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School heads and teachers are also reminded to be alert to the physical conditions of their pupils, in particular those with known history of diseases. Pupils should not be asked to do excessive physical exercises; and any pupil feeling sick should be asked to take a rest.
Since accidents and injuries are not uncommon in schools and school related activities, teachers, especially physical education teachers, are encouraged to attend first-aid training courses.
"The prompt resuscitation measures could be life-saving before the emergency services are available," Mr Tam said.
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New Government Flying Service Controller appointed
The Government announced today (Tuesday) that Mr Brian Butt Yiu-ming, will succeed Mr C B Cluer as Controller, Government Flying Service, on August 1. Mr Cluer will proceed on end-of-agreement leave on that date having served the Government for over three years.
Following are the brief biographical notes on Messrs Butt and Cluer:
Mr Brian Butt Yiu-ming
Aged 41, Mr Butt joined the Hong Kong Civil Service in May 1978 as an Inspector of Police in the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. In April 1986, he was appointed as a Pilot in the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (renamed as Government Flying Service in 1993).
He was promoted to his present rank of Chief Pilot in January 1993. Mr Butt is presently undergoing training in the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College, and will return to Hong Kong in June 1996.
Mr C B Cluer
Aged 58, Mr Cluer joined the Hong Kong Civil Service in April 1993 as Controller, Government Flying Service.
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