The removal of the Technical Institute students from the basement laboratory provided a room that could be set apart for geography—a subject of great educative value. This room is equipped with beautiful relief models and many instruments.
The boys continue to take meteorological readings every morning. These include temperature, rainfall, humidity, and barometric pressure. Type-writing has been introduced to the commercial division of the matriculation class.
King's College:- Head Master, Mr. A. Morris, A.C.P.
The Maximum Enrolment was 697.
The Average Attendance was 637.
For the first time pupils were entered for the University examinations. Of seven who sat for the Matriculation and Senior Local, four passed the Matriculation, one with Honours, and have entered the University, and two passed the Senior Local. Of 29 who sat for the Junior Local Examinations, 23 passed with 28 distinctions.
Among the numerous school activities are Ambulance work for senior pupils and scouting for juniors; the latter is unfortunately not very flourishing but the Ambulance Division is very efficient and very energetic, and among other activities vaccinated 27,601 Chinese during the recent campaign.
Discipline was well maintained under pleasant conditions.
The Staff consisted of 3 European Masters, 10 European Lady Teachers, 2 Chinese Lady Teachers, 6 Local University Graduates, 6 Technical Institute Trained Masters, 7 Vernacular Masters, and one Drill Instructor.
Sports were enthusiastically engaged in notwithstanding the absence of a suitable playing field, the provision of which is being considered by the Government.
Ping Pong, Volley-ball, Basket-ball and Tennis were played, and advantage was taken of the Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and the Handicraft Room.
The Medical Officer of Schools commented on the improvement in "chest" development.
The School was visited and much admired by educationalists from Japan, North China, Formosa, Canton, Australia and England.