SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 946, 17 September 1901, Page 4

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

WAIKAKA VALLEY. This school was examined on September 2nd, with the following result: - I'ASS SlillJEl'T.S. Standard, l'rescuted. Present. Passed. VII. - VI. ,i a ;( V. 22 2 IV. 12 12 11 111. II 22 H. « li 5 I. 1 1 1 •if 2(i 21 I am satisfied with the elasslication as it now stands. Speaking generally, lam in the happy position of being able to report that the pupils have acquitted themselves creditably at the examination. The second rale or third-rate work that usually falls to be chronicled when there has been a change of teacheis during the year is absent. 'The' inference is plain : tho teachers, both the outgoing and the incoming, have done their work loyally and well. One matter which really lies at the root of all progress in English studies—l refer to the comprehension of the language of the reading lessons—may advantageously bulk somewhat moie laigely in the programme of studies.

CI.ASX SUIJ.JECU'S. Geography -Good. Drawing—Good. Grammar—Good. History—Satisfactory. Object Lessons, etc.—Satisfactory. Recitation—Fair. AIiMTIONAI. SOltlKl'TS. Sinking—Good. Needlework—A pood beginning has been made. Drill and Exercises—Very good. INSTRUCTION OF I'. Mr Blue hns succeeded in interesting the pupils in the infant classes in their work. G. D. Bh.uk, Inspector. The following is a list of the names of the pupils who have passed their standards:- - Standard VI-Nellie Aitken, Christina Johnston, Grace Waddell. Standard V—Dixon Johnston. Benjamin Chittock. Standard IV—Jessie Cruiskshank, Maud Cruickshank, Constance Waddell, Stewart Aitken, Jas. lieid, Jas. Sheddan, llobert Aitken, Lillian Sheddan, Jane Martin, Win. Aitken, Thos. Mel'hail. Standard 111 —Mary Mel'hail, Martha Sheddan, Norman Waddell. Standard ll—Adam Johnston, Wm. Chittock, Albert Ilasselin, Alice Martin, Donald Sheddan. Standard I—lsabella lieid.