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Tottenham 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]

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Tonsils and Adenoids.
Similar arrangements have been made with the Prince of Wales's
Hospital, as were noted in my report of last year as obtaining at the
North Middlesex Hospital, for the operative treatment of children
suffering from enlarged tonsils and adenoids. These include provision
for retention of cases in hospital, when necessary.
The following Report with respect to Open-Air Education, Physical
Training and Provision of Meals has been received from the Director of
Education:—
(a) Playground Classes.
Open-air shelters have continued in use at Page Green, Stamford
Hill, and other schools. In most schools, playsheds. and the playgrounds
generally, have been freely utilised in suitable weather for open-air
classes.
Note.—The proposals with respect to Woodlands Park Girls'
School were postponed by the Board.
(b) and (c) School Journeys and Camps.
For the year 1926, the Board of Education sanctioned the expenditure
of a sum not exceeding £120.
OPEN-AIR EDUCATION.

The actual expenditure was as follows:—

£s.d.
Down Lane Central School7600
Risley Avenue Central School2506
St. Paul's Girls' School3000
£13106