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is a system which is not only likely to benefit the particular group
of children now attending Whitehorse Road but would enable us to
make use of the centre for some of the other dull and listless children
whose educational progress is at present retarded by indifferent
health but who are not sufficiently ill to be excluded from school.
EXAMINATION OF PUPIL TEACHER CANDIDATES.-Sixty-
eight young persons who desired to become pupil teachers were
medically examined during the year. Of these 66 were passed, and
two postponed. Of the two postponed cases, one was passed and
the other referred back for further examination in March, 1909.
SPECIAL EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.—Twelve teachers
were interviewed on one or more occasions by the Medical Officer.
In eight instances the interview had reference to the existence of
infectious disease at the home of the teacher, while in four cases the
Committee required special reports concerning the health of the
teacher.
TRUANTS,—Twenty-nine children were examined before
despatch to truant schools, and the necessary certificates given to
the police.
EXAMINATION OF CHILDREN UNFIT TO ATTEND SCHOOL.—
One-hundred-and-five children alleged to be physically unfit for
school attended at the Town Hall for examination. Special reports
together with recommendations as to school attendance were given
in each case.
H. MEREDITH RICHARDS, M.D.,
Medical Officer.