HEADMASTER HONOURED
TE AWAMUTU PRIMARY SCHOOL In spite of unfavourable weather there was a large attendance at the District High School Assembly Hall recently, when a farewell social was tendered to Mr and Mrs A. H. Woods on the occasion of Mr Woods’ departure from Te Awamutu, where he has been headmaster of the Primary School for three and ahalf years. The function was arranged by a joint committee representing the School Committee and the Parents’ Association.
After dancing and an interesting musical and elocutionary programme, Mr G. B. Melrose referred to the good work done by the guests ; at Te Awamutu, where they had won the highest esteem. Everyone, whether scholar, teacher or parent, fully realised the worth of the headmaster, who, in addition to carrying out his work as such, had proved himself an enthusiastic and capable manager and organiser. Scholastic results had been good and a high standard of discipline had been maintained. There had been excellent relations between Mr Woods and the committee.
Mr L. S. Armstrong, chairman of the Primary School Committee, said that Mr Woods had given his whole attention to that part of his job which was of most importance, viz., the children. Parents had good reason to appreciate what had been done by Mr Woods. The Dental Clinic, balls, sports meeting, and musical swimming instruction, fancy-dress training had not been forgotten, though the principal work had not suffered. Mrs Woods had d,one her part admirably. Mr Armstrong then asked Mr Woods to accept a handsome canteen of cutlery as a mark of recognition by well-wishers. Replying, Mr Woods said that he had spent a happy time at Te Awamutu and was not glad to leave. However, his new school, Maungawhau, had a special call to him and he had a sentimental regard for it. He deeply appreciated the co-opera-tion he had received, from the committee and the parents. On behalf of Mrs Woods and himself, he wished the school continued progress.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21195, 19 August 1940, Page 4
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