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Physical Training.
There is no Organiser of Physical Training in the area, but
great interest is taken in all the elementary schools in physical
education, organised games, good posture, etc. Children believed
to have some weakness (e.g., heart) are referred by the Head
Teachers to the Medical Officers for report as to fitness to take
part in these school activities.
The question of the appointment of organisers of physical
training for boys and girls is now under consideration jointly
with adjoining districts.
Meals.
No school meals are provided. The National Milk Publicity
Council's scheme for the supply of milk to children in the schools
daily has been in operation for over four years and works
smoothly. This measure is undoubtedly a factor in the
improved nutrition of many of the children.
Co-operation of Parents, Teachers, School Attendance
Officers and Voluntary Bodies.
The close co-operation between these agencies, which has
always been a feature of the work in this Borough, continues
without a hitch. The Central Care Committee, with its five
District Care Committees, does an immense amount of useful
work yearly amongst the school children.
Blind, Deaf, Defective and Epileptic Children.
The present position in regard to children who are so blind
or deaf or mentally or physically defective or epileptic as to be
unsuitable for education in ordinary elementary schools is given
in Table III.
All children found to require special school accommodation
are certified and sent to special schools.
Nursery Schools.
There are no nursery schools or nursery classes under the
Education Authority.
Health Education.
The Dental Board of the United Kingdom sent a lecturer
to the senior schools, with good results. (See Keport of the
School Dental Officer.)