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thorough efficiency of the whole school. The study of the Geography of the Australian Colonies receives due attention. The paper examination of more than two-thirds of the school, the Maps, Pencilled Drawings, and Recitations were creditable. The date of the examination had been long previously arranged, but without any such notice an examination was due about this time.
Woodend School ... December 24 ... Present 52 ...
There is an absence of cheerfulness and of that smartness and precision which school-drill, at least, if not exercises in military drill, should impart. The attainments are, on the whole, more or less satisfactory; those of the first class very creditable.
John Digby, Candidate for the Mastership of an Ordinary School, and W. H. Gorton, for that of the Halkett District, were examined on the 28th Dec., and acquired certificates of fitness.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
(Quarter Ending December 31, 1869.)
INSPECTOR’S QUARTERLY REPORT.
To the Chairman of the Board.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit a Tabular Summary of the returns as to attendance and payment, and a Schedule as to the efficiency of the schools examined.
It will be seen from the Tabular Summary of Quarterly Returns that during the quarter the number of attendants has been 3356, an increase of 374 upon the corresponding quarter of 1868; the average attendance 2362, an increase of 380.
The amount of school fees has been £1164, an increase of £124 5s.
Added to this report are tabulated statistics adapted to the requirement of the General Government in former years.
It is satisfactory to observe the generally efficient or improving state of the schools. This, however, would be enhanced by the introduction of a pupil-teacher system, similar to what is in vogue in the older colonies and in England.
The recurrence of similar complaints in several schools indicates the necessity of some more decisive check against inefficiency.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1870, No 21A
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Inspector's Monthly Report on Schools
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceSchool Inspections, Attendance, School Conditions, Canterbury
- John Digby, Candidate for Mastership of an Ordinary School
- W. H. Gorton, Candidate for Mastership of Halkett District
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools
🎓 Board of Education Quarterly Report
🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceQuarterly Report, School Attendance, Payment, Efficiency
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools