資料:1930年3月5日《The Hong Kong Telegraph》第1頁
資料:1930年3月5日《The Hong Kong Telegraph》第8頁
KING’S COLLEGE PROGRESS.
ONE OF THE FINEST IN THE EAST.
HIS EXCELLENCY’S ADDRESS TO STUDENTS.
QUALITY AIMED AT.
The unequalled opportunities provided for Chinese students at King’s College were stressed by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (Hon. Mr. W.T.Southorn) when he distributed the prizes this morning in the presence of a large gathering of students and others interested. His Excellency described the College as one of the finest in the East, fitted almost regardless of cost with everything which the heart of the most modern educational enthusiast could desire.
Mr. Southorn also dwelt on the spirit of progress which pervaded the school, of which the Headmaster (Mr. A.Morris) was the living embodiment. He took occasion, however, to point out that the Government would be disappointed if the College did not turn out men who would be of practical use to Hongkong and China generally.
Guard of Honour.
His Excellency, who was accompanied by Mrs. Southorn, was greeted at the entrance of the school by Mr. E.Ralphs (Assistant Director of Education), and Mr. A.Morris, J.P. A.P.C., (Headmaster). His Excellency then inspected a guard of honour formed by the King’s College troop of Boy Scouts and Ambulance Brigade.
The party made their way to the platform, where a large number of prominent residents were assembled, and prior to the presentation of the Headmaster’s report, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, to which was attached ribbons in the College colours, was presented to Mrs. Southorn.
Subsequent to the speech by His Excellency, Mr. Morris called for three cheers for him, in appreciation of his kindness in coming to distribute the prizes, to which the whole school responded and added the College cry. Mr. Southorn acknowledged this, by calling upon the school to give cheers for the visitors and the Headmaster, and then made the announcement that they would be granted a holiday on Saturday.
His Excellency’s Speech.
Addressing the students, His Excellency said:- Mr. Morris, ladies and gentlemen, and boys of King’s College,- It was only a few days ago that I was speaking to the boys of the other great Hongkong Government school, I mean Queen’s College, at their annual prize distribution, and it is almost impossible to avoid comparisons and contrasts between the older and the younger institution- the one with its traditions to live up to, the other with its traditions to create. You have been in existence as King’s College for only just over three years, and in that time you have more than doubled your numbers until, as the Head Master has pointed out, you have now reached the maximum number the school can hold, namely 940.
But you must not forget that you have material advantages which Queen’s College cannot offer. Queen’s College prospers in spite of its surroundings; you, on the other hand, have one of the finest school buildings in the East, fitted almost regardless of cost with everything which the heart of the most modern educational enthusiast can desire. There is an air of modernism about King’s College which must inspire enthusiasm. You cannot work in this fine new building without being infected with that spirit of progress of which your Head Master is a living embodiment, and your school buildings a concrete example.
Fine Opportunities.
I was, therefore, not surprised to learn that, of your four University students of this year, one has taken Medicine and one specialised Chemistry. The boys who study science in your splendidly equipped laboratories have opportunities of which they should be quick to take advantage, and the Government will be disappointed if King’s College does not turn out men who will put to practical use for the benefit of Hongkong and China generally the opportunities they have been given in their school.
I have very pleasant recollections of a visit I paid to King’s College a year or more ago when I came to see you all at work. I was very struck then with the practical spirit which seemed to pervade the school, and in the Head Master’s record of your activities I am glad to find the correctness of my impression confirmed. Your woodwork class is a most encouraging feature.
Practical Work.
It has often been said that Chinese boys, though willing enough to learn from books, are none too ready to soil their hands with practical work. You are out to show that this criticism is unjust, and I congratulate you on your efforts. I hope you will extend your activities in technical subjects, for there is much to be learned at the bench which you cannot learn from books alone.
I was also delighted to hear that you have a Boy Scout Troop at King’s College. I have the greatest faith in the Boy Scout movement for the formation of character. You boys have much to learn before you will know the real meaning of leadership without arrogance, of service without self-aggrandisement, and of liberty without license. The Boy Scout movement offers you an unequalled opportunity of learning these things in the most enjoyable way, and I urge you to give it your wholehearted support.
Service for Others.
I congratulate you on your participation in the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. You cannot learn too early in your lives the joy that comes of voluntary service for others, and, as your Head Master has said, there is no work more useful and beneficial to the community than the alleviation of human suffering. You have in your Head Master, as in the Director of Education himself, an enthusiast in Ambulance work, and I rejoice to find that he has infected you with his own enthusiasm.
You are fortunate in the possession of a most attractive swimming pool, and I am very glad to hear that our expenditure on that very modern adjunct of Public School life has met with such prompt appreciation. Swimming is fine healthy exercise and goes well with Ambulance work in a Colony whose life is so intimately connected with the sea.
Importance of Quality.
I offer my congratulations to the Head Master and his staff on the excellent record disclosed in the annual report. You are now the largest of our public Schools, but I would warn you that size is not everything. Quality is of much more importance than size – David, you may remember, was far more effective than Goliath – and I noticed with regret that your examination results were not up to the standard of last year. You must not imagine that the finest results can be achieved without hard work, however good the tools provided for your use. You have the good tools here; it is for you to use them to the best advantage; and in so doing you will not only enhance the reputation of King’s College, you will at the same time be forming your own characters and equipping yourselves by honest effort for the wider life which lies before you when school days are over.
Headmaster’s Report.
Mr. A.Morris, the Headmaster, read his report as follows:
To-day is the second anniversary of the official opening of King’s College – a fitting occasion on which to present the annual report and distribute the certificates and prizes to the most successful of our students in the University and College Examinations.
The year just closed has been marked by development and growth along our own special lines. The attendance has been good, there being no marked fluctuations, as was the case 20 years ago. The maximum enrolment was 856 in January and the highest monthly average 829 for March. The average attendance for the year was 782 an increase of 145 on the figures of last year.
Tuition fees totaled $49,286, an increase of nearly $10,000 on the receipts of the previous year. We commenced this year with 940 on the roll. This represents our full complement. Some hundreds of applicants are refused admission each term.
Examinations.
The results of the University Matriculation and Junior Examinations are disappointing and not up to expectations, nor on a par with those of last year. Of 21 entrants for the Matriculation Examination there were 11 successes, or 52 per cent. Two were placed on the Honours List with three Distinctions between them. Four were classed in the Pass List.
Five were awarded the Senior Local Certificate.
It is worthy of record that of the six who reached Matriculation Standard, four have entered the University – one in the Medical Faculty, one for specialised Chemistry and two in the Arts Faculty, both these having been awarded Government Educational Scholarships.
Of the 36 who sat for the Junior Local Examination 43 per cent, or 15 were successful, obtaining eight distinctions amongst them.
The customary internal examinations were held in June and December, the results being duly communicated to parents and guardians.
Staff.
The staff has been well maintained during the year, but it is my sad duty to record the death of one of our Vernacular Masters Mr. Wong Wo-ting. Mr. Wong was first absent on account of sickness on October 7th and to our deep regret died in January this year.
The funeral expenses were paid by the students and a substantial sum was handed to the widow, exemplifying the teaching of Confucius that “all within the four seas are brethren.”
Athletics.
The fullest possible use has been made of all the facilities which the College provides. After the water shortage the Swimming Pool was used daily until early December. The St. John Ambulance Brigade Swimming Trophies were competed for here. The playground has been the scene of keenly contested inter-class and League Volley Ball and Basket Ball matches.
In the Senior Volley Ball League our team were “runners up,” and in the Junior League carried off the Cup. Visiting teams from Canton and from United States cruisers have been given games on our courts.
Ping pong is very popular with the Junior Classes. Each class has its own court in the covered playground. Tennis is finding favour with the Senior Classes. The gymnasium was used during August by a Jujitsu Class in charge of Mr. Mauricio.
In September the apparatus ordered from England arrived and was fitted up. A full-time Gymnastic Instructor is an urgent necessity for under existing conditions the only time which can be devoted to organised Physical Instruction is half an hour a week in each of the 16 lowest divisions.
Woodwork.
The woodwork class is most popular. This occupation has provided the greatest surprise experienced during my 25 years residence in the East.
In the middle divisions as many as 120 entered their names for work in this class, which is entirely voluntary and taken out of school hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Excellent results have been obtained, and in addition to the preliminary practice in making joints, the work done included tables, door frames, towel rails, cupboards, knife boxes and splints for the Ambulance Divisions.
Photography.
The Photography Class is popular with those possessed of cameras. Enthusiasts are often at work up to 9 p.m. The inclusion of a section in the University Amateur Photography Exhibition for students in schools would provide a stimulus.
Boy Scouts.
The Troop of Scouts although small, is efficient. Mr. Lam Tsung is the Scoutmaster in charge. Outings are frequent, as the Troop has its own special Fund for this purpose.
Since its inception, no pecuniary assistance has been received from the Central Headquarters Fund.
Ambulance.
The new Division organised during the year and composed of senior pupils actually in attendance at the College, won the Ralphs Shield, the most coveted trophy of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Mr. Leung Sui-sang, the Superintendent in Charge of the Division, is to be congratulated on the high state of efficiency attained in the space of a few months. It is proposed to extend the movement further and if Funds permit to organise a small division each year.
It is worthy of note that at least two other educational institutions – St. Joseph’s College and the Tutorial Institute, have organised Ambulance Divisions.
Nothing can be more useful and beneficial to the community than a knowledge of First Aid and the alleviation of suffering.
General.
During the summer vacation the Class Rooms were used for classes in English and Chinese, the Library for reading and private study, the workshop for woodwork, the Photography Rooms for developing and printing and the Pool for Swimming, – in fact the building was accessible at all reasonable hours to boys who had registered their names and signified their intention of doing definite work during vacation time.
I attach as much importance to voluntary work done our of hours as to that done during the ordinary Time Table periods, as it engenders a better understanding between master and pupil, and it breaks down barriers which are in evidence in the class room.
Much of what is being done is only possible through the retention of what are termed “Summer Hours,” an innovation which makes for better work all round.
Medical.
Inspection by the Medical Officer for Schools took place in April and November. Our grateful appreciation is due to the courtesy and attention which our pupils have received at the hands of the staff of the Government Civil Hospital. Scarcely a day passes but two or three cases are sent there for treatment.
Donations.
It is with pleasure and satisfaction that I record the following benefactions:- Mr. Kwok Siu-lau, $2,500 for the purpose of founding the Kwok Siu-lau Scholarship; Mr. Kwok Hin-wang, The “Arden Shakespeare,” in 39 volumes at a cost of £15; Mr. Ho Kom-tong, $100, K.C. Ambulance Div., Mr. Li Ping, $96, an annual prize for the best paper in a special examination in Chinese in the Senior Classes; the University, $50 for additions to the Library; Chinese Merchants’ Club and Sports’ Club, illustrated papers for Library; and the numerous Subscribers to the Prize Fund.
It is hoped that other benefactions will be forthcoming and will take the form of Scholarships or of paintings for the Great Hall, and of gifts of books to the Library. Scholarships direct from the College to the University are hoped for.
Teachers and others interested in Education from Japan, Formosa, Canton, Australia, have visited the School, all being unanimous in their praise of the advantages which King’s College offers.
As already remarked, our accommodation is not equal to the demands which are being made upon it; some hundreds of applicants for admission are turned away each term.
The question of the provision of a Junior or Preparatory School in which to accommodate the lower divisions, becomes a matter of urgent necessity.
In conclusion I wish to thank my Staff for their loyal co-operation; the donors of special prizes, and your Excellency for sparing the time to grace this morning’s proceedings with your honoured presence.
Prize List.
The prize list included the following:
Matriculation.- Wai Po-wang, Honours, Distinctions in Maths. and Mechanics, Government Education Scholarship, Drawing; Lau Tak-cheuk, Honours, Government Education Scholarship; Wu Hung-tak, Pass, Woo Hay Tong Scholarship; Nau Wai-tong, Pass; Kong Sau-yen, Pass, Drawing Prize; Laurence Long, Pass.
Senior Local.- Kong Sau-yui, Pass, Senior Local, Distinction Maths.; Kwong Sham-kwok, Pass, Senior Local; Wong Shut-hi, Pass, Senior Local; Choy Wai-lam, Pass, Senior Local; Lee Ping-cheung.
Junior Local I.- Walter Sue, Distinction in Biblical Knowledge, Belilios Senior Scholar; Lau Hon-hing, Distinction in Maths., Junior Woo Hay Tong Scholarship; Tam Yam-fu, Distinction in Arith. and Maths., Junior Woo Hay Tong Sch.; Kam Nai-fai, Distinction in Maths., Belilios Junior Scholarship; Ng Cheung-tsk, Alfred Morris Scholarship; Kwok Tai-chu, Ho Tung Scholarship; Kwok Tai-chu, Ho Tung Scholarship; Chui Sze-wai, Chan Pek-chuen Scholarship and Chinese Prize; Ng Shun-shin, Distinctions in Arith. and Maths.; Fung Ming-sal, Distinction in Maths.; So Hung-ki.
Junior 2.- To Shui-hon, Chau Fook-hing, Chan Yuen-yue, Ho Kwan-man, Lam Tung, Junior Local.
Chinese Prizes.- Kam Yung-kam and Tam Nan-sheung.
翻譯:
英皇書院進展
東方最好之一
行政官閣下為學生致訓
質素為本
行政官閣下(尊敬的修頓先生 (Mr. W.T.Southorn))今早到英皇書院頒獎,並且訓示了英皇書院中國學生應好好把握機會,現場有大批學生及教育界人士出席。行政官閣下形容學校可能是東方最好的校園,是近乎不惜成本地裝備成教育界最期望的現代模樣的學校。
修頓先生於學校感受到進步的精神,並且在校長(莫理士先生(Mr. A.Morris))身上得以彰顯。但亦表示如果學校未能為香港以至中國培育人才,政府將會極之失望。
儀仗隊
行政官閣下由修頓夫人(Mrs. Southorn)陪同蒞臨,於校門迎接的有勞福斯先生(Mr. E.Ralphs)(助理教育司)、莫理士先生 JP太平紳士 APC軍餉團 (校長)。行政官閣下隨後檢閱了由英皇書院童子軍及救傷隊組成的儀仗隊。
隊伍走入會場,場內早已聚集了大批知名人士。在宣讀校長報告前,修頓夫人獲致送一個配上學校配色彩帶的美麗花圈。
於行政官閣下訓示後,莫理士先生為答謝其大駕光臨,號令全體學生為行政官閣下致以三歡呼及呼喊學校口號。修頓先生為表謝意,亦號令全體學生為來賓及校長歡呼,並宣佈學校可於星期六當天休假。
行政官閣下致詞
行政官閣下為學生致詞:莫理士先生,女士們先生們,英皇書院全體學生,幾天前我在另一間香港官學堂致詞,那是皇仁書院的周年頒獎典禮,為此不免為兩所新舊學校作出比較,一所是根據傳統運作,一所則是在創立傳統。此校化身成英皇書院只有3年時間,當時學生人數已增加一倍,時至今日,校長剛已指出錄取學生已達極限940人。
不要忘記你們比起皇仁書院有設施上的優勝。皇仁書院正努力發展,你們則已擁有東方最好的校舍,是近乎不惜成本地裝備成教育界最期望的現代模樣。
良好機會
我對學校誕生4名大學生並不感到意外,其中1名為醫科生,另1名則主修化學。學生們透過學校的實驗室,可更有效地學習科學知識。如果英皇書院有如此設施卻未能為香港以至中國培育人才,政府將會極之失望。
我在一年多前探訪英皇書院已留下深刻印象。當時學校充滿務實的氣氛,很高興校長的報告印證了我的印象。你們的木工課程是最好的例子。
務實實習
以前有流傳中國的小孩只喜歡讀書,卻不大願意去付出勞力。你們的行動已使流言不攻自破,對此我亦表示祝賀。希望你們的務實精神能擴展至其他領域,因為有很多知識是在書本學不到的。
我亦為你們擁有童子軍旅感到高興。我對童子軍運動培養人格的方式一直充滿信心。你們還有一段很長的路,去學習如何擁有權力而不傲慢,如何為人服務而不自大,如何享受自由而不放肆。童子軍運動以輕鬆愉快的手法為你們提供以上知識的學習機會,希望你們能多加參與。
為人服務
祝賀你們成為聖約翰救傷隊的一員。義務工作之樂趣,必須親身體會才能瞭解,正如校長所說,對社區最好最需要的莫過於減緩人體的痛楚了。校長以至教育司,都在大力推動救傷隊,我亦很高興校長的熱情打動了你們。
你們很幸運擁有一座優良的游泳池,我亦很高興我們的支出,你們可將之物盡其用。游泳不但強身健體,亦因本地為沿海地區,游泳亦成為了救傷其一知識。
質素的重要性
再次祝賀校長及教職員出色的校務報告。你們已成為本地最具規模的學校,但我亦要提醒你們,規模並非一切,質素才是最重要,你們應該還記得大衛(David)是如何打倒歌利亞(Goliath)吧。我為你們去年的考試成績未如理想感到擔憂。就算你們擁有如何優良的工具,如果不去努力用功,根本不會有優良成績。你們擁有最好的設施,你們就要好好把握這種先天優勢,如此不但為英皇書院增光,亦為你們培養良好品格,裝備你們,好讓你們離開學校時成功進入人生的康莊大道。
校長報告
校長宣讀校務報告:
今天是英皇書院創校2周年,是宣佈校務報告的好時機,亦是頒獎予大學堂及本校傑出學生的好時機。
過去的一年,是發展的一年,亦是特別成長的一年。出勤表現十分好,沒有20年前那般明顯波動。最高收生為一月的856人,平均最高收生是三月的829人。平均出席人數為782人,比去年多145人。
收取學費49,286港元,比去年增長了10,000港元。我們今年收生940人,學額達致飽和。為此,每個學期我們都需要拒絕過百名學童的入學申請。
考試
大學堂預科及初級考試結果令人意外及失望,完全未能達致往年水平。21名預科考生,只有11人合格,合格率百分之52。11人之中,2人於3科考試優異,寫入嘉許名單。4人寫入合格名單。5人則獲得高級本地證書。
值得一提的是,6名達致預科標準的學生,4人獲大學堂取錄:1人進入醫學院,1人專攻化學,2人進入文學院,他們均獲得政府教育獎學金。
36名初級本地考生,只有15人合格,合格率百分之43,其中8人成績優異。
學校考試已於6月及12月舉行,成績亦已通知各家長及監護人。
教職員
教職員沒有變動,遺憾的是中文老師汪和庭先生(Mr. Wong Wo-ting)已經離世。黃老師早於10月7日開始告病休息,直至本年1月傳來噩耗。
喪禮費用由學生籌集,另外亦支付了遺孀一筆慰問金,盡顯儒家「四海之內皆兄弟」之精神。
體育
學校設施讓我們的體育得以全面發展。在食水短缺時期過後,泳池每天都有開放,並使用至12月上旬。聖約翰救傷隊游泳比賽亦於本校舉行。本校操場用作班際與校際排球及籃球比賽。
在校際高級排球賽中,我們奪得亞軍,而初級賽則成功奪盃。廣東(Canton)訪問團以及美國巡洋艦水兵亦有借場作賽。
乒乓球在低年級十分流行,現在的有蓋操場每班都設有專屬練習場地。高年級現正流行網球。8月的時候,健身室借用予毛思奧先生(Mr. Mauricio)舉行柔術課程。
9月時,由英格蘭訂製的健身室器材送達。我們現正需要全職體育老師,現時我們只能提供每星期半小時的體育課堂,並只限低年級16班。
木工
木工課非常受歡迎,是我在25年東方生活中感到最意外的事。
中年級學生中,有120人報讀了課程,這課程屬課外活動,並於下午5時至7時舉行。
他們的表現均十分出色,除了初步習得拼接法,亦開始製作桌子、門框、毛巾架、櫥櫃,以及急救用刀盒及夾板。
攝影
攝影課程很受擁有相機的同學歡迎。攝影愛好者常常活動至晚上9時。本校同學作品亦於大學堂業餘攝影展覽展出,令人十分鼓舞。
童子軍
現時的童軍旅規模雖小,卻很有效率。負責領袖是林松先生(Mr. Lam Tsung)。隊伍經常進行戶外活動,皆因他們有一筆特別基金贊助活動。
亦因為這筆基金,隊伍從來都沒有向總會申請撥款。
救傷隊
去年度剛成立的分隊,主要參加者為本校的高年級學生,他們初出茅廬就成功奪得了聖約翰救傷隊參加者皆希望獲得的「勞福斯盾」(Ralphs Shield)。在此恭賀領隊梁瑞生先生(Mr. Leung Sui-sang),並為其於短短幾個月時間訓練出優秀隊員致敬。我們正希望推動救傷隊,希望每年都有一筆小小的基金以支持其訓練。
我們已注意到2所教育機構,即聖若瑟書院及補習機構亦正在組織救傷隊。
這個時代,社區最需要的就是急救及緩減痛楚的知識。
校園生活
暑假期間,課室利用作英文及中文補課,圖書館開放作閱讀及自修,工作室進行木工,攝影室進行沖晒及印製工作,游泳池繼續開放。基本上學校的所有設施,只要學生預先登記於合適時間作合適用途,學校都會允許使用。
我對課餘與課堂間的義務工作同樣重視,因為師生可藉此打破課堂的隔膜,使雙方更能彼此認識了解。
現時大部份活動都可於暑假期間進行,可謂創新之舉。
健康
學生保健員於4月及11月時為學生進行了檢查。十分感謝國家醫院(Government Civil Hospital)職工對學生的悉心照顧。前後有約2-3個個案需要送往醫院處理。
贊助
十分感謝以下人士對本校的贊助:郭少流先生(Mr. Kwok Siu-lau),2500港元用作郭少流獎學金之用;郭顯旺先生(Mr. Kwok Hin-wang),阿登版《莎士比亞》(Arden Shakespeare)39卷,價值15英鎊;何甘棠(Ho Kom-tong),100港元資助英皇書院救傷隊;李炳先生(Mr. Li Ping),96港元用作獎勵每年的高年級中文科特別考試最優秀者;大學堂,50港元用作添置圖書;中華商會及體育會(Chinese Merchants’ Club & Sports’ Club),圖書館參考書籍;多名獎項贊助人士。
我們期待日後有更多的贊助,例如更多的獎學金,禮堂更多的畫作,或是圖書館館藏。
獎學金亦希望有中學延伸至大學。
來自日本、臺灣(Formosa)、廣東(Canton)、澳洲的教師及教育界人士曾作訪本校,他們對英皇書院的各式各樣均讚不絕口。
我們已經注意到本校的預備生位置已經應付不了需求,每學期我們均需拒絕過百名入學申請。
開設初級或預備生學校以銜接低年級課程,成為了近期不斷探討的話題。
最後,再次感謝教職員的鼎力合作,各界的獎勵贊助,以及行政官閣下能撥冗出席敝校今早之典禮,令本校生色不少。
獲獎人士
以下為獲獎人士名單:
預科:衛寶宏(Wai Po-wang):數學及力學優異,政府教育獎學金,繪畫;劉德爵(Lau Tak-cheuk):成績優異,政府教育獎學金;胡雄德(Wu Hung-tak):合格,胡禧堂獎學金;中衛堂(Nau Wai-tong):合格;江秀銳(Kong Sau-yen):合格,繪畫;龍羅雲(Laurence Long):合格。
高級本地:江秀銳(Kong Sau-yui):合格,高級本地,數學優異;鄺森國(Kwong Sham-kwok):合格,高級本地;黃樹喜(Wong Shut-hi):合格,高級本地;蔡偉林(Choy Wai-lam):合格,高級本地;李秉祥(Lee Ping-cheung):合格,高級本地。
初級本地1:窩打蘇(Walter Sue):聖經知識優異,庇理羅士高級獎學金(Belilios Senior Scholarship);劉漢興(Lau Hon-hing):數學優異,胡禧堂獎學金(初級);譚欣富(Tam Yam-fu):算術及數學優異,胡禧堂獎學金(初級);甘乃輝(Kam Nai-fai):數學優異,庇理羅士初級獎學金;吳祥德(Ng Cheung-tsk):莫理士獎學金(Alfred Morris Scholarship);郭大釗(Kwok Tai-chu):何東獎學金;趙士偉(Chui Sze-wai):陳璧全獎學金,中文獎;吳崇善(Ng Shun-shin):數學及算術優異;馮明修(Fung Ming-sal):數學優異;蘇鴻基(So Hung-ki)。
初級本地2:杜肇韓(To Shiu-hon)、陳福興(Chau Fook-hing)、陳元睿(Chan Yuen-yue)、何均文(Ho Kwan-man)、林東(Lam Tung)。
中文獎:金容根(Kam Yung-kam)、譚文勝(Tam Nan-sheung)。










