ON TURNING BACK THE PAGES OF THE KAJANG HIGH SCHOOL,SELANGOR.

The School Log(1919 -1945) which had been dumped for so long had resurfaced under fortuitous circumstances in the late 1950s.The Editor of the School Yearbook gave it airing in its 1959 Issue.Excerpts of the School Log are reproduced below to acquaint us with the opions, views and comments made by the colonial education authority on our school in its formative years in the early part of the 20th century :

The school was officially opened on 1st April 1919.

          
The enrolment is encouraging,the school is well-staffed and well-equipped,and, provided the teachers do their part,success seems to be assured.

                                                                                                                                 
(Sd.) David A.Bishop,Inspector of Schools.

3.9.1919.    Six new desks and chairs are required, also hat pegs.

(Sd.) David A.Bishop.

15.10.1920.Drawing here seems good.Larger staff is needed.

(Sd.) R.Windstedt,Director of Education.

22.6.1922.I am glad to see so many Malay boys at this school but some of them appear to have waited too long before entering an English school.

(Sd.) E.C.H.Wolff,Director of Education.

19.9.1923. At the recent Annual Sports which,were held on the Padang on July 28th I witnessed a display of silent massed drill which was most creditable.

6.11.1924. I noticed that Standard 11 was dismissed at 10.30 because the boys had all paid their school fees for the month.This practice must cease.

(Sd.) J.Bain,Inspector of Schools.

15.1.1926. The school is overcrowded - there are 389 pupils. I understand a site has been selected for a new school.

(Sd.) Shelly, Ag. Director of Education.

11.12.1926. Half-Yearly Report.Early in July,ABDUL AZIZ, an old boy,was taken on as a student teacher,but three months later was transfered to the DISTRICT OFFICE.

(Sd.) N.S.Buck, Headmaster.

11.12.1926. The Headmaster feels that he cannot hold himself responsible in case of any fatal accident caused by structural decay.

(Sd.) N.S.Buck, Headmaster.

1.6.1927. A schoolmaster's business is not finished when he has taught so many classes a day.His pupils should be able to learn something of real culture and manners from him.

(Sd.) T.A.O'Sullivan,Inspector of Schools.

25.5.1928. Medical Inspection of the girls in the school and conditions of health - two

cases of enlarged tonsils out of fourteen examined,six of dental caries requiring attention - three had no shoes on and  were advised to wear them.

(Sd.) E.A.Robertson,Lady Medical Officer School.

19.4.1929. Public holiday in honour of the Duke of Gloucester's visit.

(Sd.) Capt.B.Preedy,Headmaster.