✨ Native School Curriculum
Oct. 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2501
or may not, at his discretion, be included in the annual report. These reports shall be made on forms provided for the purpose by the Department.
XV. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION IN NATIVE SCHOOLS.
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The following shall be the subjects of instruction in Native schools:—
(1.) English.
(2.) Arithmetic.
(3.) Handwork.
(4.) Nature-study.
(5.) Morals.
(6.) Singing.
(7.) Physical Instruction. -
The syllabus of work required in the several subjects for the various standards shall be as follows:—
PREPARATORY CLASSES.
(1.) English.
(a.) English language: Very simple sentences introducing by conversational lessons the names of common objects seen in the schoolroom, the playground, &c., or in pictures if the objects represented are known to the children.
(b.) Reading: Phonic values of letters, word-building; reading from the blackboard and from books of simple sentences suited to the stage.
(c.) Writing from script of letters and of easy words and sentences used in the English or reading lesson.
(d.) Spelling: Easy words and syllables of regular formation from dictation of words taught in word-building, and other easy words used in the reading lesson.
(e.) Recitation of very simple pieces.
(2.) Arithmetic.
The numbers from 1 to 20; taught from the concrete, and applied afterwards to easy concrete examples.
(3.) Handwork.
(a.) Suitable occupations, accompanied or supplemented by drawing on slates, paper, or wall-board.
(b.) A definite course of manual training—e.g., paper-folding, plaiting, modelling in plasticine or clay.
(4.) Nature-study.
Observation talks (where possible, with Standard I).
(5.) Morals. (See clause 17.)
(6.) Singing. (See clause 18.)
(7.) Physical Instruction. (See clauses 19 and 20.)
STANDARD I.
(1.) English.
(a.) English language: Oral formation of simple sentences of a more advanced type.
(b.) Reading from the blackboard and from books suited to the stage. Further practice should be given in making words by combining sounds.
(c.) Writing letters and figures from script; transcription of easy sentences and words taught in word-building.
(d.) Spelling: Easy words of regular formation from dictation; word-building; also other easy words in common use.
(e.) Recitation of very easy rhymes.
(2.) Arithmetic.
The numbers 1 to 100; oral work; concrete examples, with application to shillings and pence.
(3.) Handwork.
(a.) Suitable occupations accompanied or supplemented by drawing.
(b.) A definite course of elementary manual training—e.g., paper folding and mounting, or modelling in plasticine or clay.
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NZ Gazette 1909, No 82
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