Logbook - 1885

1885 

29th January

Mr Perry, member of committee, visited the school at 3.20.

11th February 

School closed for children’s fete. 

23rd February 

James Owen complained of a severe headache and I allowed him to go home at 11 a.m. Attendance 20. Many of the children sick. 

24th February 

James Owen came to school at 2.40 pm.

9th March 

Many of the children at the Tinui races- 12 in attendance. Closed school at request of committee for last of races. 

18th March 

Mr Nicholls (member of committee) + Bailey visited the school this evening.

21st March 

School cleaned- 4 weeks since cleaned 

27th March 

John Dean left school this week for Masterton as Mr Dean was afraid of fever which is in the district. 

30th March

Attendance 26. Dean has returned to school.

6th April 

Robert Lee [Education Board inspector] writes: 

The Tinui School examination was made today. The weather being fine. Twenty eight children out of thirty three on the books were present. Two children of good age were not presented for examination. Robert Owen and Maggie Newcombe in a higher standard All 18 children presented passed.

The school appears under fair discipline and management. Spelling is rather a weak subject in the higher standards. In composition the sentences are generally too long. The reading is distinct and the written work is very fair quality. 

The children appear more content in their work are more attached to their school than on former visits. 

6th May

Herbert Dillon fell from his horse going home from school and received a severe cut on forehead. I brought him back, dressed his cut and sent him home with his brother next day. 

12th May 

Melvey came in at 12.30 o’clock 

1st June 

Mrs Bellis called this morning at the school with an urgent letter for Mr Dillon. I allowed Herbert to take it to his father. 

15th June 

While Mr McDell was taking the bullocks out of the school ground with a dog, they broke two posts of the boundary fence. 

19th June 

Eva Telford has not the necessary books for 5th Standard and she refused to take them. 

20th June 

School Committee meeting- brought under their notice the dilapidated state of fence enclosing school and residence. 

26th June 

Received a letter from Mrs Nicholls stating that she was informed that two of the children attending the school were ailing and their ailment was infectious. I made inquiries and sent notice of letter to two of the members of committee. I also went to Mr Cameron’s to see what was the matter with the children 

29th July 

Many of the children ailing. Closed the school one hour and a half to attend the court. 

Education Board Minutes: £6 was granted for repairs to the Tinui [teacher's] residence. 

7th August 

Robert Owen sent for by his mother, allowed him to go at 11.30.

1st September 

Punished Uno Stelin for disobedience and persisting in it. 

7th September 

William Miller came into school at 11.5. He got wet during the play hour while looking for a lamb. I allowed home to go home at 1.30 pm 

14th September 

Mrs Knight came in to inform me that family circumstances will prevent her child from attending school in the afternoon. 

25th September 

James Owen being knocked down by a blow from the cricket ball. I allowed him to go home 

29th September 

Mrs Stelin complained to me about Cyril Stilborn tearing Uno’s trousers yesterday at school. The accused denied it and, as the trousers were old and torn in many other places, I consider the boy not guilty 

30th March 

Uno Stelin fell in the river, I gave him a slap and sent him home and refused to hold out his hand I gave him 3 slaps for disobedience and swearing 

5th October 

Maurice Knight was kept in school for 10 minutes to do his homework. Mrs Knight complained to me of this. 

9th October 

Mr Perry visited the school this evening at 2.20 and remained to 3.30. Attendance 25. 

21st October

Bertie Collerton got wet during the play hour, sent him home. 

16th November Clara Bellis allowed to go to Flag Creek along with her cousin. Harry Groves got a blow in the eye from the cricket ball while playing. 

16th December 

Much pleased with the well report, appearance of the school and the tidy healthy children.  George Nathan 

18th December 

Got 3 maps for the school by subscription raised for that purpose in this district. 

1884 | 1886