EDUCATION BOARD.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2285, 14 July 1880, Page 2

EDUCATION BOARD.

An adjourned meeting of the Board of Education was held this morning. Present —-Mr Belli old (in the chair), the Itcv. G-. Barclay, and Messrs Goldsmith, Lovcgrovc, Kowelf and Barker. THE SIDE Sl'llool. The Chairman intimated that the building of the new side school was now commenced. It would be opened in November. SCIENTIFIC APPAKATUS. The Secretary stated that he was awaiting the instructions of the Board with reference to the distribution of the scientific apparatus, the arrival of which from England was reported at the last meeting. It was resolved to allow the matter to stand over for the present. THE INFANT SCHOOL. The Inspector drew the attention of the Board to the bad arrangement at present existing at the infant school. The galleries were much too high ; the accoustics were consequently defective, and this interfered with the proper working of the school. There were 100 children in daily attendance, and a reform of the kind indicated was badlv wanted. After some discussion it was resolved to postpone the matter. THE SKCKETAKY’s lIKPdUT. The Secretary’s report was read. A long discussion took place with regard to the old and new standards, and in answer to questions the Secretary cx-

plained that the new standards which had been introduced included subjects winch were not to be found in the old standard, and consequently children who passed easily in the one were quite unable to pass in the other standard. This would explain the result of many seemingly unsatisfactory examinations, but it had been found extremely difficult; to make the public understand this matter. The report was considered satisfactory. THK SUMNEII DEAL' AND DU.UI! INSTITUTE. The Secretary read a communication from the above institution, enclosing Parliamentary papers, and asking the co-operation of the Board in making known the objects and aims of the Home by communicating with families in which deaf mutes wore to be found. The Secretary reported that ho had sent a circular respecting the institution to the various school Committees. MEUSOCKXK SOCIAL SCIENCE CONOUESS. A communication was read from the Minister of Education re the projected Social Science Congress at Melbourne. A programme of the arrangements was enclosed and the co-operation of the Board was solicited. Tlic Congress, it was stated will be in connection with the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880, and it was further intimated that the promoters would be glad to receive a limited number of papers on educational subjects for which no remuneration could be offered. It was resolved—“ That the. Board expresses their cordial sympathy with the objects of the Association, and wish every success to their laudable aims.” TI.WARU SCHOOL, The Timaru School Committee wrote asking the Board to furnish certain requisites for the School, consisting of battened doors, hat-pegs, Ac. After discussion, it was resolved —“ That a grant of £2O be made to cover cost of hat-pegs and battened doors, and the small repairs required, md that the Board regret their inability to undertakeitho other matters required until tLey are in receipt of information of the amount of this year’s grant from the Government.” WASHUYKE SCHOOL. The Inspector’s report on the above school was road, and drew attention to Iho want of increased; accommodation. The Inspector suggested that one-half of the verandah should be enclosed, matehlined, and converted into a small class-room. This would provide the accommodation wanted, pending any permanent extension of the building to be made by the Board. The cost of the proposed alteration was estimated at Tie. It was resolved that the alteration suggested should be carried out, cost not to exceed £2O. After the transaction of some routine business the Board adjourned.