CO129-567-1 Education Department 8-6-1938 - 3-2-1939 — Page 85

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the staff of individual schools, and not peripatetic or

visiting instructors.

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7. As regards the form of instruction to be given in

Music, Art and Craft, we make the following recommendations:

Music. Singing should preferably be English and with

English tunes. We would not however disallow Chinese singing

where this is preferred and can be competently done. In addition

we think that the teaching of music with the aid of piano and

gramophone should aim at fostering musical appreciation of the

works of the great masters. Every school should have a piano

and a gramophone for this purpose.

Art.

There is no need to insist on uniformity; both

Chinese and English drawing should be encouraged according to

the capabilities of the available staff. In addition we think

that the teaching should aim with the aid of pictures at

fostering appreciation of the works of great masters.

Handwork. In girls' schools Needlework, Knitting, or

Embroidery should be the chief form of this subject to be

taught.

In boys' schools, the lower classes should attempt

modelling, paper and cardboard work, book-production, leather

work, etc. For the higher classes a definite cafft such as

woodwork is desirable, but for this trained staff, special

accommodation and equipment are necessary. Until these are

available, hobbies should be encouraged and as wide a choice as

possible allowed.

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