ntaily hoped that all the country, as well as the town schools.

will sen I in a batch of entries lor each class, .mtl thus afford competition that will make a win no empty victor*,'. There are numerous oilier el::--c- in which the young folk can compete v.ith their ciders if they so u:-h. For the Schools section some good prizes and special prizes are being offered n hich will make competition unrlli while. Special trains are being arrangt-a tor so that the school children will be aide to g t to Greymoiith and hack home again without any trouble, entries close on Saturday 17th. in-t. Send for a schedule and s: ecj J prize list. Al-o all entry form, to Go's. If. Rose, Secretary, |*. 0. Box 171. Groymnnih. DO IT NOW. rv..*rwn