Educational Standards




826

End of Fourth Year.

Bible—A good general knowledge of Sacred History, inclusive of "Samuel," "Kings," "Acts."

Reading and Recitation—From the English classical authors.

Writing and Composition—"Abstract," précis, essay in a good free small-hand.

Arithmetic—Expert calculation generally, and book-keeping.

Mechanism—The principles of construction of the steam-engine, threshing-machine, and Mechanics, and exercises on "effective work," "specific gravity," etc., &c.

Land Surveying—Chain-work, and calculations upon it.

Geography—Physical and political generally; mapping.

History—Ancient and Modern, generally.

Progressive Lessons in vocal music (class singing), and in Linear and Free-hand Drawing, might advantageously be given throughout the course, where such instruction could be had.



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VUW Te Waharoa PDF Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1871, No 55





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