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(RURAL DISTRICTS)
(Annexe D)
21. The enrolment was 4665 (4385 in 1922). There were 192 schools open, of which 98 were subsidized. The standard in the subsidized schools remains about the same, and no sudden improve- ment can be looked for. The 102 non-subsidized schools on the other hand shew a considerable average improvement, many of them being almost up to the subsidy standard: some of the worst were closed during the year. The number of these unsubsidized schools has decreased by 8 and the attendance by 130, while the attendance at the more efficient subsidized schools increased by 410. This is a good sign. The attendance of girls remains very low : it is only 300 or less than 7% of the total. There is room here for a great improvement. In other respects the progress in the New Territories is very satisfactory.
NORMAL SCHOOLS
22. The following Table gives the numbers in attendance at the various Normal Classes :--
Technical Institute, Men: English
1922. 1923.
27
23
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Women English
20
17
... S
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Men: Vernacular
41
21
,
Women: Vernacular...
94
122
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Man Mo Temple,
Men: Vernacular
35
41
Belilios School,
Women: Vernacular... 19
21
236 245
23. The whole time classes in the Man Mo Temple and Belilios Vernacular Schools have not done so much as was hoped from them. It has been found that a two-year course is not a long enough time in which to reach the standard of proficiency demanded by the examiners. It is proposed accordingly to extend the course.
On the other hand it was gratifying to find upon inquiry that most of the students who passed last year are teaching and doing well for themselves in their schools.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
24. I regret to have to record the death of Rev. Fr. de Maria which occurred while he was on leave in Europe. At the Fourteenth Meeting held on February 5 the Board expressed its feelings of deep regret.
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