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Points worthy of remark are the wide differences between
the entrants at Alexandra, Churchfields and Marian Vian Schools
on the one hand, and Balgowan and Stewart Fleming schools on
the other; and the conflicting differences between the Entrants
and Intermediates at Hawes Down and Wickham Common Schools.
On the whole, the better figures prevail,in the more densely
populated parts of the Borough,
There are undoubtedly several factors responsible for these
differences, one being the alterations (up and down) in family
incomes: but I would repeat that the amount of rent paid is one
very important factor; this applies with special force to those
families who are purchasing houses through building societies,
and whose incomes have been materially reduced by the war.
The Table indicates clearly the desirability of proceeding
as quickly as possible with the arrangements to provide mid-day
meals at.all of the schools: it also indicates that the
apparent home circumstances are not an entirely reliable guide
in assessing the need for additional nourishment.
WORK OF THE SPECIAL CLINICS
Treatment of Minor Ailments.
The attendances during the year are shown below, with
comparative figures for 1940:-