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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

The Mangatainoka Public School

The Mangatainoka Public School strikes the visitor as being an unusually large school when compared with the township of which it forms so conspicuous a part. It consists of four very fine large rooms, and the roll strength in September, 1896, was 210, with an average attendance of 175. The school was opened in 1889 with about 100 in attendance. Mr. Henry Wilson, B.A., is aided by a staff of three certificated assistants (one male), and two pupil teachers. There are fine large playgrounds, and but for the logs and stumps in the adjoining school paddocks, one might imagine oneself in a town school. The staff is composed of Mr. Jones, Miss Wilson (daughter of the headmaster), Miss McKenny, Miss Sicely, and Miss Cowles. The inspector's reports, submitted to the writer, are exceptional and reflect the greatest credit upon the school.