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Football teams have been regularly given by Sergeant Barnes,
R.G.A.
The College Magazine, the Yellow Dragon, has an extended circulation, and judging from the list of subscribers, is much appreciated outside the College walls."
DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
UPPER GRADE.
15. The three District Schools (Saiyingpun, Wanchai and Yaumati) are doing well. The combined average attendance has risen to 728 (703 in 1910). The maximum enrolment has fallen to 885 (949 in 1910). The amount collected in fees has been $22,529 ($24,493 in 1910). The nett cost of these schools to Government was $16,252 ($14,819 in 1910), a result in the main due to the decrease in amount of fees collected. The nett cost per unit of average attendance was $22.32 ($21.08 in 1910). The condition of these schools is satisfactory and they maintain a standard of work up to the syllabus prescribed for them. The examiners who conducted the examination for scholarships from the District Schools commented on the weakness shewn in the three schools in the mathematical work done by the competing candidates.
16. The Headmasters of the District Schools take the greatest interest in the progress of their pupils—both in and out of school—and are well rewarded for their efforts in the good tone prevailing in these schools. They likewise spare no effort in assisting the members of their Chinese Staff, but in this matter, they work under great difficulties, as the problem of retaining the services of assistant masters for long periods of time (specially during the recent period of unrest) has not yet been satisfactorily solved.
LOWER GRADE.
17. The Lower Grade English School, known as the Praya East School, which now occupies premises in Queen's Road East, has proved a highly successful experiment. The school has been fortunate in its Chinese Headmaster, who works under the direction of Mr. R. C. Barlow, the Supervisor. The average attendance has risen to 67 (21 in 1910). The nett cost to Government per unit of average attendance was $17.27. This school includes only the three lowest classes (Classes 6, 7 & 8), charges a lower fee than the District Schools, viz., $2.00 per month, and makes no pretence of promoting sports or athletics; but within its limitations, it is doing good work.
18. Of the outlying Lower Grade Schools, which are situated in the New Territories, two may be reported to be doing well, viz.,
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Football teams have been regularly given by Sergeant Barnes,
R.G.A.
The College Magazine, the Yellow Dragon, has an extended circulation, and judging from the list of subscribers, is much ap- preciated outside the College walls."
DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
UPPER GRADE.
15. The three District Schools (Saiyingpun, Wanchai and Yaumati) are doing well. The combined average attendance has risen to 728 (703 in 1910). The maximum enrolment has fallen to 885 (949 in 1910). The amount collected in fees has been $22,529 ($24,493 in 1910). The nett cost of these schools to Government was $16,252 ($14,819 in 1910), a result in the main due to the decrease in amount of fees collected. The nett cost per unit of average attendance was $22.32 ($21.08 in 1910). The conlition of these schools is satisfactory and they maintain a standard of work up to the syllabus prescribed for them. The ex- aminers who conducted the examination for scholarships from the District Schools commented on the weakness shewn in the three schools in the mathematical work done by the competing can- didates.
16. The Headmasters of the District Schools take the greatest interest in the progress of their pupils-both in and out of school--and are well rewarded for their efforts in the good tone prevailing in these schools. They likewise spare no effort in assisting the members of their Chinese Staff, but in this matter. they work under great difficulties, as the problem of retaining the services of assistant masters for long periods of time (specially during the recent period of unrest) has not yet been satisfactorily solved.
LOWER GRADE.
17. The Lower Grade English School, known as the Praya East School, which now occupies premises in Queen's Road East, has proved a highly successful experiment. The school has been fortunate in its Chinese Headmaster, who works under the direction of Mr. R. C. Barlow, the Supervisor. The average attendance has risen to 67 (21 in 1910). The nett cost to Government per unit of average attendance was $17.27. This school includes only the three lowest classes (Classes 6, 7 & 8), charges a lower fee than the District Schools, viz., 82.00 per month, and makes no pretence of promoting sports or athletics; but within its limitations, it is doing good work.
18. Of the outlying Lower Grade Schools, which are situated in the New Territories, two may be reported to be doing well. viz.,
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