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providing the essential classes for the students at the College. So
far twelve students have entered of whom ten have been successful and
have gained the National Society of Children's Nurseries Diploma, Of
these, a few hnve left for other ports, some have married and some are
continuing to work ft the Nurseries as qualified Nursery Nurses. It is
hoped to extend this work now that the War is over. It is also hoped to
bring the mother more into the Nursery so that she may see for herself how
her child is cared for and perhaps have a few lessons in child management
by observation. The greatest need is for trained Nursery Teachers as
there are approximately 335 children over the age of 2 years on the rolls
at the eight Day Nurseries and there is only one certificated Nursery School
Teacher acting as a Supervisor of the torching which is carried out by
Wardens.
The following Table gives particulars of the Nurseries:-

In concluding the Maternity and Child Welfare Section of the Report I
should like to take this opportunity of thainking those Voluntary Workers
who attended regularly at the Health Centres and the District Nursing
Associations for their whole hearted co-operation in the care of the expectant
and nursing mother and the young children of the family.