BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 215, 16 February 1875, Page 4

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Monday, February 15. The weekly meeting of the Board of Education was held last evening at seven o’clock. Present—Messrs J. luglis (chairman), T. W. Maude, A. Duncan, and J. N. Tosswill. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS. The following report from the Board of • Examiners on the recent examination of teachers was read. “Christchurch, Feb 15th, 1875, “To the Chairman of the Board of “ Education. « Sir,—We have the honor to submit our report on the annual examination of teachers and candidates for certificate*. The examination began on the 26th January, and lasted nine days. Mix candidates presented themselves for first class certificates, sixteen for second class, and thirty-six for third class, or as assistants. The number examined in the essential subjects was fifty-six, and in the special subjects of the first and second classes as follows :—Algebra. 20 ; Euclid, 17; Mechanical Philosophy, 3 ; Trigonometry, 1 ; Astronomy, 8; Natural Philosophy, 6; Botany, 3 ; Chemistry, 1 ; Physiology, 1 ; Latin, 11 ; Greek, 2 ; English Language and Literature, 5 ; French, 8 ; German, 3 ; Ancient History, 8 ; Modern History, 12. Six candidates were examined in music, and seven in drawing. We enclose copies of the papers. Those in French and German were set by the Rev 0, Turrell. “ Miss Stothard, who entered for the first class, did not complete the examination; and Mr 0. Sullivan, a candidate for the third class, retired on the second day. One candidate was dismissed for reasons which we assign in a separate report. “In the following list we have arranged those who passed in the first and second classes in the order of merit, and have placed those of the third class in alphabetical order. The grades in each class are indicated by the numbers 1,2, 3. An asterisk denotes that the grade remains to be determined on evidence to be hereafter given of ability to teach and manage a school. “ First Class. —Miss E, Brittan, * ; Mr A C. Newton, 3rd division. “ Second Class —Mr J, R. Wilkinson, 2nd division ; Mr H. Goodeve, * division ; Mr H, Waters, * division ; Miss G. Grierson, 3rd division ; Mr D. B. Craig, 3rd division ; Mr J. Thompson, 3rd division. “ Third Class.—Miss L. Bartrum, 3rd division ; Mr W. Christian, Ist division ; Mr G. Culverhouse, * division ; Mr D. Davidson, 2nd division ; Air W. B, Douglas, 3rd division ; Miss S. Fee, 2nd division ; Mr W. Fidler, 2nd division ; Miss M. Ford, * division ; Mr W, E. Foster, Ist division ; Mr W. H, Gorton, Ist division ; J. Harper, * division ; J. Harre, Ist division ; H. Harris, Ist division ; C. Howard, Ist division ; Miss M. Kaufman, * division; Miss N, Keeteven,* division; Miss E. Kitchingman, Ist division; MrH.Knowles, Ist division; Mr J. K, Martin, 2nd division; Mr W, D. M'Clure, 2nd division; Mr G. Merton, * division; Miss B. B. Rowley, Ist division; Mr A. Seaton, * division; Mr F. Smith, Ist division; Mr J. C. Sopp, 2nd division; Miss J. Stewart, * division; Miss M. Thomas, 2nd division; Mr J. Thompson, 2nd division; Mi s L. Thompson. 2nd division; Mr T. Warnock, * division; Mr J. Woodford, Ist division “Assistants—Mr 0. F, Exall, first class ; Mr J. MHntyre, first class; Miss A. E. Martin, first class; Mr J. B, Mayne, first class; Air G. Silvester, first class; Miss R. Stewart, first class; Miss G. Thomson, first class; Aliss B. Dudley, second class; Miss S, Kitchingham, sec mil class; Miss H. Williams, second class; Miss E, M'Gowan, third class “We recommend that Mr May, who was placed in the 3rd grade of the second class at the last annual examination, be promoted to the Ist grade of the same class, on the ground that we are now in possession of further proof of his skill in school management. “ We have the honour to be, sir, “Your obedient servants, “ W. J. Habenb, B.A. “J. V. Colbobne-Veel, M.A. “ J. P. Restell, “ Inspector of Schools.” F The following report from Mr Restell, Inspector of Schools, on the examination held at Timaru in December last was read. “Board of Education, “ February 15th, 1875, “ To the Chairman, a Sir, —x have the honor to report the following results of the examination of teachers and candidates at Timaru in December last. “Mr Jas. Baird Chisholm, master of the Geraldine School, is classed in the third class, the division of the class to be hereafter decided according to his efficient conduct of his school. ■ “ Miss Mary Anna Opie, assistant at the Pleasant Point school, is classed as a secondclass assistant, “ Miss Louisa Young, candidate, is classed as a third-class assistant. “ I have the honor to be, Sir, “ Your obedient servant, “J. P. Restell, “ Inspector of Schools.” EXAMINATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. The following letter was read—- “ Christchurch, February 15th, 1875. “ To the Chairman of the Board of “ Education. “ Sir,—l have the honor on behalf of the Rev Mr Habcns as well as for myself, toreply to your letter of the 11th instant. “We shall be happy to act as examiners for the ensuing scholarships’ examination. “We suggest that the scholarships be appropriated as follows: —Two each to classes A, B, C, D ; and the other two to be applied to classes A, B, C, according to the number of candidates in the respective classes, “ We are of opinion that it would be very desirable to allow girls to compete for the scholarships. In order to put them on an equality with the boys, we recommend that, while taking the same papers, they should be allowed an advantage of one year in respect to age : so that the scholarships in classes A, B, C open to boys of eleven, twelve, and thirteen respectively, would be open to girls of twelve* thirteen, and fourteen. “There would be a difficulty in allowing girls to enter for scholarships in class D, as the subjects comprise Latin, ancient history, &c., and consequently a different scheme of examination would be required. We recommend that for the present the admission of girls to competition be confined to the three classes of scholarships mentioned. “ I have the honor to be, sir, “ Your obedient servant, “ J. V. Oolbornk-Veel ” The Board agreed to the suggestions of the eiuimueiti.

EAST CHRISTCHURCH. A letter was read from the chairman of the East Christchurch committee, enclosing copy of advertisement for head master, and requesting permission to insert the same in the local, provincial, and colonial newspapers. The Board approved. TIMARU. A letter was read from the chairman of the Timaru school committee, asking the Board to sanction plan for house for head master. Also calling attention to various unpaid accounts, and that the augmentation grant had not been received. The chairman said that he had replied, stating that the matter would be considered when the estimates were framed. DRILL INSTRUCTOR’S REPORT. The report of the drill instructor’s work for the past year was laid upon the table. FORESTERS’ SCHOLARSHIPS. A letter was read from the district secretary of the Independent Order of Foresters, stating that it was the intention of the order to found scholarships. The Board approved of founding of Foresters’ scholai ships on the same terms as the Masons. GUST, A letter was read from the chairman of the committee asking the Board to approve of the purchase of a site for £75. ' The Board approved of the site, but thought the price too high. ASHBURTON. A letter was received from the committee, explaining the reasons which had influenced them in not accepting the lowest tender for the erection of a school. GERMAN BAY. A letter was read from the committee, recommending that Mr Houghton’s tender for the erection of a school, at £509 10s, be accepted. The Board decided to postpone the matter for inquiry. KOWAI PASS. A letter was read from the committee, enclosing a tender from Messrs Pate and Black, for additions and improvements to the master’s house and schoolroom, for £135, The Board approved, if the amount was sanctioned by the Government, PLEASANT POINT. A letter was read, asking permission to purchase two for additional site, at £8 per acre. The Board sanctioned the purchase* LYTTELTON. A letter was read from the chairman of the committee, enclosing an account from Mr Armson, commission on plans for school furniture, &c., at per cent, and inquiring whether the Board had been in the habit of paying similar charges, and if so, requesting the Board to pay Mr Armson. The secretary was instructed to reply that only 5 per cent had been paid before. EAST CHRISTCH UKCH. Letters wei’e received from the East Christchurch committee, stating that Mr G. B. Sopp’s salary had been fixed at £165, as master at 8t Luke’s school ; and Miss Williams had been appointed pupil teacher ; that Miss Matthews had been appointed assistant mistress, in lieu of Miss Kenny, resigned. The appointments were confirmed by the Board. A letter was also read from the committee, enclosing the following resolution :—“ That the chairman be requested to acknowledge the receipt of the Board’s letter, dated February 2nd, which authorises the payment of a certain propoition of teachers’ salaries out of the rates, and reply that the committee will pay the monies as authorised, if the necessary amount is duly collected as rates, and paid into the committee’s account, but that the committee cannot assume any responsibility for such payments of salaries, inasmuch as it has no control over the collection of the rates, and further that the Board be informed that the committee is engaged upon an inquiry into the general question of collection of rates.” The committee were requested to advise the rates paid into their account, so that the Board may know when other funds are required to be placed to the committee’s credit, and the Board will be glad to receive suggestions with regard to rates, WOODBND. A letter was read from the committee, asking for an imprest of £2O. The Board granted the imprest. KAKAHU. A letter was read from the committee, recommending that Mr Gulley’s tender for £529 for erecting schoolroom be accepted. The Board approved. DRILL INSTRUCTOR’S REPORT. A report was read from the drill instructor, stating what apparatus for gymnastic purposes was required for the normal and other schools. The consideration of the report was deferred until the estimates were considered. ROBINSON’S BAY. The committee recommended Mrs Hook as half time mistress at Robinson’s Bay school, The Board sanctioned the appointment subject to Mrs Hook passing the examination in June. fernside. The committee stated that Miss Fee, of St Alban’s, had been appointed as mistress. The Board directed that Miss Fee’s certificate be sent to the Board of Examiners, and that, subject to their report, the Board sanction the appointment. PUPIL TEACHERS’ EXAMINATION, The report of the examination of pupil teachers was read as follows : “ Board of Education, Christchurch, “ February 15th, 1875. “To J. Inglis, Esq., Chairman of the Board. “ Sir, —I have the honor to submit the results of the examination of pupil teachers and candidates, held December 11th, 1874, and January 19th and 20th, 1875, “ The numbers present at the examinations were as follows : Commencement of first year ... 44 End of first year 25 End of second year 20 End of third year 18 End of fourth year 2 “ Making in all 109. “ Nine pupil teachers in schools south of the Baugitata were examined in the Timaru school on December 11th ; the rest attended the general examination in Christchurch, January 19th and 20th. “ The whole of the names have been arranged in order of merit, with the numbers gained in each subject. “The candidates’ papers are, on the whole, very satisfactory, but those of the pupil teachers, except in a few cases, give very little proof of systematic teaching. “ As great inconvenience would be felt if many failed iu Iheix esamiualiuu, 1 have

taken in each year a very low number of marks to constitute a pass. While recommending the Board to exercise this leniency to meet the present emergency, it would seem advisable to take a much higher standard in future examinations. “ I have the honor to be, sir, “ Your obedient servant, “ Heney W. Hammond, “ Sub-Inspector.” After the transaction of some routine business the Board adjourned.