MANCHESTER ST. SCHOOL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 158, 5 June 1940, Page 5

MANCHESTER ST. SCHOOL.

The committee of the Flancliester Street School met last evening, Mr Z. McLeod presiding. Also present were Mosdames P. G. Guy and S. MeDowall (secretary), Messrs T. Tricklebank. R. Matthews, R. Burne, P. Flaegawd, >L. Carmine, J. Campbell, and the headmaster (Mr F. Gaze;. -Fir Gaze reported that the roll stood at 360, the average attendance representing 94 per cent., which was considered to be very satisfactory. Misses Ll V. Finlay and M. Holdsworth had taken up their duties on the teaching staff, and Mr Herrington, inspector, had visited the school. Referring to fees due for dental treatment, Fir Gaze said there were still a few outstanding and it was desirable that they be paid before the end of the month. Renovations to the staff room were requested and the work of gravelling and preparing the : front of the new infant room for sealing should be put in hand. Soil for a lawn was required, in addition to a number of shrubs. It was further stated that the heating system was not giving entire satisfaction. Reference was made to the recent function held in honour of Mr and Mrs G. J. Fitzpatrick, and it was decided to place on record the committee’s appreciation of the service rendered by Mr Fitzpatrick as chairman of the committee and a member for many years. A letter of appreciation was received from’ Mr Fitzpatrick . acknowledging the . tribute paid to himself and Mrs Fitzpatrick. The Wanganui Education Board advised that the supplementary grant would be approximately £2O per month, and Fir Gaze commented that the amount paid to the school was based on the average attendance; he considered the allocation should be paid according to the average roll number.