MELBOURNE TEACHERS COLLEGE Principal : Professor G. S. BROWNE HANDBOOK 1934 Compiled and Published by the Student Council Editorial Committee: L. J. Pryor, B.A., Dip. Ed. C. J. Horne, B.A W. Y. Johnston, B.A. A. J. Spear Melbourne: FORD & Sox Pumas Pty. Ltd., Drummond St., Carlton. CONTENTS. Introduction .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 Staff of the College .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Courses at the College .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 Qualifications Required Before Entering .. 10 Details of Courses— Secondary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 Primary.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13 Resident and Non-resident Studentships .. 15 Suitable Clothes .. .. .. .. .. .. 16 Financial Summary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 17 The Library .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19 Student Activities— The Student Council .. .. .. .. .. .. 20 Student Publications .. .. .. .. .. .. .. L4 Clubs and Societies— Constitutions and Functions .. .. .. .. 26 Social, Literary and Dramatic .. .. .. .. 28 Non-residents' Society .. .. .. .. 30 Student Christian Movement .. .. 30 Teachers' Union .. .. .. .. 30 Sport— Notes on Clubs .. .. .. .. .. .. 31 The House System .. .. .. .. .. 32 Interstate Contests .. .. .. .. .. .. 35 Reunion .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 37 College Colours. Holders, 1933 .. .. .. 38 Amateur Status of Clubs .. .. .. .. 41 Grounds.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 42 Accident Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 42 Student Officials for 1934 . .. .. .. 43 Old Trainees Association ................ 44 Principal Dates for 1934 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44 Appendix—Songs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 47 2A NOTE. In this book there have been combined for the first time the Handbook of the College and a Collection of Songs used at College functions. The combination of the two should commend itself to all students—both new and old. The last edition of the Handbook was printed in 1930. Since then there have been numerous and radical changes in almost every sphere of college life. Several courses have been suspended, and the conditions of admission to studentships for the remaining courses have been greatly altered. It is impossible to predict the future with any certainty, and many arrangements for the ensuing year are in doubt at the time of going to press. We recognise that many of the details of constitutions and general pro- cedure, as set forth in this book, will require further modification to suit rapidly changing conditions. It is regretted that the majority of students will henceforth spend only one year at the College. While this will cause many difficulties in the organisation of College life, we trust that each successive band of students will "swear fealty to the College and to its spirit," and so maintain the unity of tradition from year to year. MELBOURNE TEACHERS COLLEGE FROM THE ENTRANCE DRIVE teachers College i Manabooh MELBOURNE INTRODUCTION. "'Tis good to feel that we're a part Of one great glorious throng." The young students into whose hands this little book will fall should feel they have become "a part of one great glorious throng." Our present College is the lineal Copies of this Handbook will be sent to all applicants who have been nominated for studentships 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 14th, 1934. abroad, that all are keen students of their subjects, ana that they will not only set high standards of work and duty before the students, but will take a personal interest in their welfare. The "great and glorious throng" includes many leading teachers in primary schools, nearly all the principals and the majority of the teachers of high schools, most of the inspectors, the chief inspector of secondary schools, and the Director. Outside our own service it includes several men who are making their name in the legal pro- fession, a leading worker under the Institute of Science, Zteachers College 114aliahook MELBOURNE INTRODUCTION. "'Tis good to feel that we're a part Of one great glorious throng." The young students into whose hands this little book will fall should feel they have become "a part of one great glorious throng." Our present College is the lineal descendant and successor of two institutions, one of which, under Mr. Arthur Davitt, was established in 1854 as the Model School (now the Melbourne High School), and the other, under Mr. Stephen Dixon, was established in 1859 in William Street. Mr. Dixon and his institution were taken over by the State Government on the passing of the great Education Act of 1872, and when he retired in 1877 he was succeeded by Mr. Frederick John Gladman, who was brought from England to raise the standard of the training of teachers. Both of these principals left a deep impress on the masters and the schools of Victoria. Another famous principal was Mr. Frank Tate, the present Director of the Education Department. So we see that great men have guided the destinies of our College. Assisting them has been a succession of able lecturers, who to the students have given ungrudgingly of their time, knowledge, and skill. The new students will soon learn that several of the present lecturers have studied abroad, that all are keen students of their subjects, and that they will not only set high standards of work and duty before the students, but will take a personal interest in their welfare. The "great and glorious throng" includes many leading teachers in primary schools, nearly all the principals and the majority of the teachers of high schools, most of the inspectors, the chief inspector of secondary schools, and the Director. Outside our own service it includes several men who are making their name in the legal pro- fession, a leading worker under the Institute of Science, 6 the Inspector-General of Penal Establishments, the secre- tary of the Children's Welfare Department, the vice- principal of the Teachers' College, Hobart, the lecturer in Experimental Psychology in the Teachers' College, Sydney, the superintendent of Technical Schools in South Aus- tralia, several lecturers in our University, and one of the Professors of Pathology in the University of London. Above all, that great and glorious throng includes those whose names are written on our memorial windows, and of that company one out of every five laid down his life. The memorial windows and tablets will convey their own message and inspiration to the hearts and minds of all new students. So, when our young students sit down in the Assembly, or when they join in the College anthem and the College songs, or when they don the Green and Gold to defend the College honour against a worthy foe, or when they seriously pursue their studies, or when they dream. of their future careers, they can be thrilled in the deepest and highest parts of their natures, and can be spurred to their best and fullest by the thought of all who have pre- ceded them. This pride in the past will be intensified by pride in the present, when they enter into the College life and learn to know the present students. Among them they will find those who in University examinations, in different forms of work, and in all kinds of sport, are maintaining the best traditions of the College. Years ago the griffin was chosen for the symbol and crest of the College, and "Non Omnis Moriar" was adopted as the motto. It may be interesting to the young student. to trace the history of the griffin back to that myth which pictured the sun-god driving his chariot across the sky, the chariot being pulled by griffins. The griffin, therefore, means the light-bringer; and down the ages, especially in the age of chivalry, it was always a symbol of good, as opposed to the dragon, which was often a symbol of evil. Among the colours associated with it were white and gold. The motto, "Non Omnis Moriar," is taken from the great ode of the Latin poet, Horace, in which he exults in the immortality of his poems. , The teacher may claim it with singular appropriateness. In this Handbook directions are given to new students. They should read these carefully sa that they may make the best use of all their opportunities. They should take an interest in all the clubs and in all the activities of Col- 7 lege life, and they should set themselves to prove worthy, of selection to represent the College in one or more of the Inter-College contests. The College life is distinguished by the number of its social functions, and by its spirit of comradeship and helpfulness. All the students are asked to act and co-operate as members of one family. Let not the new students think that these things arose or have been maintained by chance. They are a challenge to every new student to do his best and give of his best. May the readers of this Handbook swear fealty to the College and to its spirit, may they become worthy members of it, and when they leave it may they carry into their work the determination to enhance the fame of the College by their deeds. Thus with each successive band of students the College motto will grow in significance— Non Omnis Moriar. "Hail to our College!—with hearts brave and hopeful, Strong for life's battle we leave its old walls; Eager where light hands of pleasure are beckoning, But ever responsive when stern duty calls. Non Omnis Moriar. That which is best in us—great thoughts, Deeds glorious—ne'er will decay. Non Omnis Moriar." The introduction to this Handbook was written in October, 1926, by a very well-known and beloved Principal of the College—Dr. John Smyth. Dr. Smyth devoted the last twenty-five years of his life to the interests of the College and the teaching profession in Victoria. A notable expression of his idealism is to be found in this introduc- tion, which is retained in this book in order that incoming students may realise something of the ideals and traditions of College life.