Gisborne Gets a New High School

Although the contractors are still on the job, and years of work will be required before all facilities are completed, enough buildings were ready for the new Lytton High School, in upper Mangapapa, to make a start at the beginning of the school year.

One hundred and sixty pupils attended on the first day, when they heard addresses from the Principal, Mr J. E. C. Wilson, and the chairman of the Gisborne High Schools Board of Governors, Mr L. T. Burnard.

Later in the day Mr Wilson conducted the pupils round the extensive grounds while he pointed out the improvements still to be made to what, only a year ago, was just another rural paddock.

With the almost-completed social studies block in the background, Mr Wilson explains to first-day pupils the future layout of the new Lytton High School.

Mr Wilson addressing the pupils. With him is Mr Burnard and members of the Board. At right is Mr D. N. Y. Olson, first assistant master.

The first-day pupils drawn up for the school's first assembly.

In the extensive grounds of the school, the Principal points out future development to pupils. View is from top floor of partially-completed social studies block, looking towards Lytton Road.

Board members and the staff inspecting the well-appointed home science room.
The school started with seven classrooms available. A further four should be completed in a month. The foundations are being laid for the administration block, which will include the assembly hall.

Staff members pictured at the assembly:

Against a background of scaffolding, pupils walk across the generous playing fields.

Messrs R. J. Clague and A. B. Williams.

Over by the Taruheru River, Mr Wilson explains that some areas adjacent to the school are out-of-bounds.

Miss M. G. Bagley, senior assistant mistress, Mr S. F. Ball, Miss J. A. Clark, and Mr N. A. B. Howie.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 80 : February 23, 1961

Gisborne Gets a New High School