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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bexley 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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Swimming Bath, has prepared plans and collected enough
money to install a small training bath on the school site;
it is hoped to begin work on the project during 1956.
Attendances, during the Summer Term, at Plumstead, Eltham Hill, Eltham Park and Danson Park were:—
| Schools. | Attendances. | No. of Children. |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Secondary | 15 classes (25-30 children) | approx. 455 per week. |
| 11 Primary | 27 classes (25-35 children) | approx. 820 per week. |
| Total | 1,275 |
A total of 286 Swimming Certificates for distances
between 25 yards and 1 mile was issued during the year;
two schools continued swimming at the Plumstead Bath
throughout the Autumn and Spring Terms.
Further Training of Teachers
The further training of teachers is an essential factor
in the introduction of new ideas and methods of teaching.
During the year opportunities have been provided for
attendance at the following Courses:—
(i) Physical Education for men and women teachers in
Junior Schools.
(ii) Physical Education with special reference to climbing
apparatus for women teachers in Infant Schools.
(iii) Movement training for teachers in Primary Schools.
(iv) Gymnastics for men teachers in Secondary Schools.
All these Courses attracted encouraging support and
attendances were appreciable throughout.
In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to the
Borough Education Officer and his staff for their valuable
support, as well as my appreciation of the good work done
by the Head and Assistant Teachers in the schools.
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