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in Junior and Kindergarten Schools, and the Senior School produced
an afternoon of plays and also, after the defeat of Germany, held a
Deech day at which the Colonial Secretary presented Matriculation
letters and other certificates.
III. Technical Classes. The boys of adolescent age, who did not fit
into the normal school curriculum were a constant matter of concern for
the Committee. Engineering and other classes of a technical nature,
with classes in English and Mathematics were run for them.
Difficulty
for a long time was experienced owing to the fact that by neglecting
classes and engaging in manual labour, extra rations could be
obtained. The solution was finally found by Mr J.Finnie who organized
classes on alternate days so that the youths could also be members of
working gangs. These classes then proved to be very successful.
IV. Scheme for a Hostel, In order to help in the whole problem of life in Camp for the Adolescent boy, schemes were repeatedly put forward by the Committee for a hostel. The Japanese Authorities refused, however, to release suitable accommodation and the scheme had finally to be
given up.
V. Adult Education.
At first Adult Education did not come
directly under the Education Committee because the Committee was
afraid to prejudice the future of the School.
Later the Japanese
interfered very little with Adult Education and this came directly under the Education Committee.
Classes were arranged for Officers in the Mercantile Marine who were prepared by a fully qualified staff of
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