her resignation. There being two Grades VII in the Aberdeen School, Miss Etta Cormick who holds a superior license was engaged. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. In June last, entrance examination for High School was held in the Aberdeen building under the supervision of Principal Oulton, Principal Irons and the Secretary to the School Board. 79 candidates presented themselves for examination: 11 secured a place in Frst division. 42 secured a place in the Second division. Of the number presenting themselves, 53 were admitted to the High School. The one making the highest marks in this examination was Miss Clairence Theresa Flanagan of the Wesley Street School, who made a total of 859. She won the Silver Medal, donated by His Honor the Lieutenant Governor, for 1902. The second place in this examination was secured by Miss Ida McKay of Victoria school. GRADUATING EXERCISES. In June last, the closing exercises in the High School were held in the assembly hall of Aberdeen building. The following constitutes the graduating class for 1902, who received diplomas in order of merit : PRIZES. The following prizes were awarded: Miss Eva McCracken, won the Gold Medal given by Mr. J. T. Hawke, best average Grade XI, marks 89.9. Miss Daisy Weldon, won Math. Instruments, given by Mr. F. A. McCully, best average Grade XI, marks 93.3. Miss Eva McCracken, won course in Business College, given by Miss Johnson, Principal, for best average in English, Grade XI, marks 95.5. Miss Eva McCracken, won course in M. B. College, given by Miss Johnson, for best average in Mathematics, Grade XI, mark 90. Miss Eva McCracken, won quarter lessons in French, given by Miss Smith, for best average in French, Grade XI. Miss Stella Kerr, won prize given by His Worship, Mayor Givan, for best average Grade X. Miss Mary Adams, won Bronze Medal, given by Governor General. for best average in Grade IX. Miss Clairence Flanagan, won the Lieutenant Governor's Medal, given for best average entrance to High School. VICTORIA SCHOOL. The eurolment in this school during the year was 556, in ten departments comprising Grades I to VIII inclusive. No changes in the staff in school have occurred during the year. The work has been successfully carried on under Principal Irons. WESLEY STREET SCHOOL. The enrolment in this school has largely increased during the year and now comprises 445. The enrolment in this school has largely increased, as follows: In year 1898, 326; 1899, 375; 1900, 367; 1901, 413; 1902, 445. As contemplated last year, the Board, owing to overcrowding in primary grades, engaged the services of another teacher, Miss Evangeline LeBlanc. There are now 7 departments in this building all doing good work, under an experienced Principal. Miss Clairence Flanagan, a pupil from this school, led all competitors for entrance to High School. Last year a pupil from this school also led in this examination. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Early in the year written reports upon the condition of the various schools in the city of Moncton were submitted to the Board of Trustees by the Inspector of Schools for the County of Westmorland and the Secretary of this Board. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL REPAIRS. During the year the Board expended a considerable amount for permanert improvemements and special repairs which were absolutely necessary. These amounts are as follows: During the year past, Bond No, 32, $500.00 hearing interest at 6 per cent. fell due and was paid out of Current account. During the year 1903, four bonds Nos. 34 to 37, $500.00 each fell due. In 1901, Bond No. 33, $500 00 bearing interest at 6 per cent. was paid out of the Current account. Some provisions should be made by the Council for the payment of these amounts, either by issuing other bonds or by assessment. Attached to this report are a number of tabular and comparative statements relating to the city schools. All of which is respectfully submitted. F. A. MCCULLY, Secretary. JOHN T. HAWKE, Chairman. Moncton, N. B., December 31, 1902. |