THE TEACHING OF GIRLS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 143673, 18 December 1911, Page 3

THE TEACHING OF GIRLS.

AN INTERESTING BATTLE. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, Dec. 18. Miss Marchant’s criticism of the attainments of primary school pupils proceeding to the Girls’ High School has drawn a trenchant reply from Inspector Richardson, who points out that with similarly equipped pupils other secondary schools in Otago maintained, if not increased, their reputations for efficiency. If the day technical classes and private schools girls have successfully competed against the Girls’ High School fhe management of the teaching of the latter institution is responsible. Mias Marchant’s right to qssert that tho teachers are not properly trained is challenged on the ground that her experience is confined to the staff of the Girls’ High School, tho majority of whom are untrained and chosen on university and social qualifications. With regard to domestic training it is assorted that the Girls’ High School is the only public institution in Dunedin and suburbs where this important branch is not taught.