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Geography. Good in Classes I, IV and V; fair in II which would have been better had the questions been more carefully studied. The lower classes were fair, Class VIII should do the geography of the school and neighbourhood.
History. Good in I, IV and V, fair to poor in II. In all classes especially in Il marks were lost through not answering the questions set and through wasting time on details
which were not asked for.
Arithmetic. Good in Class I, poor in II, good in the lower classes; Class VI A however had not got as far as division. The standard of this subject is a good deal below that of other schools in the Colony and will have to receive more attention.
Hygiene.—Good in I and II, poor in IV and V.
B. ANGLO-CHINESE DIVISION. CLASSES VB, VIB, VIIB & VIIIB.
The results were disappointing throughout this division and I can only infer that they were due to the lack of proper supervision of the classes. The headmistress who under pre- sent conditions has to take 5 classes herself will have to be relieved of part of her present work to enable her to supervise the whole school inore thoroughly.
Reading-Fair.
Colloquial.—Poor except in VIIB.
Object Lessons.—— Fair.
Recitation-Good on the whole.
Dictation. Very fair.
Grammar. None taught.
Composition. Poor throughout. The essays were very ungrammatical, the spelling was poor and in VIIB the work was also untidy:
Geography.--Fair to poor. There is room for improvement in this subject.
History.-VB only. Poor.
Arithmetic.--Very fair. Good in VB. The remarks on Arithmetic in the English Division apply here also.
Hygiene. -Poor. This subject has evidently not received much attention. Physiology which has been taught should be given up and more time devoted to this subject.
Needlework.-Needlework throughout the school was good.
General.-Prizes were again very kindly offered by Mr. BELILIOS for composition in the spring and some very good essays were sent in.
No. 4.-Saiyingpun District School.
Staff-A. MORRIS and 6 Chinese Assistant Masters.
Discipline and Organization.-The discipline in very good and the organization very satisfactory. The staff has been increased by the addition of two Chinese Assistant Masters and an European Assistant Master is provided for in the 1908 Estimates. To further improve the Chinese work the system of separate Chinese classes is being introduced on the same lines as at Queen's College.
Sanitation.-Very satisfactory.
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