Logbook - 1913

1913 

Inspector's report of 3rd April 

• Roll 39 

• The general condition of this school is quite satisfactory, 

• There is some weakness in Standard 1 and in the reading of a few pupils in Standard 3 and 2, who,however, were not strong last year. 

• Mr Sutton will without doubt effect considerable improvement in these by the end of the year. The school garden plots are a credit to the teacher and pupils alike.

• The work in recitation and sewing is commended.

• The roof of the school residence is leaking badly.

• Some gravel will be needed for the paths leading to the outside offices. 

• The School Committee estimates the cost of gravelling at £4 

• It is a matter for regret that with a roll of 42 an average attendance of 36 cannot be obtained 

4th April

At special meeting of the School Committee it was decided that the teacher should accompany the senior scholars (Standard 3 and upwards) to view the battleship New Zealand which was expected shortly at Wellington. Details of arrangements were left in the hands of the teacher and chairman of School Committee 

20th April 

Mr Hancock Mr Tuckett, (School Committee), Mr Sutton and Misses A McDougall and D Hancock (appointed by School Committee as teachers for special occasion) left Tinui by special brake, in charge of 6 boys and ten girls, scholars of this school for MASTERTON en route for Wellington to view the battleship New Zealand 

23rd April 

The excursion party arrived this evening, having spent two nights in Masterton and one night in Wellington. They travelled with Masterton School to Wellington and accompanied them to the Zoo at Newtown Park and also onto the battleship. 

Next day the children revisited the zoo, took a ride up the cable tram line to Kelburn, visited the Houses of Parliament,  council chamber and house of representatives. 

At Masterton on the return journey the children were taken by Mr D H Speedy to the Waingawa Freezing Works where they were shown the various processes by the engineer who explained each stage of the work and made the visit interesting and instructive. 

The cost to the scholars in no case exceeded one pound and fourpence for the whole excursion. The trip was greatly appreciated by the children 

25th April 

Mr Leonard Cockayne, Government Biologist, lectured at the Town Hall at 2.30, on grasses, seeds and weeds. The senior scholars were taken to hear the lecture. 

28th April 

Householder’s Meeting in the Evening in the schoolroom. After electing a new committee, every member resigned, this necessitating another meeting to elect again. 

1st May 

Mr Rose started the work of erecting a new flagpole 

10th May 

The work of erecting flagpole was continued today but not completed.

26th May

A large gathering of Tenui settlers was present at the Town Hall, Tenui, on Friday night, to make a presentation to Constable Collerton on his retiring from the service. Mr Hugh Morrison, in making the presentation of a containing a cheque for a very substantial amount, said that on behalf of the settlers he wished to thank Mr Collerton for keeping order in the district. One quality which everybody admired in a man is eourge, and Mr Collerton possessed that great quality, which made him respected by all. 

Father Hartnett, too, also spoke of the fine qualities possessed by the guest of the evening, "but above all his rare qualities," said the speaker, "Mr Collerton's outstanding virtue was that of hospitality." On behalf of the Catholic portion of the community he made a presentation of a nicely polished Irish black thorn walking stick. The recipient showed by the way he flourished it that he knew how to handle one. 

Messrs Harry Hall and W. Iggulden gave several songs during the evening, and each time were enthusiastically encored by the audience. The very pleasant evening concluded with a dance and ringing cheers for Mr and Mrs Collerton.

31st May 

A supply of firewood about 4½ cords of willow was delivered today. 

3rd June 

The new flagpole having been erected, the flag was hoisted for the first time in honour of the King’s Birthday. The chairman of the School Committee and Mr Perry, member of the School Committee, and a number of children assembled and, after a short speech from the chairman, they sang a verse of the National Anthem, marched round the pole and finished with three cheers for His Majesty the King 

9th June 

Gordon Speedy’s horse, after being griped and showing signs of much pain, was taken home after dinner time - the boy did not return for the afternoon as he had to lead his horse two miles. 

26th June 

The chairman intimated to the teacher that the School Committee had instructed him to request the teacher not to keep the children after 3 O’clock during the short days of winter, i.e. to the end of winter. 

He also informed the scholars that the School Committee had decided that children coming less than one mile to school not be permitted to make use of the horse paddock for their horses.

12th December

 That tenders be accepted for... drainage of residence at Te Nui.