EDUCATION SYSTEM

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 10 June 1929, Page 5

EDUCATION SYSTEM

THOROUGH REVISION URGED ARTICLE BY PROFESSOR HUNTER CBj Telegraph—Pr«M Association) HAMILTON, This Day. Professor Hunter, vice-Chancellor of the University of New Zealand, in an article in the “Waikato Times,” urges a thorough revision of the whole education system. He notes “the. increasing lethargy and boredom” among the. children at primary schools, whereas interest and enthusiasm are found at kindergartens. This interest should be kept up, but not by the introduction of work solely of useful economic aspects. Professor Hunter thinks that in all secondary schools there should be opportunity for the expression of creative impulses, handicraft, and art work, with a gradual specialising. All these schools would then have the good features of the present technical schools. Trade schools would also be needed for young people m employment. For these, Professor Hunter hopes that a half-time system may be arranged. Professor Hunter mentions the present rivalry between high schools, technical and primary for the possession of children above the fourth standard, and says that whatever decision is reached, it should not he influenced by this rivalry.