Education Facilities In
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Australia
TO-DAY, most thinking people agree that schools should provide an atmosphere of home-life and culture where the individuality of the child is allowed to develop spontaneously and without fear. The ideal school is co educational, and one which provides children with creative outlets.
Without stressing the importance of examin ations, modern educationalist recognise the necessity for fitting children to attain the same standard of knowledge by more progres sive means. The understanding of a sympa thetic staff of trained teachers, aided by mod ern equipment, such as a printing press, a library, and an epidiascope for visual educa tion, helps to supply the child with elements necessary for perfect growth. Physical educa tion. correct diet and a well-chosen environ ment are other Important factors.
The new education in Australia is no longer in its infancy. Quest Haven, one of the first schools to apply and adapt to local conditions the new educational methods in use in Eu rope and U.S.A., was established four years ago at Mona Vale, N.S.W., and to-day is a place where modern Islands, parents may ex pect their children to receive a well-planned education for complete living.—* Mr. C. H. Came, manager of Morris, Hedstrom, Ltd., at Ba, Fiji, left Suva by the “Monterey” on August 30, on holidays.
Mr. C. M. Teulon, District Engineer, of Suva, and Mr. J. J. Real, Land Offi cer and Deputy Registrar of Titles, have been appointed official members of the Suva Town Board.