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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 26

Government Boarding Schools. — Lahainaluna Seminary

Government Boarding Schools.

Lahainaluna Seminary.

Rev. S. E. Bishop Principal.
Rev. A. O. Forbes Professor.
Mr. Makaimoku Assistant.

Number of students, 88.

This institution maintains its reputation for thoroughness of instruction in the branches taught. A beginning has been made in normal school instruction; but, to reap the full benefit of such a course, a normal school department should be added to the institution, which should been entirely separate from the collegiate course now pursued, and be continued for two years. That period would be sufficient to thoroughly prepare young men for the vocation of common school teachers. At present not more than one-half of each entering class remain at the institution during the full term of four years. The remainder drop out gradually, for various reasons. A normal school course of two years would tend to obviate this evil. Pupils could enter such a course, regularly graduate at the end of two years, and receive diplomas as graduates.

This plan, fully carried out, would necessitate the employment of an additional assistant in the seminary, so as to enable one of the chief teachers to devote the greater part of his time and attention to the normal school department. Our common school teachers ought to be specially educated for their work; and if Lahainaluna cannot do it, where shall it be done?