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Tuesday, May 2, 1972

"Hong Kong is now able to provide free primary education for

all: the objective has now moved on to the provision of secondary education

for all who seek it, and a great expansion is taking place. This fine

new school is one more step towards this provision. Situated in an area

where the need is great it is yet another example of what can be achieved

by collaboration between Government and a private sponsoring body. I

should like to congratulate all those concerned in this project

planners, the buildrs, the departments concerned and the providers of funds

both Government and private.

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the

"When I came to see Sister Rose Mary she asked if I would open

the school

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You see we've been keeping it for you.' Well of course

I feel very honoured that the Order should hold up the official opening

of the school for me. So now, after it has proved itself for nearly a

whole school year, I would say that it has already got off to a good

start and is now well down the straight.

on well.

"I have very great pleasure in declaring it open, and running

To those who teach and study here best of luck.

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