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A further advance in orthopaedic treatment is being made
in the equipment of this clinic with apparatus for the provision of
artificial sunlight treatment available for children of and under
school age. The use of ultra-violet radiation in the treatment of
rickets, surgical tuberculosis, and certain chronic inflammatory
slates is now generally recognised as a most valuable adjuent.
(9) OPEN-AIR EDUCATION.
(a) Playground Classes.—All schools including the Openair
School have playground classes during the summer months
when weather is suitable. It is in connection with open-air
classes in summer that future steps may confidently be taken for
securing the healing and stimulant properties of natural sunlight,
while ultra-violet radiation will be available at times when
natural sunlight cannot be utilised for therapeutic purposes.
(b) School Journeys.—No school journeys were undertaken,
although educational visits were paid, and much appreciated, to
the National Exhibition at Wembley, the South Kensington
Museum, The Tower of London, etc.
(c) School Camps.—No school camps were held, but four
holiday camps were again held at Hainault for necessitous children
where short holidays of two weeks were followed by improvement
in general health and physique.