OUR STATE SCHOOLS.

White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 275, 18 May 1918, Page 2

OUR STATE SCHOOLS.

For some time there has been deep dissatisfaction in educational circles on the state of our schools. The teachers have had to undertake a campaign to get justice for th>e starved schools. They have asked local bodies for their co-operation. They also approached our Union at Palmerston North, an account of which appears below:— Deputation was lcceived from the N.Z. Educational Institute. Mr Campbell explained that the campaign inaugurated by the Executive of the Institute was animated by the very highest spirit of citizenship. The object of this campaign was to urge upon the authorities the necessity of certain reforms in education, espec willy primary education. He read several statements telling of overcrowding, kic k of cleanliness, and insanitary conditions. The following motion was put by Mr Campbell:—“That in view of the strenuous year, and reorganisation that must assuredly follow the declaration of peace, this branch of the W.C.T.U. strongly urges Cabinet to at once overhaul the school system, particularly with reference to the size of classes, schools, and playgrounds, and the status of teachers, in order that it may be properly equipped and fully ready to discharge efficiently its important part in the development of the nation.” Mrs ’ endrick, Miss Powell, Mrs lloddei Mrs Cobb, and Mrs Doull all spoke to the motion, which was carried unanimously. The meeting thanked the deputation most heartily.