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Geraldine (proposed)
School ... ... Present, 17 ... See Special Report.
Timaru ... ... Dec. 5 ... Present, 65 ... Very moderate. The mistress having been ill for nearly three months, the school had suffered very materially.
Waimate ... ... Dec. 6 ... Present, 24 ... Very moderate. The progress has been very moderate since the opening of the school, nearly a year ago; but the Chairman and another member of the Committee assured me of their own satisfaction, and of that of the parents, with the master.
Lyttelton Wesleyan
School ... ... Dec. 11 ... Present, 65 ... Satisfactory. The children are of a low average age, but are well grounded in elementary knowledge.
Lyttelton Church of
England School ... Dec. 11 ... Present, 59 ... Satisfactory. The attendance does not keep pace with that of the neighbouring schools, but the teaching is much more efficient and equable than formerly.
Tai Tapu ... ... Dec. 13 ... Present, 34 ... Satisfactory. The steady progress and improvement of the whole school is highly commendable.
Akaroa ... ... Dec. 18 ... Present, 24 ... Improved, as to the attainments of the children; but the attendance has fallen off.
Duvauchelle’s Bay ... Dec. 18 ... Present, 25 ... Moderate.
Little Akaloa ... ... Dec. 19 ... Present, 24 ... Improved. The holidays had commenced, but the children in ordinary attendance, and living near the school, assembled at once on the usual signal, the blowing of a horn. There is a decided improvement throughout the school under the new teacher. The attainments of three elder scholars are highly creditable to the master and his predecessors. The registers have been satisfactorily kept; they show an average daily attendance of nearly 23 for the quarter. Two windows, including about ten small panes of glass, very much require mending.
Okain’s Bay ... ... Dec. 20 ... Present, 25 ... Very satisfactory, as to the attainments of those present; but only about half the children attend the school. Parents are sometimes unable to pay the fees, but unwilling to accept free admission as a favour. The children’s help is a consideration, but there must also be some apathy as to their education.
Details of each examination will be found in the Journal.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
SPECIAL REPORT ON THE PROPOSED GERALDINE SCHOOL.
Inspected December 4, 1867—Present, 17.
The site is on unfenced reserves in use of the Survey Department.
The temporary Survey Office and dwelling have been lent for school purposes on condition of repair.
The buildings are of slabs, cobbed, and have thatched roofs.
Schoolroom, 18 x 14, with sufficient provision for light, ventilation and warmth.
The furniture and apparatus consist of—
A table, 6ft x 3, which serves for a writing desk for a few elder pupils
Three forms, 6ft x 8in.
One form, 12ft x 8in.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1868, No 20A
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Inspector's Summary Report for the Month
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceSchool Inspection, Education, Geraldine School, Timaru School, Waimate School, Lyttelton Wesleyan School, Lyttelton Church of England School, Tai Tapu School, Akaroa School, Duvauchelle’s Bay School, Little Akaloa School, Okain’s Bay School
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools
🎓 Special Report on the Proposed Geraldine School
🎓 Education, Culture & Science4 December 1867
School Inspection, Education, Geraldine School, Survey Department, Temporary Buildings
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools