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APPENDIX.
Syllabus of Lectures to Parents.
THE HEALTH OF THE SCHOOL CHILD.
School children must be healthy if they are to make the best
use of their school time. The attention of parents is therefore
directed to tho following rules for health.
Care of the Skin.—The skin cannot be kept healthy unless a
warm bath is given at least once a week. Daily cold sponging of
the neck and chest strengthens healthy children and helps to ward
off " colds." The hands should be washed before each meal to avoid
swallowing harmful dust and dirt.
Care of the Teeth.—Decayed teeth injure digestion, and are
harmful in other ways. Children should use a tooth brush the last
thing each night. Clean teeth rarely decay. Read the leaflet
on Teeth. Too much pappy food is bad for the teeth.
Care of the Hair.—The hair of young children is best worn
short. Older girls should have the hair tied back or plaited. Every
child's hair should be carefully combed with a fine comb each week
in order to guard against the risks of vermin.
Clothing.—The most suitable outfit for a school boy consists
of:—
(1) A combination garment.
(2) Knickerbockers.
(3) Woollen stockings.
(4) Jersey of knitted wool.
(5) Lace boots.
(6) Straw hat or cloth cap.
The combination garment should have sleeves, and reach just
below the knees. The best material is wool, either woven or one
of the unshrinkable flannel mixtures. If flannelette is used it must
be the kind that will not burn. Ordinary flannelette is dangerous.
For children in the baby class the combination is best replaced
by a vest and drawers.