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"A total of 21 written submissions were received and 204 participants attended the functions," he added.
The sub-committee also examined the existing system of nine-year compulsory education and identified areas of concern on aims, objectives, targets and enforcement of compulsory education as well as on assessment and allocation.
He said sub-committee members made a number of visits to various local schools to see for themselves the current school situation.
In addition, three overseas study visits were organised in early February this year to get more specific information about the education systems in North America and Scandinavian countries, and to share their experience in the implementation of compulsory education.
Dr Tam informed BOE members that the immediate tasks for the sub- committee would be the monitoring of the progress of the research; continuing to discuss the aims and objectives of nine-year compulsory education: continuing to examine the existing allocation systems with a view to making suggestions and improvements; and preparing a first draft of the review report.
"In view of the complexity of the review, it is likely that the sub-committee's work will straddle the 1996/97 school year." he said.
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Lantau and Ma Wan bridged over
Lantau and Ma Wan have been connected for the first time by the Kap Shui Mun Bridge following completion of the bridge's main span.
This historical moment came at noon today (Monday) when the cable-stayed bridge's "final closure" segment was lifted into position over the middle of the Kap Shui Mun Channel, bringing the nine-month long deck erection work to a successful conclusion.