IRONBARKS

1871 - IRONBARKS SCHOOL 

Ironbarks (V,) : —General inspection, 7th December, 1871.

Numbers enrolled: —Boys, 17; girls, 19; total, 36.
Numbers present:— Boys, 14; girls, 15; total, 29.

The school premises are new and well furnished. The playground is fenced, and furnished with the necessary outhouses. The pupils are fairly orderly and attentive, and tolerably self-reliant. The lesson documents are fairly arranged, and the teaching is energetic and fairly intelligent. The discipline is prompt and vigorous, and the attainments are from tolerable to fair. Owing to the removal of families to Gulgong; the attendance at this school has decreased.

Source: Report of the Council of Education upon the condition of the public schools. 1871