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香港政府

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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN

Sunday, July 1, 1973

TEACHER TRAINEES CONFERENCE

The teacher and education" is the theme of the 1973 Conference

for Graduands of the Northcote College of Education from July 4 to 6.

The conference will be opened by the Director of Broadcasting,

Mr. J.E. Hawthrone next Wednesday morning.

A spokesman for the College said: "It is hoped the conference

will provide opportunities for students and guest speakers to discuss such

matters as paying for education, the role of the teacher in school and

community, further training and studies after graduation and also schooling

in preparation for earning a living."

Shortly after Mr. Hawthorne's opening address there will be

a debato on "That this house considers that an expansion of bi-sessional

secondary schools is necessary to improve education in Hong Kong".

After the debate, Mr. Hawthorne will present the Student Union

award to the winning team.

Note to Editors:

The conference will begin at 9.30 a.m. on July 4 in the College Hall, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. You are invited to send a representative to cover the opening ceremony.

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