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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 27
Scholarship Regulations
Scholarship Regulations.
| 1. | That there should be two sets of scholarships a junior and a senior. |
| 2. | That there should be an equal number of each. |
| 3. | That the Dunedin High Schools be excluded from the junior competition. |
| 4. | That all holders of junior scholarships should attend the Dunedin High Schools. |
| 5. | That all schools be entitled to compete for senior scholar-ships. |
| 6. | That there be an alteration of the text-book prescribed for the junior competition. |
Annual Report of the Balclutha Branch.
We beg to submit the Sixth Annual Report of the Balclutha Branch of the Educational Institute.
During the past year the membership of this Branch has slightly increased. Three members have removed from the district, while seven names have been added to the roll. Up to date, 9 members have paid their subscriptions, the amount of which comes to £3 7s 6d; while our annual expenditure amounts to 9s 8d.
The Branch has met five times during the year, but we regret to state that the attendance has not been so large as in former years. Papers have been read on the following subjects: Knowledge is power by Mr. Renton; The average age at which a child should be presented for the 1st Standard by Mr. Nicholson; and The relation of Inspectors of Schools to the Education Department by Mr Waddell; and various subjects of educational interest have been discussed at our meetings. The following is an extract from the minutes :It was agreed unanimously, on the motion of Mr Waddell, that the following motion be proposed at the Annual Meeting of the Institute.
That the General Committee of Management be instructed to take all lawful means, by petitioning the House of Representatives or otherwise, to have Inspectors of Schools placed under the immediate control of the Education Department.
Jonathan Golding, Secretary.
Annual Report of the Waitaki Branch.
This Branch of the Educational Institute of Otago has held nine meetings during the year, viz. One annual meeting, seven monthly meetings, and one picnic. During the year there have
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been many changes among the teachers of the district. Mr. Wallace, the President for the year, left the district towards the end of it. Very few have taken a keener interest in the Institute than Mr. Wallace, and the Branch recorded a vote of thanks to him. As a result of these changes, and from other circumstances, several papers were lost to the Branch. The only papers were The Situation, by Mr. Peattie; Reading, by Mr. Walker; and The Liberal Culture of the Teacher, by the Rev. Dr. Macgregor. At the other meetings, matters affecting the position and well-being of teachers were discussed.
Mr. Jas Lindsay and the Rev. Dr. Macgregor, both of this Branch, read papers at the General Conference.
R. Peattie, Secretary.
Annual Report of the Tuapeka Branch.
I have the honour to report for the year 1882-83 as follows:—
The lectures in Dunedin during the winter months interfered seriously with the meeting of this branch.
Seven meetings have been held during the year, which have been fairly attended. The following papers were read and discussed Mr Selby on Reading, and Mr Alnutt on Leading and Driving. The papers were usually read one day, and the discussion took place the following meeting.
Several interesting subjects were taken up for discussion, and, on the whole, the members have taken a lively interest in the meetings.
William Macandrew, Secretary.
Annual Report of the Tapanui Branch.
I have the honour to submit our First Annual Report.
Four meetings have been held during the year, which have been fairly attended. We have as yet only six members, but anticipate an increase. Our schools being much separated interferes with the attendance at our monthly meetings.
P. Mco. Wilson, Secretary.
Annual Report of the Milton Branch.
I have the honour to submit the Annual Report of the Milton Branch for the year ending 12th May, 1883.
During the year several members left the district, and their successors have not yet joined our Branch, consequently our roll number is lower than formerly.
On the 6th June; 1882, Mr Reid spoke on the necessity of some change in the syllabus, especially in the arrangement of History, Geography, and Grammar, and the motion"That Mr Petries suggestions for modification of the syllabus be sup-ported, was carried. The Branch did not hold its usual meetings during the months of Professor Scotts lectures on Physiology. After resuming, the following subjects were dealt with:(1) The School Grounds, a paper by Mr McDuff. (2) The Pupil Teacher System, a discussion introduced by Mr Mahoney.
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(3) The Preparation of Teachers, a paper by Mr Reid. The Rev. Mr Chisholm agreed to read a paper at the Annual Conference.
The annual picnic was held in February at the Taieri Beach. We were joined by several members of the Dunedin and Lawrence districts, and spent a most pleasant day.
William Melrea, Interim Secretary.
Annual Report of the Dunedin Branch.
Papers, &c.—Fewer papers were read this year than in any other, a circumstance attributable mainly to the want of a fixed system of securing contributors. In September the President introduced for discussion a system of Mutual help in schools. November 4th: Mr. Jas. Jeffery read a paper on The English Language. March 3rd : The Secretary introduced for discussion the Otago Pupil Teachers Regulations. June 2nd: Mr. Jas. Rennie read a paper on The Insecurity of Teachers tenure of position in New Zealand.
Membership.The question of membership came on for consideration at the last meeting of the Branch, when it was unanimously resolved to issue circulars with a view of securing the countenance and active assistance of the many teachers in our midst. This step has resulted in a substantial addition to our membership roll.
W. J. Moore, Secretary.
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Dunedin:
Collls, Culling, and Co.,
Printers, Crawford Street.
Education as a University Subject.
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