tion has issued its prospectus for its Full Time (Day) Departments for the coming Session of 1985-1996, 'The Session begins on Monday, September 16. 'The "prospectus is' pleasantly fMlustrated with photographs of the excellent laboratories and workshops, and the syllabus of instruction is set out for the guidance of students and their parents. The time tables of various departments are given and the prospectus may be commended to all parents and guardians who are interested in the future career of their boys. The entrance examination for the Schoo! takes place on July 1 and for the Institute on July 2 and 3. Scholarships to both School and Institute are awarded on the results of these examinations, These scholarships provide normally for free tuition for one year, but they may be extended at the discretion of the Board of Management as a result of exceptionally good work. The object of the School is to provide a sound training in science and technology for boys preparing to enter the building and allied trades. Provision also made for students who have a special aptitude for the more academic subjects and they are encouraged to sit for the Matriculation examination of the London University, which gives exemption from the preliminary examinations of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The Technical Institute, which is rec: agnized by the Ministry of Bducation, provides a more advanced and theoretical training than is given. in the School, "but workshop practice forms part of the curriculum, Students are required to enrol for the full course of three years. The Lester Trust has taken special interest in the matter of the employment of pupils. Tt does not accept responsibility in the matter, but the stam are rebared to put the names of successful students before employers in Shanghai and the provinces. It is expected that with the special training received in the day school, students should have first choice of positions as apprentices with the Largest firms. If the day school training is followed by" further study, either by evening classes or the Institute, students ought in a short time to qualify for well pald and responsible posts. Here is a det nite Inspiration for those who are now so earnestly discussing the question of after schoo! education,
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