S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2277, 7 November 1891, Page 2

S.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The monthly meeting of the Board of Education was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs S. W. Goldsmith (chairman), J. Talbot, W. Storey, G. H. Rhodes, and Rev. T. J. Smyth. Apologies were received from Messrs Howell, Jackson, and Pearpoint. j TENDERS. Tenders were received for the erection of a school at Moana—J. R. Black, £136 (accepted) ; B. Tooth, £ 148 10s : J ; H. Dean, £l6O. inspector's reports. The Inspector submitted his reports on the examinations of the following schools. (We give the principal numerical results: I A, percentage of passes ; B, percentage hi I failures; C, do. of class subjects; D> 1 additional marks) ; r

The Inspector’s brief remarks on each case showed that Glenavy, Rangatira, Timaru, main and side; Totara, Waihao Waitaki, passed “good” or “highly satisfactory” examinations; Waitohi Upper and Winchester, “fairly satisfactory”,; Makikihi, ; £ barely,” and Milford arid Waitohi lower “ not ” satisfactory. In all cases the order, manners, and attention were favourably reported on. SCHOLARSHIPS, Messrs Gray,- Rhodes and Smyth, with the inspector, were appointed a committee to arrange for the annual scholarships examination, and it was agreed that as usual candidates for the Waimate High School scholarships could s.t at the same time. committees’ correspondence. The head master, Geraldine, wrote through the committee requesting either a new residence or a lodging allowance, as the old house was unfit for habitation. —After a discussion it was resolved that Messrs Talbot and Pearpoint make the best arrangements for disposing of the house, and the master be made the usual allowance (£4O) from the time he vacates the house. Several letters were received through the Winchester Committee from parents complaining of corporal punishment of their children by the master, and of unfair treatment, in being put back in standards, and not being “ presented as they ought to be.—The inspector was called in, and he explained that parents were often annoyed by their children, who worked with the class preparing for Standard I. not being presented for a pass. The teacher was acting within his powers in doing so ; he was the judge whether a child was fit to go into the standard. As to a charge that the children were told to stay away from examination, the Inspector said that would be a very bad thing indeed, but there could not be much ground for the charge, as the total absentees averaged only 4 per cent. The attendance at examination was really good.—The board considered the complaints received were frivolous or matters for the committee to enquire into, and it was resolved to return the letters to the committee for their enquiry, explanation, and comment. The Upper Waitohi Committee submitted two names for selection of a pupil teacher. Miss Ellen Campbell was chosen, subject to her passing the sixth standard during the present year. Milford wrote in reference to the low examination results, that the examination was three weeks eaelier than usual, and sickness had caused the complete closing of the school for a fortnight and made the attendance bad for several more weeks.—Received, and considered satisfactory. Temuka sent an estimate for renovation work required, £25. They wished it done in the Christmas holidays.—Mr Storey said it was very necessary. Nothing had had been done since the building was put up, seven or eight years ago, and some of the woodwork was already decaying— Inside work to be done during holidays; outside work to stand over. Orari South also asked for painting: the buildings were going to ruin. Must stand overA petition from 13 residents on the Pareora, south side, opposite Beaconsfield, asked for a school. They had secured a site on section 102 on the Pareora estate, which would be given free. There were 26 children of school age, and 16 under. Ten of the former go to the Pareora school, but the river is a great obstacle. The residents would probably raise £SO towards the building.—lt was agreed that the secretary should call a meeting of the householders and explain to them the steps that must be taken. This concluded the business.

School A B C D Glenavy . 59 21 68 1 58 Makikihi 40 37 56 : 32 Milford ... ... . 32 48 57 57 Rangatira 55 3 81 44 Timaru Main ... 51 16 67 79 Timaru Side ... . 40 16 57 75 Totara ... ... 52 7 62 ' 60 Waihao 46 17 56 ! 51 Waitaki 42 6 68 33 WaitohiFlat ... 30 44 32 43 Waitohi Upper 40 31 47 37 Winchester 31 34 32 58