Putnam patriot., 1925-11-27
VALUABLE INSTRUCTION
Trade School Teaches Many Things
 Besides Trades

In going through the various de- partments of the State Trade school the interested observer Is impressed with the attitude of sincerity, thoroughness and care with which the student apprentice applies himself toI the numerous items of instruction which go into the completeness of his trade As one becomes familiar with the policy of the school and the na- ture of its instruction the conviction grows that very many elements enter into this form of training which do not appear in the outlined course of study l. Is quite necessary in the training of the boy to ineulcate along with the subject matter af the trade q nice respect for the value of equip ment, materials and tlme as it enters into his shop work and academic preparation | Is aIzo essential that he be instructed n the desirable habits of industry such as being on time. dependability In performance of his duties. precision and accuracy n statement and work, and the courage ta attack new problems as they arise. as well as a good spirit of coapera- ton in working with his fellow stu- fHsfftH anu hNft tNtAA nun Q AA At'lAaAA A'a= department organization and author fly.
 Develops Character
 There is a decided tendency in this type of instruction towards the de- velopment of character which can not be too highly estimated or eu- couraRed This sort of training pro- perly organized and presented can 54 k4taRga and aangFl ability as well as specific training both of which make for desirable, self-re- specting citizenship.
 Throughout the school in every de- lpartment the policy of instruction is upon this principal of definite work for definite end. Bringing the stu dent apprentice into contact with cur ' rent problems met with in his chosen calling and above all requiring de. gree of responsibility in the per ? formance of his task which makes for , pride in accomplishment and the last ing satisfaction that comes from work ] well done. Every course has it's re lated academic subjects exploited in a manner reauiring practical applica- ton to specific problems in planning, designing. and building In this man Iff tue sthhtUt NihhfN AfitAAANN AoN of mathematie principle technical ine formation. and trade formula in achieving desired results.
 Individual Instruction
 The new boy in coming to the trade school is started upon elementary items of instruction best suited to his particular Cnpacity. and gradually nd vanccd as skill and understanding in- crease. All instruction Is individual and cach student i advanced just as fast as his ability naemits the slower boy receiving every attention to fa- cilitate bis progress Upon complet- inc 500 hours trade and academic subjects to satisfactory standards the student is graduated as a jourHevman in his trade equipped to render use ful service to himself and his com lmunity
 The Putnam srhonl is one of u sys- tenn of ten schools under direction of the State Board of Education and is free Co any boy or girl over fourteen years of age resident of Connecticut.
 Trades taught at the school include carpentry, machine, cotton manufac- turing, electricity, drafting, sewing. and cooking.
 Instruction is in demand and de- partments are filled to capacity. Eve ming classes are conducted for those employed during the day and consti- tute an important part of the schools work Al the present time well over 200 students are enrolled in this phase of the schools activitv