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SCHOOL VISITORS’

REPORT.

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Education. The Stanhope school-house is only a mile and a half from this, which is nearly three miles from those families who petitioned for its removal to a new site.

140—5. Mr. McLeod has enjoyed. for many years, the dis.- tinction of being cue of our superior teachers. At Ex- aminations the exhibitions of intelligence by his pupils. were satisfactory. Employed for years in the district, he is familiar with the character and capacities of the children.

141—5. This School had been for years under the able and judicious management of R, Robertson. ESq.. and Mr. McLeod maintains the School in the high position it has held among others for its efficiency.

142—1, Fair. 2, Fair. 3, Good. 4. Suitable. 5, Decided improvement has been made this year. The School is faithfully taught. but the irregular attendance hinders the advancement of the children.

143—1. Good. 2. Good. 3. Good. 4. Meritorious. 5. Examinations gratifying. Good order observed. Chil- dren always attentive, tidy and diligent; and making creditable progress.

144—1. Good. 2. Good. 3. Appropriate. 4, Skilful. 5, This is a Model District School. The [louse is neat. convenient and comfortable. The Scholars, remarkable for diligence, and attainments, and the teacher. popular in the district and neighborhood for his activity and zeal.

145—5. When inspecting the ” South School” I was de- tained and could not have time to examine this. which was temporarily closed at the time of my examination in the neighborhood. Miss McGregor seems anxious to do what can be done under adverse circumstances. chiefly resulting from irregular attendance, and the deficiencies in books and other equipments.

146-1. Fair. 2, Fair. 3, Suitable. 4, Qualified. 5. The School-house is convenient and very Comfortable. with suitable furniture; but the want of bunks, irregular ac- tendance and the apathy of parents are great drawbacks. Mr. Campbell has been attentive since his appointment, and the progress of the Scholars tnore satisfactory than in Miss lludson’s time,and the discipline more stringent. Examined. 26. ‘

147—1, Good. 2, Fair. 3, Explanatory. 4. Experienced. 5, The Teacher was trained as a pupil-teacher in a Scot- tish Parish School. and was afterwards master of a See» sional School. He attended our own Normal School, and is competent to conduct satisfactorilv any districtSchool. lie is, however. labouring under serious disadvantages in his present situation, as the school-house is a disgrace to a wealthy community. Considering the inConveniences and deficiencies so notorious the attaintnents of the Children are creditable. The Trustees have been notified that this School must be closed, unless suitable accomv modations are, without delay, provided.

148—1. Good. 2,Fair. 3. Julicious. 4. Able and atten- tive. 5. The old inhabitants have been proverbial for earnestness and liberalitv in their efforts to maintain an efficient school.and their children who are now the ‘ lleads of Families’ are imbued with a remarkably laudable spirit to enjoy and diffuse the benefits of Education. The scho- lars have a natural perspicasity and exemplify a persis- tency to acquire a practiCal knowledge of useful branches. The dispute about the site has not been settled, and con- tinues to embarrass all concerned.

149---1. Fair. 2. Good. 3. Appropriate. 4. Clever. 5, Although the house is in a disgraceful condition, and the scholars. with a few exceptions. notorious for their care- lessness and perverse propensities. even when under the superintendence of experienced masters; yet, the young teacher. who was appointed this year, has talent and tact sufficient to maintain good order. and a surprising degree of deligence. lie is successful, notwithstanding such untoward circumstances.

150-5, Change of teacher since last examination, Mr. Jas. Stewart is well qualified. lie has altered the classifica- tion, is punctual in attendance. and has introduced *new arrangements that appear suitable. Examined, 20.

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151—5, This District has been lately established. When visited Mr. Kennedy was organising the classes. The House is neat, desks and seats suitable. and when the other necessary equipments are provided, ifthe children, who appear to be diligent and decent, attend regularly, this may be a superior school.

152—1, Fair. 2, Fair. 3. Good. 4. Good. 5.Consider. ing the accommodations the ortler.prngress and pruficiency are very creditable: the intelligence of several pupils, remarkable.especially “ Master Bell.” Mr Archibald McKenzie is a veteran in the profession—well known for skill and success as an instructor of youth in several settlements in this Colony Examined. 24.

153—1, Good. 2, Good. 3, Good. 4. Very intelligent. 5. This is a very superior school. Examination highly creditable. The children appear very anxious toimprove and Mr. Farquharson judiciously encourages their aspira-

tions. Examincd.29.

154—1,Fair. 2, Fair. 3,The usual. 4,Qualified. 5. The examination. on the whole. satisfactory. A few of the pupils madea good appearance. The attendance

small and irregular, Miss McGregor set-ms anxious to discharge her duty faithfully, but I suspect some of the people do not take any interest in the school, whit-h was in a very flourishing Condition when taught by Mr, I]. Barnard. Examined. l6.

155—1. Strict, 2. Good. 3. Good. 4. Meritorious. 5, The skill and success with which Mr. Jno. Butler con- ducted this school, demand unremitting diligence. talent and judgement to maintain its progressive efficiency. Mr. Stuallwood seems to realise his responsibilities. He has a good tnode of developing the faculties of the child— ren. according to their age and attainments. He teaches a, modification of Morrell's analysis, and a superior style ofof penmanship. 'l‘he aspect of the school in all the departments satisfactory. ’ .

156-1. Fair. 2. Fair. 3.'l'he usual. 4.Soitable. 5, All the classes well taught, but greater energy by the teacher, Would enliven the children. and raise a spirit of simula- tion. The sense of the reading lessons is understood by the scholars in the higher (3115808, some of whom write neatly. and acctimpat-ving Specimens show the style of penmunship taught. Exitiuincd, ‘25.

l57—-—l. Strict. 2. Good. 3. Good. 4. Intelligent. 5. The Teacher exemplifies praiseWorthy zeal and exercises sound discrimination in classifying and advancing his scholars The elementary branches are fairly taught; the pupils iti the higher classes trained to cultivate their faculties and acquire accurate knowledge of their exercises; I submit

specimens of their penmanship. Examined, 30. 15§—},(iood. _ 2, Fair. 3. Good. 4, Skifful &. attentive. o lhxaltilnatlnn very satisfactory. The progress made

creditable. Examined,24.

150—5. Miss B iyd's method of arranging and teaching the classes has changed the aspect of this School. Juduing from the appearance made by both the junior and sehior scholars examined, the prospects of improving the school are law. They have a set of superior maps. The house small and too shabby ft r the voutlt of such a rcspcctubld and prosperous settlement. Examined, 17.

160—5, Z--alotisly managed on the explanatory system of the Scottish Sessional Schools; but irregular attendance

and other hinderances embarrass the teacher. Examined, 20.

161—1. Fair. 2. Fair. 3, The usual. 4, Qualified. 5 The best finished and furnished Schoolvhouse of its sizd iii Queen’s County. The Teacher is a very respectable young man of good abilities, but too indulgent and deli» ctent in energy to meet the requirements of this school which was formerly flourishing under stringentdecipline.’

162—1, Fair. 2. Good. 3. Good. 4, Able and active. 5. Improvement in all the branches creditable. Mr. Bassett is decidedly more successful than his predecessor

yvho was highly gifted with talent and tact,I but dtflcient in prudenco. Examined, 21.