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II-Work of the year.
The School is in two divisions-Upper and Lower. The former consists of the more advanced English-speaking girls and these are taught by the Headmistress who is now assisted by a Pupil- teacher.
The instruction given consists of Reading, Arithmetic, English Composition, Grammar and Analysis, Geography, Map Drawing, History and Needlework.
The Lower Division is in charge of the Chinese Assistant Mistress by whom they are taught English Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Dictation.
The study of classical Chinese, which is taught by the Chinese teacher of the Headmistress, is optional.
III.-Suggested Improvements.
Should the number of pupils continue to increase as they have done during the past year, (and there is every probability that it will be so), the present building will be quite inadequate to accom- modate a larger number, the space at the present time being very limited.
The want of a play-ground is also a great drawback, as there is no means of giving physical exercises, this being almost indispensable in giving a healthy tone to the School.
The appointment of an additional pupil-teacher is desirable to assist the Chinese Mistress in the Lower School, as it is impossible for one person to give efficient teaching to so large a number.
I have the honour to be,
The Honourable W. M. GOODMAN,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
ELIZABETH ANNIE BATEMAN.
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