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MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE HANDBOOK 1940 Compiled and Published by the Student Council Revision Committee: L. J. Rodel W. H. Mee C. I. Carroll Melbourne : Foltz do SON PRESS PTY. LTD., Drummond Street, Carlton . CONTENTS. Foreword „ .. .. .. 5 Staff of the College .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 Courses at the College .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 Qualifications Required Before Entering .. 9 Details of Courses— Secondary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1G Primary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 I.T.0 ......................... 14 Resident and Non-resident Studentships .. 15 Suitable Clothes .. .. .. .. .. .. 15 Financial Summary .. .. .. 16 The Library .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19 Student Activities— The Student Council .. 2P Student Publications .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 25 Clubs and Societies— Constitutions and Functions .. .. .. .. 26 Social, Literary and Dramatic .. .. .. 28 Non-residents' Society .. .. .. 3P Student Christian Movement 3P Teachers' Union .. .. .. .. .. 3L Sport— Notes on Clubs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31 The House System .. .. .. .. 31 Interstate Contests .. 34 Reunion .. .. .. 36 College Colours. Holders, 1939 .. .. 38. Amateur Status of Clubs .. .. .. .. .. .. 41 Grounds .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 42 Accident Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 42 Student Officials for 1940 .. .. .. 43 Old Trainees Association .. .. .. .. .. 44 Principal Dates for 1940 .. .. .. .. .. .. 44 Appendix—Songs 46 2a MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE FROM THE ENTRANCE DRIVE. teachers' College iflanabook MELBOURNE FOREWORD. "'Tis good to feel that we're a part Of one great glorious throng." No student can enter into membership of a College in Copies of this Handbook will be , sent, to all applicants who have been nominated for student- ships at the Teachers' College. The cost of the Handbook is included in College fees. In the event of any nominee not taking up his or her studentship, this Handbook MUST BE RETURNED to the -. Secretary; Student Council, Teachers' College, Carlton, N.3, not later than February 6th, 1940. well known to generations or miser Leaeiiei . death in 1884 was referred to in Parliament as a "national loss." Gladman trainees, who included the late Mr. Frank Tate, contributed to a fund to provide Gladman prizes which are still awarded to those students of the College who head the lists in academic results and teaching ability. His successor was Mr. C. A. Topp, who was later appointed Public Service Commissioner. * For a full account of the development of teacher training in Victoria, read "History of the Melbourne Teachers' College and its Predecessors," by Dr. E. Sweetman. teachers' College itlanabooh MELBOURNE FOREWORD. "'Tis good to feel that we're a part Of one great glorious throng." No student can enter into membership of a College in the fullest sense unless he understands something of its history and traditions. For this reason, a brief account of the genesis and growth of Melbourne Teachers' College is included in the handbook.* In 1939, we celebrated the jubilee of the present main block of buildings, but the history of teacher training goes back to 1855, when a Training Institution under the National School Board was established by Mr. A. Davitt on the site now occupied by the College of Surgeons in Spring Street, East Melbourne. Shortly afterwards, in 1859, Mr. S. C. Dixon opened a Denominational Training School which was later used by the Board of Education. In 1870, Mr. Dixon became superintendent of the Central Training Institution (later Melbourne High School) under the Board of Education, and from 1873 under the newly- created Education Department. On his retirement in 1877, Mr. Dixon was succeeded by Mr. F. J. Gladman, whose book "School Method" was well known to generations of older teachers. His untimely death in 1884 was referred to in Parliament as a "national loss." Gladman trainees, who included the late Mr. Frank Tate, contributed to a fund to provide Gladman prizes which are still awarded to those students of the College who head the lists in academic results and teaching ability. His successor was Mr. C. A. Topp, who was later appointed Public Service Commissioner. * For a full account of the development of teacher training in Victoria, read "History of the Melbourne Teachers' College and its Predecessors," by Dr. E. Sweetman. 6 In December, 1889, the newly-erected central block of the Teachers' College in Grattan Street was opened by Mr. Topp, who was succeeded in 1890 by Mr. R. Craig. The western wing of the College was ready for occupation in April, 1891, the eastern wing being completed in November of the same year. Mr. Topp was responsible for representations of the Griffin, the bringer of light and wisdom, which symbolizes so fittingly the teacher's calling. The grounds were planned and planted in 1892 under the direction of Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, curator of the Botanic Gardens. As a measure of retrenchment following the "land boom" in the early 'nineties, the College was closed on 31st December, 1893. On 5th February, 1900, the College was re-opened with 57 students under Mr. Frank Tate, who became in 1902 the first Director of Education in Victoria, and achieved international fame as an educationist. Next to take charge of College activities was Dr. John Smyth, who devoted 25 years of his life to inculcating in the minds of thousands of young teachers the highest ideals of service to the community. In 1918, Dr. Smyth was appointed Professor of Education, and thus was the first Principal of the College to hold the dual position. The College motto- "Non Omnis Moriar" serves as a fitting tribute to the memory of an inspired educationist and a fine Christian gentleman. The next Principal was Professor L. J. Wrigley (1923- 1933), who was, prior to this appointment, Asst. Chief Inspector of Secondary Schools. Finally, Professor Browne occupied the dual position of Professor of Educa- tion and Principal of the College until the end of 1938, when, the two positions being separated, he was made a full-time officer of the University. Present students should be proud of their membership of a College from which so many distinguished citizens have graduated. These ex-students include most of the senior officers of the Victorian Education Department, the Director of Education in South Australia, the Pro- fessor of Education and several lecturers in Melbourne University, a Professor of History in the University of Sydney, the Inspector-General of Penal Establishments, the Principal of Hobart Teachers' College, two generals, a V.C. winner, a Rhodes Scholar, and many men holding high professional positions in other. States and England. On our memorial windows are inscribed the names of scores of fine ex-students who served their country with distinction during the Great War. One-fifth of these splendid men made the supreme sacrifice. It is hoped that incoming students will endeavour to widen their horizons, to increase their cultural experiences, to develop the more spiritual side of their natures, and so prepare themselves for the highest of all callings. "Teachers can create a better world," but this will not be possible unless the members of our profession are imbued with the highest ideals of character, culture, and citizenship. "That which is best in us—great thoughts, Deeds glorious—ne'er will decay. Non Oninis Moriar." —A. J. LAW. December, 1939. STAFF OF THE MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. Principal (Resident)— A. J. LAW, M.A., Dip.Ed. Secondary Vice-Principal-- M. S. SHARMAN, M.A., M.Sc. Principal, University High School. Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Melbourne. Lecturers: Women— Miss A. WALLIS, First Class I.T'.C., Kindergarten Diploma. In general charge of I.T.C. Course. Lecturer in Kinder- garten Principles and Methods of the Primary School. Miss A. HoY, M.A., LL.B., Dip. Ed. In general charge of Manual and Domestic Arts students. Lecturer in History for B.Ed. Course. Miss A. M. ROBERTNON, First Class I.T.C., Kindergarten Diploma. Lecturer in Methek, of the Primary School and Educa- tional Handwork. 8 Miss A. P. HAMONO, M.A., Dip.Ed. Lecturer in English. Miss E. P. COLCLOUGH, T.P.T.C., L.Eloc.A. Lecturer in Speech Training. MIss G. WAINWRIGHT, M.A., Dip.Ed. Lecturer in English. Lecturers: Men— H. W. WILSON, O.B.E., M.C., C. de G., M.Sc., McBain Scholar (Botany). In general charge of students taking extended courses. Lecturer in Biological Science for B.Ed., Primary and I.T.C. Courses. W. F. LORD, M.C., M.M., B.A., Dip.Ed. In general charge of examinations. Lecturer in Mathe- matics and Science. W. DON, B.A., Dip. Ed. In general charge of Library and Records. Registrar for Departmental Teachers doing University Work. L. G. WHITEOAK, B.A., B.Ed. In general charge of Psychology Department. F. C. MELLOW, T.T.C. (Manual Arts). ( Art Teacher's Certi- ficate.) In general charge of Art and Handwork. C. C. CROSSKELL, B.A., B.Ed. Resident Lecturer on Men's side. Lecturer in Geography, C. JORGENSON, B.A., Ph.D., Dip.Ed. Lecturer in Psychology. F. G. ELFORD, B.Sc., B.Ed. Lecturer in Geography for B.Ed. Course. L. J. PRYOR, M.A., B.Ed. Lecturer in History. O. W. K. MCINTYRE, B.A., M.Ed. Lecturer in Mathematics and Science. W. D. NIcoL, T.P.T.C., Second Honours. Lecturer in Crafts. 9 COURSES AT MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate— One year (with possible extension*). For teaching. in Primary Schools. Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate— Two years. For teaching in Junior Departments of Primary Schools. 1st Year Bachelor of Education— This is for Graduate students, and is open to general application. In 1939 20 studentships were awarded. Students taking this course will pass on to Secondary or Technical Schools. Trained Domestic Arts Teacher's Certificate— A one year's course for applicants who have com- pleted a three years' course in a Domestic Arts subject or an approved equivalent. Trained Manual Arts Teacher's Certificate— A one year's course for applicants who have com- pleted a three years' course in a Manual Arts subject or an approved equivalent.

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