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Among the special features of these schools are drawing and painting. The pupils are examined by the Royal Drawing Society and the following figures show the excellent results obtained this year:
Number of pupils examined Honours Certificates Pass Certificates Central Nightingale British School-Head Master, Mr. G. F. 175 68 78The Maximum Enrolment was 173 (178 in 1925).
The Average Attendance was 131 (113 in 1925).
The School is now very liberally equipped; there are good Chemistry and Physics Laboratories with a complete stock of apparatus and material required for the teaching of Chemistry, Heat, Light and Sound.
There is a well-trained and highly efficient Staff.
The number of pupils is steadily increasing and the building is too small to accommodate those already in attendance. Additions to the building are under consideration.
The attendance was generally good in spite of there being several cases of fever, malaria and dengue. The new entrants were medically examined by the M. O. S., who reported "fairly large number (18 out of 50) have some defect".
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The results obtained in the Matriculation Examination of the Hong Kong University were very satisfactory.
For the first time in the history of the School a Matriculation Honours Certificate was awarded to one of the students, who also obtained 'Distinction' in English. Of the four students in the Matriculation Class three passed, one, as mentioned above, being awarded Honours, and two gaining 'Distinction' in English. Of Class 1, one student Matriculated, and of Class 2, two passed, one obtaining 'Distinction' in Chemistry, the first student from the School to gain this distinction. The "Montargis French Prizes" (Senior and Junior) were won also.
The work of other Classes (3 to 6 inclusive) shows a decided improvement.
Drawing is again excellent. At the Annual Examinations of the Royal Drawing Society two candidates, having gained Honours in all Divisions, were awarded "Full" certificates, the first time in the history of the School that such certificates have been awarded.