Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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The Waitotara Public School consists of two large rooms, and is in charge of the head master, Mr. W. Arthur Worsop. It is situated about 200 yards from the centre of the township, and excellent play-grounds are provided. The accommodation is sufficient for about 130 scholars, and the number at present page 1467 on the roll is 120, the average attendance being about ninety. Though there are a good many Maoris in the district, only six children avail themselves of the advantages of the public school. Mr. Worsop's experience confirm his opinion that the progress made by the Maori children will compare very favourably with that of the Europeans. The writer visited the Waitotara school during school hours, and was very pleased with the appearance of the scholars and the condition of their work. The staff includes the head master pupil teacher, and a cadet.