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1940
Std 4 POTO Carry
Std 5 AHU David
Enrolments
Std 5 GRICE Terrence
Std 5 MAXWELL James 1940 P COX Mathew
Std 5 PITCON Elsie Feb 1940 S2 DUNSMUIR Lavena
Feb 1940 S1 DUNSMUIR Neil
Std 5 POTO John
Std 5 TOHE Rangi 1940 S2 PEDEN Alex
1940 P PEDEN Ruth
Std 5 TURNER Eldon
Std 5 WOULDES Noel 1940 Classes
Std 6 BELCHAMBER Joan Primer BELCHAMBER Peter
Std 6 TURNER Desmond Primer COX Mathew
Primer HOLLAND Ronald
Teacher: Mr M J O’Brien
Primer KOHI Mona
Primer PEDEN Ruth
1939 Headmaster’s Report - M J O’Brien
Primer PUTERE Polly
In general good work is being done throughout the Std 1 DUNSMUIR Neil
school in all school activities where attendance has been Std 1 KOHI Doris
satisfactory. Seasonal illnesses and sore amongst Māori Std 2 DUNSMUIR Lavena
pupils have militated against steady progress of children
Std 2 JOHNSON Lorne
of the lower sections.
Std 2 PEDEN Alex
Arithmetic. In general the setting out and neatness has Std 2 POTO Emma
improved while mechanical work in lower classes has Std 3 BELCHAMBER Jessie
received due attention and steady improvement is being Std 4 KOHI Nancy
maintained.
Std 4 TURNER Margaret
English. In general the oral expression and written work Std 5 BELCHAMBER Arthur
has gradually improved. An effort has been made to Std 5 POTO Mary
improve the oral speech through speech training exercises Std 6 AHU David
and choral reading of selected poems. Std 6 BELCHAMBER Joan
Reading. Steady improvement is being made by all Std 6 MAXWELL James
classes, the reading is being correlated with Geography Std 6 POTO John
and History lessons where children reproduce subject Std 6 TOHE Rangi
matter orally of subject matter read. In lower classes Std 6 TURNER Eldon
sounds have been given due attention. Poor Std 6 WOULDES Noel
communication is noted in some cases, in one instance Teacher: Mr M J O’Brien
due to speech impediment.
Drawing. Very good progress in pastel and pencil work 1940 Headmaster’s Report - M J O’Brien
is being maintained in all classes. A very good standard has been reached in most subjects
Composition. In this section more importance has been throughout the various divisions of the school. In
given to letter writing, through models, in essay work, general attendance has been good with the exception of
have been taken regularly. General improvements being one Māori pupil who is subject to seasonal skin diseases
shown. which mitigates her steady progress.
Science & Nature Study. Very good work is being Arithmetic. The setting out and neatness have greatly
maintained. improved in the upper classes while due attention has
been given to mechanical work in the lower classes
Club Work. Garden & Calf Sections. Excellent interest
is being maintained in this branch of school activities. where improvement is being made.
Excellent hand-work as correlated with this work has English. General speech has improved throughout all
been obtained. class work. Good work has been done in speech training
and Choral Reading. The general written expression is
Hobbies. Encouragement is given in hobbies, the main showing improvement, more importance being stressed
one being stamp collecting.
on formal expression through letter writing.
General. The children are keen in most branches of Reading. Steady improvement has been made
school life. throughout all classes. Some cases in P. classes showing
distinct improvement. One case of a Māori pupil is
noted where teacher can obtain no response in oral work
“(The pupils) are interested, industrious and but pupil is showing remarkable improvements in
happy, and are making sound progress within written work under the circumstances.
their varying capacities. Attainment varies from fair to Drawing. Throughout the standards in good work in
excellent. Stronger aspects are individual singing, club pastel and pencil is being maintained while P. classes do
work, garden and oral freedom. Accommodation is very good work with chalk.
adequate but buildings are badly in need of painting
and there is no urinal for the boys. Sewing is taken by Composition. Models have been taken and children
Mrs Holland.” give their own expression and accounts of incidents but
most stress has been laid on practical letter writing
B N T Blake, 17 March & 18 August 1939
where good results have been attained.