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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bexley 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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The Baths at Plumstead, Eltham, Eltham Park and Danson Park were used by four Secondary and twelve Primary Schools during the summer term.
Attendances were:—
| Schools. | Attendances. | No. of Children. |
|---|---|---|
| 4 secondary | 10 classes of 25-30 children each week. | 268 (approx) per week. |
| 12 primary | 26 classes of 30-35 children each week. | 900 (approx) per week. |
A total of 357 swimming certificates for distances between
25 yards and one mile, were issued during the year
1957. Two Primary schools and one Secondary school continued
swimming during the spring and autumn terms.
Further Training of Teachers.
During the year, teachers have had the opportunity of
attending the following courses:—
1. Educational Dance Movement—for teachers in
Junior Schools. Demonstration evening held in
summer term. Course of six sessions in Autumn
Term.
2. Netball—for Primary and Secondary teachers. One
evening in the autumn term for explanation and
demonstration of the new rules.
3. Swimming—for Primary and Secondary teachers.
Spring Term—series of theory lectures based on the
syllabus for the A.S.A. Teachers' Certificate.
Summer term—practical work, concluded with the
opportunity of taking the A.S.A. examination.
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