The Board of Education met 5 times during the year and gave considerable attention to a new grant code whereby the existing capitation grant would be replaced by one based on the difference between fee income and approved expenditure.
The Board also approved in principle the inclusion of women in the school inspectorate.
Mr. C. G. Sollis, Acting Director of Education and Mr. W. L. Handyside, Acting Senior Inspector of Schools, were confirmed in the substantive appointments.
During the year the heads of two schools went on leave prior to retirement after long and loyal service. Mrs. P. Y. Stark had been headmistress at Belilios Public School for four years and altogether served in the Education Department for twenty-six years. Mr. William Kay, M.A., completed twenty-five years service, being Headmaster, King's College during the last four years with the exception of eight months when he acted as Director of Education. During his headmastership at King's College he devoted much time to the revision of the teaching of English, and considerably extended the library.
Miss N. W. Bascombe was appointed to the vacant post at Belilios Girls School, receiving the new title of Principal. Mr. Wallington was appointed to act as principal at King's College. Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell became principal at Central British School and Mr. T. R. Rowell was appointed Principal, Teachers Training College when it opened in September. Mr. M. G. O'Connor acted as Principal, Queen's College, in the place of Mr. F. J. de Rome who was seconded for war work.
Four officers who were on leave during the year took refresher courses and another investigated the possibilities of school broadcasting in Hong Kong.
To fill vacancies caused by retirement four male and three female officers were recruited from England.
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## FINANCE
The following are the comparative figures for 1938 and 1939.
Expenditure 1938 1939 Provided Schools $1,539,345.54 $1,562,611.16 Aided Schools $387,205.00 $413,812.00 Direction and Inspection $208,295.87 $217,957.03 Students in Training at University $24,661.70 $28,468.99 Miscellaneous Total $2,159,508.11 $2,222,849.18 Revenue School Fees Collected (Provided Schools only) $280,863.50 $286,326.50 **Net Expenditure** **$1,878,644.61** **$1,936,522.68**Further details of the expenditure will be found in Tables IV, VIII and IX.
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The Board of Education met 5 times during the year and gave considerable attention to a new grant code whereby the existing capitation grant would be replaced by one based on the difference between fee income and approved expen- diture.
The Board also approved in principle the inclusion of women in the school inspectorate.
Mr. C. G. Sollis, Acting Director of Education and Mr. W. L. Handyside, Acting Senior Inspector of Schools, were confirmed in the substantive appoint-
ments.
During the year the heads of two schools went on leave prior to retirement after long and loyal service. Mrs. P. Y Stark had been headmistress at Belilios Public School for four years and altogether served in the Education Department for twenty six years. Mr. William Kay, M.A., completed twenty five years service, being Headmaster, King's College during the last four years with the exception of eight months when he acted as Director of Education. During his headmastership at King's College he devoted much time to the revision of the teaching of English, and considerably extended the library.
Miss N. W. Bascombe was appointed to the vacant post at Belilios Girls School, receiving the new title of Principal. Mr. Wallington was appointed to act as principal at King's College. Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell became principal at Central British School and Mr. T. R. Rowell was appointed Principal, Teachers Training College when it opened in September. Mr. M. G. O'Connor acted as Principal, Queen's College, in the place of Mr. F. J. de Rome who was seconded for war work.
Four officers who were on leave during the year took refresher courses and another investigated the possibilities of school broadcasting in Hong Kong.
To fill vacancies caused by retirement four male and three female officers were recruited from England.
Chapter III.
FINANCE.
The following are the comparative figures for 1938 and 1939.
Expenditure.
Provided Schools
1938.
$1,539,345.54
1939.
$1,562,611.16
Aided Schools
387,205.00
413,812.00
Direction and Inspection
208,295.87
217,957.03
Students in Training at University
24,661.70
28,468.99
Miscellaneous
$2,159,508.11
$2,222,849.18
Revenue.
School Fees Collected (Provided Schools only)
280,863.50
286,326.50
Net Expenditure
$1,878,644.61
$1,936,522.68
Further details of the expenditure will be found in Tables IV, VIII and IX.
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