History Corner - Yaldhurst School in 1920 - What happened at YMS in 1920?
The photograph below was taken here at The Yaldhurst Model School during the 125th Jubilee in 2001. The Jubilee ran for two days from 2 - 4 February. This picture is of students who had attended Yaldhurst Model School between 1910 - 1929. Christchurch really is a small city. The gentleman on the far right in the back row is Henry Chappell who was one of my (Lynda) neighbours. Henry was always a proud YMS supporter and never failed to purchase a generous quantity of chocolates from the PTA Chocolate Fundraisers (despite being diabetic.)
Monday January 26th 1920 - The expense was approved for the Tramway School Annual Picnic and prizes of the amount of 25 pounds, 6 shillings and 11 pence.
- Mr PJ Keller elected Board Chairman
- Mr PJ Keller would interview the Education Board about school water supply.
Monday 23th February 1920- Agreed that trees down the back of the school could be cut back and cut up into four foot lengths to sell for payment.
Monday 29th March 1920 - Secretary to order a gallon (approx 4.5 litres) of Jeyes Fluid (disinfectant and antiseptic) for the use of the school.
Monday 26th April 1920 - A vote of hearty thanks to the staff for the credible manner in which they carried out their duties during the past year.
- Owing to the small attendance of householders it was agreed that the outgoing board committee still retain office.
Monday 31st May 1920 - Agreed that the secretary order half a ton or if possible 1 ton of coal to be used by the school.
- It was decided to have a social in aid of school funds on Thursday June 17th and to make a charge of 2 shillings and 6 pence (2/6) for gents and 1 pence (1/0) for ladies and children free. Refreshments provided. The secretary being requested to have 100 gents and 50 ladies tickets printed for use of sales.
Monday 28th June 1920 - Agreed that the secretary interview Board of Education for having two black boards fixed on walls of school also a dozen harth pejs (hand pump fireplace bellows) and two coal scuttles.
Monday 27th July 1920 - Agreed that Mr Reymers would be paid 3 pounds for cutting down trees and four pounds due to caretaker be passed for payment.
August - no meeting
Monday 26th September 1920 - Agreed that the committee pay for stationary received from Canterbury Education Board.
October - no meeting
Monday 29th November 1910 - Agreed a special meeting be held 6th January to transact business for the School Annual Picnic and prizes.
In 1920 Yaldhurst Model School enrolled 26 students.
