SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2373, 23 June 1892, Page 3

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

GERALDINE. The Geraldine School Committee met on Tuesday evening. Present —Messrs G. Taylor (chairman), Walton, Patrick, C. E. Sherratt, Groves, Bonghton, and Gore. head master’s report. The Head Master’s report was read as follows : “ I have the honor to forward the monthly report. The average attendance for the month is as follows :—Boys, 08.7 ; girls, 101.5; total, 200.2; weekly roll, • 257; highest attendance, 222. The average attendance for the quarter to date is : —Boys, 89.6 ; girls, 9G.7 ; total, 186.3; weekly roll, 257 ; highest attendance, 222. The attendance during the last fortnight has declined, and the replies I have received from parents in answer to absentee forms seem to indicate that the reduced attendance is due to sickness. — Concert: The concert has been fixed for July the Bth, and I forward herewith 50 of each kind of ticket for distribution by the committee ; the remainder the children and teachers will endeavor to dispose of. —Forms and Desks : We are still short of forms, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and sth Standards being very much crowded. If the committee could prevail upon the board to supply ns with some more suitable forms and desks the school work could be conducted in a much more satisfactory manner.—Holidays : As the pupil-teachers’ commence their annual examination on Tuesday, 28th June, and do not finish until the following Saturday, it will be necessary for the committee to settle the date of the mid- winter vacation and its duration. —Mr McLeod’s Services : I am sorry to have to inform the committee that Mr McLeod is leaving us at the end of the week. During the time he has been in the school he has devoted himself to the work with a zeal and energy that deserve commendation. During the absence of Miss Riordan, be had charge of her class, Standard 11., and his presence has saved us a great deal of trouble and incon- ' venience in consequence. As his services have been voluntary and honorary I am sure the committee will be willing to acknowledge Mr McLeod’s services in writing, when they learn that he will shortly be an applicant for another position.— I luve, etc., “ T. Gheyne Farnie, “ Head Master.” holidays, etc. It was resolved that the school be closed for one week for mid-winter holidays on June 24th, re-openiug on July 4th ; and that the board be written to for desks and forms required. TESTIMONIAL. It was decided to present Mr McLeod with a testimonial for his services as an honorary teacher in the school. education board vacancy. It was agreed to vote for the Rev. J. White as a member to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education. TENDER. Tiie tender of Mr T. Baxter for grading floor, etc., in the school was accepted. ACCOUNT. An account of £2 17s 6d was passed for payment. visitors. The visiting committee reported everything working satisfactorily at the school, and Messrs Bonghton and Gore were appointed visitors for the ensuing month. The meeting then terminated. TEMUKA. The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening at Mr W. Storey’s office. Present —Messrs W. Storey (chairman), F. Hooper, G. Lovens, P. McCaskill, A. Russell, F. R. Oldfield and A Surringp. CORRESrONDETfCK. Correspondence was road From the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, thanking the committee for nominating him to the vacancy on the Education Board, caused by the resignation of the Key. T. Jasper Srnythe, and’ regretting that I the labours entailed in qls now parjsii proven tpd. liiiu from acceding to their request, Frqin Misses L. Brown. M McCaskill am. J. jj HKm g permission to uso mie of the class rooms for the purpose of entertaining the visiting Waimataitai Football Team on the occasion of their match with tho school club. The Chairman’s action in granting the same was cordially approved. From the S.O. Board of Education notifying that Mr William Balfour (Timarn), Mr G. 11. Graham (Waimate), Mr Gooi’go Morton (Waihao), and Rev. •las. White (Pleasant Point), had boon nominated to the vacancy upon the Board, caused by tho resignation of the Rev. Jasper Smyth, and requesting tho Committee to intimate not later than tho 30th of the current month for whom it is desired to record its vote.

From Mr W. Balfour, intimating that ho had been nominated to the above vacancy, and asking the Committee’s support. —On the motion of Mr Oldfield, seconded by Mr Russell, it was resolved to vote for the llov. Joseph White.

Dr. Cayley, forwarded certificate, under date May 27th tint Miss Phillips would bo unable to resume her duties for a fortnight. headmaster’s retort. The Headmaster’s report was as follows : The number on the roll is; Boys, 187; girls, 174; total, 3GI. For the current quarter up to the 17th instant the average daily attendance has been; Boys, IG2; girls, I3G; total, 208. In every class there are some children who attend irregularly. I herewith enclose a list of the worst offenders in this matter. Miss Phillips resumed her duties on Monday, the 13th instant. The pupil teachers’ examination begins on Tuesday next, and continues till Saturday, July 2nd, both days inclusive. It appears that a boy broke his leg on Monday evening, in the playground. I have merely to say that the accident happened after the school was closed, and that I have frequently cautioned the hoys about standing on the ladder, pointing out to them the danger of doing so. Provided the apparatus in question is used for its legitimate purpose, there is very little possibility of an accident. The stationery fees come in very slowly. I will on Friday hand over to the secretary the amount received to that date. —I have, etc., “ W. G. Edge, “ Head Master.” A list of irregular attendants was attached, and the Secretary was instructed to issue notices to the parents of the same. general. The Secretary was authorised to procure 1000 absentee forms. To ascertain cost of placing scientific apparatus of the school in go id order, and to have horizontal bar repaired. HOLIDAYS. It was resolved to close the school for the midwinter holidays from the 29th, and reopen on July 11th, visitor’s retort. Mr Russell apologised for absence at last meeting, and stated that at his visit everything was working very smoothly. The head master was very courteous and obliging, and he was gratified to find the work progressing so well. Mr McCaskill, on behalf of Mr Hooper and himself, reported that they had visited the school. Everything appeared to proceed regularly. The new drain acted -well, but the pump had been blocked with shingle by a mischievous boy. It had been repaired. During the very cold weather better fires would require to be kept. The janitor puts out a certain supply but this was not always sufficient.

Mr Oldfield also made a brief report. The locks upon the cupboards had been duly fixed as authorised. The Secretary was instructed to see the janitor upon the subject of fires, etc. The Chairman and Mr Bates were appointed visitors for the ensuing month. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £5 2s 7d were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.