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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

The Shannon Public School

The Shannon Public School was established in July, 1889, about which time the township of Shannon rose into importance. The school is a wooden building consisting of two rooms and a porch. There are 103 children in attendance. The headmaster is assisted by a certificated mistress and a pupil teacher. The course of instruction includes standards I. to VII. The premises are well situated on a slight elevation, and have a large playground, including two shelter sheds and horizontal and parallel bars. The school reserve, which is five acres in extent, is planted with macrocarpa. In connection with the school is a paddock of an acre and a half, where children (many of them come from a distance) can turn their horses during school hours.