EXTENDING SCOPE OF EDUCATION

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7937, 28 September 1905, Page 2

EXTENDING SCOPE OF EDUCATION

CONFERENCE AT WANGANUI. (Per Press Assocl&tien.) WANGANUI, Sept. 27. A conference was held iby the Education Board this morning for the purpose of considering details ia connection with classes which it is proposed to .establish throughout the educational district, namely, agricultural and dairying. Delegates were present from local bodies, agricultural associations, and branches ol the Farmers' Unions from Hawcra and Palmcrston. The scheme outlined to Inspector Gray was discussed. It provides for the appointment of an instructor in agriculture and dairying, who will visit the schools and give practical instruction to tea-, cliers. The objects of the schciufl were :~(l) A more systematic and! scientific method of dealing with na[lure study and the' study of plant life; (2) more definite technical instruction in district high and technical schools ; and (3) to carry tho benefits of technical instruction to outlying centres.

The conference endorsed the proposal, and decided to bring the saina before the bo-dies they represent with a view to getting financial assistance. It was also.resolved that the Government be asked to provide definite annual amounts for the three H tllc sc,leme » s 'aid down by Mr Gray, and the members of the different electorates throughout the district will he asked to urge the matter on the Government. It was resolved further, That, iu the opinion of this Conference., that naturestudv | Winch capitation is paid cs fol A resolution in fAVoiii* »ir ji dationuf rural schook 1 ' consol <- ricd. 0 ,i Was also cat-