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Appendix D.
EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT OF THE HEADMASTER,
KOWLOON SCHOOL.
The Prize Day.-The School prizes were given away by H.E. the Governor on Empire Day. This day was, as has been the custom since the foundation of the school, loyally celebrated, but in 1905 it was endowed with added distinction and meaning for British children by the fact that the Empire Day Address was delivered for the first time by His Majesty's direct representative. A few days later His Excellency invited the pupils and staff of the school to a garden party at Mountain Lodge-a compliment that was equally appreciated by the staff, the pupils and the parents of the pupils.
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Changes. The following changes were introduced in the course of 1905-Boys over 12 years of age were ordered to discontinue attendance; French and Hygiene were introduced as school subjects: the services of the Drill Instructor were dispensed with. Mrs. DRUMMOND received, in December, the temporary appointment of Second Mistress during the absence of Mrs. MURRAY. The beginning of the school year was also changed from Easter to January, as experience has shewn us that more new pupils join in January than at any time.
Premises. The school buildings and furniture are in excellent condition, and visitors are continually remarking on the brightness of the appearance of the various class-rooms. In the course of the Summer Holidays the entire school-inside and outside-was painted and colour-washed by the P. W. D. and all furniture, doors, windows, &c., were put into perfect repair.
Discipline. The discipline of the School continues to be excellent.
Games. We are still at a disadvantage, compared with other schools, in that we have no play-ground or covered play-shed. We have been granted the use of the wood behind the school, but what is played of cricket and football has to be played in the road outside.
Health. The health of the school during 1905 was, for white children in the Tropics, as good as one could reasonably expect. The drainage and sanitary arrangements of the school were, during the year, periodically inspected by Dr. MCFARLANE.