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Central Kitchens.—The existing kitchens have been maintained
and additional equipment provided.
Deprotection.—All the A.R.P. protective works erected at
Schools during the war have now been removed and the various
rooms renovated and restored to normal use again.
Heating.—Many heating defects have developed and been
remedied, including replacement of complete boilers at two schools,
and the installation of a pump at another.
Supplementary heating has been installed where "background"
heating has not met the full demand.
Gas operated boilers have been installed at two schools, in lieu
of fuel-fed boilers, in order to minimise labour and economise in
fuel consumption. This type of boiler can be more scientifically
controlled in regard to consumption and output.
Bunkers have been set up at three schools to provide accommodation
for stocks of emergency fuel.
Hot Water Supplies.—Additional equipment and supplies have
been provided at nine schools for the washing of hands before and
after meals.
Lavatories.—These have been improved by structural alterations
where necessity has arisen.
Lighting—Additional lighting facilities have been provided at
lavatory blocks at two schools where evening continuation classes
are provided.
Two of the classrooms at the Joseph Barrett Secondary School
have been equipped with alternative methods of lighting by
fluorescent lamps operating under direct and semi-indirect
conditions.
Maintenance.—Educational properties and play areas have been
maintained in repair within the limits of expenditure and the restrictions
imposed by the economic conditions obtaining throughout
the year.
Particular attention has been given to fences at seven schools,
flooring at one school, roofing at three schools and the playgrounds
at all schools.
Medical Services.—A Dental Clinic has been equipped and
opened at No. 1 Guildsway as an extension of the services provided
in the Borough for school children.
The Child Guidance Clinic at 263 High Street has received
attention in regard to additional facilities for its functions, and a
scheme of considerable alteration and improvement has been
approved in principle by the Ministry of Education to meet demands
for this service from surrounding areas.
Playfields.—These have been maintained, chiefly by direct
labour, in satisfactory playing condition throughout the year.