TARANAKI TEACHERS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 174, 10 December 1912, Page 8

TARANAKI TEACHERS.

MEETING OF INSTITUTE. A general meeting of the above institute was held at Stratford on Saturday. There was a good attendance of teachers, Mr. Stratford (president) being in the chair. The Secretary reported that he had received 98 replies to the circular regarding the holidays, S5 of which were [in favour pf the institute's proposal. — On the motion of Mr. Tyrer, seconded by Mr. Mail, it was resolved that two members of the executive residing in New Plymouth, together with the secretary, wait on the board at its next meeting, requesting 'that the holidays be readusted in accordance with the wish of the majority of the teachers. With regard to a proposed transfer of teachers and one that had taken place the President and Mr. Tyrer explained the legal aspect of the case . The order paper for the annual conference was then considered. The delegates were recommended to amend No. 29 to read, ''That the publication of inspectors' reports, which are confidential and reports to boards and committees, is not in the best interests ofeducatibn." i

The appointment of inspectors by the departemnt was strongly supported, the opinion being expressed that all past appointments by the department, with perhaps one exception, had been a success.

The .remit on Bible-reading in schools was warmly discussed, but the delegates were given a free hand on the question.

It was'recommended that the examination for proficiency eertifieates should be held in December, as pupils examined early in November were placed at a great disadvantage. Miss Tooman, M.A., was elected a membe.- of the institute.