EDUCATION COMMISSION
EVIDENCE IN CHRISTCHUIICIL By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchureh, Last Night. The Education. Commission reaumed its sittings. Mr. G. Dalglish, headmaster of the Timaru main school, dealt at considerable length with the question of the consolidation of small country schools. This was also advocated l>y Mr. J. A. Valentine, headmaster of the Timaru South school, who also favored the establishment of a council of education. Mr. McLeod, headmaster of the Temuka High School, expressed the opinion that too much attention was paid to spelling, and added that after Standard IV., the formal teaching of spelling should be continued, and pupils should be instructed in -the use of dictionaries. Margaret Olliver, on behalf of the Westland teachers, -stated that the infant departments should have more liberal staffs, and be staffed by more experienced teachers. Mr. J. C. Adams, chairman of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, made an explanation regarding the salaries at the Girls' High School." He admitted that, the salaries paid were insufficient, but the Board could not pay more.
The_ Commission has adjourned, and will sit at Wanganui on Tuesday.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 313, 1 July 1912, Page 5
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183EDUCATION COMMISSION Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 313, 1 July 1912, Page 5
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