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"The school is now extending the holiday to Monday, February 27, 1995, on the understanding that the architect could make good the outstanding works and get the Occupation Permit in time.
"The Education Department has repeatedly instructed the school to rectify the situation as soon as possible and to approach the Buildings Department for final approval.
"The Buildings Department has also been requested to treat the matter with top priority. Advice has been given to the school to draw up a contingency plan if the Occupation Permit is not available for the school to commence operation in the new premises on Monday.
"In case outstanding works take time to complete, the school will be advised to resume schooling in its previous borrowed premises at Castle Peak Buddhist School as soon as possible.
"Up until today, the school has missed four school days. To make up for the loss of teaching time, the school will, after consulting parents, arrange for additional lessons per day; cut short holidays, for example, Easter; and shorten the summer holidays.
"The Education Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and liaise with all parties concerned."
End/Thursday, February 23, 1995
Fire station open day
Kwong Wan Fire Station in Wan Chai will be open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday (February 26) as part of this year's Fire Prevention Campaign programme.
Visitors will be able to see various types of modern appliances, and fire- fighting and rescue equipment, including survivor detection system, chemical protection suit, breathing apparatus and defibrillators.
Fire officers will also be on hand to give fire safety advice.
The fire station is at 14, Harbour Road, opposite to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
End/Thursday, February 23, 1995
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