TEMUKA SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2243, 20 August 1891, Page 4

TEMUKA SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs W. G. Aspinall (chairman), B. Brown, P. McOaskill, J. Velvin, J. Cooper, and W. Storey. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read Prom the Education Board, stating that the sum of £ll 12s 6d for incidentals for the quarter, including twenty shillings for a bell, had been forwarded. A circular was also forwarded, showing returns of attendance for the schools in the district for the quarter ending June 30th. HEAD MASTER’S REPORT. The head master’s report was as follows « Sir,—l have the honor to submit the following report for July:— Boys. Girls. Total. Average roll' ... 187 165.6 352.6 Average attendance 146.8 129.8 276.1 Highest attendance 164 138 302 “Last week the attendance rose considerably, so that the average for that period was 293. We are now in immediate need of some of those requisites of which a list has been submitted.—l have, &c., W. Bryars. The chairman stated that as they were aware in his report on the recent pupil teachers’ examination the inspector had recommended that Miss Sweet’s services be immediately dispensed with. This matter was to a certain extent out of their hands, but one they should consider in the interests of the school. He would be glad to have an expression of opinion upon the subject. Some discussion ensued. It was pointed out that the year was somewhat advanced, and to lose an old teacher at such a stage would be very detrimental to the scholars, as it could hardly be expected that a fresh one could take up the work efficiently. Mr Velvin,, "after a few preliminary remarks, moved-—“ That it be a recommendation to the board that Miss Sweet’s services be retained until the end of the year.” This was seconded by Mr McOaskill, and carried. visitor’s report. Mr Velvin, as visitor for the month, reported that the work of the school appeared to be going on in a satisfactory manner. The maps applied for were not yet to hand, and were urgently needed. The chairman stated that he had also visited the school. He noticed that two of the closet doors required rehanging, and some improvements could be made in the urinals and lavatory. A brick had fallen out of the north wall and should be replaced. A map of Australia was also required, as well as the two already applied for. Some little discussion ensued as to the carrying out of small repairs. It was pointed out that the funds did not admit of much expenditure in the direction of labor, and there were many little jobs that ought to be, and could be, done by the janitor. The chairman was requested to speak to the janitor on the subject, and the secretary was instructed to look up the terms of the- janitor’s agreement. The secretary was also instructed to write to the Education Board for the promised grant towards the graded floor. THE CONCERT. , The accounts in connection with the recent concert were gone into. The gross proceeds amounted to £l4 7s, and the expenses to about £4. This was considered very satisfactory, as there was also a standing credit of £7 16s Bd. It was decided to place £ls at deposit in the Savings Bank,and to utilise the balance for current incidental expenses, refunding it from the proceeds of the next entertainment. VISITORS. Messrs Brown and McOaskill were appointed visitors for the month. accounts. Accounts amounting to £l2 8s 3d were passed for payment and the meeting