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First Aid Lectures were given by Dr. Minett, M.O.S., 14 took the Examination in July and 12 passed.
The Division attended the Annual Inspection by H. E. the Governor, and took charge of a Hospital Tent.
Members of the Division took duty on various public occasions during the course of the year. In April 124 women and children were vaccinated by them at the School and at the Young Women's Christian Association.
A Company of Girl Guides, "The B. P. S. Company, 3rd Hong Kong" was formed in January of this year. Interest is well maintained under the leadership of Mrs. Cressy and Miss Lopes. The Company has taken part in public functions during the year.
Mrs. Southorn, Commissioner for the Colony, has visited the School during the year.
BRITISH SCHOOLS.
There are 5 British Schools, 4 being Junior Schools and the fifth a first class Secondary School. All these schools are co-educational.
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 165 67 67Central British School-Head Master, Mr. G. F. Nightingale.
Mr. Nightingale was absent on Leave for 8 months, his duties as Head Master being during this period very efficiently performed by the Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell, M.A.
The Maximum Enrolment was 180 (173 in 1926).
The Average Attendance was 130 (131 in 1926).
The School is very liberally equipped; there are good Chemistry and Physics Laboratories with a complete stock of apparatus and matériel required for the teaching of Chemistry, Heat, Light and Sound.
There is a well-trained and highly efficient staff.