Surrey Rotunda (Sir Ashton Lever's Museum &c.) 1784-1858.

Date:
[1784-1878?]
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Credit: Surrey Rotunda (Sir Ashton Lever's Museum &c.) 1784-1858. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THE SCHOOLS. ***, ance of Two experienced Masters, assisted by a LADY competent o ins ruc t ^ rl? 'I f ‘he superintend- ornamental needle work. The following tabular view will afford the reader of this Pro * k‘ndS °f, plam and weekly routine of Mental and Physical discipline to which the nnnfl.°l *l ?0mV.dea the HOURS. CLASS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY. FRIDAY Half-past 9 to Half-past 10 1 Arithmetic and Book¬ keeping, Arithmetic and Mental Calculations, Geometry 8c Mathematics i Arithmetic and Book¬ keeping, Arithmetic and Menta Calculation. 2 Simple Arithmetic, Simple Arithmetic. l ental Calculations Simple ATithmetic. Ditto. Half-past 10 to Half-past 11 • X Geography 8c use of the Globes. Geometry 8c Mathematics. _ Writing, Geography and the use o the Globes Writing. 2 Orthography and Reading Orthography 8c Reading Ditto. Reading and Object Teaching. Ditto Half-past 11 to Half-past 12 1 Writing. Writing. Arithmetic and Book¬ keeping. Writing. Geography and the U9e of the Globes. 2 Ditto, Ditto Orthography 8c Reading. Ditto. English Grammar and Object Teaching. > i Refreshments, Refreshments, Refreshments Refreshments. i Refreshments 2 Ditto. Ditto. Ditto, Ditto. Ditto. , 1 to 2 o’clock 1 Gymnastics. Gymnastics Gymnastics. Gymnastics, Gymnastics _ 2 Ditto. Ditto Ditto. Ditto. Ditto, 2 to Half-past 2 1 Singing on Wilhem's System, English Grammar by Object Teaching, English Grammar and original composition Reading and exercises in thinking. Reading. 2 Ditto. Ditto. Dictation Lesson. Recitation. Ditto Half-past 2 to Half-past 3 X Geometry and Mathe¬ matics. Natural Philosophy with Experiments Natural Philosophy with Experiments Natural Philosophy with Experiments Singing. 2 English Grammar by Object Teaching. Ditto, 4 - -1 -* ■* j’r Ditto Ditto Ditto. Half-past 3 to 4, 1 Natural Philosophy with Experiments. Reading & Recitations Singing Geometry and Mathe¬ matics. Natural Philosophy with Experiments ‘ |- 2 Ditto. Ditto Ditto English Grammar Ditto, 4 to Half-past 4 1 Reading and Elocution Exercises in thinking Reading English Grammar General Examination 1 l 2 Dictation Lesson Ditto Ditto, Dictation Lesson 1 Ditto and Music -mil find the Evening Classes ah-eadr*1spec?fcdicheaD and^'I*,*“st.r“ct'on ln French and German Languages, as well as in Drawing, Dancing, , The Executive of the Establishment aredesirousof rakLtd «>r accomplishing tue desired^object * and as the size of the Rotunda affords various facilities which^arp M effective as the deteriorating circumstances of present Society will permit hopes of their ultimate success. In orderb* f°and ln ordu*7 and ill-ventilated Day Schools, they entertain sanguine stmction will be adopted in each; the most scrupulous attention will h<» tM?d^C^v°LS WILr< be separated from each other ; a systematic plan of in¬ apparatus will be erected in a capacious part of the building amironriat^ f t0«-wemanner8, ua^lts’ mora^s* a.n^ cleanliness of the children ; suitable gymnastic \fJ^?0I>e-ment assi81t.eii» *11 corporal punishment will be entirely exclndPfW ?a*ifurp?se; ^7 ™eans of which the pupils will be amused and their physical Masters in any or all of the before mentioned branches of knowlerW in • 00 * aad will have the advantage of being instructed by the e^ Masters being fully convinced that the present system of Female wF®!?0? “?Parted b7 tbe Mistress in her peculiar department- Indeed be i,ntrusted t0 then care every facility for the acquirement ofknnw1p<W°'n ** defective are desirous of affording those girls whose education which they may have to move in 'their progress throughhfif1^ of knowledFe-in ord« that they may be enabled to diffoae the charms of mind over any circle in ' “bbC E“r °f the heid 4 times in the Year to which their Parentsand Friend, will be admitted terms payable in advance, including all expences BOYS above 7 Years of Age . Per Month GIRLS ditto, Ditto , .4 INFANTS of both Sexes not above 7 years of Age ’ ... 4 0 0 0 Per Quarter. 12 0 12 0 6 0 NB. The Schools will be opened on Monday the 11th of July. SOUTH LONDON RATIONAL SCHOOLS, FOR CHILDREN OF EITHER SEX. UNDER The superintendence of The attention of Parents and Guardians is particularly directed to these Schools, which will be found to afford a sound practical education at a moderate expence. The nrincinles upon which these Schools are founded, and the success with which they have been conducted, warrant die proprietor in asserting that he is able to realize the fondest expectations formed of children committed to his care. The course of Instruction comprises the following subjects— Heading and Elocution—The pupils acquire, with ease and pleasure to themselves, a good delivery, a distinct and bold expression, the habit of digesting what is read, and a love of Literature itself. _ writing.—The object of Education should be to train the youth into those habits and practices which become the man—the miniature penman is therefore instructed to acquire, as early as possible, a fiee, legible, and Br style, and by the peculiar system pursued this is rendered of easy and certain acquirement. Arithmetic—It is the practice of schools to teach this essential branch of knowledge in a manner which renders it at best uninteresting, frequently repulsive and stupifying, both to the pupil and the tutor—but on the principles adopted in these Schools the pupil learns the art of calculating with facility and the readiness and correctness of his solutions excite the astonishment and admiration of Ins friends, and afford a strength to Ins mental powers which must prove exceedingly useful in any future occupation of life. Grammar and Composition.-The pupil is made to understand the nature of words, with the relation they bear, to each other—he is encouraged to express his own ideas in writing and speaking, not only so that lie can be,, but so that he cannot by any possibility be misunderstood. The pupil’s style is dictated by the pupil s cone ion and care is taken that this is always as comprehensive accurate, and refined, as the 'u™ °fJJ®p nd forleU 1 Thus is imparted to him the power of expressing his ideas with truthfulness, as well as with giace and foice. Practical Geometry, Mathematics, 1-oglc, Ac—The pupils are attracted to feel an interest in these sciences by their simple exposition. Divested of useless abstruse appendages, and illustrated by every means which the skill of the teacher can invent or ingenuity supply, these higher branches of knowledge are imparted with facility. Mode! Drawing and Practical Perspective—Dupuis’ method of Drawing from Models is adopted, as taught bv Butler Williams, Exeter Hall, under the sanction of the Committee of Council on Education, it being deemed the best system at present known. The same success which has attended the instruction in other branches may be confidently anticipated in this department. Geography, and the Use of the Globes—To teach the human being where he is and what he is, has been justly considered an important branch of education—due attention will therefore be paid to this subject, and Geography rendered intelligible and delightful. General Deportment_The strictest possible attention is paid to the general habits of the pupils; order and punctuality are strictly enjoined, at the same time the greatest liberty and freedom of communication with the teacher are encouraged. The morals of the children, aud their behaviour to each other, have a due share of attention from the Superintendent, who watches over the whole school, not only in their studies, but also during their play-time. The young ladies are instructed in separate classes and in the same room this practice being found to give each party deeper interest and pleasure in study, and to incite greater efforts to acquire excellence. Needle-Work is taught by the lady who assists in the Infant School. Education of infants.—The little faculties in this department are carefully and skilfully developed as age per¬ mits_every kindness, attention, and care is employed on their efficient training. Parents who are desirous that their children should grow up intelligent and free, moral and happy, should commence the work of education betimes, for the ideas and feelings received during the first six years of existence, materially affect the happiness, and fre- quently decide the character of maturity. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE. From Half-fast Nine till Half-fast Three. S ] f- r , e/r TERMS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. To all above 10 yearsof age...1.... 18s’ Per0r' Above G and under 10. Infants .*. fls* Books, Slates, Tens, &c., included.
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