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the length of time that the buildings were expected to remain
in use.
However, it was necessary to inform the Divisional Officer
that further use of the huts as classrooms could be detrimental
to children and the teaching staff.
Another Junior School was troubled by an increasing evidence
of verrucae. The matter was discussed with the Head Teacher
and a leaflet was prepared for distribution to parents indicating
how these lesions were constructed and how they could be
prevented. It was explained to parents and teaching staff that the
best safeguard in preventing this condition is the discontinuation
of physical training in bare feet and the use of individual shoes
and socks.
A fungicidal preparation for use on polished floors is now
undergoing trial at this school. This is a preparation which is
alleged to be absorbed into the floor and, due to its residual
activity, leaves it as a disinfecting agent.
Examinations regarding fitness for employment
(Children and Young Persons Act)
Five hundred and two examinations took place in 1965 (507
in 1964). The majority of these examinations took place in
school. When special sessions were held for this purpose outside
school hours the attendance was usually very low indeed, and
repetition of appointments was a waste of medical and clerical
man power. Occasionally, the assistance of the Divisional Education
Officer was requested to ensure that the child or young
person did eventually attend for the examination.
Health Education in Schools
Mothercraft classes have been given regularly in five of the
larger schools, including the Comprehensive.
Informal talks on personal hygiene, good grooming and
similar subjects were given in most schools at the comprehensive
surveys.
During the summer holidays, three films were held for the
schoolchildren at different Welfare Centres with limited success,
but encouraging enough to suggest continuing these in the future.
In the schools with medical rooms and in the Treatment
Centres, posters and leaflets have been displayed.
The Health Education Officer has produced colourful and
lively illustrations to suit talks and discussions given by the School
Sisters.