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pupils and also the cultivation of a small area of the grounds. A
local nursery was visited to purchase plants and there has been
a good display of bulbs throughout the school.
Many of the children come from poor backgrounds with
lack of stimulation and interest from their parents, and several
are in care. Attempts are made to impress upon parents the extra
need for the retarded child to be encouraged to use speech, and
to gain confidence and ability by doing as much as possible for
themselves.
The active P.T.A. have continued their activities by making
and helping to equip a library area which is being well used.
Newspapers are delivered daily and read and discussed
according to the ability of the individual child.
The usual visits by minibus included several trips to London,
local places of interest and factories, etc., with the purpose of
future employment in mind.
There have been social evenings, a Concert, Sports Meetings
and the usual seasonal activities.
The boys continue to produce attractive and useful pieces of
woodwork and have also been showing interest in book-binding
and basket work.
Medical examinations, vision and hearing tests, dental, speech
and hospital treatments have taken place as usual.
The whole staff combine to see that each child receives as
much help as possible, socially as well as academically. Their
pupils have a greater difficulty than those in ordinary schools in
settling successfully in an increasingly competitive outside world.
Employment of Young Children
319 children were examined by the Medical Officers in the
Department during the year. Certificates were issued in 317 cases,
and in only two cases were the certificates not issued.
Boys Girls
Delivery of newspapers and milk, etc. 193 52
Shop Assistant 14 30
Waitress — 3
Entertainment 2 4
Clerk — 1
Library Assistant 2 6
Hairdresser's Assistant — 3
Gardener 1 1
Meals on Wheels — 1
Warehouseman's Assistant 1 —
Garage help 3 —
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