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1951 Formal Language Fundamentals unknown. A modified
programme to be used at the beginning of the year to
Enrolments revise those _____, give the children more confidence.

Jun-21 1951 P BRAND Tui Work of an oral nature where possible. Integrate closely
with work in Written Expression.
Nov-26 1951 F2 CLEWS Brian Reading Oral reading shows a fairly wide standard
Nov-26 1951 S2 CLEWS Gavin varying from F. to G.. Comprehension is, on the whole,
Nov-26 1951 S1 CLEWS Robin (Rodney) weak. To remedy this a carefully graded scheme of work
Aug-14 1951 P NEPE Jean shall be applied next year. For _____ and scheme. In the
Mar-07 1951 S3 PAYNE Brian past Primer Reading (foundation work) seems to be a
Mar-07 1951 S1 PAYNE Robin weakness and therefore in the reading programme a very
Mar-07 1951 F1 PAYNE Tony large portion of my time should be devoted to the
Aug-14 1951 P PURU Betty Primers. As apparatus is made ready to hand the work in
Aug-14 1951 P3 PURU Daniel this department shall be made easier.
Spelling The standard attained is satisfactory and with
Oct-02 1951 S2 PURU Ronald combined work along the same lines should reach a high
Aug-14 1951 S2 PURU Vina
standard. A weakness not shown by exam is the ability of
1951 Classes some of the children to spell a word but not be able to use
Primer BRAND Arnold it in sentences. Exercises using spelling words to be
Primer BRAND Richard developed next year.
Primer BRAND Tui Writing The standard varies greatly from V.G. to W. A
Primer KENNY Andrew much higher standard of bookwork to be demanded and
Primer MacDONALD Sandy (Alex) maintained next year. When the children are trying a
Primer MORRIS Ian definite improvement is shown.
Primer NEPE Jean Arithmetic Mechanical work is good but application to
Primer PURU Daniel problems is poor. Problem work to be correlated with
reading. Setting out of work is only fair. Std 3 will need
Primer PUTERE Leo work in tables and in the 4 rules. Frequent absences
Primer WHIUNUI Tai
retards their work.
Std 1 ARMSTRONG Charles Social Studies Lack of continuity in work due to having
Std 1 CLEWS Robin (Rodney) a different teacher each term had a detrimental effect.
Std 1 MORRIS Wayne Children are interested and work well on their charts. A
Std 1 PAYNE Robin
higher standard shall be easily obtained next year.
Std 2 CLEWS Gavin Nature Study Three calves entered on Calf Club Day. A
Std 2 PURU Ronald programme of soil improvement to be carried out next
Std 2 PURU Betty year as the soil is ‘sick’. Garden plots (home) to be
Std 2 PURU Ronald encouraged next year and an outside supervisor (Mr R
Std 2 PURU Vina Withers) has agreed to demonstrate and supervise the
Std 2 WILSON Tangiwai work. The addition of an N.S. (Nature Study) table and
Std 3 MORRIS Neil aquarium will prove valuable.
Std 3 PAYNE Brian Speech Training Children are “lips lazy” but
Std 5 AHU James programme of work (scheme) should make improvement.
Std 5 DAVIDSON William Primers The children have been attending very
irregularly due to sickness. This has made the work in
Std 5 PAYNE Tony this department very disappointing. This creates a
Std 5 WHIUNUI Sonny
Std 5 WILSON William problem, viz: promotion. Some of the children being
promoted to Std 1 will have to have a P.4 course of work
Std 6 HOLLAND Leslie
for several months to consolidate their infant work.
Teachers: Mr W Parsonage & Mr O Whaley (21 July)
Unless promoted they become “old men and women”
throughout the school, which leads to high leaving ages
Final School Survey 1951 and, in some cases, “no need” to go to H.S.
A D Bartlett 19/12/51 General
With pleasure I noticed an improvement in the school
Written Expression This subject throughout all classes grounds. The Committee regressed half the grounds. An
remains a weakness. The Maori children suffer from a area of asphalt was tar-sealed. I succeeded in getting
language handicap which is very hard to overcome. Even them to meet and they have agreed to put the remaining
the remaining children suffer from (a) a low literary and area in grass in March and also to have a lawn area made
cultural standard at home, (b) lack of opportunity for out-of at the entrance to the school.
-school experiences, [c] spare-time reading at home.. When the school is painted (on priority) a wonderful
The children in 1952 will be given a foundation in formal difference to the school grounds shall be apparent. A
language using errors in written work as a basis. The three hedge is to be planted down the road boundary. The
points listed above to be remedied where possible by (a) Committee are still endeavoring to get electricity in the
encouraging children to read, and rear wisely, (b) visits to school and then a radio will be obtained.
another school (Ohinewai). With the continued interest and backing of their parents
The Māori children in Std 3 (1952) to be given plenty of progress is assured, giving the children a pride in their
sentence work using cards. school, their environment and in their work.