41. Many students are active members of the Girl Guides and the Ministering Children's League.

42. Miss Skinner, M.B.E., headmistress for ten years, retired in May. She did much to develop a sense of social service among the girls.

43. Junior Technical School. Headmaster, Mr. G. White, B.Sc., A.M.I.M.E. The school has now been in operation two years. Its popularity has exceeded all anticipations. The pre-apprenticeship training of prospective artisans, provided by it, should eventually be a boon to the community.

44. The Laboratory and additional classrooms have been completed.

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45. Central British School. Headmaster, Mr. J. Ralston, M.A. Maximum enrolment was 249. Average attendance was 207 (228 last year).

46. The staff has been strengthened by another English master and a Physical Training Instructor.

47. There has been an increased interest in extra-class activities.

48. The teaching of swimming is now a definite part of the curriculum.

49. Kowloon Junior School. Headmistress, Miss Cooper, B.A. Maximum enrolment was 118. Average attendance was 98 (104 last year).

50. With the exception of an epidemic of Whooping Cough, the health of the pupils has been good.

51. Eighteen children sat for the Preparatory division of the Royal Drawing Society. All passed—nine with honours.

52. The children's display of Dancing and Physical Drill, organised by Miss Knill, attracted a large audience.

53. Quarry Bay School. Headmistress, Miss Cotton. Maximum enrolment was 72. Average attendance was 58 (53 last year).

54. The happy atmosphere of this school may be attributed to its very pleasant surroundings, its excellent equipment, and the very keen personal interest taken by each member of the staff in each individual child.

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