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Education important to Hong Kong's future: Governor

Education is important to the future of Hong Kong, the Governor the Rt Hon Christopher Patten told the gathering at the opening ceremony of the Maryknoll Convent School's extension wing this (Thursday) afternoon.

Mr Patten said it was the team effort of the Government, the school management, the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club and former students that made the extension project possible.

"The project symbolises our joint aim: to improve the quality of education in Hong Kong," he noted.

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The new extension wing will provide more room for education more classrooms and staff rooms and more space for student activities.

Meanwhile, the Governor also praised the school for offering an all-round education to its students, nurturing them to become responsible members of the community.

End/Thursday, January 5, 1995

Alastair Goodlad to visit Hong Kong

The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Rt Hon Alastair Goodlad MP, will visit Hong Kong from January 8 to 10.

Mr Goodlad's visit will focus on trade and industry. He will be briefed by the Secretary for Trade and Industry, Mr T H Chau, and the Senior British Trade Commissioner, Mr Francis Cornish.

Visits will include the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Swire Technologies Ltd and the British Chamber of Commerce.