✨ Board of Education Report
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
(OCTOBER 3—NOVEMBER 6, 1871.)
INSPECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT.
To the Chairman of the Board.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit a Report on the Schools Examined during the month.
St. Andrew’s, Christchurch ... October 3 ... Present 51 ... The progress is very satisfactory. More desks are wanted.
Templeton ... October 6 ... Present 70 ... The order and tone are good. Without any reflection on the unflagging energy of the master, the unsatisfactory state of several classes proves the urgent need of an adult full-time assistant.
Tai Tapu ... October 9 ... Present 33 ... Satisfactory.
Lincoln ... October 11 ... Present 31 ... Satisfactory.
Springston ... October 12 ... Present 47 ... The increased attendance is a fair sign of the general efficiency. The progress is, on the whole, very satisfactory, except that the scholars have but an imperfect knowledge of the unusually small portion of Bible knowledge included in the teacher’s programme.
Avonside ... October 13 ... Present 45 ... Somewhat improved; but the course has been too diffuse, and is therefore wanting in accuracy.
Timaru ... October 17 ... Present 58 ... Satisfactory, as to attainments; but the premises are still unfenced, a standing complaint for years; the new buildings adjoining the old are on the same unfenced site. The roof of the lean-to in the old dwelling-house is out of repair; other repairs are less urgent.
Waimate ... October 18, 19 ... Present 37 ... Although the fees have been reduced, the attendance does not increase with the population. The discipline and control are weak; greater firmness—not severity—is requisite. An efficient mistress is wanted. The course of instruction is loose and careless; the classes going too far without acquiring accuracy. Not sufficient attention to former suggestions.
Arowhenua School ... October 20 ... Present 68 ... Tolerably good order is maintained; but more system is necessary; the clock is out of order; there is no time-table; the “course of instruction” rambles on regardless of accuracy. An efficient assistant is an absolute necessity; there is at present far too much dependence upon monitorial teaching. Out-door premises unsatisfactory. (See form.)
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