In the same block of buildings is the Higher: Primary School, being years five and six of the course. It is in these higher grades that the new Dalton System is being tried. This system does away largely with time tables and class teaching, and allows the scholars liberty to study the appointed subjects at their own rate. Rooms (or laboratories as they are termed) are set aside for each subject, with a subject master in charge, and here such scholars as desire to study that particular subject will meet, work along their own lines and at their own pace, consulting such reference books as are indicated by the teacher, and indicate on charts their progress. Thus the quick will not have to wait for the slow, nor have to tear themselves away from a favourite subject. at the ringing of the bell. "he system has gained a great deal of favour in England and America (which latter country is its home), and is now on trial in China.
A good deal of handwork is done in the school and we found a class of senior boys doing some quite creditable construction work, while the paintings and drawings, and some of the wood carving were very creditable.
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