Music. Singing should preferably be English and with English tunes. We would not however disallow Chinese singing where this is preferred and can be competently done. In addition we think that the teaching of music with the aid of piano and gramophone should aim at fostering musical appreciation of the works of the great masters. Every school should have a piano and a gramophone for this purpose.
Art. There is no need to insist on uniformity; both Chinese and English drawing should be encouraged according to the capabilities of the available staff. In addition we think that the teaching should aim with the aid of pictures at fostering appreciation of the works of great masters.
Handwork. In girls' schools Needlework, Knitting, or Embroidery should be the chief form of this subject to be taught.
In boys' schools, the lower classes should attempt modelling, paper and cardboard work, book-production, leather work, etc. For the higher classes a definite craft such as woodwork is desirable, but for this trained staff, special accommodation and equipment are necessary. Until these are available, hobbies should be encouraged and as wide a choice as possible allowed.
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We recommend that facilities should be provided if possible for local teachers in training to acquire some knowledge of music, drawing and handwork, so as to enable them to teach these subjects at any rate in the lower classes of the school. Such facilities could,
we suggest, be given if in the future a new training centre for teachers is provided by Government.
6th May, 1938.
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(Sd.) G. Byrne, S.J.
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