Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

are easily ODldlu6Q, anu would eSp6-
cially request that advantage be taken
of the school library appropriation
allowed by the state.
The matter of defective children in
the schools proves embarrassing at
times, but until better arrangements
for their care are made by the state, it
seems impossible to do much better
than merely to carry them along until
old enough to leave school.
In the Bridge district new school
house will be needed soon and it seems
poor economy to use the income of five
thousand dollars for one room New
ertheleSs the burdens of the district
have been heavy, and it would perhaps
be wisest to allow them to work out
their own salvation in that regard.
This years Improvements will answer
the purpose for Che present, but your
board hopes they will not wait until
building becomes too expensive before
starting the project.
Many of the disadvantages Of the
present system would be overcome by
consolidation, and the board is strong
ly in favor of the same.
Unsraded Schools.
The registration in the three I'M
graded schools-Scotland Road, Plain
Hill and Wawecus IIill-has been
about the same as for the preceding
year. The defects and advantages of
the ungraded system are as apparent
as in former years, but your board,
although they have considered the
abandonment of the schools in those
districts and the transportation of the
children to graded schools, do not feel
that the extra expense involved in the
change would be offset by the advan-
tages gained thereby
Plain Hill and Wawecus Hill, with a
registration of II and 10, respectively,
show more plainly the disadvantages
of the large number of classes forced
upon one teacher. sometimes with but
one in a class, although good results
have been obtained despite that fact.
The Scotland Road school, with
ing efforts of Miss Northrup, has not
progressed as rapidly as might have
been expected. However, better re-
suits are looked for this year. In
this district James Mccarthy enters
upon his duties as committee, and the
successor to Miss Northrup, who is
engaged elsewhere, will be Miss Grace
NJ. Henderson, teacher of several
years experience.
Graded Schools.
The teaching staff in the Bridge dis
trict has, on the whole, done excellent
work this year. The coming year will
find several changes in this district
Billings hall. the use of part of which
is obtained by the district at a price
which would be the interest of five
thousand dollars, will be used for the
first grade, furnishing a large, light
and comfortable room on the ground
floor
This result has been accomplished
by the zeal and energy of the com
mittee, Henry Davis. and Principal
Elmer, who, in conjunction with your
acting school visitor, and aided by the
generous support of the district, will
inaugurate this fall a regarding of the
school, rendered possible by the con-
struction of covered stairway from
the principals room on the second
floor to the room in the ell vacated
by the first grade. The scheme is
similar to the departmental system
used at Occum, and will result in
shorter course, at the same time Civ
ing the principal more time for SUI
peryision.
In the East Great Plain district
conditions remain the same. The
schoolhouse has been reprinted and
put in good shape, and the grounds
, have been well cared for. Due to the
efforts of the committee, Charles ).
Woodmansee, this is one Of the most
pleasant sites in the town. The same
capable teachers, Miss Maud G. La
throp and Miss Edith A. Lefhngwell
will have charge of the school.
Unsatisfactory conditions at Long
society made the work of the teachers
Crandall, started comprehensive sys-
tenn of regarding the two upper rooms,
of which they were sadly in need. and
it is unfortunate that he will not pc
on hand to obtain the hoped for re-
suits this year.
The large number of pupils in the
three lower grades render a change of
some sort necessary in the near fu-
ture, if conditions remain the same.
There is an unoccupied room in the
school building and it would seem ad-
visable that it be fitted for use and
another teacher obtained If the over
crowding continues. There are some
repairs needed. noticeably the walks
and playground, and it is to be hoped
these will be looked after this fall.
The new schoolhouse at Occum has
been a source of inspiration to both
teachers and pupils. as evidenced by
the work of both. The building and
grounds are capably cared for, and
make one of the most cheerful school,
houses in Norwich.
The committee, at the beginning of
last year, asked for another teacher,
on account of the number of pupils,
and the request was granted by your
board at their October meeting.
In the spring term of last year the
work of the three upper rooms was
carried on by the department system,
teaching by subjects rather than by
classes. The system proved successful
and will no doubt be tried again this
year.
At Yantic, arrangements were made
the past year by which the children S
playground was enlarged for part of
| the year. There should be, however,
| a permanent addition to the playing
space At this district, as at Long
! Society and the Bridge. Miss Aida
Watrous has given satisfaction by her
instruction in drawing The work of
the past year has been favora Die.
AT West Town street one improve
ment which should be made immedi-
ately is the addition of stairway or
| stairways from the room occupied by
the fifth and sixth grades to the
ground. At present the only entrance
is through the front room, occupied
by the upper gra des, which is not only
| lacking in convenience but would prove
dangerous in case of fire or accident.
The school needs little touching up
here and there and will undoubtedly
be well looked after by it's competent
committee. The results obtained last
year were highly satisfactory.
The Wequonnoc district showed a
considerably decreased registration
from that of the preceding year, ow-
ing to the reopening of the parochial
school in Taftville. The reduced force
of teachers thus employed were highly
efficient, and under the capable super
intendence of Principal F. J. Working
the year has been one of marked adj
vance. The grounds and buildings
have been kept in fine condition and
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