Closure of Ferndale School (3950) Notice Pursuant to section 154 of the Education Act 1989, and acting under the authority delegated to me, I hereby declare that Ferndale School (3950), Southland, will close on the 20th day of February 1997 and will cease to be established on that day. Dated at Wellington this 14th day of February 1997. KATHY PHILLIPS, Senior Manager, National Operations.