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The maximum enrolment was 257-1930-274.

The average daily attendance... 241, 1930-254. 97.4 per cent. 1930-97.8 per cent

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Chinese:-232 boys were examin- ed-206 passed-89 per cent.

The following classes showed particularly good results: Sa, and the two divisions of Classes 7 and

The general standard of work, considering the material we have, Is high. Boys from the New Ter- ritories are generally speaking backward in comparison with the town boys. By the time they reach Classes 5 and 6, they have usually gravitated to the B Divi- sion.

The absences in most cases have 8. On the morning of Sunday, been caused by sickness. January 24, a new page in the The Railway disaster in April at life and history of Christ Church, Taipo interfered with the attend. Shameen was completed.

ance of boys from the New Terri- In the midst of all the anxiety stories, but it was praiseworthy to and depression prevailing find that so many of them walked throughout the world this little to school until leave of absence was church, in the fullest sense of granted them. the word, has taken on a new

Staff. lease of life. For nearly seventy I relieved Mr. Handyside as head I would like to see an improve- years Christ Church has stood muster from January 2. Mr. meat in the Standard of Oral and where it is to minister to all who Pong Wing-shiu was transferred Written Composition In most have cause to draw near and from Queen's College in March to classes. use its services. Some seven replace Mr. Chan Kam-tai, trans- months ago it became. known ferred to Taipo School. The Staff that the roof of the building was consisted of the Headmaster. 2 in bud condition and in need of European Mistresses, 7 Anglo- a through overhaul expert Chinese Masters and 3 Vernacular Jupinien recommending an entire-Masters,

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ly new roof. It was thus obvi-!

Fees,

0115 that whatever. decision The fees remained unchanged i.c. might be made regarding repairs, -$5 on entrance as Medical fee a considerable amount of money and $5 per month. would have to be spent on reno-

Building. Ivating the Church, and the Com-

During the mid-Summer Vaca- mittee decided to follow the ad- tion the building received Its an- vice given and build a new roof. nual overhaul and the class rooms This entailed closing the building, were brightened by being colour and holding the usual services washed. clsewhere while repairs were be-

Discipline,

ing carried out. The Committee! The discipline throughout the were very fortunate in being school remains good. There have granted by the Master and; been tasea of misbehaviour during Wardens the use of the Hail of Chinese in Classes 5, but they were the Masonic Lodge for the Sun of a very minor nature. day morning services. To them,

Organisation.

Clasa 4 presented 29 boys for examination, of whom 19 passed or 65.5 per cent.

Four boys, failed in Chinese. The results were as expected and] conformed to those of the Half- Yearly Examination.

The class did not do itself justice in either Mathematics or Geo- graphy.

In June the Chinese Y.M.C.A. Kowloon, organised a Chinese Essay Competition open to teams of four. from all schools in Kowloon for al Cup kindly presented by Mr. Fung

Keung.

Wong Ting-non obtained 96 marks and was placed 2nd in the teat. The team won the Cup with!

a total of 366/400 marka.

Athletics.

The 45th Annual Sports attracted # record number of entries and competition was very keen.

ย debt of gratitude is due for their act of courtesy in loan-, placed on the syllabus for Class 4. Geometry and Algebra were re-

Football Volley Ball and Ping Pong are also played. The Inter ing the Hall free of all charge. The remainder of the syllabus re- Class Volley Ball Shield, was won ||added. was admirably suited to 8 used the New Method Readers.

The Masonic Hall, it should be mained unchanged.

Classes 7 and by 58.

Volley Ball and Ping Pong are History Readers were used for the enjoying great popularity mainly first time in Classes 4, 5 and 6.

due to the recent formation of Chinese The School Team won

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Health.

Church Committee naturally gave

Dr. Laing, the Assistant M.0. this point their careful con-f sideration before deciding on the Schools, carried out inspections on three occasions during the year. scheme for renovation. They are to be congratulated on taking 35 boys received Government spee-

tacles. a broad view of the position, and

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the Kowloon Schools Ping Pong League Shield.

Swimming has been confined to the public beach at Lai Chi Kok. Many friendlies have been played on the School Football ground at King's Park.

Athletics generally are healthy condition.

Library.

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The Library is used almost daily.) The supply of periodicals has

for their determination to tackle! To Dr. Lee Ying-you at the with courage the big task before Public Dispensary and the M.Ö. them which they have now com- Kowloon, we owe thanks for their pleted successfully. The work treatment of 63 cases of minor ill- was carried out by Messrs.ess. I think parents are now be-been maintained, and the boys are Blackmore and Blackburn, Ltd., ginning to appreciate the value of beginning to show a little more de- of Hong Kong, under the super- those inspections by showing

cided interest in the affairs of thei vision of Mr. Thomas Brameld, greater willingness than formerly outside world. L.R.I.B.A., who are to be congrato act on recommendations made. tulated on the result of their An invitation to be present at labours. Christ Church, Sha-these inspections is extended meen, is again a worthy place in all parents or guardians concern- which may be continued, it is ed.

hoped for many years, the work! Mr. Ho Yan-tak was absent five for which all churches are built, weeks through sickness, With and satisfaction may be felt this exception the Staff has had when one realises that posterity one of its best records of health will possess a church of which it in recent years.

Studies. may be justly proud, whether the status of the concession be English: 232 boys were examin- changed or not.

ed-197 passed-85 per cent.

A visit to the Central Theatre to 'see the forest film "Range" was

much enjoyed.

I wish here to thank my Staff their loyal support and co- operation during the year.

for

With a continuance of the happy tone prevailing in the school, it is} an easy matter to predict progress and success in the future.

After reading the report, Mr. Mycock called upon Mrs. Suther land to present the awards.

There still, however, remains the inevitable burden of debt, singing of Sir George Elvey's | Shanhaikuan has been much ap- (in this case H.K.$18,000) to be anthem "I was glad when they preciated by the Japanese mili- cleared off now that the actual said unto me" by the choir who tary authorities and very friend- work of restoration is finished, together with the organist are ly relations have been As the Bishop pointed out in his to be congratulated on a fine established between the Japan- address at the opening service, rendering.

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this is too large a sum for such Among those at the service a small community as that now were H.B.M, Consul-General and living on Shameen to raise unaid- Mrs. Herbert Phillips, the Senior ed, that is if the debt is to Be Naval Officer and other officers wiped out at a reasonably carly and men of the West River date. It is, therefore, almost Patrol, as well as many residents unnecessary to add here that in Shameen and elsewhere. All It is also reported that, quite donations towards the Christ present helped, by their hearty recently, General Ho told one of Church Repair Fund from any singing to make the service a

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