SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2493, 14 October 1922, Page 2

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The monthly meeting of the school committee was held on Thursday evening. Present: Messrs Homblow (chairman), Geo. Coley*' 1 Perreau, Pearson, Stevenson, Juo. Ross, Cowley, Whibley and the headmaster (AH' Banks). An apology for absence was received from the secretary (Mr Roore). Correspondence was received from the Board, notifying that authority had been given by the Department t" proceed with the erection of brick outhouses and the installation of drainage.—Received. From same, refusing Committee’s request to erect doors in the corridor used as a class-room for the infants, pointing out that the corridor was only used as an expediency and that there was sufficient accommodation in the class-rooms. The chairman pointed out that the use of rhe corridor was a great convenience for class purposes, but the draught was detrimental to the health of the children. The children had been transferred to the rooms as n consequence. The headmaster said theoretically there was sufficient space in the class-rooms, but not practically. He offered to have the doors erected in the corridor if the committee would ho responsible for payment —a cost of £2 17s 6d. —This was agreed to^ It was resolved to write a letter to Miss McCormick, recently on the staff and now transferred to Waipukurau, expressing appreciation of her work and wishing her success. The Inspectors report dated August 15th, was read as follows; — “The school throughout is in a satisfactory state of efficiency. It is well organised and the head teacher has provided very thoroughly for the carrying on of all the activities and there is evidence of good management in every detail. The order, discipline and tone are good. A very- good regularity of attendance has been maintained. The teaching in all classes is being carried out with zealous care. The trainees are receiving suitable instruction and training. Sufficient accommodation is provided in the rooms. The placing of Primers 3 and 4 in the corridor is a matter of expediency and helps to make for more advantageous teaching conditions. Buildings are in good order. The rooms are very well lighted and ventilated and the system of heating is of a satisfactory nature. Only 4 taps exist for providing drinking water. This must be regarded as a temporary provision until the permanent water supply is laid on.” It was decided to write a letter if congratulation to the headmaster on the inspectorial report of school. The headmaster’s report was read and adopted. The average attendance was 104. The was authorised to purchase 50ft. of-J Timber for shelving and to attend to other minor matters. Accounts were passed for payment. In dealing with finance, the chairman said uless some effort was made to raise funds to supplement the capitation, the committee would not be able to meet its liabilities. He had asked for a small overdraft at the bank but was informed that the committee had no borrowing powers and a private cheque had been placed to the credit of the funds to meet current accounts. In this connection economy would have to be exercised by the committee. Messrs Stevenson and Ross were appointed visitors for the month.