First report of the Royal Commissioners appointed to inquire into the endowed schools and hospitals (Scotland) : with evidence and appendix / [chairman, Sir Edward Colebrooke].

  • Scotland. Endowed Schools Commission.
Date:
1873
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Credit: First report of the Royal Commissioners appointed to inquire into the endowed schools and hospitals (Scotland) : with evidence and appendix / [chairman, Sir Edward Colebrooke]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    4. A schedule is filed in reply to this query. 5. A Sunday time-table is filed in reply to this query. Half an hour each day is devoted to religious instruction, and one hour on Sunday. The Bible and the Shorter Catechism are the text-books used. SUNDAY TIME-TABLE. 7.45—Prayers. 8—Breakfast. 9.80-10—Reading, under superintendence of Master or Matron. 11—Church. 1—Dinner. 2.15—Church. 6.30-6—Reading, under superintendence of Master or Matron. 6.30—Supper. 7-8—Religious Instruction. 8—Prayers. 6. The school is divided into six classes, the average number in each class being 16. Promotion is determined entirely by proficiency, as tested by daily markings. Prizes are given at the close of the session according to the number of marks obtained in each subject throughout the session. 7. Dimensions of class-rooms:— Length. Width. Height. 1st, 43 20 14 feet, in which there are usually 29 pupils. 2d, 28J 21 14 „ „ „ 31 „ 3d, 30 204 14 „ „ „ 40 „ There is a school library and a small museum. 8. The head master is appointed by the Directors, and holds his office during their pleasure. (See Regulations under heading ' the master.') 9. A list of the teachers, resident and non-resident, including matron and sub-matron, with the salaries of each, is filed herewith. No portion of their emoluments is derived from fees. All teachers in and con- nected with the institution hold their appointments at the pleasure of the Directors, and are appointed by them.