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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 40
Course of Instruction in Public Schools
Course of Instruction in Public Schools.
The subjects of Instruction shall be as follows :—
| (1.) | Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar and
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Composition, Geography, History, Elementary Science and Drawing, Object Lessons, Vocal Music, and (in the case of girls) Sewing and Needlework, and the Principles of Domestic Economy. But no child shall be compelled to be present at the teaching of History whose parents or guardians object thereto. |
| (2.) | The school shall be kept open five days in each week for at least four hours, two of which in the forenoon and two in the afternoon shall be consecutive, and the teaching shall be entirely of a secular character. |
| (3.) | The school buildings may be used on days and at hours other than those used for public school purposes, upon such terms as the Committee may from time to time prescribe. |
| (4.) | The class books used in the school shall be such only as shall be approved by the Governor in Council. |
| (5.) | The school shall be open at all times to the visits of an Inspector. |
| (6.) | No fees shall be payable at any public school except as hereinbefore provided in the case of district high schools. |