KINDERGARTEN WORK.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17966, 16 December 1921, Page 9

KINDERGARTEN WORK.

ASSOCIATION'S ACTIVITIES.

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS

The council of tho Auckland Kindergarten Association held its annual diploma-giving last evening at the Training College. The president, the Rev. W. Beatty, occupied the chair. The chairman said the kindergarten movement resulted in developing children on natural, unforced lines, giving the childish mind in its gradual unfolding a sympathetic understanding. Healthful, wholesome habits were early acquired and carried into the homes, and the training in cleanliness, order, and courtesy was a factor that went far in moulding the CD fl r 3 C v&T • Mr. K 0. Cousins, a vice-president, spoke of the great opportunities given to those who undertoook kindergarten teaching. It was now widely acknowledged that real skill waß necessary in handling ycung children. It was necessary to gam their confidence and give them sympathetic understanding. Education was more than acquiring knowledge: it was developing the mind and the body and inspiring affection. Miss E. M. Gibson, director of the training classes of the association, briefly outlined a successful year's work, and spoko of the great benefit derived from the medical inspection of the school. Dr. Horsley, who was medical inspector of the kindergarten, had by her tact and kindness given inestimable aid to the mothers as well as the children. There were over 60 children attending the kindergarten. Every month 20 children were examined and those who were delicate wero examined every month, where possible in the presence of the mother. Mr. F. Ballin, as honorary dentist, had also greatly assisted in the welfare of the kindergarten. .... Tho chairman presented the six diplomas won during the year, H. Finlay, E. Nairn S. Ewen and A. Seymour having won theirs with distinction, and D. Greensniith, E, Grayson with high credit. Seven of the junior students received their first year's passes. Enjoyable part songs were contributed during the evening by the students, and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close with supper.