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The Scouts and Old Boys Ambulance Division continued their useful activities. The Ambulance Division had 1832 vaccinations to their credit in the recent campaign and the Boy Scouts had enjoyable field days at Fan Ling, Sha Tin, Sheung Shui and other places in the New Territory.
One hundred and twenty attended the swimming classes at the Y. M. C. A. and acquired the art which they were able to practise further at the launch and bathing picnics which are as popular as at the time of their inception, nearly twenty years ago,
Saiyingpun School continues to serve effectively as the "Practising School" for the University Education undergraduates.
Yaumati School.-The Maximum Enrolment was 271 in 1922).
The Average Attendance was 246 (260 in 1922).
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An unsuitable class room was put out of use, so that there were only nine classes instead of ten. During the year one half- time temporary assistant mistress was replaced by a full-time temporary assistant mistress.
The tone, health and discipline continued excellent. At the annual examination in November 210 passed out of 234 examined. In the open examination for entrance to Queen's College 15 boys were examined and 12 passed. The examination revealed weak- ness in Composition, Dictation and Colloquial, but other subjects were good.
Inter-class Football and Volley-ball competitions were held after the summer holidays and created a great deal of interest. The annual Athletic Sports were held in March and were most successful. Swimming parties went out regularly during the summer months.
It has been possible to admit only a few of the many boys who applied for admission.
Wantsai School. The Maximum Enrolment was 218 (207 in 1922).
The Average Attendance was 198 (182 in 1922).
The Head Master reports improvements in the school garden. The health and discipline of the school continues satisfactory.
In the Annual Examination, of 195 boys examined 166 passed. In the open examination for entrance to Queen's College 37 were successful out of 50.
In spite of somewhat limited opportunities there is keen interest in games and the school is pleased that five of its old boys were playing in the Football team recently touring in Australia.