50 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [No. 1

Kindergarten games, folk-dances, and action plays in which the physical
movements are expressive of thoughts and feelings within the comprehension
of little children.

Suitable games, exercises, and dances are described in the Department’s
pamphlet, “Course of Physical Exercises and Games for Infants.”

JUNIOR DIVISION.

As in the Preparatory Division, the same principles in the development
of habits of correct posture, correct breathing, and quiet movement should
apply, but a wider field should be covered. Pupils are to be trained to correct
defects in posture. Formal exercises and organized games suitable for
this stage are to be found in the Department’s Manual. Children now begin
to play independently, and should be encouraged to do so. Tactful super-
vision will, in general, be necessary in order to ensure that the right spirit
is being developed. Shy, awkward children who do not join in games should
be taken in hand and taught to play.

Where possible, instruction in swimming should be commenced. Folk
dancing and rhythmic exercises suitable to this stage and directed to secure
grace and ease of movement.

MIDDLE DIVISION.

A continuation and extension of training directed towards the fixation
of habits of good posture, correct breathing, and controlled movement.

The pupils will play games independently to a greater extent, and should
receive encouragement and assistance. Here again tactful and unobstrusive
supervision will assist in making possible the development of a good spirit
of play.

The pupils are now at the most difficult stage of their school lives, and
brisk formal drills and well-controlled or organized games carried out
without harmful repression will do much to tone down the boisterous
spirits of boys at this stage.

Wherever facilities exist, definite instruction in swimming is to be given
to girls and boys.

Organized games and athletic sports should receive encouragement, and
teachers should give such instruction and supervision as are necessary for
the proper conduct of games and the further development of the right spirit.
Folk-dancing to be extended to secure habits of grace and ease in movement.

SENIOR DIVISION.

An extended programme in training directed towards formation and
fixation of habits of good posture, correct breathing, &c., and controlled
movement.

As national games—tennis, cricket, football, hockey, basketball—should
now be enjoyed by pupils, opportunity for becoming proficient in these
should be given as far as facilities permit. Care must be taken that all
pupils are afforded an opportunity of taking part in these games, and that
members of teams or representative players do not monopolize the equip-
ment. Swimming and life-saving to be thoroughly taught wherever possible.

Organized games, athletics as in the Middle Division, but extended in
order to meet the needs of the older children.

More formal drill than in the lower classes.

Folk-dancing suitable to this stage.

ORGANIZATION OF INSTRUCTION.

The text-books to be used are “Syllabus of Physical Training in Schools”
(1920); “Course of Physical Exercises and Games for Infants.”

In Grade I and II schools the teachers should use their discretion as to
the amount and nature of the work to be undertaken, but a record must be
entered in the scheme of work for the year along with the numbers of the
tables (P.T 1920) which they propose to take.

In schools above Grade II the head teacher should arrange the children
according to their physical development and physique in as many squads
as there are teachers available, and to each squad should be assigned a
definite programme of work in all branches, including a definite number of
tables.