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became dilapidated. The large-scale assistance now given by Government for the rebuilding of grant schools made it unneces- sary to continue such a fund.

Legislation was enacted in October 1962 to amend the Grant Schools Provident Fund Rules. The main amendments to the rules enable part-time teachers to contribute if they wish, and allow teachers to continue to contribute so long as they are employed in grant schools--after reaching the age of 60. The legislation also validates a new rule providing for the transfer of contributors' accounts from the Grant Schools Provident Fund to the Subsidized Schools Provident Fund and vice versa where contributing teachers are transferred from one kind of school to another. As a result of this legislation transfers of teachers between the two kinds of schools may be made without any loss of benefits in cases where the total teaching service has been continuous.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education was established in 1920 to assist the Director of Education in developing and improving education in the Colony. Its function is now statutorily defined as 'to advise the Governor on educational matters'. Its chairman is the Director of Education. All other members are unofficial. The board meets regularly and Government normally consults it on all matters of educational importance. The board met three times during the year.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Government Schools are built, equipped and operated from Government funds. There are 91 primary schools, 15 secondary schools (including three functioning in temporary premises), five secondary modern schools, three teacher training colleges, a tech- nical college and four evening institutions.

Grant Schools. These 22 schools mainly give secondary educa- tion and work under the terms of the Grant Code, by which Government pays the difference between approved expenditure and approved income. Approved expenditure includes salaries, leave pay, passages for teachers who are so entitled, and other charges.