SCHOOL VISITED
HON. J. B. DONALD TALKS TO GRAFTON PUPILS GROUND IMPROVEMENTS Play the game in all things; smile always; live a life of usefulness. These were the exhortation given by the Postmaster-General, the lion. J. B. Donald, Postmaster-General, to scholars of Grafton primary school this morning during a visit of inspection to the school. Tho Minister spoke on the school motto: ' Fight For Your Honour.” The motto was one which all should remember and live up to and put into effect in school and later on in life. The Minister was conducted round the school by the chairman of the School Committee, Mr. W. J. Edwards. The committee made representations for a special Government grant of £2OO for ground improvements and Mr. Donald assured the chairman of his intention to pass on the request to the Minister of Education. Mr. Donald congratulated the hoadmasted, Mr. G. Jones, on the healthy appearance of the children and said he was delighted with the manner in which the school was conducted.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 689, 14 June 1929, Page 11
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