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15. Subsidized Schools.—During the year, twelve Subsidized Schools closed, while twenty new ones were added to the list, thus bringing the total to one hundred and one at the end of December. Thirteen of these received special subsidies varying from $1,000 to $240 per annum; the others were awarded the ordinary subsidies of $15, $12.50, $10, $7.50 or $5 per mensem according to their merits or needs. A total sum of $14,857.50 was paid out as subsidies for the year, working out at $3.88 per pupil.
16. Headed by the enterprising Mr. Tang Yau San, the elders of Ping Shan Village organised a big school to absorb the three or four smaller ones in the neighbourhood. A large Ancestral Hall was utilised as the school building; by making use of wooden partitions and the opening of windows, this building, formerly erected to house the silent spirits of their past generations, was transformed into a place of learning for the benefit of their coming generation. Their scheme has proved quite a success; the example will probably be followed by other villages where the elders take an interest in education.
17. Non-Subsidized Schools.—Forty-seven new schools were registered and twenty-three old schools closed during the year. With twenty transferred to the Subsidized List, the total at the end of December was eighty (seventy-six in 1930).
18. Night Schools. A night school for women in Shek Woo Hui, Sheung Shui District, was registered. Its aim is to provide an opportunity for the illiterate women to learn how to read and write about two thousand common characters. Thirty pupils were enrolled in this school.
19. Attendance. In the Subsidized Schools, the maximum enrolment was 3,832 including 510 girls (3,252 with 352 girls in 1930) with an average attendance of 3,256. In the Non-Subsidized Schools, the maximum enrolment was 1,761 including 210 girls (1,597 with 137 girls in 1930), with an average attendance of 1,367.
20. Free Scholarships.—The annual competitive examination for Free Places in the District Schools took place on 8th December. The maximum quota of six was sent to Taipo Government School. One pupil from Tai Wai, Shatin, gained a place
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS, RURAL District.
15. Subsidized Schools.-During the year, twelve Subsidized Schools closed, while twenty new ones were added to the list, thus bringing the total to one hundred and one at the end of December. Thirteen of these received special subsidies vary- ing from $1,000 to $240 per annum; the others were awarded the ordinary subsidies of $15, $12.50, $10, $7.50 or $5 per mensem according to their merits or needs. A total sum of $14,857.50 was paid out as subsidies for the year, working ou at $3.88 per pupil.
16. Headed by the enterprising Mr. Tang Yau San, the elders of Ping Shan Village organised a big school to absorb the three or four smaller ones in the neighbourhood. A large Ancestral Hall was utilised as the school building; by making use of wooden partitions and the opening of windows, this building, formerly erected to house the silent spirits of their past generations, was transformed into a place of learning for the benefit of their coming generation. Their scheme has proved quite a success; the example will probably be followed by other villages where the elders take an interest in education.
17. Non-Subsidized Schools.--Forty-seven new schools were registered and twenty-three old schools closed during the year. With twenty transferred to the Subsidized List, the total at the end of December was eighty (seventy-six in 1930).
18. Night Schools. A night school for women in Shek Woo Hui, Sheung Shui District, was registered. Its aim is to provide an opportunity for the illiterate women to learn how to read and write about two thousand common characters. Thirty pupils were enrolled in this school.
19. Attendance.In the Subsidized Schools, the maximum enrolment was 3,832 including 510 girls (3,252 with 352 girls in 1930) with an average attendance of 3,256. In the Non-Sub- sidized Schools, the maximum enrolment was 1,761 including 210 girls (1,597 with 137 girls in 1930), with an average attend- ance of 1,367.
20. Free Scholarships.-The annual competitive examination for Free Places in the District Schools took place on 8th Decem- ber. The maximum quota of six was sent to Taipo Govern- ment School. One pupil from Tai Wai, Shatin, gained a place
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