FOXTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2899, 20 June 1925, Page 3

FOXTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING. A special meetine' of the above was held in the school on Thursday evening l , presided over by tlie Chairman (Mr M. E. Perreau). Also present were: Messrs. S. E. Cowley, F. Woods, D. R. Barron and Secretary (Rev. W. H. Walton). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs A. Stevenson, .Tno. Boss, and R. Bangiheuea. SUBSIDIES. The chairman said the meeting had been called to receive a report of delegates from the Committee to the Wanganui Edueatioin Board on the question of subsidies and called on the secretary to read the report of the conference. The secretary in outlining the reason for the deputation visiting Wanganui said that the Committee had discovered that several past payments made by them had not been brought under the notice of the Board and consequently subsidies had not been paid on them to the Committee. It had been decided at the last meeting that Messrs. Perreau, Mason and the secretary bring the matter before the Board and last Monda'’ the deputation waited on the Board in Wanganui. He was pleased to report, that as a result the Committee would benefit to the extent of flfifi 5s lOd. The chairman complimented the secretary and Headmaster for their efforts on behalf of the Committee and said the thanks of the public in general was due to them. Mr. Cowley moved that a motion of thanks to the deputation be placed on the minutes for the fine spirit evinced by these committeemen in the interests of (lie school. — Carried. Mr Woods said that in his opinion no school was in a better position as regards finance as the local school was now as a result of the deputation waiting on the Board. They now had flfifi odd to carry out impi’ovemenis to life grounds and works in the interest of the children. DENTAL CLINIC. It was decided to consult local dentists re dental clinic at the local State School and that they be asked to accompany a deputation of committeemen to Levin to confer with the Levin Committee reestablishment of the clinic. The Headmaster pointed out Aat there was a suitable room at the school for dental work which could lie fitted up at a very little cost. DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. The secretary reported that Eoxton had been conditionally granted a District High School. The condition was that a guarantee was obtained of an attendance of 35 children. Guarantee forms as follows were forwarded by the Board: — I, —being the parent of—who has been awarded a certificate of Proficiency and is entitled to a Free Place, undertake that (s)he will attend the Foxton District High School immediately such school is established. I, —being the parent of —a pupil now in Std. fi at the —school, undertake that (s)he will next year attend the Secondary Department of the District High School at, Foxton, should such school be established, and (s)he be awarded a Certificate of Proficiency at the end of the current year. I, —being the parent of —a pupil on the roll of the—High School, undertake that (s)he will commence attendance at the Foxton District High School immediately such school is established. It was decided that the secretary and Headmaster make arrangements re the establishment ol the District High School and visit district schools-with a view to getting the guarantee forms filled in. ELECTBTC LIGHT. . Decided to obtain tenders for the installation of electric light at the school, the light to be installed as soon as possible. NEW SECTION TO BE ACQUIRED. The Headmaster brought up the question of acquiring the vacant section to the south of the school, adjacent- to Ihakara Gardens. He said that with the advent of a District High School a greater playing area would be neoestsarv. .'This section would make an admirable infant playing area, or be an ideal sight for the erection of swimming baths. Mr S. E Cowley said that lie had heard that some time ago a local lady had offered to erect swimming baths for the school free of cost. He asked if any other committeemen had heard of the offer. Those present expressed the hope that such an offer would materialise but nothing had been heard of it. The chairman pointed out that the whole trouble of acquiring the land referred to was the title question. An attempt had been made some time ago to obtain this section hut without avail. He understood that the position was better now, however, and was of opinion that little trouble would be incurred in arranging a transfer of title. He offered to obtain the necessary signatures for such work.

Decided to leave the matter in the hands of the chairman. Decided to remove the iron fence between lhakara Gardens and the school and to leave the ake ake hedge in its place. The question of the removal of the pine trees on the west side of the school was

brought up but after a discussion it was decided to view the trees before taking any action. It was decided to employ the caretaker (o fill in holes at the Duncan Street school entrances. Decided to ask the Board architect to visit the school with a view to obtaining a plan for the laying down of concrete ]iatbs and the carrying out of necessary workes, erection of seats, etc. at the school. ,