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experience in matches will help to raise the general standard of play.
Teachers' Courses.
Preliminary arrangements were made to hold a two-day Course in Physical
Education for all teachers in the Borough. It was a matter of great
disappointment that permission to close the schools for two days was not
granted by the County Authority. Consequently plans for the Course were
abandoned.
The chief aim of the Course was to give all teachers an opportunity
to observe progression in the various aspects of physical education from
infant to secondary work. The Course was designed for propaganda purposes
and to serve as a general stimulus to all teachers. Specialist courses in
particular branches would have followed. The disappointment upon the
cancellation of the Course was particularly felt by Heads who
realised the need for such stimulus.
Staffing,
Organisers would urge that when future appointments to Secondary Modern
Schools are mc.de, consideration should be given to the need for Specialist
Teachers of Physical Education in these schools.
The Organisers welcome the men demobilised from the Forces and look forward
to the return of the remainder in 1946.
Recreative Work.
It is encouraging to note that there has been an increase in the number of
evening classes during the season, although in some cases they have not been
consistently well attended. There will doubtless be a marked improvement in
recreative work as conditions in general become more settled and when an
additional number of qualified leaders are available,
J. B. MOH.
FLORENCE E. BIRKBY.
Organisers of Physical Education.
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