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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Acton 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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SWIM MING.
During the season of 1910 34 swimming classes were held
weekly during school hours and five out of school hours. Total
39 classes weekly.
During the season 189 scholars—112 boys, 77 girls—have earned the swimming certificate awarded by the Committee for children who have learned to swim this year.
| School. | Classes per week. | No. of attendances made. | No. of Scholars in School who can swim. | No. of Scholars who have learnt to swim this season. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Boys | 2 | 938 | 25 | 13 |
| Acton Girls | 1 | 243 | 10 | |
| Beaumont Park Boys | 6 | 3,551 | 62 | 45 |
| Beaumont Park Girls | 1 | 474 | 16 | 16 |
| Central Senior | 2,518 | 128 | 48 | |
| Central Junior | 2 | 1,032 | 45 | 30 |
| Priory Boys | 5 | 2,705 | 63 | 42 |
| Priory Girls | 2 | 956 | 19 | 13 |
| South Acton Senior Boys | 5 | 2,485 | 53 | 47 |
| South Acton Girls | 1 | 844 | 20 | 20 |
| Southfield Road Senior | 5 | 2,378 | 89 | 60 |
| Roman Catholic | 2 | 759 | 26 | 21 |
| Acton Wells | 2 | 976 | 38 | 26 |
| Totals | 39 | 19,858 | 594 | 390 |
In conclusion we beg to thank the staff of the Education
Department and the teachers for the assistance we have received
not only in compiling this report, but also in the work of medical
inspection.
We remain,
Your obedient servants,
D. J. THOMAS,
LILIAN E. WILSON.