I Programme 92. f Xj 4 / January to March , 1922 . \ \ A/rtj £o July, 1922 , iw the Dominions.) The Parents’ Union School. [Address : House of Education, Amrlkhidk.) Motto: “ I am, I can , / ought , / will." (He shall) ‘ pray for the children to prosper in good life and good literature.” — (Dean Colet). FORM IV. Pupils’ Names Bible Lessons. In all cases the Bible text (as given in hook used) must be read and narrated first. Old Testament History * by T. M. Hardwick and H. CosMey -White (Murray, 3/6), Vol. III., pp. 55-115. [a) S.P.O.K. Bible Atlas * (1/-). [b) Historical Geo - graphy of the Holy Land , by S. It. Macpbail (Clark, l/ - )* (0 r ^ ie Universal Bible Dictionary (R,T.S., 7/6), may be used for all names of persons and places, [cl) The Saviour of the World , Vol. V. (P.N.E.U. Office, 3/- ), pp. 03-122. [e) The Acts, 1 by E. M. Knox, pp. 191-266 (Macmillan, 3/6). (/) The Prayer Book in the Church , by the Rev. W. II. Campbell (Longmans, 3/-), wii.li lesson on Easter. For Sunday reading (optional) : The Quest of Nations , by T. R. W. Hunt (U.C.M.E., 2/0; , pp. 1-00. The Story of S. Paul's Life and Letters, bv J. Paterson Smyth (Sampson Low, 5/-), pp. 1-75. The Fall of Constantinople , by J. H. Neale (Dent, 2/6). For private daily Uible reading, Daily Readings from the Old Testament , by H. Franklin and L. Montagu (Williams & Norgate, 2/6). For New Testament, a Gospel in suitable portions. [b) A Boy's Book of Prayer , by A. Devine (Methuen, 2/-). ■f The 92nd term of work set since the Parent*’ Union School began. Writing-. f Shakespeare’s Henry Choose and transcribe passages h , ^ew Handwriting VIII-, and the other books se , p Office, 5d. a for Teachers , by M. M. bridges card) ; work from card 6. Dictation ( A N.w Handwriting to be used) ^ first from Two or three pages or a passage o P poetry set for » ”/«P*p.r; «, from th , . V™. P» J, t0 ,, e reading; a paragraph to be tue occasionally written from memory. C ° m read°on Tuesdays some subject in news of the week, or, on some historical or allege, icfti subject, etc. Write on Thursdays a resume. Verses (note metre of poems set for this term), on events and on characters in the term s reading, upon historical characters, or, on Spring scenes. English Grammar. Parse and analyse from hooks read, making progress eac 1 term. Meiklejolm’s A New Grammar of the English Tongue * (4/-), pp. 102-115 ; 122-131. Literature (including holiday and evening reading). The History of English Literature for Boys and Girls* by H. E. Marshall (Jack, 10/6), pp. 191-253. {a) Shakespeare’s Henry VIII * (Blackie, Plaintext, 7d.). Scott’s The Monastery * (Collins. 2/6). Roper’s Life of Sir Thomas More * (Dent, 2/6). Carlyle’s Heroes and Hero Worship *; Luther and Knox (any edition, or Oxford Press, 3/6). Palgrave’s Golden Treasury* (Ox- ford Press, 2/6). Poems of To-Day* (Sidgwick k Jack- son, 3/6). English History. Make a chart of the period studied (1485-1558), (see reprint from P.R . , July, 1910, 3d.). Read the daily news and Keep a calendar ot events. Gardiner’s History of England* (Longmans, 6/6), Yol. IT., pp. 363-427 (1509- 1558). A History of Everyday Things in England , by H. k C. Quennell (Bats ford, 3/-), Part IV., mav he used tor period. Cteneral History. Meihevaliind Modern Times * b y T. R. Robinson (Ginn * C £>. °/ 6 )’ PP- f 269 '880 (1485-1558). A ncient Times : foim! Tff/n 7 W , W ° rld * h > J - H- Breasted 'Ginn 10/0), pp 1-73 (omit questions). Continue a Book of Centuries* (P.N.E.U. Office. 3/-) nnttinc in illustrations Irom all history studied. The Story 0 f the J. 1 / J. X. tJ XI S II 1 p . ° N l ' S ' p/ r k ; ' (Began Paul, 4/6), pp. 163-186. p° 1 \mf arC I l s Lives ' e,lited b y P - Giles (University ^less, 3/0): Agis and Cleomenes. A Pronouncing Dictionary of Mythology and Antiquities * (Walker, 1/6). Citizenship by E. R. Worts (Hodder & Stoughton, 4/W> PP* 1-47 (narration instead of questions). Geography. The Ambleside Geography Books, Book V.* (5/), pp. 268-325 °ur Guardian Fleets in 1805 ,* by H. W. Household (Macmillan, 3/-), pp. 1-80. Six Months in the Sand- wich Islands , by Mrs. Bishop (Murray, 6/-), (optional). Know something about foreign places coming into notice in the current newspapers. Ten minutes’ exercise on the map of the world every week. Phil ip’s Atlas of Comparative Geography (new edition, 3/-), may be used. See also tests under “ Scouting .” Teacher to use The Treaty Settlement of Europe, by H. T. Fie ure (for new frontiers), (Oxford Press, 2/6). Map questions to be answered from map and names put into blank map (from memory) before each lesson. Teacher may find useful Out-Door Geography , by H. Hatch (Hlackie, 3/-). Natural History and Botany. Winners in Life's Race,* by Mrs. Fisher (Macmillan, 6/-), pp. 279-314. Elementary Studies in Plant Life* by F. E. Fritsch (Bell, 3/6), pp. 42-74. Keep a Nature Note-Book (P.N.E.U. Office, plain, 4/6, or interleaved, 3/-), with flower and bird lists, and make daily notes. For out-door work take some special study, leaf-buds, cotyledons, etc. The Changing Year, by F. M. Haines (Wad 8 worth, 3/-), or, Countryside Rambles, by W. S. F urn can x (Philip, 2/6) : January to March. Furneaux’s A Nature Study Guide (Longmans, 6/6). General Science. First Year of Scientific Knowledge,''' by Paul Bert (Relfe, 3/-), pp. 102-234. Some Wonders of Matter ,* by Bishop Mercer (S.P.C.K., 5/-), pp. 1-33. Hygiene and Physiology, Domestic Economy. A Health Reader* by W. H. Abrahall (Cassell, 3/-), pp. 1-54. Arithmetic. . 110 1 QA Peiidleburv’s New Shilling Arithmetic ,* pp. lld ;^ (Bell, 2/3). Revise hack work; examples may be taken from Peiidlel.ury’s New Concrete Arithmetic , Book V. lu.pmtanf^io be read in leisure time ^Number Stories ot Long Ago, by TU E. Smith (Ginn, 3/3). Geometry. * , , tt Hall and F. Stevens (Mac- A School Geometry,- by H. B» 86-93. Re»i se % ’dTins more exercises. T*« School Set ( MecmiHan. 2/-). Alge Tschool Algebra* by H. S. S. Hall, Tart I. (Macmillan, 3/6), pp. 77-82 ; 90-92; 95-100. ^""sie^mnn’s Primary German Course* by 0. Siepmann (Macmillan, 5/-), Lessons 22-25 inclusive. Teacher siud.v preface, using the lessons (with narration), ex- ercises, grammar, stories, poems, etc., as suggested, or, preferably, Italian. Perini’s Italian Conversation Grammar * (Hachette, 6/6), 17 V A 1C1AP Ti I II Latin. Littien ,* Pari. I. (Murray, 2/6), pages 142-172 and revise grammar, 118-141. French. Primary French Course * Part II., by 0. Siepmann (Mac- millan, 3/-), Lessons 23-26 inclusive, with grammar and exercises. Teacher study preface. Read and narrate Le Serf (Souvestre), (Blaekie, 1/-). Read several poems and learn one from Longer Poems for Recitation (Blackie, 6d.). Ulver S °tnV ^/r f°f ers ' by W - G - Foiling wood (Holr 25. S' January, 1922. p.,- .° *** . Ul tlie Parents' Revi and brush (P.N.E.U. Office* 5/' j *' Speoia,ly cl,osen pa Recitations. Learn two snituhi chapters i tl |;j|,| p LmCus^t <>f t.’ 2 ° VerRes eHc1 ' fl 145,146. Two poems or 1 wo ij!,8 ter hymns. Psa Read , ’ 1 SCe,,e fl '«m Henry VI L Reading- (including holiday and ev • ^ ,,,0 ‘ )k8 under urr— *2* afford e'xerci’ 1St0r - V ’ Geo ^aphy, Rec 0 :;r^ Poetry Klioiil'i C / tre ^ 1 * reading and (Pb’sseys of Homer ^n, ° U,d be read daily 3/61, R„„ k ; (Simf Musical Appreciation. See Programme ot Music r Parents' i? ■ Music ’ b > R ««•-•« (oA P 'i aSn Sing-ing. See Programme of Music ’ ' >' TOa y be used. Three French songs, Frenrl, » 7d.). Three German songs* °D? fT Music ( n *ackie Curwen & Son 9 /k „ Heutscher / ’ Three English ^4’,, «m K ^P*"®**? M )“ •« v- ,8^65(5 . ot S t’ ,al *“**3: pans 1/9 each,* compete Co - words and voice Minutes' Lessons i n st ht 2 • lnusic 6 /')- Ten Fifty Steps in Sight-SinajJ T"* ( Cu rwen, 2/6). steps 21-26 (Curwen & Sonfa/6), ° Arth,U ' Sorae, vell, Drill, etc. (Choose new work.) he used. Peasant Dances an,! Kn '„ ’ ’ niay (Evans 7/61 TlLT J V,* 5 Many Lands (L vans t/(»). Hie hoard ot Education’s Syfoifou 0 , L S m/ \f X J rcl J es ( E >' re & Spottiswoode, 1 /-) tables / 5_b8 - E x-btudents, House of Education Drilk /o /eac/i Dances (Evans, 4/6). Hockey. Work. Do some definite house or garden work. Simple Rtpousse Work, by E. J. Bradford (Charles, 1/9). Simple Gar- ments for Children , by Synge (Longmans, 7/6), or, Needlecraft in the School , by M. Swanson (Longmans, 7/6) : design and make a garment. Darn and mend gar- ments from the wash each week: First Lessons in Darning and Molding (P.N.E.U. Office. 2d.), may be used. Teacher will find useful What shall we make? by M. La Trobe Foster (C.M.S., 1/-). Cooking: Tried Favourites Cookery Book (Marshall, 2/6). See also (unless working ns Guides) tests under Scouting ( Parents' Review , May, 1920): all girls should take the First Aid (No. 10) and Housecraft (No. 7) Tests. Make a garment for the “ Save the Children Fund , for particulars apply to 29 Golden Square, Regent Street, W. 1. N.B. 1.— Each pupil should have a copy of all books, etc.. marked * and a set of the Pictures and materials, t ne topy °l the other books is sufficient. N.B. 2— For methods of teaching «»« ceh Home Education , 5/6, School Education, oj- ( ■ ■ I - ' ^ In home schoolrooms! Forms III. and IV. may work togettu hi all history subjects (including Scriptme). N.B. 8.— All books, etc., may be 1 as retary of the P.N.E.U., 26, Victoria Street, bon , well as exercise books bearing the school motto, 7d. each, and Cambridge paper for the Examination 1/0 for 4 quires (not less) ; envelopes to match 1/G a packet. Also the School Radge (4/0), School Hat Band (4/0), and Ribbon 3/0 a yard. Badges stencilled in washing colours on pale blue linen may also be obtained, 4^d. unmounted, 6d. mounted. N.B. 4.— Members are particularly asked to follow the notes under Ouv Work in the Parents' Review . N.B. b.— This Programme is for Members of the School only and must not be lent. Specimen copies of old Pro- grammes can be obtained by members from the Secretary, House of Education, Ambleside. N.B. 0. — All letters re School and Programmes, except book orders, should be sent to Ambleside. The enclosed Order Form for books should be used. Members are asked to send the School Fee direct to Ambleside. P.N.E.U. subscription, money for books, etc., should be sent to the London Office. N.B. 7. — There is an Association of Old Pupils of the P.U.S. A course of reading is provided. For particulars apply to Miss P. N. Bowser, c/o P.N.E.U. Office. Examination 92. M, Parents’ National Educational Union. The Parents’ Union School. {Address: House of Education, Ambleside.) Motto : “ I am , I can, I ought, I will." FORM IV. Pupils’ Names Bible Lessons. I. 1. Describe David’s success and his trials at the Court of Saul. 2. What do you know of David as an outlaw ? II. 1. Give an account of St. Paul’s great sermon at Antioch. 2. “ The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men.” Where and by whom was this said ? What ancient story is referred to ? 2. Write an essay on, — “ If any thirst, come unto Me and drink.” Writing. Write ten lines of poetry from memory. Dictation (unprepared). History of English Literature, page 50, “ From the ruin’d shrine .... lake.” Composition. 1. Lines, in blank verse, that must scan on one of the following,— Scylla and Charybdis, The White Lady of Avenel, The Prince of Wales in India. 2. An essay, in the style ot Carlyle, on some heroic person- age of to-day. English Grammar. 1. Analyse, parsing words in italics, — “ 0 blithe new-comer! I have heard, I hear thee and rejoice : 0 Cuckoo ! shall I call thee bird Or but a wandering voice ? ” 2. What are the uses of (a), the adjectival, (&), the noun sentence ? Give six examples of each. 3. What are co-ordinate sentences ? Give examples. Literature. 1. What were the “ Moralities 99 ? Give an account of Everyman . 2. il Erasmus is gone.” Give some account of his visit to Chelsea. What does Erasmus say of Luther? 3. Write the christening scene i \\ Henry VIII., or any other you prefer. English History. 1 Describe the career of Wolsey, his peace policy, Ins attitude towards the Renaissance, Ins power as a legate, and his fall. , 2 What do you know of Wareham, Cramner, * 1S ,e • Ridley, Latimer ? Sketch portraits of three of these men if vou can. General History. 1. Describe the condition of Germany when Charles V. became Emperor. 2. Give a sketch of Luther’s career and ot the Diet at Worms. 3. Show that “the Nile is a vast historical volume. 4. Sketch the history of civilisation in the Pyramid Age. Citizenship. 1. Wlrat have you to say about drifters and dawdlers, small thefts, bargains, borrowed property 7 Discuss “ we are all born equal.” 2. How and why did Agis set about the reformation of the City of Sparta ? 8. What are the powers and what the limitations of the House of Commons ? What qualities should we look for in a Member ? Geography. 1. Name and describe three groups of the islands of Polynesia. 2. What causes affect climate ? 3. Give some account of New Zealand with map. 4. Wh at do you know of (a). Nelson’s favourite studies, (5), his manner of life on board ship. With what parts of the world was he familiar ? Natural History. 1. What methods of leal-protection are employed by herbs and trees ? 2. Write notes, with drawings, on the special studies you have made this term. 8. What do you know of the Herbivora ? What animals does this class include ? Give a life sketch of one of them. General Science. 1. Most substances can assume the three forms of matter m succession. Give and describe examples, o' Sn 8 T be thermometer and account for its changes 8. What is light? What do we see? How doefsieht give us knowledge ? ght Hygiene and Physiology. 1. Describe and illustrate the processes of digestion. Picture Talk. to- Arithmetic. 1. In selling a bouse, a man made a profit of £80 ; if ti,j s cosD> 18 8% ° £ the C03t ° f the 1,ouse ’ what was the grocer buys 3 cwt. of coffee at £15 a cwt. and sells it at o/- a lb. bind his profit. m ‘* 4 r V r ° f tea which cost £14 ’With 1 cwt, at ill : 4 : 0 per cwt, ; at what price must I sell it per lb. to gain Gd. on each lb. sold. 2. A 3. I Geometry. 1. .Through a given point to draw a straight line parallel to a given straight line 2. lo construct a square on a given side. 3. fthow that every point which is equidistant from A and B lies on the straight line bisecting A B at right angles. Algebra. 1. Divide 92 into two parts so that one-third of one part may exceed one-seventh of the other part by 4. 2. Divide £650 between two persons so that one may have £20 more than half what the other has. 3. Plot the point (0.0), (8.0), (3.6), and show how many units of area the triangle contains. German. 1. Recite, in German, Dev Listige Reisende. 2. Give the Third Person Singular Present, Imperfect and Perfect Indicative of, — sprechcn, finden , bitten , kommen , rufen , geben. 3. Make sentences using the following prepositions, — wahrend , diesseit , durch , iiber, uni , hinter. Italian. 1. Conjugate the Past Definite, Future and Conditional, of the verb essere. 2. Give the Italian for sentences 1-10, Exercise 7. 3. Give the Italian tor, — Is there? J here are not. Theie have been and there will be. .Latin. 1. Translate into English and retranslate into Latin, page 163 , u Unam rem . . . auget ? " 2. Give the comparative and superlative of, — audax, prudens, tener , uiger, facilis. 8. Translate into Latin,— To err is human. We ought to speak the truth. Singing is pleasant. French. 1. Describe, in French, “ Un Naufrage,” or, write an in- cident from Le Serf. 2. Translate into French, page 17b, l„ 1-15. Drawing. 1. An original illustration from The Monastery. 2. A design in catkins for a March calendar. 3. A study of an interior. Musical Appreciation. 1. How many kinds of Children’s Music are there ? Give examples of each type. In what catagory would you place Schumann’s “ Scenes of Childhood,” and why ? 2. Write a few lines on any five of the following, — Clara Wieck ; “ Traumerei ” ; the “ Lied ” or art-song ; Florestan ; G.A.D.E. ; Jean Paul Richter; Schu- mann’s use of the “ Marseillaise.” Recitations. * Father to choose two Bible passages of ten verses each, a poem, and a scene from Shakespeare . Reading.* Father to choose a poem and a leading article from a news- paper. Music. * Examine in work done. Singing* Father to choose an English, a French and a German song, and three exercises. Drill.* Report progress. Work. * Outside friend to examine. List of work completed to appear in Parents' Report . N.JB. 1. — Examination to begin on Monday, March 27th. Papers to be posted on Saturday, April 1st, with 7io other enclosures . 2. — Subjects thus indicated (#) to be marked on the Parents' Report according to Regulations. 3. — Members are asked to read the Regulations carefully, as much time is lost by the Examiners when (a) there is no numbered list of the subjects sent for examination, (b) the papers for each child are not fastened together, or (^) the name of the member does not appear. 4. — Answers may not be written on both sides of the paper. The papers should be tied together loosely with string. 5. — Please note carefully (a) the amount of written work expected in Form I., ( b ) the Regulations as to the number of papers to be sent in by Schools. P.N.E.U. CONFERENCE. Handicrafts, Nature Note-Books, Century Books, sketches or other drawings, which are really well dojie may be sent to the Secretary, House of Education, Ambleside, but not with the Examination Papers. Stamped and addressed cover for return must be enclosed, and the packet (not more than 4 named exhibits for one scholar) should reach Ambleside by May 15th.