SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Shannon News, 7 June 1929, Page 3

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

MONTHLY MEETING. The usual monthly meting of the tibove Committee was held m the schoolroom la(st evening. Present: Messrs C. Hansman, P. Bass, A. H. I-lill, D. Ellwood, A. Richards and L. Jones, .and A. H. Morgan (acting headmaster). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs A. E. Hyde (chairman) and R. Christie. Mr C. Hansman was elected to the chair. A circular letter was received from the Railway Department in connection with school excursion fares to'the National Dairy Show to be held at Palmerston North this month. The lettei pointed out that parties of children who are accompanied by teachers or members of the Committee in charge are admitted free of charge to the Show. The second class fares from Shannon are: Children not exceeding 15 years of age, lOd; scholars over 15 and not exceeding 19 years,_ Is 2d; teachers and members of Committee in charge Is Bcl.—Left to Mr Morgan to attend to. SEPTIC TANK. q lie secretary of the Education Board wrote ( thanking the Committee for their offer of £SO towards the cost of installing a septic tank at the school. He reminded the Committee that on June 15th, 1926, they were good enough to offer the sum of £B7. There must be, therefore, some mistake in their recent letter. He stated that the whole work is estimated to cost; considerably over £SOO and the most recent communication from the Government is to tlip effect that it will provide half of ti e cost, if the Board and the Committee each provide a quarter. It is estimated, therefore that the cost to the Committee would be slightly over £l3O, the amount varying according to the amount of the lowest tender. The Board regrets that the cost is so heavy . On the other hand the' committees sanitary charges should lie markedly reduced by the installation. Shannon having always been so willing to assist in enterprises that it can approve, that the Board trusts that it will be able to offer a still larger sum than it first promised. The Board is reaiiv do ill g the best it can the district over. As it is most essential that the septic tank should be installed as early, as possible, -the Committee' discussed ways and mean of raising their necessary funds and local institutions are to be approached with a view to getling them to assist. Mr Morgan stated that he would endeavour to organise a children’s plain and fancy dress ball to be held at an early date. Mr Morgan was thanked for his offer. It wa3 decided to write to the Board for a copy of the plans and specifications of the proposed work. BOY SCOUTS.

'.Mr Bass mentioned that at a public meeting, which unfortunately was poorly attended, it was decided to form a. Boy Scout troop in Shannon. Officers were appointed pro tem and it was decided to hold a further meeting of parents on Wednesday evening when it is hoped to form a citizens committee to take over the management of the troop. He asked for the general support of the school committee, as it depends on the interest shown by citizens as to whether the movement is gone on with. He said they were not looking for financial support, but for the citizens to take an interest in the movement. —Members promised to give the movement their support. GENERAL. The acting headmaster reported that the average atendance for the month .was 305.6. Accounts totalling £3l 4s 2d were passed for payment.