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Old Scholars' Meetings have been joyful occasions, when it
was rewarding to see how well they are playing their part in the
world. Old Scholars now in distant parts, and many in the Services,
keep well in touch by letter.
DISABILITIES AND TREATMENT.
There were, in the school 69 children disabled by cerebral
palsy, poliomyelitis, tubercular bone disease, spina bifida,
skeletal deformity and other causes. 19 children suffered from
cardiac disability, and 7 2 from respiratory diseases. The remainder,
39, are delicate from various causes.
Physiotherapy has been given on 4 days each week; and a Speech
Therapist recently appointed, gave treatment on one day per week
to certain children.
The Nursing Sister has given other prescribed treatment, dealt
with minor ailments, supervised physical welfare, and kept all
records of individual progress.
The work of the Male Attendant, particularly in the case of
the more disabled boys, has helped us to enlarge the scope, and
considerably to improve the routine of medical work.
There have been 20 medical inspections at which a total of
369 children were examined, an average of 18 on each occasion and
of 9 parents present.
Parents, Staff and children wish again to express their
continued gratitude for the devoted servicesof Dr. Hegarty.
The Head Teacher desires to record again her thanks to the
Medical Officer of Health and his Staff, the Chief Education Officer
and his Staff, and to the Staff of St. Giles' School, for
guidance, help and co-operation during the year.