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Physical Education.
I am indebted to the Borough Education Officer for
the following report.
In all the maintained schools in the Borough, the
standards of physical education continue to rise, although
the economy measures imposed by the County Council
have made it difficult to ensure that all children change
into rubber shoes and where appropriate, into shorts and
singlets.
At a number of primary schools out-door climbing
and agility apparatus has been installed and good use is
being made of this. A number of schools have held
displays of physical education and many parents and
citizens of the Borough have had an opportunity of
seeing the pleasing results of modern methods of physical
education. Particular thanks are due to the efforts of
the two physical training Advisers, Miss H. Foster and
Mr. J. Loughran. They have held a number of courses for
teachers in this and neighbouring areas, the results of
which are becoming increasingly apparent.
Swimming.
During the year 1950, schools in the Borough again
took advantage of the facilities available for swimming.
Ten Primary Departments and six Secondary Departments
used the Charlton Park, Eltham Park, Plumstead
and Danson Baths. A total of 537 swimming certificates
were issued during the year, compared with 300 in 1948
and 416 in 1949.
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