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and the Bible knowledge. The Bible is not read, the master states that there are no Bibles in the school, but most of the children able to read them have their own.
Templeton School ... October 18 ... Present 49 ... The school-buildings have undergone considerable improvement by painting and other repairs. The attendance and efficiency have increased, but the attainments are very backward, chiefly on account of the irregular attendance.
South Selwyn ... October 19 ... Present 41 ... The school has been carefully conducted. The teacher is energetic. There is every reason to hope for thorough efficiency; at present, however, a few improvements are desirable.
- More complete control in order to lessen the frequent chatter.
- A better supply of elementary books.
- A better adaptation of the books to each class.
The result of the too difficult gradations has been the acquirement of habitual halting, instead of fluency.
Southbridge School ... October 20 ... Present 16 ... Not examined. The school had been interrupted by serious illness in the teacher’s family in the earlier part of the week.
Leeston School ... October 20 ... Present 85 ... The teacher is very successful in method and organisation. An air of cheerfulness and good order prevails. There is a strict and judicious economy of the school time. Without great proficiency of any elder pupils, the instruction is equable, the attainments well balanced and very satisfactory.
Springston School ... October 21 ... Present 39 ... The attendance and efficiency are increasing.
Broadfield School ... October 21 ... Present 47 ... Very creditable.
Prebbleton School ... October 22 ... Present 23 ... The clock has not been going for the last three months. The school is not successfully taught; except in the instance of one boy, the attainments are very defective and inaccurate; there is no reason to infer any intentional negligence, but there is a great want of method.
Wm. McClure, junior, a candidate for an appointment, has been examined, as per special report and certificate of fitness, dated October 26th.
The details of examinations 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 1870, No 21A
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation, School Statistics, Canterbury, Attendance, School Fees
- Wm. McClure (junior), Candidate for appointment
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools