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Hospital School
I am indebted to Mr. J. Power, M.A., Borough Education Officer Tottenham, for the
following report:-
"The tuition of the children in St Ann s Hospital and at the Prince of Wales's
Hospital has continued smoothly over the past year
Those children (ages ranging from 4½ to 15 years) who are well enough attend for
lessons in a classroom on one of the wards Individual teaching has been extended to
other wards, when requested by the Consultant concerned
The work has been comprehensive, catering for pupils from primary, secondary and
grammar schools, and when possible a close contacthas been maintained with each child's
school. The older pupils particularly express gratitude, as many are long-term patients,
and parents are most appreciative.
Lessons are surprisingly popular with the children who really like to have an ordered
day. Their hobbies and interests are pursued whenever possible. Often the children find
delight in planning a decorative scheme for the ward, participating in painting pictures on
windows and making models, etc. Former pupils often revisit or write.
As in thepast, theTottenham Library Servicehas been most helpful.
The progress of the school has been due, to a great extent, to the co-operation of the
Sisters and hospital staff concerned".
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE STATISTICS 1962
PUPILS FOUND TO REQUIRE TREATMENT AT MEDICAL INSPECTION