Ellis Kadoorie School: -Head Master, Mr. F. J. de Rome, B.Sc.
The Maximum Enrolment was 442 (488 in 1927)
The Average Attendance was 406.
At the Annual Examination for Class 4 90% passed, in the other Classes 96% passed.
A History Room has been fitted with splendid maps, charts and pictures and is a valuable aid to the teaching of this subject.
The Old General Readers are gradually being replaced by new Readers written by an educational expert in India.
The Teacher's Library has been largely increased and now contains about 700 volumes.
A Volley-ball court has been relaid by the P.W.D. also used for Tennis.
It is
This school won the Senior Volley-ball Shield, open to all schools. Basket-ball and Football were also played. Many boys were taught to swim at Kennedy Town Beach.
Many educational excursions were made on the island, in the New Territories, and round the harbour. Several industrial undertakings were visited.
The health of the boys has been very good. This is evidenced by the more regular attendance.
Yaumati School:-Head Master for most of the year Mr. C. Mycock.
The Maximum Enrolment was 272 (280 in 1927).
The Average Attendance was 254.
The School suffered a severe loss in the death of Mr. Tam Cheuk Kai, a very able and conscientious teacher.
The health of the boys was good, but there was a considerable amount of illness among the staff.
Some improvement was made in the lavatory accommodation.
At the Annual Examination 243 boys were examined and 202 passed.
The Library though lacking funds continues to develop.
The King's Park ground was the scene of many football matches. Volley ball was also played. At the Annual Sports Meeting much enthusiasm was shown, the Jumping being particularly good.
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