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HIGH SCHOOL BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING.

The ordinary meeting of the Now Plymouth High School Board was held on Monday, when there were present: Messrs D. Hutchen (chairman), 11. Trimble, J. R. Fox, S. G. Smith, T. G. Hirst, L. C. Sladden, E. P. Webster and H. W. D. Roberteon. THE NEW BOYS' SCHOOL. Under date September 20 the secretary Wrote to the Secretary of Education pointing out that no acknowledgment had been received of his letter of August 20, with the plan of the proposed new boys' school and the request for the grant of £SOOO. The Board was anxious that the work should be put in hand! at once, as it was most undesirable that the pupils should have to pass another winter in the present highly unsatisfactory buildings which, though possible for occupation during the summer months, were a positive hardphip for all concerned in winter, and which, moreover, were only available through the pleasure of the Jockey Club. The Board feared that the prospects of a another Winter there might also affect the prospects of the school. In reply, the Director of Education stated (under date September 27) that the question of a grant for the erection of the school was now undej the consideration of the Government* and that the Board would be further communicated with as soon as a decision was arrived at. The chairman stated that he had some correspondence" from Mr. H. Okey, M.P., on the subject, which, however, was not official and was not for publication. He' read the letter and his reply. The chairman, continuing, said that there was no doubt they would get a grant of £SOOO, though, from what had transpired in the House, he did not think they would get any more. He thought the Board would be justified in instructing its architect to prepare plans and specifications, Ro that no time would be lost in going on with the work when notification was received that the grant had been made. He moved in that direction. Mr. li. C. Sladden, in seconding, stated that the plans would be required sooner or later, and obtaining them now would save a month or six weeks. The motion was carried.

The question •of supervision of the erection of the new building was left in the hands of the chairman to arrange with the architect. THE GIRLS' SCHOOL. The chairman reported that in accordance with the request of Miss Barr, principal of the Girls' High School, Messrs Webster, Robertson and himself had visited the beach \v f --r.' of Strandon and had met Messrs Christianson and Walker, who-were expert swimmers, and they had stated that in their opinion, there was no danger in the giris swimming there as long as instruction was given in life saving (which they kindly offered to give) and the life reel would always he handy. Mis s Barr, he said, had been advised accordingly. The chairman's action in agreeing to authorise surf bathing was confirmed. Miss Barr reported that a tender for the erection of a bathing shed oft Gin by 6ft Bin, at a cost of £ll 'ss Od, had been received. Two teams of s irlq were to be instructed in life saving Dy Mr. Christianson during the week. It was resolved to accept the tender. Mr. L. C. Sladden reported on various matters attended to at the girls' school. He was authorised to have a few other matters attended to. GENERAL. Notification was received from the Director of Recruiting that the appeal lodged in regard to Mr. C. fl. Bottrell had been forwarded to the chairman of the Military Service Board. The chairman of the Military Service Board-notified that the appeal would be heard on Friday next. The chairman also reported that the committee appointed had visited the boys' scliool and had arranged for suitable alterations to the bicycle shed. A second-hand bicycle would be purchased for the lad whose machine was stolen some time ago. In repiy to a request from the board that an additional light be placed at the lower end of Ronald street the Town Clerk notified that the Council could not see its way to instal a further light there or alter the present lighting. Surprise was expressed at the action of the Council in not assisting educational matters in New Plymouth, one speaker .pointing out tliat other 'Borough Councils assisted in every possible way.

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Taranaki Daily News, 17 October 1917, Page 7

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HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. Taranaki Daily News, 17 October 1917, Page 7

HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. Taranaki Daily News, 17 October 1917, Page 7

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