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The road through nursery work seems to lead to many paths: in fact as in
previous years marriage, children and moving to other areas mainly appear to
be the reasons for staff leaving.
In the Autumn and Winter of 68/69 each of our students spent a month
at the Thomas Arnold Infant School. Now that the N.N.E.B. Syllabus covers
the age range of 0-7 years these arrangements were agreed at the Advisory
Committee at Havering College, acting on the Society's recommendation that
students in Day Nurseries shall obtain the added experience of the care and
education of the 5-7 year olds. The students thoroughly enjoyed their time
at the school, and were made very welcome by the Headmistress and Staff.
Staff also took part in a Child Minders' Course, held at the Civic Centre,
and we hope that the small contribution we were able to make, benefited those
attending.
Eastbury Day Nursery
Matron reports as follows:-
Matron F. B. Nason retired in September, 1968, after twenty-three
years service in the Barking Nurseries. A farewell and presentation party
was held in the Nursery for all her friends and colleagues. Deputy Matron
Mrs. B. A. Bell was subsequently appointed Matron.
Our three Student Nurses were successful in passing their N.N.E.B.
examination and were promoted to Staff Nursery Nurse6. In September, our
student intake was increased to four making a total of eight students.
The Christmas party was by common consent a great success. Miss Winter,
our Nursery Warden, entertained the children and visitors with an excellent
puppet show and Father Christmas exceeded popular expectation. At a later
date the Nursery Staff had their Christmas treat, a special coach to a West
End Show where a good time was had by all.
Goresbrook Day Nursery
Matron reports as follows:-
During 1968 there were many changes of staff in the Nursery.
Three students sat for their N.N.E.B. Certificate. All were successful.
Two of the students moved on to different fields of work and the third
remained in the employment of the Borough.
The year ended with the usual preparations for Christmas festivities
including a sale of work arranged by the staff.
The nativity play was once again the highlight of the Christmas Party
at which we were pleased to welcome parents and members of the Health
Department Staff.
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