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The Penzance Collegiate School., 53, Chapel Street. Principal and Head-master: Mr. A. Henwood Teague, F.L.S.—The Penzance Collegiate School as an Educational Establishment in Cornwall may be considered virtually as an old established Institution. In 1854 the late Mr. T. Gordon Teague established the Mount’s Bay Academy, which, under his able administration, maintained for thirty-seven years a notable reputation. The founder died in 1891, and was succeeded by his son, Mr. A. Henwood Teague, who had for years occupied the position of Vice-Principal of the Mount’s Bay Academy under his father, and who effected the amalgamation of that establishment with the Clarence High School. These Amalgamated Schools have since been conducted under the name of the Penzance Collegiate School, which has been organised on advanced lines to meet the requirements of the present day, and Mr. A. Henwood Teague is an Educationalist of distinguished reputation, is a prominent Member of various Learned Societies, an Associate of the Philosophical Society of Great Britain, and a fellow of the Linnean Society, while as Member and Honorary Curator of the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society he has contributed to the success of this Local Body. Being inspired with broad and enlightened views: the aim of Mr. Teague’s System of Education is to form the character and develop the moral, mental, and physical powers of each Pupil to the fullest extent. The school premises are situated in a pleasant and healthy locality at 53, Chapel Street, and within easy distance of the Railway Station, and the various School and Class-rooms and Residential apartments are all airy well appointed Rooms, the general Sanitary Arrangements throughout being faultless. The large assembly Hall is the finest of its kind in Penzance, and in addition to the main school-room and head-master’s house, there are detached chemical laboratories and well equipped carpentry and other workshops in which handicrafts are taught. The health and comfort of the pupils are carefully looked after, and the domestic arrangements are exceptionally good. Outdoor games and physical exercises are amply provided for in the large playground and playing fields, and the pupils have the use of a splendid swimming bath, while Drill forms a feature of the general School routine. The Curriculum is an advanced one, including English Language and Literature, Composition, Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics, Drawing, Shorthand, Book-keeping, etc, provision being made in the Advanced Stages for the requirements of each individual Pupil according as he is destined for the Public Schools, the Universities, the Army, Civil Service, the Professions, or for Business or Colonial life. The Pupils have been eminently successful in passing the various examinations, including those of the Local Marine Board. Practical Chemistry, German and Instrumental Music are provided for as extra subjects, and Mr. Teague maintains a high moral tone throughout the School. Only a limited number of boarders are received, and for these all the comforts and cheerful surroundings of a well ordered home are provided. the Head-master is assisted by an able Staff of Professors and Specialists, and the School is advancing in prestige, and should attract pupils from all parts of the Country.
Church of England High School for Girls, Clarence House.—This school provides a
thorough education in the usual English subjects, classics, modern languages, mathematics,
music, drawing, needlework, etc., at very moderate terms. The school-house, a commodious
building, where the head-mistress receives boarders, stands in its own grounds, with field
adjoining. The climate of Penzance is by its mildness,
particularly well adapted for Indian children or delicate girls. The physical development of the
children receives special attention. Cricket, tennis, and swimming are engaged in during the
summer months, whilst in the autumn and winter terms, classes in gymnastics, calisthenics [sic.]
and dancing are held by trained mistresses. Pupils are prepared for the various public
examinations, including the London University Matriculation, Oxford and Cambridge Local,
Trinity College, and drawing examinations (Ablett), in all of which successes have been attained.
School fees, one to four guineas a term. Further information may be obtained from the Honorary
Secretary, the Rev. T. F. Madrell, vicar of St. John’s, Penzance, or from the head-mistress.
The West Cornwall College for Girls. Lady Principal, Miss C. A. Hall.—This is an
important educational establishment, started by the Cornwall Methodist Girls’ School
Association some fourteen years
ago. It provides, on distinctly moderate terms, a thoroughly comprehensive education combined
with careful intellectual and religious training. That it has met a decided want in the district
is shown by its continuous development and success financially, and we gather from the
head-mistress’s report of the work of the past year, that the girls under her charge have
secured prizes and honours in the Cambridge local examinations to an extent which must be most
gratifying to the promotors as well as to parents who have selected the school for their
children. Out of thirteen prizes given in the centre, ten were won by girls in the West
Cornwall College. The school course comprises religious instruction, reading, writing, English
grammar, composition, literature, history, geography, political economy, arithmetic,
mathematics, natural science, laws of health, French, German, Latin, drawing (freehand, model
and geometrical), class singing, gymnastic exercises, and needlework. Instrumental music and
singing, theory of music and harmony, water colour drawing and oil paining are extra subjects.
The health and physique of the pupils are made a special study, which the extensive school
building and admirable grounds overlooking Mount’s Bay, greatly assist. A more convenient
spot for play could not well be chosen. Perfectly secluded, healthy, dry, and picturesque, the
position offers the full enjoyment of the advantages to be gained by the admirable climate of
Penzance, and keeps the general health of the school up to a very high standard. There is a
tennis club with thirty-six members, a cricket club, and a swimming club will be formed next
year, no less than thirty of the girls having attended swimming classes last summer. Indoor
amusements are also judiciously encouraged, and the generally happy appearance of the whole
school coupled with the meritorious honours gained in their real work, reflect the greatest
credit on the system
pursued. From eighty to ninety scholars are received each term, and the fullest information will
be furnished to inquirers either by the lady principal, Miss C. A. Hall, or by the hon. sec., Mr.
G. P. Bazeley, Regent Terrace, Penzance, who takes the greatest interest in the school.
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