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reference, I am able to report that a new Domestic Science Mistress, with qualifications in cooking, laundry, housewifery, dietetics and needlework, has

already been recruited, and that domestic science

will be included in the curriculum of the new

Teachers' Training Centre as soon as suitable

accommodation is available.

4.

In September of this year classes for teachers will also be opened in arts and crafts.

The instructors will be qualified members of the Education Department and the classes will be held in

conjunction with the Evening Institute. The

selection and appointment of a European master qualified in educational handwork was requested in my despatch No.796 of 29th October, 1938.

5. With regard to the teaching of music, in which connection I would refer to your despatch No.380 of 4th November, 1938, it is the opinion of

the Director of Education that a detailed syllabus and organization of this subject is, in view of the lack of expert musical knowledge at his disposal, not possible at present and will probably have to await the appointment of a qualified music master.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

J. A.V. hother to

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Governor.

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age 9

Hong Kong.

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Secretary of State.

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I have etc. to refer to

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your despatches No. 870 of the

18th July,, 1938 and No. 905 of the

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13th December, 1938 on the subject

of the report of the Committee on

the training of teachers in Hong

Kong, and to my despatch No. 42

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FURTHER ACTION.

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(3) bemylleg

of the 3rd February, in which I

conveyed to you my approval of the

creation, with effect from the

1st September, 1939, of a post

the hook used

Teacher's

of Brincipal of

Training Centre.

2.

I have now to inform you

ath amulet rith my Advising Commite that I approve generally the

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policy recommended for the

establishment of a Teacher's

Training

age 9

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the propen lines,

Training Centre, Although not

indicatin

clearly avaded in your despatch

of the 30th December, 1988, I assume

that the Centre is to undertake the

training of non-graduate Anglo-

Chinese Vernacular teachers, post-

graduate training being undertaken

by the University Department of

Education. The Committee recommended

in its report that the University

and the Education Department should

cooperate in the training of non-

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graduate Anglo-Chinese Teachers. I

inform me

shall be obliged if you will [inform

me what exact relationship/ the staff

ship]

of the Training College will bear

to]

Commander

to the staff of the University

sphere of work,

Education Departmenten Vered-

3. The Committee's report, when

received, was referred to the Advisory

Committee on Education in the Colonies

with an invitation to furnish any

comments

of

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