Packer Collegiate Institute - Pelican Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Q0 The Packer Cofiegmfe Imfifule Benning ann Qiluintiun. i As ability to readivvith intelligent atten- tion helps the student in all her Work, much care is taken at the outset that the reading-book selected be adapted to the child's intelligence, and that the first efforts in reading be marked by clear thinking and by natural expression. Thereby much is done to insurecontinuous progress in the higher classes, for the power of expression keeps pace with thought and promotes its development. iAs the students advance and are fitted to proht by the instruction, they are trained in elocution. i i Constant eH?ort is made throughout the school to secure correct pronunciation. Leading dictionaries are accessible to every student. Singing. A carefully trained chorus sings at the daily morning service in the chapel. Visit- ors are Welcome. Instrumental music is not taught at the Institutefif f See paragraph entitled The Theory of Music, page 66. 1 . , -Q V ' -- . ,. ,, .J-.14 --M. . .i ,K ,- , A .----nf.,-..... ..,-... . . . ..... . ....-....L-v..g-7

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General dlfmzernises. Certain lines of trainingare systematically pursued from the lowest primary class to the end of the Senior year. ' Qiyzzrsinaw in Qbumpuzitiunhk From the beginning until the end of a studentis course in the Institute, she is re- quired to use her pen in originalcomposi- tion. Her Work is carefully adapted to her ability. Topics are chosen from subjects in which she is interested, and effort is put forth to stimulate her powers of invention. Six teachers, expert in teaching compo- sition, spend their time in this Work, giving iews with stu- dents. Moreover, the pen is continually brought into use' in the regular instruction of the class-room. their criticism in private interv Consult Work in English, page 55. 2

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The Packer Collegiate Institute QI Deumausbip. I Class-room drill in penmanship is given by a special teacher inthe Preparatory and Academic departments. it The teaching is personal and critical. a Mlbpztral Ghaiuiug. Physical training, under the direction of an experienced instructor, is given to every class. Special attention is paid to the health and the development of the student. The gymnasium is spacious, Well venti- lated and properly equipped. Daily, syste- imatic, and intelligently directed exercise is required of each student. rfhe children have games and simple Work suited to their physical needs, While the Work given to the more advanced classes is corrective, and does much to overcome the sedentary conditions of school life.