- The Department of Education discussed matters of private secondary schools
The Department of Education held a meeting to discuss the provision of subsidies to private secondary schools. A list of attendants to the meeting was given in the report.
- Teachers’ library set up by the Hong Kong and Kowloon Federation of Teachers
The Hong Kong & Kowloon Teachers’ Federation set up a teachers’ library which provided a collection of primary and secondary student reference books, readers, specimens, models, apparatuses, magazines and newspapers.
- Allocation of HKU student scholarships for studies in the University of Oxford
It was reported that Rhodes Scholarship Fund Committee offered scholarships for students of the University of Hong Kong to study at the University of Oxford. On the other hand, the HKU British-based Council had donated £1,000 annually to support a student from China to study at the University of Hong Kong.
- The Director of Education will amend the curriculum of Chinese for all schools in Hong Kong
The Director of Education set up a vernacular curriculum review committee headed by the Inspector of Vernacular Schools, Wan Yiu Sing. Its aim was to compile a new curriculum that would meet contemporary needs and set up a standard for various schools. It was hoped that all schools would be asked to use the new textbooks in the following term.
- Grand opening of the Fung Ping Shan Library, The University of Hong Kong
Fung Ping Shan Library of the University of Hong Kong, built by funds donated by Mr Fung Ping Shan, was opened on 14th December 1932. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Governor, Sir William Peel. The news report recorded the speeches of Fung's descendant Fung Ping Wah, Sir William Peel, and Sir William Hornell, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong.
- Regulations of the Hong Kong Secondary School Leaving Examination in 1935
The Hong Kong Secondary School Leaving Examination was originally administered by the University of Hong Kong. From 1935 onwards the examination would be conducted by individual schools. Students who planned to apply for the University of Hong Kong needed to fulfil requirements published by the University, which were recorded in this news report.
- The 32nd Annual Prize Giving Ceremony of St. Stephen's College - the Governor presented prizes
St. Stephen's College held the 32nd Annual Prize Giving Ceremony. It was the 5th year since the school moved from Bonham Road to Stanley. The ceremony was opened with the Chairman's welcome speech followed by report (details provided) of Canon E.W.L. Martin, the school principal. Governor Sir William Peel also delivered a speech after the presentation of prizes.
- Education problems in Hong Kong
The writer pointed out commercialization of education in Hong Kong with a case in Shanghai as an example. It was suggested that the teachers should review the content of their teachings so as to discharge their duties properly.
- Admission advertisements of schools
The admission announcements were issued by the following schools: Tak Ming, Ying Wa, Wah Man, Man Wa, Wah Nam, Ching Wah, Wan Ying, True Light, Kin Nam, Pui Ying, Wah Kiu, Ying To, St. Paul Girls’, Hsieng Fu, Hong Kong Lingnan, Mui Fong, Siu Man, Chi Ming, Sai Nam, Kong Kiu, Tong Yu and Yeung Chung.
- Children's Day celebrations were held by students at various districts in Hong Kong and Kowloon
The report briefly introduced programmes of celebrations, including the organizer's statement, letter to all sectors of the society and an overview of the celebration activities in the Cental and Western District.