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Suggested that the door be removed from A to B, and a porch erected there. The western window might be closed up.
The school is at present conducted by a temporary teacher, but when properly established and conducted by a suitable mistress, several more children will attend.
Christchurch Roman Catholic Boys’ School ... July 17 ... Present 66 ... Satisfactory.
Christchurch Roman Catholic Girls’ and Infants’ ... July 18 ... Present 97 ... Very satisfactory; the order, neatness and accuracy are highly commendable.
Riccarton ... July 19 ... Present 79 ... Highly creditable, as the almost unassisted work of one master; the proficiency in most subjects is above the average. Where so much is so creditable, it is almost undesirable to criticise defects of accuracy, except as indicating the need of efficient assistance. Fluency and expression in the reading, and accuracy of thought in the arithmetic require cultivation; but more than at present cannot be done without an increase of the teaching power. The schoolroom is not large enough for the large and increasing attendance.
Halswell ... July 20 ... Present 42 ... Satisfactory.
Papanui (St. Paul’s) ... July 21 ... Present 91 ... Satisfactory.
Upper Heathcote ... July 25 ... Present 22 ... The attendance above the average (19), has fallen off, being affected by schools in town and at Addington. A better schoolroom on a better site is required.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. P. RESTELL,
Inspector of Schools.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(JULY 28—AUGUST 31, 1871.)
INSPECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
To THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit a Summary Report on the schools examined during the month. The details of each examination are stated in the Forms of Report annexed.
Kaiapoi Church School ... July 31 ... Present 93 ... Satisfactory.
Saltwater Creek ... Aug. 1 ... Present 27 ... Very deficient as to material; re-opened under a new master; improving as to discipline, but very backward, at present, as to attainments.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1871, No 51
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- J. P. Restell, Inspector of Schools