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The Entrance Examination held at the beginning of the year was attended by 235 candidates, of whom it was possible to admit only 63 for lack of class-room accommodation. The increasing demand for admission, as well as the unsuitability of the present school building, has made the need of new premises most keenly felt.
In Sports, the school has been even more successful than in previous years. The Volley Ball Team competed for the Senior Shield and were runners-up. The Football team played some 20 friendly matches with other local teams and won in a number of cases.
One boy competed for the open championship in the 2 Harbour Races held under the auspices of the Chinese Bathing Club and the Victoria Recreation Club, and came out 2nd and 4th respectively.
The health throughout the school year has been satisfactory.
(ii) Vernacular Normal School for Women:--Head Mistress, Miss Chan Yat Hing.
The Maximum Enrolment was 143 (132 in 1927).
The Average Attendance was 128 (115 in 1927).
The 4th Year Class—a class of 8 students who having obtained their Second Year Certificate returned 2 years ago to take an advanced course—was examined by external examiners, and 6 obtained Pass Marks—i.e. 50% of the total,—while 3 of them were awarded the Higher Certificate.
One important change made this year is to extend the 2 years course to 4 years; hence the Second Year students did not take their Final Examination at the end of the year, but continue their studies for two more years before doing so.
The tone of the school continued to be excellent, and very good work was done.
(iii) Taipo Vernacular Normal School:—Head Master, Mr. Chan Pun Chiu.
The Maximum Enrolment was 34.
The Average Attendance was 27.
10 students of the 2nd year class sat for their Final Examination, and 4 passed. Chinese Composition is weak, but this weakness is due to the foundation of the students rather than any fault in the teaching of this school. Practical Teaching and Arithmetic have improved, and other subjects which do not demand in the learner an advanced knowledge of Chinese classics have been successfully taught.