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teacher; this being the case, the proficiency and accuracy should not be below the general average; but the attainments are not on the whole satisfactory. The lessons by rote—tables and spelling—are very good; but those subjects which most depend upon the teacher’s cultivation and care are very different; the slate arithmetic, moderate; the reading and the written copybooks, disgraceful.
Three candidates for Masterships have been examined; one of them has obtained a certificate of fitness for the Mastership of the school for which he is a candidate; another, who some time back obtained a certificate of fitness for the Mastership of a small country school, has since been studying under the direction of one of our best schoolmasters, has made considerable progress, but being still somewhat deficient in arithmetic has only obtained a qualified certificate for the Mastership of the proposed school; a third has failed, this being his second examination, and he having little aptitude for acquiring and imparting knowledge.
It may be desirable in future to classify the certificates, as of the first, second, or third-class, for the guidance of Local Committees in the selection of teachers.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
(JANUARY 27—FEBRUARY 23, 1871.)
INSPECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT.
To THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
Sir,
I have the honor to report that owing to the interruptions of the harvest and of the harvest holidays, also to the undesirableness of examining the schools in general soon after the Christmas vacation, and for other obvious reasons, not any schools have been examined in the short interval between last Board day and the examination of the Government scholars as to their progress. A report is under preparation as to that examination; in the meantime it is satisfactory to observe that the style of the written papers and the amount of work done, is in most instances highly creditable.
Several persons previously employed in either agricultural or mechanical pursuits, have recently offered themselves as candidates for Masterships; but, as it is highly desirable to have masters of some previous experience, they have not been encouraged to persist in their applications.
Only one candidate has presented himself for examination—Andrew Dunnett—Acting Master of St. John’s School, and has obtained a certificate of fitness for that appointment.
I have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1871, No 24A
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Inspector's Monthly Report on Schools
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceSchools, Inspection, Attendance, Attainments, Canterbury
- Andrew Dunnett, Obtained certificate of fitness for Mastership
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools
🎓 Inspector's Monthly Report
🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceSchools, Inspection, Examinations, Candidates, Masterships
- Andrew Dunnett, Obtained certificate of fitness for Mastership
- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools