HOKITIKA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD

Hokitika Guardian, 21 November 1929, Page 3

HOKITIKA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD

WEDNESDAY, November 20. The Board held a special meeting at 2.130 p.m. Present.—Hon. H. L. Michel (Chairman), Messrs J. A. Murdoch, A. Clifton, T. W. Duff, J. King and T. W Bruce. The chairman stated the meeting had been called to consider matters in connection with Hostel accommodation in the town for High School scholars. The Rector (Mr E. Partridge) was present and in the course ol an address to members included the lollowing recommendations.—

Advertise the education facilities provided bv the District High School. Assist in the policy of circularizing all parents of eligible pupils both in Hokitika and surrounding districts, with a view to enrolling every holder of a Proficiency Certificate. Scholarships and Board Allowances should be awarded to country pupils of a desirable type to induce parents to enroll them, and to enable parents in poor circumstances to meet the cost of boarding their children in Hokitika. Hpstel accommodation for country pupils follows as a corollary Horn 2. The present Anglican Hostel is at present (fulfilling a very usetul service, but assistance from the Board would probably be welcomed. The Board’s residence in Sewell St. would in many ways be very suitable as a Hostel.

Preference to our pupils; a great deal might be done indirectly by the Board to enlist the support- of business men by bringing under their notice qualifications and merits of our student when vacancies occur on their staffs. Subsidies to teachers’ salaries in approved cases to induce the best and most highly qualified econdary teachers to apply. It was also mentioned by the Rector that he had withdrawn his application for an addition to salary for High School work for the present, as he considered the making of arrangements for a suitable hosted of more pressing interest to the High School at the present juncture.

A general discussion followed at the conclusion of which Mr Duff moved.a

hearty vote of thanks to the Rector for

his very interesting address. This was seconded by Mr Murdoch and earn

Mr Murdoch then moved that a report be obtained from Mr Stevenson, within 14 days, of the condition of Government House, and . the . eost of repairs and renovations to place the. building in a condition suitable for a hostel, capable of accommodating 12 scholars attending the District High School. Seconded hv Mr Duff and carried.

Mr Bruce moved that the secretary supply a statement at next meeting showing position of the Boards finances and the probable yearly income. Seconded by Mr Clifton and carried.

Mr Duff moved that Mr Murdoch be empowered on behalf .of the Board to make inquiries into the source of the Boards revenue, and the possible amounts available. Seconded by Mr

Clifton and carried. The board then adjourned at 3.30 p.m for 14 days. . '