Reading back a short homework essay Proposals to amend Prescriptions in University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships Acting on the advice of the Department of Anthropology of Victoria University and its ad hoc committee of teachers of Maori and senior students of Maori, endorsed by the Professional Board's Committee on University Entrance, Bursaries and Entrance Scholarships, the Council of Victoria University resolved as follows: MAORI: that the Council (1) welcome the addition of an aural section to the University Entrance, Bursaries, and Entrance Scholarships Examinations in Maori, (2) approve the proposed amendment to the prescriptions in Maori for the Bursaries and Scholarships examinations. (3) approve the addition of an aural section in the prescription in Maori for the University Entrance Examination but ask that the section on Written Comprehension be reinstated with a consequent re-allocation of marks of at least 20% for Comprehension and 10% for dictation and (4) ask for explanatory notes to be provided on Aural Comprehension and Dictation with the prescription. The members of the Anthropology Department's ad hoc committee were: Koro Dewes (convenor), Bernie Kernot (Victoria University), Don Welch (Education Department), Pae Ruha, Rev. Api Mahuika, Te Rangi Nikora (Correspondence School), Father Gupwell, Rangi Taurau, George Parekowhai (teachers of Maori). Pine Dewes, Lee Smith. Stuart Davidson, Pakaka Tawhai, and Fay Feast. all senior students of Maori. Mr John Bennett talking to the group about the work of the Advisory Committee on Maori Language