SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
(P A.) WELLINGTON, Wednesday
Amendments to school certificate prescription in a number of subjects, to make them more suitable for the needs of pupils, are now being considered by the Department of Education. Advice to this effect was received from the Minister of Education, Mr. Mason, by the Royal Society of New Zealand at its annual meeting.
"The prescriptions in science subjects are being widened to meet the needs of those who will receive no further teaching of formal science, and a syllabus in general science P ro P osec V said the Minister. This general syllabus will include the biological sciences."
Professor H. W. Segar said the object of the society in raising the question was to try to create in the general public a greater appreciation of science. This could not be done by teaching in the schools, though it would help. It was really necessary to reach adults. A copy of the proposed general science prescription which the Minister forwrtd for suggested amendment was referred to the standing committee for consideration
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 118, 21 May 1942, Page 6
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176SCHOOL CERTIFICATE Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 118, 21 May 1942, Page 6
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