The Athenian [1912] . 10 Tlie Athenian. VALUABLE TRAINING OUTSIDE TEXT-BOOKS Does the training acquired at school consist merelyof the knowledge derived from text-books? Spelling,grammar, and the various lines of study taken up atschool are highly important; but is this all? No! Notby far. Although these things are essential, there areother things to be considered. Many pupils in thelower grades give no thought to the fact that they areforming habits now, which will go with them throughlife, that the little every day occurrences, all help tomold character. But this fact dawns upon the pupilas
The Athenian [1912] . 10 Tlie Athenian. VALUABLE TRAINING OUTSIDE TEXT-BOOKS Does the training acquired at school consist merelyof the knowledge derived from text-books? Spelling,grammar, and the various lines of study taken up atschool are highly important; but is this all? No! Notby far. Although these things are essential, there areother things to be considered. Many pupils in thelower grades give no thought to the fact that they areforming habits now, which will go with them throughlife, that the little every day occurrences, all help tomold character. But this fact dawns upon the pupilas he climbs the graduated ladder of school and hetrys to make his habits better, and live with a view ofhis future life in mind. Just stand off at recess time and watch the childrenat play. What an interesting picture! It presents threevery important phases of the school training. Thefirst thing in this picture that attracts your attention,and in fact the first thing you would look for, is theathletic diversions. You would inevitably see
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