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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 original school in Church Street was founded in 1624 by Edward
Latymer. The Secondary School is now managed by a Board of Governors
acting under the Middlesex County Council, who are responsible for the
financing of the school. The Elementary School is managed by the Vicar and
Churchwardens, and is not under the control of the Board of Governors of
the Secondary School. The buildings in Hazelbury Road were opened on
September 24th, 1910. The Headmaster is Mr. R, A. Ashworth, B.A., Lond.
A precept of £55 for higher education was issued by the Council on the
Overseers in April, and again 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
2 ladies as co-opted members, one of whom, Miss Seward, is a headmistress.
Since July, 1908, no children under 5 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 Urban
District Council to provide accommodation for 81 scholars from this neighbourhood
at the nearest Enfield School, but there was an average attendance of
292 this year. No Edmonton scholars under 5 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, 1916-1917, 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 1915, nothing has been done beyond
the ordinary repairs necessary to keep the buildings in good order.