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11. The reclamation project also provides the opportunity to clear the squatters, dwelling boats, boatyards and marine engine workshops along the northern shore of Ap Lei Chau and thus improve the
environment of the Aberdeen
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Ap Lei Chau area.
AP LEI CHAU PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATE
12.
Ap Lei Chau Estate, covering 14 acres, is the first public housing estate in this part of Hong Kong and is provided with its own essential ancillary facilities for educational, commercial and social activities. The estate provides 4479 flats for nearly 22000 people. Monthly rentals of the flats range from $370 (37) to $950 (195), depending on the size of accommodation which varies from 28.6m2 to 67.9m2 •
HO YAN KINDERGARTEN
13. The kindergarten, opened in September 1981, is run by Sik Sik Yuen, a buddhist organisation. There are altogether 470 pupils, under the supervision of 11 teachers.
14. Classes are organised in half-day sessions of 3 hours each and are divided into 3 grades. Lower grade is for children aged 3 to 4, middle grade students are 4 to 6 and upper grade students are 5 to
6.
15. Chinese, English and Arithmetic are three major subjects of study, while singing and dancing, physical education, arts and craft lessons are also included. Birthday party is held once every two months and there is a special celebration party at Christmas.
AP LEI CHAU COMMUNITY HALL
16. The Ap Lei Chau Community Hall was opened in 1 November 1982; it is the focal point of community activities for the 22000 people living in the Estate. It is also an important centre for cultural and entertainment activities in the Southern District. The Hall has
a seating capacity of 350 persons.
There is also a conference room.
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