OTAKI STATE SCHOOL.

Otaki Mail, 7 February 1923, Page 3

OTAKI STATE SCHOOL.

# COMMITTEE MEETING. A meeting of the committee of tlic above . ciiool was held on -Monday night. Present: Me'sdames .Bills and Reynolds, Messrs 'if. Ji. Bills (chairman), A. J. Watts, H. Mi col son, W. H. Reynolds (secretary), Rev. G. I*\ Petrie, and the headmaster (Mr W. Burns Smith). A letter was received from the Education Board stating that Miss Tates had been appointed as a pupil teacher. The headmaster's report was considered very satisfactory. It showed that the attendance had increased, and that 212 children had attended on Monday. Mr .Smith pointed out that Miss Neilson had concluded her two years 9 term as pupil teacher and had obtained a certificate. This was considered very gratifying.

It was stated that the recent picture show, given by Hr Morse in aid of school funds, had been a .great success, and -it was unanimously resolved to write Mr Morse and thank him for the interest displayed. The headmaster stated it was likely that a probationer would be placed on tho *aff at any. time. It was resolved to hold the annual picnic at the beach (kiosk end) on Tuesday next (13th inst.), that scholars of the school collect funds, and Mesdumes Bills and Reynolds to supervise the catering arrangements. It was agreed that the children meet at the post, office at 10 a.m., and carry with them a cup or mug each. It was also decided to supply hot water free to adults. If wet the picnic will be held at the school.