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St. Christopher's Special School.
1 am indebted to Mr. H. S. Edmonds, the head master, for the
following report.
1932 has again been a very successful year at St. Christopher's
School. It is true that we are sometimes discouraged, but on the
other hand we are often encouraged by the fact that our work
is appreciated by Parents and Scholars.
There have been 21 scholars admitted during the year, and 20
have left. The number on the roll on December 31st was 103.
One of the most encouraging features of the School is the high
percentage of attendance that is maintained. When it is realised
that our children come from all parts of the Borough, it is a matter
for pride that the attendance for 1932 was 89%.
We again had a very pleasant motor trip to Littlehampton on
July 6th, 50 children partaking of the excursion. while on September
21st another trip was made to Windsor Castle, this perhaps
being the more popular. In this connection it is hoped that more
visits to places of educational interest will be made in 1933.
The teaching of Country and Folk Dancing has been extended
now, so as to include the boys. At first very shy, they have taken
to it vigorously and bid fair to equal the girls in this interesting
part of Physical Training. A team of eight girls was invited to
attend a Country Dancing Party at the Stanley Halls on February
11th
On July 15th the School was visited by H.M. Inspector of
Special Schools who expressed pleasure at the very happy and
contented appearance of the children.
It cannot be denied that some of our Scholars come from very
poor homes and help is always gratefully received. In this connection
I wish to express thanks to the Staff and Scholars of the
John Ruskin and Heath Clark Central Schools who have proved
themselves to be very real friends by their gifts of clothing and toys.
The number on the School Register on December 31st, 1932,
was 103, viz., 52 boys and 51 girls.
There were 21 admissions during the year, and 20 children left.
Of these 20, 9 left on attaining the age of 16 years; 7 left on account
of unsurability; 2 were referred to the Occupation Centre; 1 child
left the Borough and 1 was transferred by the parents to a private
school.