Dec. 18.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2301

stituted for the results shown on the class-lists presented by the head-teacher. In this case new class-lists must be made out in accordance with the Inspector’s examination and signed by him.

[In other cases it will not be necessary for the Inspector to revise the class-lists or the classification of the pupils.]

7. As soon as possible after the Inspector’s annual visit the head-teacher shall record in the Admission Register the passes shown on the class-lists signed by the Inspector, and shall issue to every pupil that has passed a standard a certificate of pass in that standard; and every pupil removing from one public school to another shall be required on entering to exhibit his latest certificate to the head-teacher, who shall make a record of the certificate in the Admission Register.

8. The annual report shall show the number of pupils in each class, the number present, and the Inspector’s judgment of the quality of the work done in the “pass-subjects” and “class-subjects,” the quantity and quality of the work in the “additional subjects,” and the efficiency of the instruction in Classes P and S7; and the degree of discretion displayed in the classification of the pupils, and in the determining of the promotions in Classes I. to V. The terms used in this regulation shall be used in the annual report in the sense in which they are used in these regulations.

9. In his annual report the Inspector shall report on the degree of proficiency in each of the pass- and class-subjects. For the purposes of this regulation elementary science, together with object-lessons and lessons in natural history, manufactures, and common things, shall be counted as one subject, repetition and recitation as one subject. In choosing a word to express his opinion of the quality of the work shown in any class-subject, the Inspector shall consider whether the subject is taken by all the pupils in all the classes for which it is prescribed, and also whether it is efficiently treated. It is not to be expected that a small school with only one or two teachers will always be able to obtain great credit for all the class-subjects, yet all the subjects must receive a due measure of attention, and the neglect of any one of them will be regarded as highly censurable.

10. In the annual report the Inspector shall also in general terms express his judgment of the value of the work done by the school in each of the “additional subjects.” For the purposes of this regulation, disciplinary exercises and drill shall be reckoned as one subject, singing as one, needlework as one. In judging the work in any additional subject the Inspector shall consider whether the subject is attended to in all the classes for which it is prescribed, and also whether it is efficiently treated. In the largest schools any neglect of these subjects is to be regarded as a ground of reproach; and, on the other hand, any good work under this head done in small schools will be accepted as evidence of praiseworthy zeal and efficiency.

11. In general, a pupil shall be expected to pass through one class in each subject in a year. The reason for more or less rapid promotion in each case shall be noted in the column for remarks for the information of the Inspector, who may approve or not of the sufficiency of the reason given. The head-teacher shall, by underlining in red ink the figures opposite the name of any pupil, indicate the subjects in which such pupil has not passed a standard higher than that passed at the Inspector’s previous annual visit.

The Inspector may require from the head-teacher a written explanation in the case of any pupil whose age is much above the average age of the pupils in that class for that school or for that education district.

12. Periodic examinations should be held by the head-teacher (in any form he may desire) in order to test the progress of individual pupils. A record of the nature and results of these periodic examinations should be shown to the Inspector at his next visit. Such record should show all changes from class to class made as a result of the examination to which it relates.

13. The inspection report shall relate to such topics as the following:—

I. List of classes and teachers; II. Remarks on the organization, as shown under Topic I.; III. Suitability of time-tables; IV. Remarks on the method and quality of the instruction in general or in detail; V. Order and discipline, and the tone of the school with respect to diligence, alacrity, obedience, and honour; VI. Supervision in recess; VII. Manners and general behaviour of the pupils; VIII. State of buildings, ground, and fences; IX. Sufficiency of school-accommodation; X. Cleanliness and tidiness of rooms and premises, including school material and apparatus, outside offices, ventilation, and warming; XI. List of class-books used in the school; XII. Special circumstances affecting the work of the school; XIII. Other topics.

The report shall be divided into sections, and the section relating to any topic in the foregoing list shall bear the number assigned to that topic in the list. The omission of any number shall be sufficient to indicate that the Inspector does not deem it necessary to report on the topic cor-