Chapter I.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR, 1929,
STAFF.
Of the English Masters usually appointed from England one resigned, one was invalided and four new appointments were made.
At the end of the year there were 25 of these masters on the establishment out of the 33 appearing on the estimates.
Four new posts were added, successful candidates being required, after graduation, to take an Education Diploma Course in England before coming out to the Colony. Two of these posts were filled during the year,
Twenty Government Students in various "years" were in residence at the University of Hong Kong of whom three failed at the end of the year. Two graduated and received appointments as University Trained Teachers.
Of English Mistresses usually appointed from England the year began with 31. Four new mistresses arrived during the year and one resigned.
It is with great regret that I have to record the death of Mr. Lai Pui Yan, assistant master at Queen's College. Mr. Lai, a very efficient member of a valuable class of teacher, had spent over twenty-five years in the service of Government.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Board of Education met six times during the year.
Chev. J. M. Alves, Rev. Fr. Byrne, Mr. B. Wylie and Mr. A. el Arculli were re-appointed in January, February, May and July respectively.
Capt. E. R. Deakin was appointed to the Board on March 22 vice Captain Charnock, A.E.C.
During the absence of Mr. Dowbiggin from the Colony from February 1 to November 7 Mr. C. L. C. Sandes acted as a Member of the Board.