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Rhondda Education Committee.
Rhondda Education Committee. Ferndale Secondary School Threatened Withdrawal of Grants. Will Mean Loss to Rates of £ 300. The monthly meeting of the Rhondda Education Committee took place on Friday last at the Council Chamber, Pentre. Dr. W. E. Thomas presided, and the atten- dance included Mrs. Florence Nicholas, Councillors W. H. Mathias, Thos. Davies, L. P. Griffiths, W. D. Wight, Thomas Thomas, Walter Williams, Ben Davies, D. R. Jones, W. T. Jones, D. C. Evans, Tom George, Daniel Evans, Dd. Rowlands, Tom Evans, Griffith Evans, and Edward Jones, together with the Clerk (Mr. W. P. Nicholas) and the Director (Mr. T. W. Berry). PUPIL TEACHER'S INSUBORDINA- TION. A complaint was received from the Headmaster of the Trehafod Boys' School of the insubordination of a pupil teacher, named John N. Davies. It appears that, as a holiday was granted at the school on Monday, February 23rd, it was decided not to break up the school on the following Friday, as was done at the other schools under the Council, to celebrate St. David's Day. On Thursday, Davies applied for a half-holiday for the following day, but was refused. He never- theless did not put in an appearance on the Friday afternoon, and was asked to appear before the Education Committee meeting. Davies appeared on Friday, and admit- ted to the Chairman that he had wilfully disobeyed his headmaster, adding as an excuse that he had promised to play in a football match on the day he failed to, put in an appearance at the school; and as the team had failed to find a substi- tute in his place, he was prevailed upon to neglect his duties and play with' the team. Davies retired from the room whilst the Committee considered his conduct, and upon returning, he was informed that the Committee were very much annoyed at his behaviour, and had taken a very serious view of it. If anything of the kind occurred again, the Committee would have to seriously consider what to do with him. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILORS' SOCIETY. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Gwynoro Davies, the secretary of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, ask- ing the Committee's permission to allow the local representative of the Society- Rev. J. Evans, Pontygwaith-to visit the schools and to place the objects of the Society before the children. On the motion of Councillor Tom Evans, permission was granted. FERNDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL. The question of the unsuitability of the Ferndale Secondary School for secondary purposes has long engaged the considera- tion of the Committee, and considerable correspondence has taken place between it and the Board of Education. The County Council is the authority that is responsible for secondary education in the Rhondda, but, with the exception of the provisions made for the Porth County School, it is alleged that that body has done nothing for secondary education in the Rhondda, with the result that the Board of Education now threatens to withhold its grants, which will mean a loss to the Committee of t300. The posi- tion of affairs is that the County Council must either build a secondary school or repair the present building, and they may delegate their powers to the Urban Coun- cil or a special committee which may be constituted to control secondary educa- tion in the urban district on behalf of the County Council. The Board of Educa- tion now wrote that, in view of the very unfavourable reports on the premises, it had been clearly intimated to the Com- mittee on several occasions during the past two Sessions that the Board would be unable to continue to recognise the school as eligible for grants unless defi- nite proposals for the provision of suit- able premises were placed before them. In these circumstances, and in view of the statements made that the Council were unable to meet the Board's requirements in this matter, the Board felt that they had no longer any alternative except to refuse to recognise the school as eligible for grants under the regulations for Secondary Schools, 1907 (Wales). The Board would be prepared to reconsider this decision if the necessary proposals were submitted to them before the close, of the current session, on the 31st July next. Inasmuch as the school was no longer recognised under the regulations for secondary schools, the additional grant under Article 38 of the regulations for 1907-8 would not be payable in respect of the past session unless the necessary proposals were submitted to the Board before the end of next month. The Chairman said if the grants were withheld, it would mean a loss of E300 to the Committee. It would take a, penny rate for four years to put the building in repair, as the Committee must distribute their expenditure so that all the Rhondda would benefit thereby. Councillor Tom Evans asked whether something could be done to hurry the County Council up. The Chairman replied that the only thing they could do was to put a bomb- shell under them and blow them up (laughter). The County Council were re- sponsible for the secondary education in the Rhondda, yet they had done abso- lutely nothing, except in regard to evening continuation schools. Upon the motion of Councillor Tom Evans, it was resolved to invite the County Council to a joint meeting to endeavour to formulate a scheme agree- able to the Board of Education. PUPIL TEACHER. FAILURES. Councillor Edward Jones asked whether there was any possible chance of re- appointing the candidates who had failed to pass the Second Year Pupil Teachers' Examination. The Director replied that it was a Board of Education regulation, and could not be altered. RETIREMENT OF PARK HEAD- MISTRESS. Mrs. M. J. Morgan, headmistress of the Park School, wrote resigning her post. On the motion of Councillor Wight, a resolution was passed regretting the reason that had led to Mrs. Morgan's resignation, and appreciating, the services rendered by her during her long tenure of office as schoolmistress. PLAYING FIELDS FOR PENTRE. The Building Committee reported having received a letter from Mr. Llew. Jones, headmaster, Pentre Higher Ele- mentary School, calling attention to the necessity of providing a playing field for that school, and stating; that in a conver- sation which he recently had with Mr. William Jenkins, J.P., Ystradfechan, Mr. Jenkins had kindly expressed his readi- ness to consent to the Council levelling and enclosing a suitable piece of land at Pentwyn for the purpose, and which he (Mr. Jones) understood would be free of cost, or, at any rate, only at a nominal rental. The Architect was instructed to confer with Mr. Jenkins upon the matter, and to report further to the Committee thereon. IMPROVING ATTENDANCE. The school attendance returns for the five weeks ending February 7th showed a total percentage of 81.3, as compared with 75.6 for the previous month, and 80.2 for the corresponding month of last year. ALLEGED BREACH OF DISCIPLINE AT PENTRE; H.E. SCHOOL, The School Management Committee reported having received a letter from Mr. Llewellyn Jones, headmaster of the Pentre Higher Elementary School, com- plaining of a, breach of discipline on the part of the teacher of French at that school. It was resolved to appoint a Sub-Com- mittee to consider and report upon the complaint, and generally upon the rela- tionship existing between the headmaster and the other members of the staff of the school. MEDICAL INSPECTION OF CHIL- DREN. The Committee reported having con- sidered the Education (Administrative Provisions) Act, 1907, and the memoranda of the Board of Eduaction as to the medical inspection of children, and it was resolved that the further considera- tion thereof be deferred until the next meeting of the Committee, and that in the meantime the Director should enquire and report as to the approximate number of school children in respect of whom pro- vision will have to be made for their medical inspection at the three periods during the school life of each child, as required by the regulations of the Board of Education, namely, (1) at the time of or as soon as possible after admission to school, (2) at or about the third year (the seventh year of age), and (3) at or about the sixth year of school life (tenth year of age). VARIA. The Director was' authorised to take up with the Glamorgan and other Education Authorities the question of the desir- ability of approaching the Board of Edu- cation with the view of getting; the Board to include Cardboard Modelling; as. a grant-earning; subject in the next Welsh Code. It was also recommended that ten teachers be selected to attend the annual Holiday Course of Instruction in Welsh at Bangor in August next, and that such teachers be paid a grant in aid at the
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Rhondda Valley Air Rifle League.
Rhondda Valley Air Rifle League. (By "Magpie.") LEAGUE TABLE. Team. Shot. W. L. D. Pts. Royals 23 20 2 1 41 Conservatives 23 20 3 0 40 Miskin 22 19 3 0 38 Colliers 23 13 10 0 26 Woodfield 23 12 11 0 24 Park 22 10 10 2 22 Pioneers 23 10 12 1 21 Ferndale 22 9 11 2 20 Globe 23 10 13 0 20 Cambrian 22 9 13 0 18 Trealaw 22 8 14 0 16 Ynyscynon 23 5 18 0 10 Highest score for week, Royals, 373. Highest average to date, R. Fudge (Park), 32 8-18; 34, W. Evans (Royals) 33, E. Owen and T. Roberts (Royals), W. Lewis and T, Davies (Pioneers); 32, J. Thomas (Royals) and R. Fudge (Park)); 31, H. H. Biggs (Pioneers), R. Day and W. Lee (Ynyscynon), E. Edwards (Park), J. Williams, T. Hampton and H. Bessant (Globe), J. Davies, W. Roberts and J. blow (Royals). League matches and referees for Thurs- day night: — Conservatives v. Globe. Referee, Mr. W. Harding. Ferndale v. Trealaw. Referee, Mr. J. Cook. Park v. Colliers. Referee, Mr. C. Morgan. Cambrian v. Ynyscynon. Referee, Mr. M. Rockett. Miskin v. Pioneers. Referee, Mr. J. H. Ashman. The Cambrians did not turn up in the match which was to have been shot against the Pioneers on Thursday, and the hopes of a good game were, therefore, sorely dis- appointed. The Cambrians are a very strong side, and they would have un- doubtedly made matters hot for the Pioneers. Several of the latter are "down" at present with the fashionable complaint —influenza—whilst their side is further depleted by a number who are working nights. A match will take place this week between the Pioneers and the Miskin, and a, good game is anticipated. Mr. Geo. Scott, the secretary of the Pioneers, writes as follows —" The 'Great Scott' presents his compliments to Mr. W. S. Fell, and in reply to his query of last week, begs to ask the Honourable Willie what explanation is required. It is a question of how Rule 26 is inter- preted. While the worthy secretary looks at it one way, there is another way to read and understand it. Rule 26 requires fourteen days' notice. It is a question, however, whether it is fourteen days from the official acceptance of a notice from any club of its resolution to withdraw, or, rather, of being defunct, was not in- tended. A great many air rifle shooters, both in and outside the Rhondda, as well as myself, are of opinion it was, and what we did was in order. At the same time, it, will bring other questions vital to the Rhondda League's future when the above is brought to an issue. Transfer certifi- cates cannot be procured, although the bonai fides of such ,men are not questioned. Registration cards cannot be had for any new members since Christmas, although the rules in each case have been complied with. This fault does not lie with the Rhondda League. As I stated in my official explanation, we thought we were right and that we did it on purpose. There is a tendency on the part of the various League shooters to interpret rules dif- ferently, which is probably caused or judged by custom of such place. All with- out exception wish to encourage the sport, but it cannot be, done by raising obstacles against members of a defunct club, and so prevent them shooting for a portion of the season." The match between the Royals and the Globe (Pontypridd) was fired at the latter's range. The Royals were in fine form, and piled up a decent score. J. Bessant started for the Globe with 29, followed by J. Davies (Royals) 31; J. Williams (Globe) 31, n. Davies (Royals) 30, C. Gwinnutt (Globe) 30, W. Evans (Royals) 34-deserving: a possible. G. Woods (secretary of the Globe) made a poor score of 27, G. Webber (Royals) 29, T. Hampton (Globe) 31, D. Roberts (Royals) 30, A. Davies (Globe) 30, W. Williams (Royals) 30. Half-time score: Globe, 178; Royals, 184. The second half was also marked by some good shooting, 'J the final (figures (reading: Gliobe, 352; Royals, 373. This was a record score on
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Rhondda Education Committee.
rate of £3 each, subject to the usual con- ditions, and that six teachers be selected to attend the Midsummer Holiday Course in Handicraft at Barry, with grant in aid of £2 10s. each, also upon the usual con- ditions. The Clerk was also ordered to consider and report to the Committee as to the decision of the Board of Education not to pay grant for the year 1905-6 in respect of 74 pupil teachers whose period of train- ing had been extended to a third year. The Committee also conveyed their congratulations to Mr. M. O. Jones, head- master of the Treherbert School (Higher Grade Section), and his staff upon the success of four scholars of that school at the recent junior examination of the College of Preceptors.
Rhondda Valley Air Rifle League.
the Globe range, and the Royals are deserving of praise for their splendid per- formance. LEAGUE MATCHES. GLOBE v. ROYALS. Match fired at the Globe, Pontypridd, on Thursday, March 5th. Scores: — Globe.-J. Bessant, 29; J. Williams, 31; C. Gwinnutt, 30; G. Woods, 27; T. Hampton, 31; A. Davies, 30; R. Oliver, 29- R. Edwards, 27; T. Keefe, 30; P. C'ounsill, 30; D. W. Evans, 27; H. Bessant, 31—total, 352. Royals.-J. Davies, 31; D. Davies, 30; W. Evans,, 34; G. Webber, 29; D. Roberts, 30; W. Williams, 30; T. James, 29. W. Roberts, 31; J. Blow, 31; F. Thomas, 32; E. Owens, 33; T. Roberts, 33—total, 373. FERNDALE INSTITUTE v. MISKIN. Match fired at the Ferndale Institute on Friday, March 6th. Scores — Ferndale Institute.—E. Price, 28; W. Pearce, 30; F. Langdonl 29; H. Bridges, 32; D. Williams, 29; A. Miller, 26; G. Clifford, 31; W. Price, 28; F. House, 30; J. Williams, 30; W. Watkins, 29; E. Evans, 32—total, 354. Miskin.—G. Lee, 31; J. Davies, 26; T. Lewis, 31; H. J. Jones, 29; I. Edmunds, 29; A. D. Griffiths, 33; F. Owen, 32; P. Coughlin, -28; E. Thomas, 33; J. Richards, 31; G. Padfield, 31; W. S. Fell, 31-total, 365. PIONEERS v. CAMBRIAN. Cambrian did not turn up, and Pioneers shot off. Soores Pioneers.—W. Lewis, 33; J. Morgan, 30; T. Davies, 33; L. Rees, 30; W. Munday, 29; W. Scott, 30; W. Thomas, 28; H. Biggs, 31; J. Murray, 29; F. Wilshaw, 26; Evan Jones, 27; H. Wil- liams, 26—total, 352.