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"length of stay," and "school-days present," to be entered in the quarterly columns provided for that purpose in the school register.
Suitable books for the lower classes have been obtained since the inspection of the school.
Heatheote Valley ... April 12 ... Present, 30 ... The chimney and outdoor office have been blown down again, and they lie an unsightly wreck.
There is a deficiency of books and apparatus; there are no Bibles! and a blackboard is wanted.
The discipline and attainments are somewhat improved.
Robert Donaldson, candidate for a Mastership in an Ordinary School, was examined on the 5th inst., as per certificate sent herewith.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
BOARD OF EDUCATION,
(April 26—May 30) 1867.
SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE MONTH.
To the Honorable H. J. Tancred, Chairman.
Sir,—I have the honour to submit a Summary Report on the Schools and Candidates examined during the month.
Also, a Special Report on the proposed Kaiapoi Roman Catholic School.
Also, a Report on the Candidates for Junior Scholarships, according to the result of their preliminary examination.
Also, Memoranda as to the Duvauchelles Bay School.
Eleven Schools, including 384 children, have been examined.
Two Candidates for appointments have been examined.
Of the Schools Examined:—
Kaiapoi (proposed) Roman Catholic School ... April 29 ... Present, 18 ... Special Report.
St. Andrews Christchurch ... April 30 ... Present, 58 ... Very creditable.
Akaroa School ... May 3 ... Present, 39 ... Too many little classes. Arithmetic and Writing deficient. Other subjects satisfactory.
Okains Bay ... May 6 ... Present, 30 ... Very creditable. A resident of the Bay informed me that there were four poor families, including 20 children unable to pay the school fees. The Master thinks it an idle excuse since he has at times offered to take such children free, rather than that they should lose their education; but, they are not sent.
Akaoa School ... May 7, 1867 ... Present, 10 ... The attendance and attainments have fallen off. The Committee waited the result of the Examination, and have since decided to dismiss the Master, who was at first recommended by the Rev. H. Torlesse. I do not think that he has been negligent; but that age and infirmity render him incapable.
Duvauchelles Bay ... May 8 ... Present, 25 ... (20 boys, 5 girls). One class (a low one), was deficient in Bible Knowledge. The Arithmetic and Writing were also less satisfactory than I should have expected. The other subjects were satisfactory. There are fewer girls, the attendance has not otherwise fallen off; indeed there were three more children than when I examined the School in
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1868, No 20A
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Monthly Report of Inspector of Schools
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation, Schools, Inspection, Reports, Heathcote Valley, Robert Donaldson, Mastership
- Robert Donaldson, Candidate for Mastership
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools
🎓 Summary Report for the Month
🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation, Schools, Candidates, Scholarships, Kaiapoi, Christchurch, Akaroa, Okains Bay, Akaoa, Duvauchelles Bay