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HONG KONG ANNUAL REPORT, 1954

Co-operation between school authorities and parents is being helped by the growth of Parent-Teacher Associations.

Many schools maintain a practical interest in charitable organizations such as hospitals and orphan- ages which are supported by voluntary subscriptions. A special children's ward is maintained at Ruttonjee Sanatorium by an annual contribution from the schools. Books and magazines have been collected for patients in hospitals in response to an appeal from the Red Cross Organization. The Old Boys' and Old Girls' Associations of some of the schools have organized free schools for poor children and some secondary schools arrange this type of school in the summer holidays. Senior students acting under the guidance and advice of their teachers give lessons in reading, writing and health to illiterate children.

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