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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ORGANISERS OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31st DECEMBER 1946
During the year ended 31st December, 1946, the Organisers- of
Physical Education are able to report progress in certain directions.
Swimming.
It is felt that the appointment of a Swimming teacher, and the
provision of limited transport facilities to end from certain schools,
have already been justified, but the aim of the Organisers to er- are
that every child should be given the opportunity-of learning to swim
during school life,is. not yet realised.
This realisation is- dependent primarily upon -
(a) the provision of. additional instruction baths, in
the Borough,
(b) the appointment of at least one other qualified
Swimaing teacher, and
(c) an extended scheme of transport.
From: the 25th May Onwards the average weekly attendance at
Katiison Road Bath was 562. The peak attendance of 766 was reached
in October, indie tin, that there was likely to .be a good- response
to. the introduction of winter swim ing. Unfortunately, however, the
attendance declined to 393 during the last week of the year.
Swimming Tests.
In 1946 the County of Mid "lesex .Schools, Swinging Awards'were
introduced. These were devised by the Organisers of Physical
Education with in the County and approved by the Education
Committee. The tests aim to set a high standard of performance in the
recognised.swimming.strokes and in general watermanship. It is not
to be expected that large numbers will qualify for the wards until the
scheme of swinning instruction covering the work required for the tests
has been in operation for several years.
The following.. County Awards were gained' in 1946 by Hornsey school
children-
Elementary - 99
Intermediate - 13
Advanced - 2
In considering future development, it- is suggested that'plans be
included for coverting' Tol ington Open Air Pool into a covered bath so
that the fullest benefit could be derived by the children'concerned
independently of climatic conditions. This bath would be'in addition
to the Instruction Baths to which reference'has already been made.
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