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THE SCHOOLS OF EDMONTON.
(17 in Number).
Public Elementary Schools 11
Secondary Schools 1
Private Schools 5
The Belgian School in St. Aldhelms' Church Hall was closed in March.
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.
The Technical Institute was opened on Saturday, September 28th, 1912 ;
it was erected on the site of the old Latymer School in Church Street.
Provision for extension of the building, when necessary has been made.
Mr. H. Farrands, M.A. is the Secretary.
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL.
The Headmaster is Mr. R. A. Ashworth, B.A., Lond. Its remarkable
success will necessitate considerable extension of its accommodation at an
early date.
A precept of £50 for higher education was issued by the Council on the
Overseers in April, and of £50 in October.
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
I. Non-provided 4 schools, 8 departments.
II. Provided 7 schools, 26 departments.
The management of these schools has been delegated by my Council to an
Education Committee, which consists of 15 members of their own body and two
ladies as co-opted members, one of whom, Miss Seward, is a Head-mistress. Since
July, 1908, no children under five years of age have been admitted.
Bush Hill Park. The rapid development of this northern part of the
district necessitated an agreement in October, 1906, with the Enfield Council to
provide accommodation for 81 scholars from this neighbourhood at the nearest
Enfield School, but there was an average attendance of 249 this year. No
Edmonton scholars under five years of age are now admitted.
Baths. The elder children are taken from the schools to learn swimming
once a week in the summer months. During the past winter, 1918-19, this
wholesome practice has been continued as far as the boys are concerned. A
woman instructress has been appointed for the girls, but the boys are taught by
their class teachers.
Building Operations. As in 1917, 1916 and 1915, nothing has been
done beyond the ordinary repairs necessary to keep the buildings in good order.