# EDUCATION IN ENGLISH,
(Annexe A.)
# BRITISH SCHOOLS.
8. The 4 British Schools had an average attendance of 233 : (209 in 1921). The increase took place mainly on the Kowloon side: two new Classrooms were added to the Senior School.
9. The syllabuses of these Schools were thoroughly revised in the course of the year. The Staff has been strengthened.
10. The Kowloon School, Senior, failed rather badly with its candidates for the Junior Local. This was mainly due, as the Inspector points out, to too rapid promotions. There was also an unfortunate tendency to drop organized games: this is being remedied. Mr. Nightingale, the Headmaster, was absent on leave during most of the year.
# QUEEN'S COLLEGE AND THE URBAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS, AND THE BELILIOS SCHOOL.
11. The average attendance at these schools was 2,807 (2524 in 1921). They are all full. The work done and the general tone continue to be very satisfactory. I regret to see some tendency at Queen's College to promote boys beyond their merits in the Upper School, as was shewn by a high percentage of failures in one Division of Class 2.
12. Praya East School was moved into a new building at Gap Road, whence its new name. This building had to be erected hastily as the school, which used to be housed in Chinese flats, found itself homeless in 1921 and was compelled to share the Indian School premises, a very inconvenient arrangement and one which could not be prolonged. The new building is a wooden structure, the life of which is estimated at not more than 15 or 20 years, but in other respects it is ideal. This school is under the control of a Chinese Headmaster, and does him much credit.
# RURAL DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
13. Taipo School was put under a British Headmaster in September. It promises to develop considerably.
14. Unlong School. An additional building was leased to meet an increased attendance.
15. Cheung Chau School has never been satisfactory. The Staff has now been changed. It is housed in a rented building. The erection of a new school house is under consideration.
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EDUCATION IN ENGLISH,
(Annexe A.)
BRITISH SCHOOLS.
8. The 4 British Schools had an average attendance of 233 : (209 in 1921). The increase took place mainly on the Kowloon side: two new Classrooms were added to the Senior School.
9. The syllabuses of these Schools were thoroughly revised in the course of the The Staff has been strengthened.
year.
10. The Kowloon School, Senior, failed rather badly with its candidates for the Junior Local. This was mainly due, as the Inspector points out, to too rapid promotions. There was also an unfortunate tendency to drop organized games: this is being remedied. Mr. Nightingale, the Headmaster, was absent on leave during most of the year.
QUEEEN'S COLLEGE AND THE URBAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS, AND THE BELILIOS SCHOOL.
11. The average attendance at these schools was 2,807 (2524 in 1921). They are all full. The work done and the general tone continue to be very satisfactory. I regret to see some tendency at Queen's College to promote boys beyond their merits in the Upper School, as was shewn by a high percentage of failures in one Division of Class 2.
12. Praya East School was moved into a new building at Gap Road, whence its new name. This building had to be erected hastily as the school, which used to be housed in Chinese flats, found itself homeless in 1921 and was compelled to share the Indian School premises, a very inconvenient arrangement and one which could not be prolonged. The new building is a wooden structure, the life of which is estimated at not more than 15 or 20 years, but in other respects it is ideal. This school is under the control of a Chinese Headmaster, and does him much credit.
RURAL DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
13. Taipo School was put under a British Headmaster in September. It promises to develop considerably.
14. Unlong School. An additional building was leased to meet an increased attendance.
15. Cheung Chau School has never been satisfactory. The Staff has now been changed. It is housed in a rented building. The erection of a new school house is under consideration.
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