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8. Anothor dofeot common to tho staffs of Chiofs’ Colleges is that masters
are ordinarily limited in exporionco to that gained in. the particular college, in
which each is engaged. In such circumstances there is o dangor of falling
into a groove and of becoming impervious to now idoss, An infusion of now
blood becomes imperative ; and precautions should be taken against lifeless
and mochanical servico.
Tho staff is divided into a numbor"of grados, cach with an, incromental
scale of salary. Grade promotion should not bo rogarded merely a8 a matter
of right ond seniority, but rather as a reward for good and improving sorvice,
A large cadre can afford a numbor of passengors, regrettable though this may
be, but a cadre of fourtoen cannot afford any passengers.
Tt might also bo advisable to consider whothor two of tho junior posts
should be held on short-time contracts (say) for five yoars. By this means a
cortain infusion of now blood would be guaranteod. This is particularly
advisablo in an institution, in which mastors aro rightly expected to take a
vigorous part in the games of the boys. If(as might conccivably happen}
the large majority of the staff becamo advancod in years, grave difficulties
night arise.
Daly Colloge is extremely fortunato in that all assistant masters are on
contract with the Managing Committec ; it is thereforo immune from the gravo
embarrassment caused to othor colleges by the continuance of a large number
of tho staff who are Government servants.
9. Bearing in mind the general lack of professional training and outside
experience, there is need of constant suporvision and discussion of teaching
methods and organisation. Tho members of tho steff should benefit: by each
other’s experiences, I am doubtful whothor there is sufficient discussion. -
For examplo, the class syllabuses and preparation time-tebles did not
seem ta he readily. avilable; they should be posted in the class-rcoms.
Hach master shuld be familiar not only with the extent of ground which he
himeelf is expected to cover, but also with tho progross which other classes,
particulaily tho class above and the class below, ate making, The fart-
nightly record of progress prepared by cach mastcr is valuable corrective.
The Principal is considering how furthor dovelopments can be introduced
in this direction. Small groups or faculties of masters teaching the same or
kindred subjects have beon formed with » view to improving the syllabuses,
to recording progress both of classes and of individual boys and to discussing
possible improvements. Masters’ moetings should also be held with greater
frequency. .
10, The college buildings benofit by their compactnoss, the teaching
and residential blocks being in close proximity to each other. The
science and library block isa valuable addition. Considerable improvement
has been mado in the arrangement and catalogue of books since the time of
last inspection.
Tt may be because I visited the College in the off-season that the estate
gave mo the impression of lacking in colour. More flower-beds would have a
brightening effeot.
11. There are three categories of rooms in the boarding houses :
(a) dormitories ; ,
(5) prefects’ rooms ; and
(c) private rooms.
The system of private rooms, which in many cases are also tenanted by
private tutors and. guardians, is open to objection; the maintonance of dis-
cipline is rendered difficult thereby. A further complication is-presented. by
the horde of private servants who frequent the boarding’ houses. These
servants are a menace to good discipline, ag-the not unnatural desire of
servants is to gain at any price the favour and good-will of their youthful
masters. Tho condition of the College cannot be considered satisfactory until
the organisation ofthe boarding houses has been recast and.colloge servants
have been substituted for private servants, - t
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