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On Wednesday, 15th June 1966, the whole school were taken to Shoeburynesa
for the day. Swimming, games and athletics are popular, as with other children,
and good use is made of inter-house contests and athletic events.
A school swimming pool would be a great advantage to the children, and I
trust that in the not too distant future a pool will be provided.
Standards of achievement in music, dancing, drama and craft are good, and
the school participated in the Barking School Festivals in the Music, Dancing
and Choral Speech Sections with excellent results.
Efforts are made to prepare pupils for entering employment. School work is
made relevant to employment with practice in filling in forms and answering
questions.
Suitable employment is found for school leavers by the combined efforts of
the Handicapped Children's Employment Officer, the School Medical Officer and
the Headmaster. All attend the school leaver's interview when problems are
discussed with the leaver and the parent.
The School Medical Officer, Dr. Fitzpatrick, attends the school weekly, and
her interest and co-operation over and above her line of duty is much appreciated.
The School Dental Officer also attends weekly and facilities exist for him to
carry out his duties on the premises.
I feel that the appointment of a School Welfare Officer would be of great
advantage to the school. Many local education authorities have already made
such appointments.
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