WAIKANAE NOTES.

Otaki Mail, 1 May 1922, Page 3

WAIKANAE NOTES.

Auzae Day was commemorated in appropriate manner at the public school.. The children, togother with their parents and friends, attended in strong force to pay tribute to the fallen sol- j (tiers. Suitable addresses were given . by Mr T. Brown, chairman of tho ■School Committee, Mr Rodgers, head- 1 teacher, and Mr Challenger who gave , a most impressive address. The ceremony concluded with the singing of the .National Anthem. * At the last meeting of the school committee reference was made by the chairman (Mr Brown) to' the great length of service rendered by the late Mr A. Oh Williams on behalf of the School as secretary of the School Committee of former years, and it is was resolved that a letter of condolence be forwarded to Mrs Williams. The aunual meeting of householder--was held at the School last Monday when there were present eight house-

holders. Mr T. Brown presided at the meeting and expressed disappointment that parents did not interest themselves in school matters enough to attend in greater numbers, the one and only meeting at which they were free to give voice to their opinions. The report and balance-sheet for the past year was presented and duly adopted. Of seven candidates for proficiency certificates six were successful iii passing while the seventh was awarded a competency. The Inspector’s report stut- ; ed that very satisfactory progress had . been made during the year. The possibility of further retrenchment taking place in connection with educational matters was touched upon and the following resolution was carried to be forwarded on t-o the Government: —“That this meeting of householders views with grave concern any reduction in. the educational grant, as 1 we consider that owing to its national j importance, education and its require- j ments should be the last to be curtail- - ed, and only then if absolutely neces- j sutv ” Mr Rodger?, head teacher, -thanked the-retiring committed for their assist- j ance and courtesy during the year. Mr Burgess then moved that the committee be accorded a vote of thanks for the efficient manner .in which they had carried out their duties during the past year. The motion was seconded by Mr Rodgers and carried by acclamation. , The election of a committee for the ensuing year resulted in the return of the previous committee, consisting qf Messrs T. Brown, TI. H'effer, R. Hoops?, A. W. Roberts, and G. R. Kemsley.