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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
Croydon 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| 1. Statistics | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number on Roll 31.12.69. | 151 | 88 | 239 |
| Admitted during 1970. | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| Left to work at 16 years. | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| Transferred to other areas. | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Transferred to P.H. School. | 1 | - | 1 |
| Transferred to Residential Schools. | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Transferred to Waylands. | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Transferred to Normal Schools. | 4 | - | 4 |
| Transferred as unsuitable for Education in School. | 1 | - | 1 |
| Number on Roll 31.12.70. | 134 | 92 | 226 |
2. Redecoration of School
This was commenced on November 11th and is nearing completion.
Children helped to choose the colours for the classrooms, and the
finished effects are very pleasing.
3. Sport
(a) Swimming
During the year the following certificates have been obtained:-
Distance No. obtained
25 yards 17
50 yards 16
100 yards 19
220 yards 14
¼ mile 5
½ mile 4
1 mile 3
Three boys and two girls out of six entries were successful in obtaining
the All Round Proficiency Certificates issued by the All England
Schools Swimming Association.
On December 11th the pupils undertook a sponsored swim to raise
funds towards the cost of a mini-bus to solve transport problems in
connection with sporting activities. Fifty-one children took part, and
altogether they covered 258 lengths of the baths. The event raised
£61.9.1 0d.
(b) Athletics
The Annual School Sports were held on the Barclays Bank Sports
Ground on Wednesday, June 24th, 1970.