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show in our school functions which they attend regularly.
The visit to Hainault Camp is now an established feature of our
School life and the venture has proved extremely successful. For the first
time a mixed party visited the outdoor pursuits course at Trewern near
Hereford. The two members of the Staff who were in charge, Mr. Cossins and
Mrs. Hutchins, brought back a very good report of the children.
The programme of factory visits, talks and films for the Senior pupils
during the last year at school is re-enforced by visits of the Youth Employment
Officer, Mr. Lobley. This ensures that by the time the pupils leave school
suitable jobs have been secured for them.
Twenty six children left school during the year, including two who
were found to be above Educationally Sub-normal range and thus allowed to
leave at Fifteen years. Two children went to the Training Centre.
No progress has been made with regard to the Work Experience Unit.
The premises promised us at the Charlecote Day Continuation Centre were
not made available.
The school participated, as usual in each section of the Barking Schools'
Festivals. This time we entered in both the Junior and Senior School sections.
Our Drama work this year culminated in the production of our first
pantomime. There were three evening performances and over 300 parents,
colleagues and friends attended. They were lavish in their praise of our
efforts. The pantomime was written and produced by Mr. C. M. Hughes our
Deputy Head.
The School Youth Club is now formally established and has thirty-four
members. At the Christmas Party the Cabaret Show given by the girls was
organised by Mrs. Pass, who joined the Staff in September. The proposed
new Bentry School should be commenced in 1970 and I hope that will include
all the facilities such as showers, separate Dining Hall, etc., which are
essential for our children.
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