SUPPLEMENTS TO THE ANNUAL REPORT ON GOVERNMENT EDUCATION IN HONGKONG.
I. CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING REVISION OF GRANTS-IN-AID SCHEDULE AND SEPARATION OF THE OFFICES OF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS AND HEAD MASTER OF CENTRAL SCHOOL.
1. THE HONOURABLE THE COLONIAL SECRETARY TO THE INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS.
[C.S.O. No. 329.]
SIR,
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
HONGKONG, 27th March, 1879.
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward to you, for your information, a copy of an extract from a despatch which has been received from Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies detailing the decision at which he has arrived as to the Grant-in-Aid Scheme. I am to add that His Excellency will be glad if you would prepare a draft of the new Grant-in-Aid Rule in accordance with the Secretary of State's instructions.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Dr. E. J. EITEL,
Inspector of Schools.
Your most obedient Servant,
W. H. MARSH,
Colonial Secretary.
**
2. EXTRACT FROM DESPATCH No. 15 OF 6TH FEBRUARY, 1879, FROM THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH, BART., M.P., TO HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G.
"I shall be willing to do my utmost to facilitate the acceptance by the Roman Catholics of the advantages of the grants-in-aid by consenting to modify the language of the rules, as Bishop RAIMONDI desires, in the first seven points* which he has specified in his letter to Dr. EITEL of 10th July, 1878,
* Extract from letter of Bishop Raimondi to Dr. Eitel, dated 10th July, 1878.
Let me suggest the following alterations in the Grant-in-Aid Scheme published as a second appendix to Mr. STEWART's last report.
1.—In the first line omit the word "Elementary." Schools that come under the higher standards are not elementary in any sense of the word, and the use of the word might lead to complications hereafter.
2.—In Section 1 § a strike out "Elementary."
3. In § Section 4 strike out the word "secular" and let the clause read: "The time devoted to instruction in the subjects of the standards is not less than four hours daily."
4.—In Section 2 § strike out the words "provided they are either before or after the four hours of secular instruction required by this Code." If we improperly mix religious instruction with instruction in the subjects of the standards the examinations will show it, and we will suffer in pocket and in reputation.
5.—In § d strike out the word "secular." The concluding words of the sentence sufficiently specify the kind of book required. If the books are not what they ought to be, again the examination will show it.
6.—In Section 4 § the insertion of the word "paid" before teacher would obviate certain difficulties. The Superior of the Christian Brothers is at the same time Manager and Teacher. What you really want is to get hold of the responsible person, the master and not the paid servant, where there are paid teachers. In our schools, managed by priests and religions, there are no paid teachers. In Section 8 the same word or the word "salaried" ought to be introduced before the words "teacher" and "master" wherever they occur. A personal payment to one of the Christian Brothers of a fourth of the grant is simply a payment to the Superior. The object of the clause is perfectly clear and perfectly reasonable, but is inapplicable to the teaching members of a religious congregation who have no divided interest.
7. In Section 10 strike out the words "secular instruction" and let the Section read: "Grant will be made for definite results in the subjects mentioned in the standards hereinafter referred to, and no other."
8.—In Section 14 substitute "the basis of education will be that the school is kept open for not less than 200 days in each year, and for not less than four hours per day of instruction in the subjects of the several standards."
9.—In Section 15 strike out the words "and they may not be withheld without reasonable excuse." If we withhold children from examination for any reason, we get a diminished grant and a bad report. Why interfere further with our discretion or with the wishes of parents? Why make the Inspector an Inquisitor?
10.—In Section 25 the amount of the capitation grant needs reconsideration as previously suggested.
11. We call the attention to these two facts: 1st that at home the ground for schools or something equivalent is given by the Government and a certain amount is fixed for building which should be determined also here; 2nd, in Singapore the standards are easier and the grant larger.
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SUPPLEMENTS TO THE ANNUAL REPORT ON GOVERNMENT EDUCATION IN HONGKONG.
I. CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING REVISION OF GRANTS-IN-AID SCHEDULE AND SEPARATION OF THE OFFICES OF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS AND HEAD MASTER OF CENTRAL SCHOOL.
1. THE HONOURABLE THE COLONIAL SECRETARY TO THE INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS.
[C.S.O. No. 329.]
SIR,
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
HONGKONG, 27th March, 1879..
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward to you, for your information, a copy of an extract from a despatch which has been received from Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies detailing the decision at which he has arrived as to the Grant-in-Aid Scheme. I am to add that His Excellency will be glad if you would prepare a draft of the new Grant-in-Aid Rule in accord- ance with the Secretary of State's instructions.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Dr. E. J. EITEL,
Inspector of Schools.
Your most obedient Servant,
W. H. MARSH,
Colonial Secretary.
**
"
2. EXTRACT FROM DESPATCH No. 15 OF 6TH FEBRUARY, 1879, FROM THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH, BART., M.P., TO HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G.
"I shall be willing to do my utmost to facilitate the acceptance by the Roman Catholics of the ad- vantages of the grants-in-aid by consenting to modify the language of the rules, as Bishop RAIMONDI
desires, in the first seven points* which he has specified in his letter to Dr. EITEL of 10th July, 1878,
* Extract from letter of Bishop Raimondi to Dr. Eitel, dated 10th July, 1878.
Let me suggest the following alterations in the Grant-in-Aid Scheme published as a second appendix to Mr. STEWART's last report.
1.—In the first line omit the word "Elementary," Schools that come under the higher standards are not elementary
in any sense of the word, and the use of the word might lead to complications hereafter. 2.-In Section 1 § a strike out "Elementary."
3. In §ƒSection 4 strike out the word "secular" and let the clause read: "The time devoted to instruction in the
subjects of the standards is not less than four hours daily.'
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4.-In Section 2 § strike out the words "provided they are either before or after the four hours of secular instruction required by this Codo." If we improperly mix religious instruction with instruction in the subjects of the standards the examinations will show it, and we will suffer in pocket and in reputation.
5.-In § d strike out the word "secular." The concluding words of tho sentence sufficiently specify the kind of book
required. If the books are not what they ought to be, again the examination will show it.
6.-In Section 4 § the insertion of the word "paid "before teacher would obviate certain difficulties. The Superior
of the Christian Brothers is at the same time Manager and Teacher. What you really want is to get hold of the responsible person, the master and not the paid servant, where there are paid teachers. In our schools, managed by priests and religions, there are no paid teachers. In Section 8 the same word or the word "salaried ought to be introduced before the words "teacher" and "master" wherever they occur. A personal pay- ment to one of the Christian Brothers of a fourth of the grant is simply a payment to the Superior. The object of the clanse is perfectly clear and perfectly reasonable, but is inapplicable to the teaching members of a religious congregation who have no divided interest.
"
7. In Section 10 strike out the words "secular instruction" and let the Section read: "Grant will be made for definite
results in the subjects mentioned in the standards hereinafter referred to, and no other." 8.-In Section 14 substitute "the basis of education will be that the school is kept open for not less than 200 days in
each year, and for not less than four hours per day of instruction in the subjects of the several standards." 9.In Section 15 strike out the words "and they may not be withheld without reasonable excuse.' If we withhold
children from examination for any reason, we get a diminished grant and a bad report. Why interfere further. with our discretion or with the wishes of parents? Why make the Inspector an Inquisitor? 10.-In Section 25 the amount of the capitation grant needs reconsideration as previously suggested. 11. We call the attention to these two facts: 1st that at home the ground for schools or something equivalent is given by the Government and a certain amount is fixed for building which should be determined also here; 2ud, in Singapore the standards are easier and the grunt larger.
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SUPPLEMENTS TO THE ANNUAL REPORT ON GOVERNMENT EDUCATION IN HONGKONG.
I. CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING REVISION OF GRANTS-IN-AID SCHEDULE AND SEPARATION OF THE OFFICES OF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS AND HEAD MASTER OF CENTRAL SCHOOL.
1. THE HONOURABLE THE COLONIAL SECRETARY TO THE INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS.
[C.S.O. No. 329.]
SIR,
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
HONGKONG, 27th March, 1879..
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward to you, for your information, a copy of an extract from a despatch which has been received from Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies detailing the decision at which he has arrived as to the Grant-in-Aid Scheme. I am to add that His Excellency will be glad if you would prepare a draft of the new Grant-in-Aid Rule in accord- ance with the Secretary of State's instructions.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Dr. E. J. EITEL,
Inspector of Schools.
Your most obedient Servant,
W. H. MARSH,
Colonial Secretary.
**
"
2. EXTRACT FROM DESPATCH No. 15 OF 6TH FEBRUARY, 1879, FROM THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH, BART., M.P., TO HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G.
"I shall be willing to do my utmost to facilitate the acceptance by the Roman Catholics of the ad- vantages of the grants-in-aid by consenting to modify the language of the rules, as Bishop RAIMONDI
desires, in the first seven points* which he has specified in his letter to Dr. EITEL of 10th July, 1878,
* Extract from letter of Bishop Raimondi to Dr. Eitel, dated 10th July, 1878.
Let me suggest the following alterations in the Grant-in-Aid Scheme published as a second appendix to Mr. STEWART's last report.
1.—In the first line omit the word "Elementary," Schools that come under the higher standards are not elementary
in any sense of the word, and the use of the word might lead to complications hereafter. 2.-In Section 1 § a strike out "Elementary."
3. In §ƒSection 4 strike out the word "secular" and let the clause read: "The time devoted to instruction in the
subjects of the standards is not less than four hours daily.'
33
4.-In Section 2 § strike out the words "provided they are either before or after the four hours of secular instruction required by this Codo." If we improperly mix religious instruction with instruction in the subjects of the standards the examinations will show it, and we will suffer in pocket and in reputation.
5.-In § d strike out the word "secular." The concluding words of tho sentence sufficiently specify the kind of book
required. If the books are not what they ought to be, again the examination will show it.
6.-In Section 4 § the insertion of the word "paid "before teacher would obviate certain difficulties. The Superior
of the Christian Brothers is at the same time Manager and Teacher. What you really want is to get hold of the responsible person, the master and not the paid servant, where there are paid teachers. In our schools, managed by priests and religions, there are no paid teachers. In Section 8 the same word or the word "salaried ought to be introduced before the words "teacher" and "master" wherever they occur. A personal pay- ment to one of the Christian Brothers of a fourth of the grant is simply a payment to the Superior. The object of the clanse is perfectly clear and perfectly reasonable, but is inapplicable to the teaching members of a religious congregation who have no divided interest.
"
7. In Section 10 strike out the words "secular instruction" and let the Section read: "Grant will be made for definite
results in the subjects mentioned in the standards hereinafter referred to, and no other." 8.-In Section 14 substitute "the basis of education will be that the school is kept open for not less than 200 days in
each year, and for not less than four hours per day of instruction in the subjects of the several standards." 9.In Section 15 strike out the words "and they may not be withheld without reasonable excuse.' If we withhold
children from examination for any reason, we get a diminished grant and a bad report. Why interfere further. with our discretion or with the wishes of parents? Why make the Inspector an Inquisitor? 10.-In Section 25 the amount of the capitation grant needs reconsideration as previously suggested. 11. We call the attention to these two facts: 1st that at home the ground for schools or something equivalent is given by the Government and a certain amount is fixed for building which should be determined also here; 2ud, in Singapore the standards are easier and the grunt larger.
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