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3. WOBK OF THE HIG-HEST AND LOWEST CLASSES. Boys. Highest. —Mathematics—Euclid, Books I. to VI.; algebra, to binomial theorem; trigonometry, to solution of triangles; arithmetic, general. Latin—Cfflsar, B.G. III.; Horace, Car. I.; Kennedy's Eevised Primer; Abbott's Via Latina ; Continuous Prose, &c. French—Primer of French Composition, Blouet; Bue's Second French Course ; The Study of French, Eugene and Duriaux ; Cinq Mars. History—Elizabeth to Victoria. Geography—Physical and general. EnglishChaucer's Prologue to the Canterbury Tales; Dickens, Tale of Two Cities; writers of the period 1800-1850; composition ; Historical grammar, &c. Science—Physiology. Lowest. —The English work of Standards 111. and IV., with very elementary Latin and algebra; preparatory experimental work in geometry, mensuration, and physics. Girls. Highest.— English—Chaucer's Prologue; period 1800-1850. Grammar—NesfielcKs. History —Matriculation period, Henry IV. to Mary inclusive. Geography—General. Latin—Horace, Book I.; Caesar, Books 11. and III.; Kennedy's Grammar ; Abbott's Latin Prose. French—Cinq Mars; Voyage aux Pyrenees; Bourgeois Gentillhomme; L'Avare; Phedre. MathematicsTrigonometry, including solution of triangles ; Euclid, I. to VI. ; algebra, including theory of quadratics, progressions, &c. Science — Botany, matriculation standard ; theory of music intermediate honours at Trinity College. Lowest.— English—Easy parsing and analysis and parts of speech ;M. A. Wood's First Poetry Book. History—Edward VI. to Charles I. Geography—British Isles, New Zealand, Australia French—Conversational method oo Mr. Hogben's book. Arithmetic—Four rules, simple and compound ; practice and bills of parcels. Object-lessons on common things and plants.

4. Arrangements fob Deawing ; Manual, Commercial, and Technical Instruction ; Gymnastics, Drill, Swimming, etc. Boys' School. Drawing: Freehand, geometrical, model, mechanical, and perspective are taught by a special visiting master and by the regular staff. Commercial : Bookkeeping and shorthand are taught to boys whose parents desire it. Technical: There is a carpenter's workshop, in which boys are instructed in woodwork, carving, &c, by a special visiting master, the headmaster, and the janitor. Gymnastics : There is a good gymnasium, in which all boys are instructed by the regular staff. Drill: The cadet corps is drilled by the regular staff, assisted occasionally by the district drillinstructor. Swimming : Arrangements are under consideration by the Board of Governors for the systematic instruction of the whole school. Girls' School. Drawing : Model, freehand, and geometrical once a week. Gymnastics :In gymnasium twice a week during winter months. Needlework : Once a week in middle school, twice a week in lower school.

5. Scholarships. Fifteen scholarships given by the School Commissioners and eleven given by the Education Board were held at the school.

GISBOENE HIGH SCHOOL. 1. Eepoet of the Governors. Secondary education has been carried on in the East Coast districts through the Gisborne District High School during the past year with very satisfactory results. The actual cost to the Education Board of this branch of education in the Gisborne School is contributed by the Governors appointed under the Gisborne High School Act as in former years. The Governors have noticed with interest the circular issued to the Education Boards throughout the colony from the Department of Education, intimating the conditions upon which the vote for district high schools is to be distributed. It appears from these regulations that the Gisborne School will participate in the grant, and that by the aid given free education in secondary subjects could be given to a large proportion of those in attendance. The Governors have long hoped some such aid might be given to district high schools, as they have felt that the limited aid which it is m their power to give would be better given as substantial scholarships and bursaries to support pupils who have matriculated, and thus enable them to pursue their studies at colleges affiliated with the universities. W . Morgan, Chairman. 2. General Statement of Accounts for the Year ended 31st December, 1900. Receipts. £ s. d. Expenditure. £ s d Balance in Post Office Savings Bank .. 7 611 Balance Union Bank of Australia 95 6 5 Current income from reserves .. .. 80 0 0 Scholarships .. m fin Interest .. .. .. .. 151 17 6 Prizes .. .. [[ 2 0 0 Interest on deposit account, Post-Omce Say- Interest on current aocount 16 3 ings-Bank .. .. .. .. 14 2 Bank charge .. .. "' 010 0 Principal repaid .. .. .. 150 0 0 Furniture .. .. .. .'.' 18 19 8 Hawke's Bay Education Board subsidy .. 168 16 7 Balance .. .. .. .. 12 3 8 £390 8 7 J J8390~8~7 W. Morgan, Chairman. C. A. de Lautour, Secretary. Examined and found correct.— J. K. Warburton, Controller and Auditor-General.

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