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4. Eepoet of the Inspectob-Genebal of Schools to the Hon. the Minister of Education. Southland Boys' and Girls' High School (10th November, 1886).—Since my last visit Mr. Highton has taken Mr. Blanchfiower's place as Headmaster, and the Headmistress has left the school. Her place has not been filled up, the number of girls being considerably smaller than formerly. Part of the time of the Headmaster is devoted to the girls' department. It would be unreasonable to expect the highest degree of efficiency in a school with so small a staff and where the salaries of assistants are necessarily low; and lam of opinion that the results obtained ought to be regarded as quite satisfactory. The junior class in the girls' school is doing very elementary work. I am glad to see that the new Headmaster has introduced geometrical drawing into the course.

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