13.-NORMAL SCHOOL for Upper Canada, Toronto.

Seventh Session, 1851-52.

Certificate of the general qualifications and conduct of

according to standing in the class of students attending the Normal School for Upper Canada, during the Session ending the 15th day of April, 1852.

[N. B. The students are divided into two classes, and each class is divided into two divisions. The standing of the students is denoted by the first two letters of the Alphabet. The capital letter A, opposite any branch of instruction, denotes that the student deserved a place in the first or highest division of the first or highest class. The small letter a denotes that the student deserved a place in the second division of the first class. The capital letter B, denotes that the student deserved a place in the first division of the second class; and the small letter b, denotes that the student deserved a place in the second division of the second class.]

14.-FORM OF APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION to the Normal School, Toronto.

No.

on the Normal School Register

Session 185

185

SIR,-I wish very respectfully to apply to you for admission to the Normal School, in accordance with the accompanying terms of admission prescribed by the Council of

Public Instruction for U. C., and to present herewith a certificate of moral character, signed by the Reverend

Church, and dated the

I have to state that-1. I am

, a Clergyman of the

day of years of age.

years in Upper Canada.

2. I reside in the [Township, City, or Town] of

3. I was born in

4. I have resided

5. I am connected as a member or hearer with the

9. I attended the Normal School during the session of 18 I have also to state, that it is my intention to devote myself to the profession of School Teaching, and that my object in coming to the Normal School is to qualify myself better for the important duties of that profession.

If admitted to the Normal School, it will be my study to observe the rules and regulations of the Institution,-to be diligent in the performance of my duties,-and upon leaving, to return each of the books granted for my use during the session. Should I voluntarily leave the Normal School before the expiration of the session, for any cause, except that of sickness, as certified by a Physician, I will also return any money advanced by the Council towards defraying the expenses of my board and lodging. I have the honor to be, sir,

Your very obedient servant,

To the Chief Superintendent of Schools,

Education Office,

Toronto.

The applicant will be very particular to fill up all the blanks in this application, either affirmatively or negatively; but not to fill up the blanks on the back of the sheet, or make any entries thereon. This application is to be presented in person at the opening of the session.

15.-REVISED TERMS of Admission into the Normal School, Toronto-Adopted by the Council of Public Instruction for Upper Canada, on the 23rd day of July, 1851.

The council of public instruction, anxious to adopt such measures as appear best calculated to render the training of the normal school as thorough as possible, and to diffuse its advantages over every county in Upper Canada, as equally and as widely as possible, adopts the following regulations in regard to the duration of the future sessions of the normal school, and the mode and terms of admitting and facilitating the attendance of students at that institution :

ORDERED, I. That the semi-annual sessions of the normal school shall commence on the 15th day of May, and the 15th day of November of each year, [and if those days fall upon Sunday, the day following,] and continue for a period of five months eachto be concluded by a public examination and followed by a vacation of one month.

II. That no male student shall be admitted under eighteen years of age, nor a female student under the age of sixteen years. [2]-Those admitted must produce a certificate of good moral character, dated at least within three months of its presentation, and signed by the clergyman or minister of the religious persuasion with which they are connected: [3]-they must be able to read and write intelligibly, and be acquainted with the simple rules of arithmetic, and with the elements of geog aphy and English grammar; [4]-must sign a declaration of their intention to devote themsolves to the profession of school teaching, and that their object in coming to the normal school is to qualify themselves better for the important duties of that profession.

III. That upon these conditions, candidates for school teaching shall be admitted to the advantages of the institution without any charge, either for tuition, the use of the library, or for the books which they may be required to use in the school. Other professional students to be admitted upon paying £1 5s., for attendance at an entire course of lectures during one session.

IV. That the teachers-in-training shall board and lodge in the city, in such houses and under such regulations as are approved of by the council of public instruction.

V. That a sum not exceeding five shillings per week, towards defraying the expenses of board and lodging, shall be allowed for the present, during one or two sessions to teachers-in-training requiring assistance, on condition that they will engage to remain in attendance at the normal school during that period.

VI. That all candidates for admission into the normal school must present themselves during the first week of the session, otherwise they cannot be admitted; and their continuance in the school is conditional upon their diligence, progress, and observance of the general regulations prescribed by this council.

VII. That all communications be addressed to the Reverend Dr. Ryerson, chief superintendent of schools, Toronto.

By order of the council of public instruction for Upper Canada.

EDUCATION OFFICE,

(Signed,)

Toronto, 16th April, 1852.

J. GEORGE HODGINS,

Recording Clerk, C. P. I.

N. B.-Board and lodging, for students, may be obtained, at the houses approved by the council of public instruction, at from 8s. 9d. to 12s. 6d. per week.

APPENDIX E.

SELECTIONS from the General Forms and Instructions for executing the provisions of the Common School Act, 13th and 14th Victoria, chapter 48; by the Chief Superintendent of Schools as authorised and required by the 3rd clause of the 35th section of the Act.

[The following selections from the General Forms and Instructions include only those in constant use by the local school authorities, or which are required for more frequent reference.]

1.-PROGRAMME for the Examination and Classification of Teachers of Common Schools, by the County Board, prescribed by the Council of Public Instruction for Upper

Canada.

TO BE IN FORCE UNTIL REPEALED OR REVISED BY THE COUNCIL.

N. B.-Candidates shall not be eligible to be admitted to examination, until they shall have furnished the examiners with satisfactory evidence of their strictly temperate habits and good moral character.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THIRD CLASS TEACHERS.

Candidates for certificates as third class teachers, are required:

1. To be able to read intelligibly and correctly any passage from any common reading book.

2. To be able to spell correctly the words of an ordinary sentence dictated by the Examiners.

3. To be able to write a plain hand.

4. To be able to work readily questions in the simple and compound rules of arithmetic, and in reduction and proportion, and be familiar with the principies on which these rules depend.

5. To know the elements of English grammar, and be able to parse any easy sentence in prose.

6. To be acquainted with the elements of geography, and the general outlines of the globe.

7. To have some knowledge of school organization and the classification of pupils. 8. In regard to the teachers of French or German, a knowledge of French or German grammar may be substituted for a knowledge of English grammar; and the certificates to the teacher expressly limited accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS OF SECOND CLASS TEACHERS.

Candidates for certificates as second class teachers, in addition to what is required of candidates for third class certificates, are required:

1. To be able to read with ease, intelligence, and expression, and to be familiar with the principles of reading and pronounciation.

2. To write a bold free hand, and to be acquainted with the rules of teaching writing.

3. To know fractions, involution, evolution, and commercial and mental arithmetic. [Female candidates for this class of certificates will only be examined in practice and mental arithmetic.]

4. To be acquainted with the elements of book-keeping.

5. To know the common rules of orthography, and be able to parse any sentence in prose or poetry which may be submitted; to write gramatically, with correct spelling and punctuation, the substance of any passages which may be read, or any topics which may be suggested.

6. To be familiar with the elements of mathematical, physical, and civil or political geography, as contained in any school geography.

QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRST CLASS TEACHERS.

Candidates for certificates as first class teachers, in addition to what is required of candidates for third and first class certificates, are required:

1. To be acquainted with the rules for the mensuration of superficies and solids, and the elements of land surveying.

2. To be familiar with the simple rules of algebra, and be able to solve problems in simple and quadratic equations.

3. To know the first four books of Euclid.

4. To be familiar with the elements and outlines of general history.

5. To have some acquaintance with the elements of vegetable and animal physiology, and natural philosophy, as far as taught in the fifth book of the national readers. 6. To understand the proper organization and management of schools and the improved methods of teaching.

N. B. Female candidates for first class certificates will not be examined in the subjects mentioned in the first three paragraphs under this head. By order of the Council of Public Instruction for Upper Canada, J. GEORGE HODGINS,

(Signed,)

EDUCATION OFFICE, Toronto.

Adopted the 3rd day of October, 1859.

Recording Clerk, C. P. I.

2.-GENERAL FORM of Certificate of Qualification for Common School Teachers in Upper Canada, to be granted by County Boards of Public Instruction, in accordance with the foregoing Programme of Examination, prescribed by the Council of Public Instruction.

of the

This is to certify that faith, having applied to the Board of Public Instruction for [County, School Circuit, or United Counties] of for a Certificate of Qualification to teach a Common School, and having produced "satisfactory proof of good moral character," the Board has carefully examined him [or her] in the several branches of study enumerated in the "Qualifications of [third, second, or first, as the case may be] class Teachers," contained in the Programme of the Examination at d Classification of Teachers of Common Schools, prescribed by the Council of Public Instruction for Upper Canada," adopted the 3rd day of October, 1850; and having found the said well qualified to teach the several branches therein named, the Board, as authorised by the 29th section of the Act, 13th and 14th Victoria, chapter 48, hereby licenses him [or her] to teach any Common School in the [If a first class certificate, here insert the name of the county, school circuit, united counties, or city; if a second class certificate, the name of the township; and if a third class certifi cate, the name of the school section in which the candidate is authorised to teach,—to be determined, at the discretion of the Board.]

This Certificate of qualification to remain in force [for one year from the date hereof, or until annulled according to law-to be determined by circumstance, and the class of the certificate granted.]

Dated this

day of

, one thousand eight hundred and

N. B. Each certificate should be signed by the Chairman of the Board, and must also have the signature of a Local Superintendent of Schools. See 2nd clause of the 29th section of the Act.

3.-Form of a Notice of an ordinary Annual School Section Meeting, pursuant to the twelfth clause of the twelfth section of the School Act, 13th and 14th Victoria, chapter 48.

SCHOOL NOTICE.

The undersigned Trustees of School Section, No.-, in the Township of

hereby give notice to the Freeholders and Householders of said School Section, that a Public Meeting will be held at , on the second Wednesday in January, 18, at the hour of Ten of the clock, in the forenoon, for the purpose of electing a fit and proper person as a School Trustee for the said Section.

Dated this

day of

REMARKS.—The above notice should be signed by a majority of the existing or surviving Trustees and posted in, at least, three public places of the School Section, at least six days before the holding of the meeting. The manner of proceeding at the Annual Meeting is prescribed in the sixth section of the Act. Should the Trustees neglect to give the prescribed notice of the Annual Section Meeting, they forfeit, each, the sum of one pound five shillings, recoverable for the purposes of the School Section, and then any two householders of the School Section are authorised within twenty days' notice, to call such meeting. See ninth section of the Act.

4.-Form of Notice, signed by the Chairman and Secretary of a School Section Meeting, to be transmitted by the Secretary to the Local Superintendent of Schools, intimating the election of one or more persons as Trustee or Trustees.

18

SIR,-In conformity with the Common School Act, 13th and 14th Victoria, chapter 48, section five, we have the honor to inform you, that, at a meeting of the Free