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Principles underlying the Curriculum.—Throughout the
day the scheme of work will be such that the children will
learn by "doing" and by the employment of their bodily
activities, so as to develop resourcefulness and self reliance.
The curriculum is arranged so as not to make too great
a demand upon the physical or mental energy of the children
but to arouse in them that keen interest in their surroundings
which ought to characterise all children.
Arithmetic will be largely practical and outdoor, utilising
the material at hand in the Park. The courses in Nature
Study, Geography and Gardening, will be drawn up with
the same end in view.
The time-table is practically on a half-hour lesson basis,
thus lessening strain and providing plenty of change.
Considerable attention will be given to the personal
cleanliness of the children, while the baths, feeding, mid-day
rest, the free life in the open-air, the specially adapted curriculum,
and physical exercises will all help to bring about the
required improvement in the physical and mental condition
of the children.
The children will be under constant medical supervision
and the doctor will attend for regular medical examination
one day a fortnight.
Staff.—The Staffing of this school should be as follows :—
Mr. Tobutt.
3 Women teachers.
A part time nurse.
Cleaning assistance.
The three teachers to be appointed should be young
teachers with the latest training in new methods of teaching
and open-air school work. The salaries to be paid should
be at the rate of £100 per annum with, if the experiment