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much as possible, and their enthusiasm and influence re-act on the
work of the whole school. They are also taking gymnastic classes at
the Evening Institutes.
The gymnastic classes at the Evening Institutes have been carried
on on the same lines as in 1919. At the request of the pupils some of
the classes were continued through the summer term, and one Evening
Institute conducted a most successful swimming club.
As hitherto, I devoted four sessions weekly to the Spinal Remedial
Clinic. In September, 1920, the Clinic was removed from 228, London
Road to Room 15, Central Polytechnic, as the accommodation available
at the former was inadequate to allow Miss Cooke, the newly appointed
full-time Masseuse, working at the same time. The particulars of the
Clinic are given in the Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Dr. Barrie Lambert, a Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health,
visited the Clinic in December.
In conclusion, I would like to testify to the valuable support and
co-operation I have this year, as always, received from all in my efforts
to promote the physical welfare of the children under our care.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant
MAY APPLETON.
11. PROVISION OF MEALS.
The selection of suitable children is made usually from recommendations
submitted by school teachers, Attendance Officers and
Care-Committees. Recommendations are considered and approved
by the School Canteen Sub Committee. Children are fed at local
dining-rooms by arrangement with the respective proprietors. The
dinners consist of two courses, meat and a milk pudding, and are
supervised from time to time by one of the School Attendance Officers.
516 children were given free dinners.
31515 free dinners were provided.
203 children received free milk.
115 children received milk on part payment, and
72 children received milk, full payment for which was made
by parents or guardians.
Milk was usually supplied on the recommendation of the School
Medical Officer. Recommendations for milk supply are also made by
the Tuberculosis Officer and the Maternity and Child Welfare Medical
Officers, and accordingly steps have been taken to ensure that the
supply of milk is in no case duplicated
Similar care is taken, in the absence of specific recommendation,
to avoid supplying milk to a child already in receipt of meals, or meals
to a child already receiving milk.
12. CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
As in past years, the attendance of parents at the routine
medical inspections was invited, and 50.9 per cent. responded, as com
pared with 55.1 per cent. in 1919.