Hutt Central School

Date: 27 Sep 1995

From: Neville Lambert Memorial oral archive

By: Whiting, Haig Herbert, 1918-2009

Reference: OHInt-0585/02

Description: Haig Herbert Whiting born Wanganui 1918. Gives family background - mother, Eileen Emma Price, a pianist and singer - father, Herbert William Whiting, a brass band cornet player. Recalls father's involvement in the Trade Union Movement and Chairman of the Industrial Efficiency Council in World War II. Recalls years spent at Wanganui Technical College and mentions Mr Newton (Principal) and Mr Chappel (Deputy Principal). Describes Wellington Teachers' College and refers to Frank Lopdell (Principal), Walter Scott (Head of English) and Frank Combs who wrote `Toad in the Hole'. Describes probationary year at Tawhero and refers to principal who was keenly promoting Oscar Natska. Discusses methods used as a sole charge teacher at Ngamatea school near Karioi, Ohakune. Discusses Military Service, serving in the Middle East with 18th Armoured Regiment training new arrivals at Maadi Camp then Italy as Adjutant. Refers to Sangro River Campaign, Cassino and others. Recalls how hard it was resuming normal life after World War II. Talks about rewarding experience teaching at Hutt Central School (1946) and refers to Gerald Tangney (Principal). Gives reasons for moving to Featherston District High School (1948) as Deputy Principal and move to Correspondence School in 1952. Mentions Massey Residential School for children and School Broadcasting experience. Outlines other career moves before becoming principal of Wilford School, Petone (1961), Stokes Valley School (1964), Wainuiomata Primary School, South Wellington Intermediate School and Wainuiomata Intermediate School (1976). Mentions grading system. Discusses Educational Development Confernece 1972-1973 and secondment to Educational Review Staff. Talks about NZEI (New Zealand Educational Institute). Describes changes in Social Studies teaching. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Valerie Craven Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009002-009003 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2759. Photocopy of one coloured photograph of Haig and Patricia Whiting 1995 and photocopies of two b&w photographs: (1) Stokes Valley Head 1966 and (ii) photograph of Haig Whiting on British Forces Identification Card - Middle East.

Date: 1914-1972

By: Hutt Central School; Hanlen, Barbara, active 1991; Barnden, Yvonne, active 1991; Hamilton, Joan, active 1991; Whitworth, Mona, active 1991; Read, Rodney, active 1991

Reference: PAColl-1912

Description: Includes class, staff, buildings, sports teams and school patrols Arrangement: copy negatives at 1/2-170829-F to 1/2-170965-F Quantity: 203 photocopy/ies and. 137 b&w copy negative(s). 9 photocopy/ies. 4 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy photographic print(s).

Date: 1938

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-160385-F

Description: The nearly completed buildings and grounds of Hutt Central School in Lower Hutt. Five workers are on the site. Taken in 1938. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1956

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1956/0703-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Reference: 1/2-C-22759-F

Description: Hutt Central School classroom lifted up off the ground prior to being moved. From back of file print " The school is being moved to allow the reconstruction of the Victoria Street approach to the Victoria Street approach to the Ewen Bridge in preparation for the building of a £120,000 flyover at the western approach." Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: [ca 1 May 1941]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: PAColl-6301-28

Description: Children from Hutt Central School alongside a patriotic fundraising trail of copper coins, circa 1 May 1941. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 205 x 155 mm

Date: February 1939

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

By: Tustin, Charles Joseph, 1913-1976

Reference: 1/2-C-22760-F

Description: The buildings of Hutt Central School with children playing alongside. Taken by C J Tustin in 1939. The school was opened, on this site, on the 4th of February 1939, which was a few days after this photograph was taken. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: ca 1900s

From: Dickie, John, 1869-1942 :Collection of postcards, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-003918-G

Description: View of the buildings of Hutt Central School in Lower Hutt. Taken circa 1900s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).