The first report ever made on the Kajang Government English School (subsequently Kajang High School) was written by Mr.David A.Bishop,the then Inspector of Schools who came for the Official Opening of the School on April 1 1919.The report was first published in the Kajang High School Yearbook 27/59 and the full text is reproduced below :
"Opening: The school was officially opened on April 1st,1919 (though open for enrolment and classification from March 17th) in the old Rest-house buildings which had been altered for the purpose.
Staff: Mr.J.David(Normal Certificated teacher) was appointed head-master and Mrs.David(Normal Certificated teacher), assistant.
The enrolment rose rapidly and it was necessary to appoint two additional assistant Masters - Messrs. Muncha Singh and Hashim bin Ibrahim(1st Year Normal Students).
Standards: The school will be restricted in the meantime to the preparatory and Lower Elementary Divisions.A considerable number of boys from Kajang district attend Kuala Lumpur schools - in the higher divisions,but until the new school is firmly established and housed in proper school buildings it is deemed unwise to make any provision for such boys.
The enrolment is encouraging,the school is well-staffed and well-equipped and provided the teachers do their part,success seems to be assured.
David A.Bishop,Insp of Schools.
(re-typed)
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