20. The School is used by the University in connection with the course for the Training of Teachers, Education Students being sent there to carry out their practical training.
21. The Social and Athletic life of the School has been well maintained.
22. The Library, the English Speaking Association, the Members of which pledge themselves to speak only English during certain hours, the Chess Club and the Chinese Band continue to flourish. A Company of the St. John Ambulance Brigade composed entirely of Old Pupils of this School, maintained by the generosity of Mr. Ho Kom-tong and under the command of Mr. Morris, does very useful work and was last year awarded the "Lau Chu Pak Duty Cup", as having presented the best record of actual duty during the year.
23. The Ellis Kudoorie School for Indians continues to progress. Recently Upper School work has been started, which it is hoped to extend, so that in future the boys will be able to pass direct from the School to the Hongkong University.
24. The Praya East School under a Chinese Head Master is efficiently conducted. A School Library has recently been established.
25. The boys are beginning to take an active interest in Athletics.
26. Outlying District Schools.-These schools are making steady progress,
27. The Taipo School moved into new and more commodious premises during the year; the Un Long School still requires a new building.
28. British Schools.--The attendance at the three British Schools is maintained.
29. During the year a qualified Games Mistress was appointed to supervise the Games and Physical Instruction in these schools, with beneficial results.
30. The Schools are regularly inspected by a Medical Officer.
31. A very marked improvement has taken place at the Kowloon School.
32. Victoria British School.--The methods of teaching are up to date and the work shows a great improvement in all Classes. The weak point is handwriting which in Classes 5 and 6 is very poor. With this exception the work of the School is very satisfactory.
33. In December two candidates were presented for the Senior Local Examination and both passed, one with distinction in Biblical Knowledge.
34. One candidate was presented for the Junior Local and passed.
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