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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22628, 16 January 1937, Page 19

m ft »i«s© SCHOOLS an COLLEGES

IDEALS OF EDUCATION Developing the Individual RESPONSIBILITY WITH THE PARENTS IF it is true that a nation depends for its future always on its young people, it is an indisputable consequence that it behoves any nation to look to its schools. It is there that its next generation of statesmen is to be brought up, instructed, trained for better or for worse, and it is there that responsibility lies heavily. With Aristotle it can be truly said, "All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth." Education, as all truly educated will allow, is a complex matter. The Right Honourable J. Ramsay Mac Donald, one who had to struggle for his first schooling, speaks on the subject with wisdom and discrimination. "The aim of education," he says "is not fulfilled when you simply make pupils well-stocked reference files. Knowledge is not education. You can know as much as the wisest man in the world ever knew—unless his wisdom consists of the affairs of the soul—but so far as his book knowledge is concerned, material knowledge and the knowledge of things, a man may know all that there is to be known and in the end be a consummate fool. The aim of education is not merely the acquiring of knowledge." There e. nail is hit firmly on the head. Here in New Zealand has been a cry for better, sounder, more personal education. Our system has been too didactic, filling young minds with useless facts, cry the critics. True education should be self-educatidn, with all possible stress on the personal side. The school should guide rather than dictate, building up a capacity for independent thought in the young mind as it is fed, not forcibly but gently, with useful knowledge. The slogan "free, secular and compulsory education" no longer has the meaning it used to have. It summed up a system of education that in its way was something to marvel at, and it saw a state of affairs in which the Minister of Education might consult his watch to discover whether all standard four classes throughout the Dominion were studying geography or history. Founded on a materialistic misconception, it produced the mental outlook of that celebrated pupil who stated that "the aim of primary education is to fit pupils for free secondary education, and the aim of secondary education is to enable a pupil to get a better job than his father had." Happily we are moving away from this, and in the right direction. There is little reason for serious discontent with the trend of education in this country. The day of regimentation is behind us and our schools, State and private, offer freedom to the individual such as was unheard of not many years ago. Education is adapting itself to the requirements of the individual whereas before the individual had to conform to the demands of a rigid system. There is a growing diversity of courses open to the new pupil at every school, so that each having surveyed his capabilities develop them along the most suitable lmes. The truth of the saying, "Every child is a problem child," has at last been recognised and each child is made the object of special study. But if the canons of sound education are theoretical, they must be realised in more practical manner. New Zealand's schools are of a high order, up-to-date and controlled by minds flexible and receptive and industrious enough to keep abreast of the times. Nursery and preparatory schools to catch the child mind when young and easy to guide, primary schools where the first foundation of sound education is laid, and secondary schools where the promise of earlier teaching is beginning to reveal itself, are true intellectual laboratories which are' doing noble work. Culturally and athletically and morally they are schools to be proud of and the parent who is faced with the problem, where shall I send my son to school, will find his greatest difficulty in choosing among so many. A study of this page may help in a task that is at once a necessary and a responsible one.

P AUCKLAND «§ BUSINESS COLLEGE The New Zealand Government Shorthand Typists' Examinations, held in November, being the only public examination of its kind in the Dominion, provide a standard by ivhich the training of shorthand typists may be judged. ./Is usual the Auckland Business College students in 1936 obtained more Credit Passes' than any other college. The following is a summary of these results for 1936: GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION RESULTS JUNIOR DIVISION. 78 passed, including FIRST 3 PLACES (45 passed with Credit.) SENIO& DIVISION. 46 passed, including FIRST 10 PLACES • - / [(l2 of the 14 Auckland Credit Passes were gained by students of the College.) INTERMEDIATE DIVISION. (130 words a minute.) 4 PASSED SPECIAL DIVISION. (.150 words a minute.) - - - > • 3 PASSED (Including FIRST and SECOND places in , the Dominion). Only FIRST-CLASS Training can produce similar results year after year'. The College has been*enlarged to accommodate the greatly increased number of girls desirous of enrolling. Re-opening Date Prospectus obtainable from the College or Messrs. Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd. I Chairman of Directors! D . . » |A. W. SHEPHERD, P.C.T., F.P.S.A. T. U. WELLS, M.A. -j R R £ SHEPHERD, 8.A., (HONS.), LL.B. SMITH'S BUILDING, ALBERT STREET, C.I. jj| AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOARD Bovs* Schools: AUCKLAND (Mountain Road), MOUNT ALBERT ami TAKAPUNA. Girls' Schools: AUCKLAND, EPSOM and TAKAPUNA. The Schools will assemble at 9 a.m. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. The Principals of the Grammar Schools will be present to Enrol New Pupils on the following days: AUCKLAND (BOYS'): Monday, February Ist, at 9 a.m. Appointment cards can be obtained by forwarding' a stamped and addressed, envelope to the Headmaster before January 27. mount ALBERT: Thursday, January 28 and Monday, February 1. Appointment cards may bo obtained by forwarding a stamped and addressed envelope to the Headmaster berore January 27. AUCKLAND GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Saturday, January 30th. New pupils with surnames A-L wIU bo enrolled from 8 30 - 10.30 a.m., those from M-Z from i 0.30 - 12.30. TAKAPUNA: Saturday, January 30. Headmaster will be in attendance to answer enquiries on Thursday, January 28th. EPBOM GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL: Pupils from west or ManuKau Road, Wednesday, January 27, morning, 9 a.m. to noon, surnames A to L; afternoon, surnames M to Z. Pupils from all other districts, Thursday, January 28th, morning, 9 a.m. to noon, surnames A to L; afternoon, surnames M to Z. Country pupils may enrol on either day. Thu Classifying Examination will be held on Monday, February l. • MOUNT ALBERT.—Boys rrom (1) all places on the North Railway Line; (2) Mount Albert, Morningside, Klu?sland; (3) West Rosklll, South-west Epsom; (4) Dominion Road, Glenmore, West Eden Terrace; (5) Newton (West or Reservoir), Grey Lynn and Ponsonby (West of Ponsonby Road and South of Scott Street), Arch Hill; (6) Point Chevalier, will, be required to attend the Mount Albert School. If the number of boys applying Tor admission to the Auckland Grammar School Is in excess of the accommodation available, It may be necessary to require the overflow to attend at Mount Albert. EPSOM GIRLS' SCHOOL. —Pupils rrom the Eastern side of Auckland, Including the districts of Parnell, Remuera. Epsom, Epsom side of Mount Eden, Ellerslie, and Onehunga, pupils eotning by Southern railway line to Newmarket", will be required to attend the Epsom Girls' School. In cases of doubt, the Board will decide which school a pupil should attend. St. Hellers: Pupils having easy access to the Waterfront Road are required to attend the Auckland Girls' Grammar School, and those living at some distance from the Waterfront Road may attend the Epsom Girls' Grammar. School, ir the number or pupils applying Tor admission at the Epsom Girls' Grammar School Is in excess or the accommodation available. It may be necessary to require the overflow to attend the Auckland Girls' Grammar School. TAKAPUNA.—AII pupils rrom Takapuna and Devonport will be required to attend the Takapuna Grammar School. The Education Department will permit pupils rrom NORTHCOTE and BIRKENHEAD to enrol at the Orammar Schools ir there is sufficient accommodation. Girls at the Auckland Girls' Grammar School. . r : • Boys whose homes are within walking distance of the Ferry will be required to attend the Mount Albert Grammar School. ' " ' Boys whose homes are not within walking distance of the Ferry may attend the Auckland Grammar School. GENERAL.—Every candidate for admission must produce a Registrar's Certificate of date or birth, which may be obtained for the sum or one shilling, or Statntory Declaration showing date or birth. All correspondence relating to admission must be addressed to the Headmaster or Headmistress or the School. Parents of those' pupils wflo attended In 1938 amd are returning, are reminded that the "Notice or Return" must be Torwarded by January 22. Pupils who have passed Standard VI., but are not eligible ror Free Places, may be admitted as Paying Pupils. Competency Pupils are eligible for Free Places at the Auckland Girls' Grammar School, provided that the Commercial Course is taken, and at Mount Albert provided the Agricultural Cotrse is taken. » . For Prospectus, apply to CHAS. E. G. tisdAll, Secretary-Treasurer, Auckland Grammar School Board, National Mutual Life Buildings, Shortland Street, Auckland, C.l. ru m Sacred Heart College. St. Cuthbert's College. King's Preparatory School. Auckland Grammar Schools. St. Mary's College. Our Colleges and the Uniform Requirements Hill-Top School. Seddon memorial Technical College. I CHARLCOTE I Charlcote School. St. Peter's School. Cambridge. For over 50 years now George Court's have been pursuing their policy of offering Goods at Lower Prices." And the success of this policy is amply proved by the increasing business in their College sections—both boys and girls—where standard qualities in Regulation College Wear (complete in every official detail) are to be obtained at genuinely lower prices. Your inspection is invited, with the assurance that comparison of George Court 8 prices will be to your advantage. University Blazers — University Blazers, made to measure from a particularly fine quality all-wool flannel, in the correct heraldic blue, properly trimmed and finished with badge of registered design, are obtainable only from George Court & Sons Ltd., who are under contract to the Auckland University College Students' Association. Satisfaction is assured with every blazer. "For Quality College Wear at Lower Prices." GEORGE COURT King's college. Diocesan High School. KARANGAHAPE ROAD AUCKLAND Convent of ths Sacrod Heart. Tamakl Private High School. f==f

The Recognised College for Sound Practical Commercial Education, 440 Positions Filled Last Year Shorthand-Typists—Book-keepers—Burroughs Operators In Government, Professional and Commercial Offices. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION. f Day and Evening Classes Resume on MONDAY, 25th JANUARY. PROSPECTUS ON APPLICATION MISS E. B. M. BRAIN, Principal and Director. A. J. HUTCHINSON, Esq., Director. MISS N. It. CARLAW, Secretary. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDING, AUCKLAND Telephone 46-286. THE UNIVERSITY COACHING COLLEGE 22 FERRY BUILDING, AUCKLAND, CI. (Founded 1912). Tuition in Day and Evening Classes and by Correspondence for University Entrance (Matriculation) and other examinations. The Day Classes for Matriculation and kindred examinations are recommended to students who require special attention, or who wish to Matriculate as soon as possible. An average of six students to each tutor is m aintained, and careful attention is paid to any subject in which a student may show weakness. Fortnightly reports are furnished. The same staff of Specialist Tutors conducts Evening Classes and corrects Correspondence Courses. Saturday Morning Classes are held for secondary Pupils. Model solutions of xecent Matriculation papers can be supplied. The First Term, 1937, begins on TUESDAY, February 2, and the Principal may be interviewed by appointment from WEDNESDAY, January 20. Prospectus will be forwarded on request. D. W. FAIGAN, M.A. TELEPHONE 44-271. (Honours in English and French), PRINCIPAL SELWYN COLLEGE Dressmaking, Pattern-making, Designing, Shorthand, Type-writing, Book-keeping, Gent.'s Tailoring, Chart and Stock Cutting. We offer you a Professional Training in any of the above subjects. Success is guaranteed. Day and Evening Glasses. Write for full Particulars of our Special Correspondence Course. College re-opens "Monday, January 18th. 2nd Floor HFI DEPOSIT BIDGS.,(r. HIGH ST. £ VIIICAN LANE CITY. PHONE 4*485 ASHLEIGH COACHING COLLEGE (Established 1913), Day and Evening Classes for University Entrance (Matriculation), London Matriculation, Teachers' Entrance, General Education, Proficiency, etc. Secondary School pupils can attend for tuition late afternoon and Saturday morning. Students receive individual attention. (Record Passes each year). Term Starts Date of Entry. E. ASHBY (T.C.D.), Principal, 601 N.Z. Insurance Building. Phones: 43-006, 26-343. WARWICK TUTORIAL COLLEGE Day and evening Classes far University Entrance (Matriculation) and Accountancy Professional Examinations. Day Classes for Matriculation Students requiring individual attention are strictly limited In size, so that each student obtains the most careful attention. Late afternoon and Saturday morning classes for Secondary School pupils. First Term Begins MONDAY, February Bth. The Principal will be in attendance on and after January 25th to interview students. W. McGregor Jess, M.A., B.Com. Principal, British Chambers, High Street. Phone 46-321. RICHMOND NAUTICAL (ft#**) (TECHNICAL) SCHOOL S rrom 15 to 17 years of age. Time at scfcool counts as ♦JV- sea service. i 2 months' course covers completely, seamanship and ir nogy navigation and Includes practical lireboat work. The School is Tully equipped with appliances necessary fnr thorough tuition. Students arter a year's instruction are well trained 1 B to commence their sea career. Fees moderate. ALT 1936 STUDENTS NOW HAVE BERTHS AT SEA. ' Vacancies for 1937—First Term Commences FEBRUARY Bth. Prospectus on application to the Principal— CAPT. J. W. R. RICHMOND, FERRY BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND, C.l. Phone 47-503. u The School House of the Mount Albert Grammar School The School House reopens on February Ist, on which date all Boarders are to be in residence. Th® School House being full for 1937. the Headmaster will be pleased to adviso parents with regard to private boa.rding places for their sons, pending vacancies occurring in tho School House. CHAS. E. G. TISDALL, Secretary-Treasurer, Auckland Grammar School Board. NEW ZEALAND RADIO COLLEGE (Formerly) Auckland School of Wireless. Lectures commence at the beginning of February. Please enrol early.- Call or Phone 30-860 for Prospectus. 37 Winstone Bldgs., 7 7 Queen Street/ G. I. ANKS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE (AUCKLAND) Personal Classes in all Subjects for ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS , WUI be Resumed on MONDAY, Bth MARCH, 1937. OFFICE NOW OPEN FOR ENROLMENTS. Fo' Full Information apply to THE REGISTRAR, 4th FLOOR, SELBOURNE CHAMBERS, OXONNELL STREET, AUCKLAND PHONE 45-001

% fit yourself for A BETTER POSITION . Get on in your chosen career. Start studyJr ing NOW! Wakefield College will train i you—thoroughly—at low cost, in any \ subject: Shorthand, Typewriting, Book--1 keeping, Story Writing, Journalism, Commercial Art and Business Training. fLL- WAKEFIELD c ~:r I BUSINESS COLLEGE TO DAY - PALMERSTON BUILDINGS, 47 QUEEN ST., • Phone 41-397 ....C. D. MILL, Director. *HK SYMBOL or SUCCKS* DRULEIGH COLLEGE LIMITED RONALD W. CORSON. DIRECTOR Phone 32-248 P.O. Box 1225 O'CONNELL STREET, AUCKLAND. EWG.BF! •6.1.37 TO THE AMBITIOUS, Hundreds of young men and women, now holding important positions, thank Druleigh for the start it gave them. Our staff are practical experts who could hold highly paid executive positions anywhere in the commercial world, Their methods are personal and individual and we can place all students in good, permanent positions as soon as they complete their studies. There arc four main departments at the College, each with a responsible head—Business Training, Commercial Art, Dressmaking and Radio. Inquiries as a result of recommendations from satisfied students have been so numerous already this year that indications are we shall have to limit enrolments for certain personal classes. We are pleased to give any information without obligation. Just 'phone, write or call up at our new central premises,* National Insurance Building, O'Connell Street. It must have an important bearing on your future success. . 4#* / DIRECTOR. N.Z.'s Premier Training Institute.