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Of the Schools Examined.
St. Andrew’s school,
Christchurch ... Feb. 19 ... Present, 49 ... Very creditable, except that the register was not quite complete as to information to be brought forward.
Christchurch Roman Catholic ... Feb. 20 ... Present, 106 ... Satisfactory.
Heathcote Valley ... Feb. 21 ... Present, 30 ... Chimney down. Gaps left in the two former fire-places should be filled up, and a stove got before winter. The porch, almost blown down, is in a tumble-down state.
Discipline improved, but register incomplete as to columns I., II., and III., (information to be brought forward) and as to the last two days’ attendance — this being Friday, the attendance had not been taken since Tuesday. The register would have to be made up from memory.
Some slight progress and improvement were observable.
Lower Heathcote School
(Ferry Road ... Feb. 21 ... Present, 26 ... Attainments very moderate. There is not sufficient evidence of the careful work of a skilful teacher.
The rain from the roof falls into a hollow near the base of the chimney, enough for the bricks to soak up the wet, and to leave the hearth in the schoolroom very damp.
A fender is still wanting, although certified to have been obtained.
Register remarkably neat and satisfactory.
The Organisation and Classification are not good.
- As to the arrangement of the desks in two classes instead of three.
- The Classification of the children, some in classes too easy, others in those too difficult.
- The books (Third and Fourth of Dublin Series) too soon in the hands of those using them.
Christchurch Wesleyan School ... Feb. 24 ... Present, 139 ... Satisfactory, although somewhat below their usual average of accuracy in Arithmetic.
Christchurch St. Michael’s ... Feb. 25 ... Satisfactory on the whole; but possibly improvable as to the Organisation; more especially as to making more use of the desks.
The details of each examination are entered in the Journal.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1868, No 20A
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- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools