(4) The librarian shall keep a record of every book loaned, in the following form: Pupil's name No. of When Condition (5) At the close of each school term all books belonging to the library shall be called in. During the vacation period, or while school may remain closed, pupils may, upon the written order of a trustee, obtain books from the secretary of the district who for the time being shall act as librarian. (6) The following fines, if authorised by the board, shall be assessed by the librarian: (a) for not returning a book within two weeks, 5 cents for each week it is detained beyond the limit fixed; (b) for any injury beyond ordinary wear, an amount proportionate to the injury; (c) for the loss of the book, the cost thereof. (7) All fines assessed shall be paid within a week, and in case of failure to pay a fine the pupil fined shall not be entitled to enjoy the privileges of the library. Inspection of Schools. 31. Every inspector shall visit each school in his inspectorate as frequently as the Commissioner may direct. On the occasion of his official visit the inspector shall have supreme authority in the school and he shall conduct his inspection in accordance with the special instructions of the department. 32. If deemed necessary for the purposes of inspection the inspector may extend the regular school hours, or, upon giving due notice to the teacher and pupils, he may require any school to be kept open on Saturday, in which case the attendance for such Saturday shall be duly entered in the register. Teachers' Reading Course. 33. The Commissioner of Education may prescribe a course of reading for teachers. Teachers may at any time enter upon the course (which shall be optional) by reading one or more of the three books prescribed each year. 34. Any teacher who desires a certificate of having read satisfactorily any book prescribed shall write brief essays on topics based upon such book and assigned by the Department of Education. He shall also make a declaration that he has carefully read the book and that the essays written were composed by him. The essays and declaration shall be transmitted to the Department of Education not later than March 1st in each year. 35. Any teacher who submits to the department certificates of having read satisfactorily nine of the books prescribed shall receive a diploma certifying to the completion of one full reading course. Additional diplomas shall be awarded to teachers who complete additional courses of nine books. Teachers' Meetings. 36. In every school in which more than two teachers are employed it shall be the duty of the principal to convene, at least once a month, a meeting of his assistants for the purpose of conferring on matters pertaining to the organisation, management and discipline of the school. A brief record of the proceedings of each meeting shall be kept and shall be referred to the inspector on the occasion of his official visit. It shall be the duty of assistant teachers to attend such meetings and in case of their neglect or failure to do so the principal shall report the matter to the board. Teacher's Conventions. 37. Upon receiving the approval of the Commissioner of Education the officers of any teachers' association may arrange for an annual convention the object of which shall be to promote the teaching efficiency of its members. 38. The inspector shall be ex officio, a member of the committee of management of each association in his inspectorate, and he shall be consulted by the committee with respect to the arrangements for the annual convention. 39. Every convention held shall be subject to the following regu Iations: (1) The secretary of the association shall give due notice of the convention to each teacher residing within reasonable distance of the place of meeting. (Upon application to the department lists of teachers will be furnished to associations.) (2) The convention shall be held on a Friday and the following Saturday, unless other days are approved by the Commissioner of Education. (3) At the commencement of each session of the convention the presiding officer shall cause a roll of the members of the association to be called, and at the close of the convention the secretary shall forthwith forward to the department a record of the attendance in the form. prescribed for the purpose. (4) The president of the association shall as soon as practicable transmit to the department an outline report of the work of each session of the convention and when deemed advisable he may include in such report extracts from addresses given or papers read. Teachers' Institutes. 40. The Commissioner of Education shall arrange for the holding of teachers' institutes at suitable places in the Territories. 41. All teachers residing within reasonable distance of the place where an institute is to be held shall receive from the department due notice thereof and shall be expected to attend. Attendance at Conventions and Institutes. 42. Every teacher who desires to attend any teachers' convention. ur teachers' institute held under these regulations shall have the right to do so; and every district whose teacher attends any such convention or institute shall be entitled to the government grant for the teaching days during which such teacher is present at the convention or institute as shown by the register of attendance received by the department. Midsummer Institute. 43. Whenever twenty or more duly qualified teachers make application to the Department of Education for the establishment of a midsummer institute the Commissioner of Education may cause such institute to be organised under the control and management of such special instructors as may be appointed by him. 44. Every such institute shall be held during the month of July or August at such time and place as may be determined by the Commissioner. It shall continue in session for at least one week and shall have as its object the professional improvement of its members. Departmental Examinations. 45. There shall be held annually at such times and places as the Commissioner of Education may determine departmental examinations for Standards V, VI, VII and VIII. These examinations shall be based upon the course of studies prescribed and shall be conducted in the manner provided by such special regulations or instructions in that behalf as may from time to time be issued by the Commissioner. TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. 1. No person shall be engaged, appointed, employed or retained as teacher in any school unless he holds a valid certificate of qualification granted by the Commissioner of Education. (This regulation shall not apply to persons employed under the provisions of subsection (2) of section 136 of The School Ordinance.) 2. Certificates of qualification shall be of the following classes: (b) Professional first and second class certificates valid for life unless suspended or cancelled for cause. These certificates may be granted to persons who have taught successfully in the Territories for at least one year while holding valid interim certificates. Persons holding interim certificates obtained on the recommendation of the principal of the Normal School must also have passed the professional examination prescribed for teachers. (c) Third class certificates valid for three years from June 30 of the year during which the holders thereof obtained diplomas entitling them to admission to a normal school. These certificates may be granted on the recommendation of the principal of the Normal School to students who have completed a course in training and who have passed the prescribed professional examination. (d) Provisional certificates. These may be granted where a qualified teacher is not available to persons of satisfactory character and qualifications either upon the application of a board of trustees or upon the recommendation of an inspector. Such certificates shall be valid only in the school district for which they are issued. (e) Kindergarten certificates for principals and assistants in kindergartens. 3. On receiving an application from a board of trustees the Commissioner of Education may if a qualified teacher is not available extend an expired third class certificate or a provisional certificate to the end of the school term following that during which such certificate expired. 4. Persons whose third class certificates have expired and whose teaching has been favourably reported upon by an inspector may have their certificates renewed by passing the examination for a Standard VI diploma and the prescribed examination in pedagogy. 5. The Commissioner of Education may extend the time during which an interim certificate shall be valid. 6. Persons holding certificates or diplomas not obtained in the Province of Saskatchewan may be granted the standing to which they are deemed entitled by the Commissioner of Education. Every applicant for an interim certificate under this regulation shall submit to the department: (a) The certificates he holds; (b) An official statement that such certificates are valid and in force; (c) A certificate of moral character dated within three months of the time of presentation; (d) A recent testimonial from the inspector of schools under whom he last taught. DIPLOMAS. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS. 1. The annual departmental examinations for Standard VI, VII and VIII diplomas shall be held between June 20 and July 15, upon such days and at such places as may be determined by the Commissioner of Education. 2. Candidates for diplomas shall make application to the department not later than May 15 in each year. Special forms of application are furnished by the department and teachers having students for examination should apply for blank forms by April 15 stating the number of candidates intending to write. Applications received after May 15 will not be accepted. 3. The principal of every school having candidates for examination shall before June 30 forward to the department a confidential report on each candidate stating: (a) Attention towards work. (b) General grasp of each subject. (c) Chances for passing the examination. 4. Only the holders of Standard VI or VII diplomas shall be admitted to examination for Standard VII and VIII diplomas respectively. But in the case of persons who have not been residents of the Territories for eighteen months immediately prior to the date of examination and in other special cases the commissioner may upon proof of necessary qualifications admit such to any examination. 5. In order to pass a candidate is required to make 50 per cent. on spelling, composition and rhetoric; 40 per cent. on all other subjects; and 50 per cent. of the aggregate number of marks. 6. Every unsuccessful candidate shall be furnished with a statement of his standing in the several subjects written upon and shall have the right to appeal within twenty days from the time the results of the examination are announced. Each applicant shall state clearly what subjects he wishes re-examined and his reasons for appeal. The fee for each paper reread is 50 cents. If an appeal is sustained the fee shall be refunded. 7. Any candidate who fails to pass the examination for a Standard VII or VIII diploma may be granted a diploma of the next lower standard provided such candidate obtained 40 per cent. of the total marks and 30 per cent. on each paper. 8. The fee for each of the examinations for a Standard VI, VII or VIII diploma shall be three dollars payable to the presiding examiner on the first day of the examination. In the case of a candidate taking a partial examination the fee shall be one dollar. |