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Much can be done by the full and proper use of the official school tables of
physical exercises, but some of the other branches of Physical Education,
such as organised games, swimming and camping are particularly useful
in this respect."
It is in this connection that I feel the various activities of the
C.E.S.A.A. are so valuable, and I am glad to have the opportunity
once more of expressing my appreciation of its work.
Attendance at the Recreation Grounds for Organised Games'
lessons was again irregular during the year owing to the unsettled
weather, but the schools enjoying this privilege are unanimously
of the opinion that the training is valuable.
Netball continues to be the most popular out-of-school game.
The Secretary of the Netball Section of the C.E.S.A.A. reports
that, in 1925, twenty schools belonged to the League.
The four top teams, Winterbourne, Croydon British, South
Norwood and Tavistock, took part in the Annual Tournament—
Winterbourne becoming the holders of the Harry Lewis Cup.
Eight schools formed Junior teams and played friendly matches.
The Annual Athletic Sports of the C.E.S.S.A.A. were again
held at the Crystal Palace in July.
The following Courses and Demonstrations for teachers were
held during the year: —
1.—A short course of lessons in Folk Dances of Many
Lands, for teachers in senior departments.
2.—A course of six lessons in Physical Exercises, Games
and Dances for teachers in infants' schools.
3.—Four demonstrations of Physical Exercises, Games
and Dances, for teachers in senior departments. These demonstrations,
at which the practical work was taken with a class
of children, were arranged for those teachers who are unable,
for physical reasons, to take an active part in a physical
training course.
Visits were paid to the Women's and Girls' Gymnastic Classes
in connection with the Central Polytechnic and the Evening
Institutes throughout the season.
The Selhurst Grammar School for Girls held an Interform
Physical Training Competition at which I acted as judge.
Corrective Classes, in four girls' departments, have been carried
on throughout the year and good progress has been made.