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The following Certificates have been gained in Boys' Departments
during the past season: —
(a) Croydon Elementary Schools Swimming
tion Certificate (60 yds.) 239
(b) London Elementary Schools Swimming Association
Certificate (60 yds.) 292
(c) Elementary Life Saving Certificate12
I he preliminary Competition for the Swimming Gala was held
on Saturday, September 26th, and the Gala on Wednesday,
September 30th.
The Croydon Elementary Schools Cricket Association consists
of a League of 20 Boys' Schools. There are two divisions North
and South, and two final matches. The first teams in the two
divisions play for the "Courlander Cup" and "Peet Trophy,"
the winners receiving the cup and the runners-up the trophy. The
second teams in both divisions play for the "Wilson Cup," and
there is a "Fender Trophy" awarded to the team receiving the
highest number of votes of the competing teams for excellence in
fielding. Honours caps are awarded to successful teams in InterDistrict
matches, though only one Inter-District match was
possible last season.
PROVISION OF MEALS.
The arrangements for the provision of meals have been on the
same lines as in previous years. The recommendations for extra
nourishment made by the School Medical Officer, Teachers,
Attendance Officers and Care Committees are considered by the
School Canteen Sub-Comn ittee.
No. of children who received free meals 237
No. of free meals prov ded 15824
No. of children who received free milk 307
No. who received milk on part payment 129
No. who received milk on full payment 206
The meals are provided at local dining rooms, and consist of
two courses—meat and a milk pudding.
Milk is supplied and consumed at school, under the supervision
of the class teacher. The use of a card index register at the
Public Health Office avoids the duplication of milk recommendations
by school medical, tuberculosis, and child welfare officers.