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58. The Un Long School was transferred to the Vernacular list in September while in the process of conversion to a Higher Primary School (see paragraph 56 above).
AIDED SCHOOLS-ENGLISH.
59. A list of these institutions together with details of the grants receivable will be found in Table IV.
60. Two changes are to be noted in the list: - the "Ying Wa" boys school receives Grant in respect of its top three classes; and the Maryknoll Convent School is added.
61. Inspectors' annual reports show that very satisfactory work is being done in these schools and in all cases the maximum grants were recommended.
62. As in previous years weaknesses were discussed with the Heads of the schools concerned who on all occasions showed themselves anxious to co-operate with the Education Department and to adopt any suggestions offered.
63. Colloquial English, one of the chief weaknesses, continues to make slow but steady improvement.
64. Grants in Aid were paid in respect of 1936 at the following rates: —
$40 in respect of boys' schools.
$35 in respect of girls' schools.
65. Owing to financial stringency notice was given that the Grants payable in respect of the year would be subject to a 10% deduction.
66. Several of the schools have taken advantage of the Director's offer to supply at a moderate charge qualified instructors in connection with the scheme for organised physical training.
AIDED SCHOOLS-VERNACULAR.
67. In 1936 these numbered 298 of which four were Grant-in-Aid Schools for girls classed in Table II as "Secondary" schools.
68. Two of these four schools, the Victoria Home and Orphanage and "Fairlea", amalgamate next year in a new building now in course of construction in Kowloon and will be known henceforward as the "Hip Yan" School.
69. The Capitation Grants for these four schools, normally $14, became subject to a reduction of $1, owing to financial stringency.
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