Rural Vernacular Schools at the end of the year numbered 182 with a maximum enrolment of 5,290 as against 185 and 5,375 in 1927. More than half, viz. 101 schools with 3,538 pupils received subsidies from Government totalling $12,985, a slight increase on the 1927 figures.
The local interest in Vernacular Studies, so marked in the last few years, has been well maintained. Figures are by no means everything, but they reflect a tendency, and it is interesting to note the Vernacular pupil totals of 1918, 1923 and 1928, which are respectively some 16,500, 29,000 and 42,000.
E.—Technical Institute.
The Technical Institute designed to supply instruction in various subjects for those desiring the opportunity of evening study, was well attended. Details are given in Table VIII.
3.—BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Board met six times during the year.
The calamity of Mrs. Hickling's death removed one of the original members of the Board and a personality that cannot be replaced.
A further loss was suffered in the resignation on retirement of Dr. T. W. Pearce, another old friend and staunch supporter.
Mr. H. K. Woo and the Rev. F. Short were appointed to the Board in February and April respectively.
4.—BOARD OF EXAMINERS.
The Board met 29 times and held 7 examinations of Hong Kong Cadets, 26 examinations of subordinate officers under G.O. 115, 11 examinations of officers studying for Bonus under G.O. 120, 1 examination of Interpreter and 9 examinations of F.M.S. and S.S. Cadets and police probationers.
In addition to this, Language Examinations of Police Officers and Gaol Warders were conducted by the Sub-committee at the Police Head Quarters every Tuesday afternoon.
4. HEALTH.
The following extracts are from the report of the Medical Officer for Schools, Dr. E. M. Minett.
Dr. Minett was in England for the greater part of the year, and during that time her place was very efficiently filled by Dr. (Mrs.) I. M. Stancliff.
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Rural Vernacular Schools at the end of the year numbered 182 with a maximum enrolment of 5,290 as against 185 and 5,375 in 1927. More than half, viz. 101 schools with 3,538 pupils received subsidies from Government totalling $12,985, a slight increase on the 1927 figures.
The local interest in Vernacular Studies, so marked in the last few years, has been well maintained. Figures are by no means everything, but they reflect a tendency, and it is interest- ing to note the Vernacular pupil totals of 1918, 1923 and 1928, which are respectively some 16,500, 29,000 and 42,000.
E.--Technical Institute.
The Technical Institute designed to supply instruction in various subjects for those desiring the opportunity of evening study, was well attended. Details are given in Table VIII.
3.-BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Board met six times during the year.
The calamity of Mrs. Hickling's death removed one of the original members of the Board and a personality that cannot be replaced.
A further loss was suffered in the resignation on retirement of Dr. T. W. Pearce, another old friend and staunch supporter.
Mr. H. K. Woo and the Rev. F. Short were appointed to the Board in February and April respectively.
4.-BOARD OF EXAMINERS.
The Board met 29 times and held 7 examinations of Hong Kong Cadets, 26 examinations of subordinate officers under G.O. 115, 11 examinations of officers studying for Bonus under G.O. 120, 1 examination of Interpreter and 9 examinations of F.M.S. and S.S. Cadets and police probationers.
In addition to this, Language Examinations of Police Officers and Gaol Warders were conducted by the Sub-committee at the Police Head Quarters every Tuesday afternoon.
4. HEALTH.
The following extracts are from the report of the Medical Officer for Schools, Dr. E. M. Minett.
Dr. Minett was in England for the greater part of the year, and during that time her place was very efficiently filled by Dr. (Mrs.) I. M. Stancliff.
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