SCHOOL MATTERS.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 290, 30 May 1929, Page 4

SCHOOL MATTERS.

HEADMASTER’S REPORT. Interesting Suggestions. The following extracts from the first report submitted to the Putaruru District High School Committee by the headmaster, Mr. R. G. Hutton, are of local interest:— The average roll number for the term is 179.4 for the primary department and the average attendance 104.4. In the secondary department the average roll number is 34.8, with an average attendance of 33 4 a really good result, and the pupils are to be congratulated on the same. The attendance in the primary department cannot be regaided as satisfactory. A temporary science room is in use and tne equipment sent is highly satisfactory. f During May, Inspectors Priestly and kast visited the school, the former authorising furniture for the teachers’ room, besides several articles for the school. The smart appeal ance of the secondary scholars m their neat uniforms was commented on. It is pleasing that such a large proportion of them have - adopted the uniform, and it would be pleasing if standards 1 to 6 would also adopt the unuorm, for it is one of the best means of developing a good tone and discipline in a schooL Mr. Priestly suggested that a 11-* brary should be provided—especially necessary for a secondary department. A piano, gramophone and records were also suggested by the same gentleman. A subsidy of 30s in the pound is granted for library books. The board will authorise the appointment of Mrs. Smith as assistant for commercial subjects on condition that the school raises enough funds to purchase a British typewriter. So far the pupils have contributed 7s 6d each towards the typewriter fund. The board grants a £ for £ subsidy, and the cheapest typewriter authorised is £l3 10s. Standards 5 and 6 pupils have contributed 15s towards the purchase of a table for handwork. This carries a subsidy. The report concluded with a suggestion that a Parents’-Teachers” Association should be formed with the view of encouraging greater interest in the school and its activities. It would be a great advantage to bring about a more intimate relationship between the school and the home. The various suggestions we*e noted V the committee and will be discussed at a later date.