HOKITIKA SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1927, Page 4

HOKITIKA SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

MONDAY, JULY 4th. The Committee met at 7 p.m. Present—Rev. J. W. Hayward (Chairman), Messrs AY. E. Richards, AY. Clarke, AA r . H. Shannon, 11. R. Sweney. R. J. Redder, F. Orr and J. Conning (lion, sec.). An apology was made tor Mr Coulson’x absence. The minutes were confirmed and outward correspondence approved. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. From Canterbury Education Hoard stating the foreman at G'rcymoutli had been directed to give attention to re-, pairs to the Winds asked for. —Received. From Department of Health. AA ellington. forwarding copy ol regulations dealing with dental clinics.— Received. After discussion Mr Redder moved that the Government he complimented on the work of the dental clinic and that they be urged to continue the work and to extend it as much as possible. Seconded by Mr Shannon and carried.

The report of Inspector lnvin on his recent inspection was read and received; the Rector and sialf to he congratulated on the satisfactory nature ol the report.

The A’isiting Committee (Messrs Sweney and Clarke) reported on conditions at the school as satisfactory.— Received.

The Grounds Committee reported that the tender of J. C'oyle had been accepted for supply of sand at Is TUI per load.—Received and approved.

The Rector (Air E. Partridge) reported the school was at present sulfering front pupils having severe colds. The attendance for the quarter ended .’lOtli June was primary 1178.1. secondary 85.2. The average number required to keep up the present status is 281. Miss Bruce, assistant, had been notified of transfer, but oil representations being made, the order was cancelled. The fuel fund appeal had been made and ilie result would he announced at next meeting. Iho supply of dual desks had been completed, and the school now had all new furniture. The date for the annual school fair was suggested f r A\ • :'" r -'day. September 21st; l ecomnieiiding a e .niher of journals and hooks lie prom ad for the use <4 the school. The playground near the memorial has I • :ni cleared and levelled and the largoi.ee stumps removed. Received. Tt was resolved that the dale ol the lair be fixed as mentioned. The Rector was authorised to expend up to Co in bo ks required and that the Committee fontrihute to the simply of the two magazines asked lor, the Pictorial Magazine and Natural Geography. Mr Conning reported having waited on the Hokitika High School Hoard with Mr Partridge ill connection with various mutters. M.r Partridge > ntliued (lie result of the meeting with the High School Hoard (already published) and staled that in addition to the two scholarships agreed to. < <>nsideration for a grant towards prizes had been deferred to later in the year. The Hoard this year had made grants totalling £3ld (school teachers’ additional salary CIOO. Commercial Teacher CdO. typewriters £125. ami scholarship L* 10). ' He considered that the Hoard had'met them in a very reasonable and satisfactory manner. —Received. ihe Chairman moved that the (ommilt.ee convey to the High School' Hoard its appreciation ol the wav they had iceeived the deputation and lor the substantial support given and especially I,,]■ the two scholarships. .Seconded by .Mr Sweney, supported by Mr Shann ui. who exoressed his pleasure, siai ng that a spirit of co-operation between the Hoard and the Committee was highly desirable, and carried. Accounts as submitted were par ed for payment.

Messrs .Shannon and Richards were appointed visitors lor the month and the meeting terminated at 8.15 p.m.