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Hokitika Guardian, 1 May 1930, Page 4

The house-holders of .the Hokitika school district adopted a rather negative method of showing their appreciation of the good work done over tlie past school year. They elected to stay away from the annual meeting—at least all hut two! The Committee’s report indicates a year of considerable activity, while the outward visible evidence about the school grounds nTso shows that efforts were well directed. The householders, however, had not been remiss in providing the wherewithal to enable the Committee to carry on effectively'. The annual fair

produced £9O, and the school concert some £BO. This was indeed a lianasome contribution and spoke eloquently of the support given to the school in the most practical way possible. The i oinmittee’s record of the school year | is interesting. Despite the ' staff o.mages, tne scholastic record was again good, and the annual sports showed that the athletic as well as the mental side was receiving attention. A new class room has been provided, while the grounds are being improved beyond recognition. It is good to read of the attention to the school library, and the establishment of a camera club' is of value in more ways than one. The [School • has been assisted tnrough the assistance given by the High School Board to establish a hostel, and country parents should take the fullest advantage of this arrangement. The reference to the ex-Rector following Mr Partridge’s splendid re- 1 cord, and the very fine atmosphere he left in and about the school, were well worth recording. Altogether} the year's work has been very faithfully performed nil round, and the householders could not have done better than permit the committee to carry on its policy of good work, only it would have been more gracious and cheering for at least a sprinkling of folk to turn up and say “thank you,” when thanks were so well earned and so well deserved. There was not any mention in the report regarding the purchase of the balance of the school block, so that the full area might he available, thereby improving the general appearance of the grounds and buildings. This is a matter to which the public generally should lend their aid, anr give countenance to any reasonable action by the Committee in securing the full rights of occupation. We are sure the matter has not been lost sight of—it was detailed to the Minister of Education on his late visit—and we only refer to the matter now that tne" subject will be kept in mind, and as oooor+unity offers pushed to a culminating point. For the rest, in the absence of a formal motion of thanks at the annual meeting, we venture to acknowledge the good services rendered and wish the committee another very useful year of office.