TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 150, 22 December 1938, Page 14

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

THEIR FUNCTION AND AIM

The function of a technical school was laid down in the annual report of the principal of the Hutt Valley Memorial Technical College, which was considered at a meeting of the board of managers last evening. Mr. McFadyen said that the school aimed at providing for both boys and girls full-time courses which combine a sound general education with real insight into the principles and practice of some calling.

A practical , education presented In an interesting way was the purpose of the courses, due attention being paid to the fundamental principles underlying the practice of the pupil's future vocation. At the same time due recognition was also accorded to cultural values in the study- of literature, history, art, dramatic work, and musical appreciation. ' '

' Due attention was given to physical education; sports and physical training were a prominent feature of the school activities. Due regard was also given to the moral as well as the mental and physical aspects of education. One of the chief aims was. to develop character and an attempt had been made to carry out, both by precept and example, this important branch of activities.

Speaking of the study of music, Mr. McFadyen reported -that all the girls had had regular training in singing, part-singing being a feature of the year's work, and an attempt had been made to inculcate in the pupils a love for good music. The aim was the, preparation of pupils for a fuller and, more satisfying use of leisure hours' in the future and the creation1: of an; enthusiasm which would lead to further^ participation in musical activities.

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