NRS-632 | Press copies of letters sent by the Inspector and Superintendent of National Schools and Chief Inspector (William Wilkins)

These letterpress copies of letters sent to the Board include reports on the qualifications of candidates for teaching positions under the Board (in Wilkins' capacity as an Examiner to the Board). Each report assesses the candidate's manner, conduct, punctuality and attainments in specific subjects, and includes an appraisal of the examinee's teaching ability. In addition, Wilkins was required to report on matters referred to him by the Secretary of the Board, W.C. Wills, eg. on the removal of unsatisfactory Local Patrons, the appointment and transfer of teachers and allegations of misconduct by teachers (see description of series 5 below: Secretary's memoranda to William Wilkins, 1855-57, 1859-62, for additional indication of the variety of subjects referred to Wilkins for report by the Board). Reports were supplied on subjects considered and suggestions made at periodic Inspectors' conferences, particularly in relation to the administration of the National System, the conduct of schools, and teachers' qualifications. Memoranda were also furnished on school inspection reports, noting Inspectors' suggestions and recommendations and indicating additional or alternative courses of action which could be pursued by the Board. Letters and memoranda sent to Inspectors concern arrangements and instructions for conducting examinations; notify Inspectors of the Board's decisions in connection with applications for the establishment of vested and non-vested schools; relate to repairs to school buildings and the supply of teaching equipment; transmit general instructions to Inspectors outlining their responsibilities; notify Inspectors of rules, regulations, orders and directions of the Board; and request reports on specific subjects and/or clarification or alteration of reports prior to submitting them to the Board. Letters were also sent to Local Patrons (eg. concerning teaching appointments) and teachers (eg. regarding classifications and transfers). (1/350-54). 5 vols. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.

本批留存于致该委员会的活版印刷信件副本中，包含由威尔金斯以委员会考官身份出具的、针对该委员会下属教学岗位应聘者资质的考评报告。每份报告均会对应聘者的仪态、品行、守时性及特定学科的学识水平进行评估，并涵盖对应试者教学能力的评价。
此外，威尔金斯还需就委员会秘书W.C.威尔斯转交的事项出具报告，例如罢免不合格的本地赞助人、教师的聘任与调动，以及针对教师不当行为的指控相关事宜（详见下文系列5的说明：1855-1857年、1859-1862年秘书致威廉·威尔金斯的备忘录，以了解委员会转交威尔金斯进行报告的各类事项范畴）。
另有报告涉及定期督察员会议上审议的议题与提出的建议，尤其围绕国家教育体系的管理、学校运营状况及教师资质相关内容。此外还备有针对学校督察报告的备忘录，其中记录督察员的各项意见与建议，并列明委员会可采取的补充或替代行动方案。
致督察员的信件与备忘录内容涵盖：组织考试的安排与指令；向督察员通报委员会关于已移交产权学校（vested schools）与未移交产权学校（non-vested schools）设立申请的决议；涉及学校校舍修缮与教学设备供给事宜；向督察员传达明确其职责范围的通用指令；向督察员通告委员会制定的各项规则、条例、命令与指示；以及请求提交特定议题的报告，或在将报告提交委员会前要求对报告进行澄清或修改。
另有信件发送给本地赞助人（例如涉及教师聘任事宜）与教师本人（例如涉及职级评定与岗位调动事宜）。（档案编号：1/350-54），共5卷。
注：本数据集说明节选自《新南威尔士州州立档案馆简明指南》2000年第3版。