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II. Found to be dull and backward 28
(a) Referred to a Special Class 17
(b) Further trial in Ordinary Class 3
(c) To have physical treatment 1
(id) Change of school recommended 3
(e) Deferred pro tern 3
/) Recommended to Approved School 1
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III. Found to be Physically Defective 1
(a) To attend St. Giles' 1
IV. (a) Considered to be of normal intelligence and referred to
ordinary school 1
(b) Referred to Child Guidance Clinic 2
(c) Recommended to Institute of Child Psychology 1
(d) Recommended to Education Committee for Foster
Mother away from home 1
(e) Change of School recommended 2
(/) Mother advised and observation at home 1
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V. Decision Deferred and for re-examination later 2
VI. Mental and physical examinations at St. Christopher's
School 157
Grangewood Occupation Centre.
The Occupation Centre is under the control of the Mental
Deficiency Committee, and deals only with cases ineducable in a
Special School.
The Centre is opeu for five days a week from 9.30 a.m. to
3.30 p.m. and occupies rooms on the first floor of Grangewood
Museum. Younger children attend daily, mornings and afternoons,
the senior girls on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from
'2 to4p.m. (3 sessions), and the senior boys on Tuesday and Thursday
from 2 to 3.30 p.m. (2 sessions). The Mental Deficiency Committee
are considering the matter of alternative and more suitable
accommodation as Grangewood is situated in a public park and the
facilities for outdoor activity are thereby restricted.
The Centre is divided into three classes, each in charge of a
teacher who is responsible for her class to the Supervisor.
The staff consists of a Supervisor and three assistants. T he
subjects taught to the Junior Class are; rhythmic movement drill
band, rhythmic singing games, singing, sense and memory training,
colour, sound, numbers, elements of stitching and rug making.
As handicrafts are taught cork bead mat making, paper winding,
mats, raffia weaving, knitting, ravelling, wool sorting. In addition
'dancing exercises, team games, and country dancing are indulged
fibber shoes are provided for the children.