REPORT OF THE EXAMINERS, AT THE COMBINED EXAMINATION OF THE COMMON SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF TORONTO, JULY 22, 1867. O THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMON SCHOOLS OF TORONTO GENTLEMEN, In conformity with your regulations we beg to submit the following Report of the Combined Examination of Pupils selected from the Common Schools of the City: The number of pupils presenting themselves for examination was one hundred and thirty-one. Of these, fifty-four belonged to the First or Junior Division; thirty-six to the Second or Intermediate, and the remaining forty-one to the Third or Highest. The examination of the First Division was oral; that of the Intermediate, partly oral and partly written; while that of the Highest Division was, with the exception of the examination in Reading, wholly a written one. The Examiners have to express their satisfaction with the attainments of the pupils as a whole. The acquaintance shewn with History and Geography was generally good; that with the principles of English Grammar less so; the Reading was distinct and accurate throughout, though, in some cases, wanting in modulation and naturalness of tone, especially among the junior pupils; the Spelling, on the other hand, was remarkably good. In Arithmetic, especially among the more advanced pupils, there was great diversity of attainment; many of the papers given in were excellent, even the best, however, with one exception, did not approach completeness. The same remarks will apply to the answers in Geometry and Algebra. The specimens of Writing given in were, on the whole, good, some exceedingly beautiful. - With these remarks of a general character, the Examiners submit the following detailed statements and recommendations: FIRST DIVISION. The pupils in this Division, fifty-four in number, were examined orally in Reading, Spelling, Arithmetic, and Elementary Geography. Of these, twelve came from Palace and Givins Street Schools, in which there are only two Divisions taught by corresponding teachers. They were examined against each other. The pupils from Palace Street excelled in Geography, those from Givins Street, in Reading and Arithmetic. The Examiners recommend prizes to be given to the following: 1st: Matilda Jackman, Palace Street. 2nd and 3rd (Equals) Elizabeth Ann Smith, Giving Street, and Elizabeth Stone, Palace Street. 4th Francis S. Duggan, Givins Street. 5th Annie M. Montgomery, Givins Street. The pupils of the Female Department of this Division. from John Street and The Park School, as being taught by teachers each of whom has one higher class, were likewise examined against each other. They were found to be very evenly matched in all the branches. It is recomended that Prizes be given to the following: 1st Mary Ann Boulton, John Street. 2nd and 3rd (Equals) Agnes R. Dow, The Park; and Fanny Steven, John Street. The Reading The remaining pupils in this Division, thirty-six in number,were marked against each other. was fair in all; that in John Street, best. The Spelling was very good in all; the pupils from George and Louisa Streets, gaining the highest marks. In Arithmetic, the boys from The Park School had slightly the advantage. In this department the Examiners recommend that Prizes and Certificates of Honour be given to the following PRIZES. : 1st and 2nd (Equals) Paul Zala and Clara Lugsden, George Street. 3rd: Mary Rusk, Victoria Street. 4th Florence Large, Phoebe Street. 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th: (Equals) Janet Carlyle, George Street, Flora Roome, Victoria Street; Fanny McKay, Louisa Street; and Louisa Currie, Louisa Street. 9th George Collins, Centre Street. : 10th and 11th (Equals) Matilda Walker, Victoria Street; and Samuel Harris, The Park. CERTIFICATES. 12th, 13th, and 14th: (Equals) William Walker, George Street; Emma Morley, George Street; Carrie Robinson, Phoebe Street. 15th Robert Townley, Centre Street. 16th Thomas Rennilson, Louisa Street. SECOND OR INTERMEDIATE DIVISION. There were thirty-six pupils in this Division; they were examined in Reading, Spelling, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, and History. The general remarks made in the commencement of the report apply here. The Reading and Spelling were very satisfactory; the answers in History not less so; in Grammar, the answers were not of equal merit. The best paper in Arithmetic was given by Annie Brock, from Givins Street School. The pupils, to the number of six, belonging to the Senior Female Divisions of Schools in which there are no Intermediate Divisions (Palace Street and Givins Street) were marked against each other. The Examiners recommend Prizes to be given to the following 1st Agnes Brown, Givins Street. 2nd Martha Lane, Palace Street. 3rd: Janet Lumsden, Palace Street. Of the remaining thirty pupils, examined in Intermediate Division work, the following are recommended for Prizes and Certificates of Honour : PRIZES. 1st Emma Hastings, George Street. 6th Elizabeth Trelkeld, Victoria Street. 7th and 8th, (Equals) John Lewis and Samuel Flack, George Street. CERTIFICATES. 9th Annie Damer, George Street. 10th Kate Robinson, Phoebe Street. 11th John Milne, Victoria Street. 12th Thomas Greer, The Park. THIRD OR SENIOR DIVISION. The subjects of examination in this Division were Reading, Spelling, Definitions, and Derivations, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History; and, for those who chose, Mensuration, Algebra, and Geometry. Forty-one submitted to examination in this Department. The senior male pupils of Givins Street School, were sent to be examined in Third Division work, with an equal number from Palace Street School, there being only two Divisions in each of the Schools. Their answers in several branches were good-in others, Mensuration, Geometry, and Algebra, especially, the papers seem to have been too difficult for them. |