# IV. PRIVATE SCHOOLS, RURAL DISTRICTS.
Subsidized Schools.-There were 96 Subsidized Schools on the register at the end of December as against 101 in 1928. During the year 14 schools were newly subsidized whilst 3 were removed to the Non-Subsidized List and 16 closed.
Of these 96 schools, 12 enjoyed the privilege of receiving special subsidies, while the rest were awarded subsidies ranging from $5 to $15 per month according to their merits. The total subsidies paid out amounted to $13,637.50 ($12,985 in 1928). In comparison with the previous year, the number of Subsidized Schools has decreased by 5 and the amount of subsidies increased by $651.50; but as there was an increase in the number of pupils, it worked out to be not more than $3.21 per pupil—that is about $0.48 less than what was spent on each pupil in the previous four years.
Non-Subsidized Schools.-The number of Non-Subsidized Schools was 72 at the end of the year (81 in 1928). During the last twelve months, 44 new schools came into being, while 42 closed, 14 were transferred to and 3 transferred from the Subsidized List.
Night Schools. It was the first time in the history of the New Territories that a Night School for girls was opened. This school occupied the premises of a girls' Day School at Un Long.
Illegal Schools.-Three non-registered schools were found and their teachers were prosecuted in the District Officer's Court at Ping Shan. After a conviction was registered, they were let off with a caution.
Attendance.-The Maximum Enrolment in Subsidized Schools was 4,247 including 352 girls (3,538, with 358 girls in 1928) and the average attendance was 3,643 (2,886 in 1928). The number in Non-subsidized schools was 1,498 including 145 girls (1,752 with 158 girls in 1928) and the average attendance was 1,155 (1,363 in 1928).
Free Scholarships.-3 Free Scholars from Vernacular Subsidized Schools were admitted to Taipo School, 2 to Cheung Chau, and one to Un Long. Yaumati School received 3 Free Scholars from the Shatin District, and King's College, 1 from Tsuen Wan.
All schools have been inspected during the year.
Y. P. LAW,
Inspector of Vernacular Schools.
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IV. PRIVATE SCHOOLS, RURAL DISTRICTS.
Subsidized Schools.-There were 96 Subsidized Schools on the register at the end of December as against 101 in 1928. During the year 14 schools were newly subsidized whilst 3 were removed to the Non-Subsidized List and 16 closed.
Of these 96 schools. 12 enjoyed the privilege of receiving special subsidies, while the rest were awarded subsidies ranging from $5 to $15 per month according to their merits. The total subsidies paid out amounted to $13,637.50 ($12,985 in 1928). In comparison with the previous year, the number of Subsidized Schools has decreased by 5 and the amount of subsidies in- creased by $651.50; but as there was an increase in the number of pupils, it worked out to be not more than $3.21 per pupil-—- that is about $0.48 less than what was spent on each pupil in the previous four years.
Non-Subsidized Schools.-The number of Non-Subsidized Schools was 72 at the end of the year (81 in 1928). During the last twelve months, 44 new schools came into being, while 42 closed, 14 were transferred to and 3 transferred from the Sub- sidized List.
Night Schools. It was the first time in the history of the New Territories that a Night School for girls was opened. This school occupied the premises of a girls' Day School at Un Long.
Illegal Schools.-Three non-registered schools were found and their teachers were prosecuted in the District Officer's Court. at Ping Shan. After a conviction was registered, they were let
off with a caution.
Attendance.The Maximum Enrolment in Subsidized Schools was 4,247 including 352 girls (3,538, with 358 girls in 1928) and the average attendance was 3,643 (2,886 in 1928). The number in Non-subsidized schools was 1,498 including 145 girls (1,752 with 158 girls in 1928) and the average attendance was 1,155 (1.363 in 1928).
Free Scholarships.-3 Free Scholars from Vernacular Sub- sidized Schools were admitted to Taipo School, 2 to Cheung Chau, and one to Un Long. Yaumati School received 3 Free Scholars from the Shatin District, and King's College, 1 from Tsuen Wan.
All schools have been inspected during the year.
Y. P. LAW,
Inspector of Vernacular Schoois.
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