Classification.

The basis of Classification is fourfold—English, Mathematics, Classics, and Modern Languages. All the girls are classified according to their proficiency in each of these four divisions, without any reference to their rank in the other three, and so it frequently happens that a girl is in a high class in one of these departments, while she may be in a low one in the others. She may, for instance, be in the fourth English Class, the second Mathematical, and the third Classical.

Botany is taught in Form IV., and Physiology in Form III., the text-book for the latter being A. Buckton's "Health in the House."

Plain Needlework is taught in all Forms except the highest.

A Scripture Class, which is very largely attended, is conducted by the Lady Principal every morning, before the School opens. Lady Jervois offers a prize for Scripture annually.

During the Second Term Miss Marsden gave lectures on Nursing, which were much appreciated.

Instruction in Drill and Calisthenics is given twice a week, in lessons of half an hour's duration.

A report is issued to parents at the close of each Term, stating each pupil's Class and position in the subjects taken up.

This year we have sent in eight girls for the Matriculation Examination, and one as a candidate for Junior University Scholarship.

Board Scholar, 1886.—Ethel Wilson.

Caledonian Scholar, 1886.—Emily Broome.

Of the two candidates from the Girls' High School who sat for scholarships, one headed the list of Board Scholars, and the other the list of Caledonian Scholars.

The Governors hope that the New High School Building will be ready for occupation at the beginning of the Third Term of this year.