HIGH SCHOOL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 209, 28 April 1932, Page 6

HIGH SCHOOL

REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROTORUA CONTROLLIN G BODY. ABOLITION OF BOARDS. The regular meeting of the Rotorua High School Board was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. R. B. Nesbitt presiding. Others present were Messrs. E. C. Banks, H. M. Martin, W. Stesle, H. A. Goudie and Mrs. Davidson. Mr. Nesbitt reported upon the re:ent conference of secondary school boards in Wellington held to dis'cuss che proposal of the Economy Comm'ssion to abolish the present system of ' board control. Mr. Nesbitt attended ;he conference as representative of che Rotorua Board. The conference had very fully considered all aspects of the question and had made strong representations to the Minister, pointing out the inadvisability of the pro- •• posal. The Mimster had not yet indicated his decision in the mattir. In the course of the Minister's speech, „he question of unification of the boards had been mentioned, and in view of the possibil'ty, under this scheme, of Rotorua being brought ander the control of Hamilton, it had >een decided to place the special asaects of the position locally before he Minister and the member of the district, Mr. C. H. Clinkard. It had •een pointed out, 'n the course of leters to these two gentlemen, that the •ost of administering the Rotorua dis:.rict from Hamilton would be greater ■ han the cost of the present board. .t was also pointed out that in view if the special endowments of'the Rotorua school, it was advisable that the idmin'stration should not be disturbid. The Minister had replied stating that the question of unification was not at present being considered, but !;he board's representations would be kept in view if the matter was revived. Headmaster's Report. The headmaster (Mr. W. G. Harwood) reported that since March 1, 1932, the roll of the sen'or school had decreased from 155 to 150. With the advent of the football season, the lack of dressing shed accommodation had become marked. An extension of the present dressing shed and the attached boys' bicycle shelter should be considered when the board had funds available. During the month the school was addressed by Mr. Hayman, of the China Inland Mission. His sidelights on Chinese l'fe and language were much appreciated by the school. On 22nd inst., the junior high school was visited by Messrs. Cumming and Blake, of the Inspectorate. For the vacancy consequent on Mr. 0. A. Noble's resignation, there were •wentv applications," the headmaster reported. "I have to recommend the v"~ointment of Mr. N. P. Pithcaithly, M.A., at present on the science staff of the Auckland Grammar School. My personal knowledge of Mr. P:th^aithlv. added to his academic and professional qualifications, lead me to make this recommendation with all ' eonfidence and assurance. The school will close for the term holidays on Friday, May 6, reopening at. 8.40 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24. Ihe report was adopted. i V ■ . 1 7* HKfejg-