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ball and ping-pong—each under the direction of a specially interested master—all possess a keenly enthusiastic following.
"Throughout the Lower School—classes 4 to 8—instruction in Physical Drill and Gymnastics is given daily by specially qualified instructors at the Chinese Y.M.C.A., where our boys also have the use of the very excellent swimming-pool."
"A few years ago we complained of the lack of interest taken in games. Now, the difficulty is to arrange so that games shall not interfere with regular school work."
District Schools for Chinese Boys:-Ellis Kadoorie, Saiyingpun, Yaumati and Wantsai.-In order to insure uniformity of standard in Class 4 in Queen's College and the District Schools a common examination for this Class was held in December, the examination being conducted by the Inspector of English Schools and the Head-masters of the Schools concerned.
This arrangement was found to be useful and will be continued; among other advantages it obviates the necessity for boys having to pass an additional examination on proceeding from a District School to Queen's College.
The District Schools are now more fully carrying out their function as Feeders to Queen's College, 153 boys from these schools having proceeded to Queen's College during the year, the largest number on record.
Ellis Kadoorie School.--The Maximum Enrolment was 593 (736 in 1920).
The Average Attendance was 527 (607 in 1920).
Mr. Mycock acted as Head Master until August when Mr. R.E.O. Bird resumed his post.
The school has made satisfactory progress, and has not only kept up its old activities but even added to them, especially in the formation of a boy-scout troop.
Systematised art teaching was introduced in October upon the arrival of Miss Hall, a specialist in this branch of instruction.
Great importance continues to be attached to the teaching of colloquial English.
The Library has again been increased by over 300 Volumes. Volley Ball and Swimming continue to be popular; Boxing continues, but progress is somewhat handicapped by irregular attendance.
Saiyingpun School. The Maximum Enrolment was 368 (340 in 1920).
The Average Attendance was 319 (314 in 1920),