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The attainments of these four boys quite justify their position as holders of Scholarships, and also reflect great credit upon the industry of their teachers and themselves. What they now require is a systematic course of instruction, either under a judicious programme, or in a school which has already educated boys in a higher course of instruction.
The examination papers done by the boys are appended to this report.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
DETAILED REMARKS ON EACH SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION.
The Sacred History is satisfactory. It comprises a fair, general, rather than an accurate detailed knowledge.
The Ancient and Modern History and the Geography are highly commendable.
The Reading is good, though a little wanting in animation.
The Spelling:—Atack remarkably accurate; he having made only four mistakes out of more than fifty difficult words. Wilkinson’s, fair; only seven mistakes. Dawson has not yet acquired much accuracy; he has made twenty mistakes in the exercise and several in his written papers.
The Writing is excellent; good writing is kept up throughout all the papers by Atack and Dawson; Wilkinson also writes very well, but cannot so well keep up a good hand throughout a long, written examination.
The Arithmetic is very creditable; the range far excels that of the ordinary schools, in both the speed and accuracy of the work and the proficient knowledge. Atack has a sound knowledge of the subject up to, but not including accuracy in, Proportional Parts and Evolution. Wilkinson has worked the examples in the latter rules successfully, but has failed in “True Discount.” Dawson has done quite as well as Wilkinson, only taking a longer time over it. His persistent perseverance and accuracy are highly commendable.
The Algebra is, so far, very satisfactory.
In Mechanics:—Atack’s accurate acquirement and retentive memory as to the portion gone over is worthy of notice; he has a good knowledge of the definitions, formulae, and the working of examples on Traction, Friction, and H.P. Wilkinson and Dawson have, at present, a more limited acquaintance with the subject.
Geometry:—Atack is stated to have gone over five books of Euclid and forty-five deductions; he has succeeded in the first three books; his figures are neat, and his demonstrations clear. Wilkinson has lost ground in this subject, its discontinuance having given a former occasion for complaint; he has been acquiring the “symbolical” method of demonstration to which he had not hitherto been accustomed. Dawson’s knowledge of the first book of Euclid is at present imperfect.
Astronomy, Mineralogy, Geology:—A few common-place questions were set and were satisfactorily answered, so far as my own acquaintance with these subjects would enable me to judge.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1871, No 24A
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Progress Report of Government Scholars at Christchurch High School
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceGovernment Scholars, Progress Report, Christchurch High School, Examination
- Atack, Scholar performance evaluation
- Wilkinson, Scholar performance evaluation
- Dawson, Scholar performance evaluation
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools