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As handicrafts are taught cork bead mat making, paper winding,
mats, raffia weaving, knitting, ravelling, wool sorting. In addition
balancing exercises, team games, and country dancing are indulged
in.
The senior girls have instruction in hemstitching, English
embroidery, wool embroidery, knitting of babies' woollies, vests,
socks, making of plain frocks for children, overalls, plain sewing
of pillow slips, tea cloths. As handicraft work, papier-mache
bowls, sea grass stools, and baskets are made. Country dancing,
drill and singing are also taught. The senior boys learn basket
making, making wool rugs, sea gross stools, raffia and cane work,
papier-mache bowls.
All grades have domestic duty in preparing meals, washing
up, polishing, etc.
The Christmas Party was held as usual and was attended by
70 parents, tea being provided together with presents off the
Christmas tree for the children. Two open days for parents were
also held.
1935.
Details. Full Time. Part Time.
No. on register January 1st, 1935 49 13
No. of pupils who left during the year 4 3
No. of pupils admitted during the year 9
No. of pupils on register January 1st, 1936 54 11
Total attendances 8,321 597
Average morning attendance (whole time class) 38 -
Average afternoon attendance, senior girls' class 3
„ „ „ senior boys' class 3
Sessions held 217 200
Girls' Afternoon Class—
Total attendances 408
Sessions held 126
Boys' Afternoon Class—
Total attendances 189
Sessions held 74
There has been a steady increase in the number of children
on the register during the past 3 years.