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which they learn no more; probably, in the opinion of your Inspector, this is the point at which the children’s usefulness affects their regularity of attendance, and breaks their interest in their school-work.
Mr. Lawrence concurred with Mr. Wilson.
The Committee acknowledged that the progress of the Wylies, Boyces and others, up to 13 or 14 years of age, has been satisfactory since their admission within the last two years.
The Rev. Mr. Hogg continued his son at the school up to about 15 years of age.
It does not appear to be the opinion of the Committee that the master is negligent, but that he is too mild a disciplinarian.
The registers and copybooks, with some exercises in the latter, were submitted to the Committee, in accordance with their Chairman’s direction, and received the approval of the meeting. The exercises in "Bills of Parcels" were adapted to the capacity of the children.
In the opinion of your Inspector, the master is wanting in method, and is, at times, too diffuse in his course of instruction. More recapitulation of smaller portions of each book and subject would ensure greater accuracy. He would then do a little well, instead of much badly.
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
June 22, 1870.
NOTE.—The Saltwater Creek Committee requested me to state the great necessity of the erection of a teacher’s residence on the school section; the present teacher resides across the river; the Committee think it very desirable that he should reside at the school. And, in the event of a change of teachers, it would be almost impossible to secure a new one without a rent-free residence.
June 30, 1870.
J. P. R.
REMARKS ON THE "GENERAL REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION," VICTORIA.
In accordance with the instructions of the Board, communicated verbally, I have looked over the Regulations of the Board of Education in the Colony of Victoria, with a view to ascertain whether any and what steps can be taken to establish uniformity of system with that Colony.
I respectfully submit some remarks on the following heads, premising, at the same time, that my own experience has been comparatively limited to the internal working of schools, and deferring to the opinion of those members of the Board, who have more knowledge of State control and the external administration of educational affairs.
HEADS.
The Organisation and Efficiency of the Victorian System.
The Power of the Board.
That of the Inspector.
The Examination of Teachers and the Graduated System of Certificates.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1871, No 24A
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🎓 Inspection Report of Saltwater Creek School
🎓 Education, Culture & Science22 June 1870
School inspection, Teacher performance, Student attendance, Saltwater Creek
- Lawrence (Mr), Concurred with inspection findings
- Wilson (Mr), Concurred with inspection findings
- Hogg (Rev), Continued son's education at school
- Wylie, Student progress satisfactory
- Boyce, Student progress satisfactory
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools
🎓 Request for Teacher's Residence at Saltwater Creek
🎓 Education, Culture & Science30 June 1870
Teacher housing, School infrastructure, Saltwater Creek
- J. P. R.
🎓 Remarks on Victorian Education Regulations
🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation policy, Victorian system, Board regulations