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Thursday, January 25, 1973

(3) any changes in the present examination system that

should be introduced;

(4) the time scale in which it would be practical and

desirable to implement the Government's policy, with particular reference to:

(5)

(a) the expansion of facilities for the training

of teachers;

(b)

(c)

the secondary school building programme in the urban areas, new towns and New Territories;

the degree of bisessionalism that the Board considers appropriate in both the short and long term in secondary schools and teacher training colleges;

to what extent in the circumstances of Hong Kong secondary education should be provided free of charge.

The Board of Education is expected to furnish a report after completing

its deliberationa.

said:

Commenting on the appointments, the Director of Education, Mr. Canning

"I am very pleased that Mr. P.C. Woo has accepted the Chairmanship of

the Board.

"I will be submitting papers to the Board to help them in this very

important work and I have every confidence that the Board will be able to

submit a report to the Governor within the time stated."

The Chairman of the Board, Mr. Woo, said: "It is indeed an honour

to be appointed Chairman of this important Board.

"I am glad that the Director of Education, Mr. Canning, will soon be

putting forward his proposals to the Board for consideration.

"I hope to call a meeting of the Board shortly."

/The Colonial

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