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qualification of five years residence in the Colony. Pupils are divided into two categories, students and artisans. The minimum age for admission of students is eight years and the minimum age for apprenticeship is fourteen years. Students follow the Government school programme for vernacular schools and no boy is permitted to be apprenticed to a trade until he has completed the fourth year Primary course. Artisans who have been apprenticed continue their general studies concurrently with their vocational training. Pupils are accepted twice a year in February and September. The length of the artisan apprenticeship course is three to five years. School fees are $150 per annum and these include board, lodging, uniform and tuition.
79. The annual distribution of prizes was held in the school building on the 9th December. His Excellency the Governor very kindly consented to be present, and, before giving away the prizes, unveiled a bronze bust of the late Mr. Fung Ping Shan which, with that of Sir Robert Ho Tung, stands at the entrance to the main hall. Visitors were invited to inspect the school workshops and an exhibition of work done by the pupils attracted much interest.
80. During the year part of the playground was covered in for use in bad weather.
81. The following gentlemen served on the Executive committee during the year:
(a) Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Chairman).
(b) Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D.—Representative of the Chinese Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils.
(c) Mr. Li Yau-tsun, C.B.E.—Representative of the District Watch Committee.
(d) Mr. Chau Shiu-ng—Chairman of the Tung Wah Hospital Committee.
(e) Mr. Au Shiu-cho—Chairman of the Po Leung Kuk Committee.
(f) Mr. Li Sing-kui—Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.
(g) Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan—Chinese Representative on the Sanitary Board appointed by the Governor.
(h) Sir Robert Ho Tung—Appointed by the Governor.
(i) Rev. Father Braga and Rev. Father Bernardini—Members of the Salesian Society.