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The adoption of a new scheme in Physical Training, has had,
after a year's working, remarkable results; the carriage and activity
of the children has greatly improved, and favourable comment has
been made by the Inspecting Medical Officer.
The annual excursion to Littlehampton was held on July 2nd,
when 47 children participated. A very jolly day was spent by all,
and the weather this year was splendid. It is hoped to extend these
visits in the New Year to places of popular interest.
In closing this Report, 1 must thank the Head Master and Stall
of the John Ruskin School for the continued interest in this School.
Number of children notified during the year to the Local
Mental Deficiency Authority 23.
PHYSICAL TRAINING IN SCHOOLS.
Detailed reports have been presented by the Assistant Inspector
of Schools and the Organiser of Physical Training to the Education
Committee, and the following is only a precis of these reports.
Boys.
There have been no fresh developments with regard to
syllabuses during the year. it has been one of steady work on the
1933 syllabus. The increased interest and alertness which were
noted last year have been continued. All Senior Departments are
fitted with portable apparatus and all Junior Schools have now been
equipped with jumping stands and mats for agility work. The
usual portable equipment (such as balls, ropes, quoits, etc.) was
provided to each department as before.
The past was one of the most successful swimming seasons
we have experienced. There was an increase in the number of
certificates for distance swimming and life-saving, and Croydon
Schools gained notable successes at the London School Swimming
Galas—Obtaining a good proportion of the trophies open for competition.
Bath accommodation is fully utilised at present. Many
schools take periods out of school hours. New schools, such as the
Benson and Monks Orchard, have not yet obtained periods for
swimming. To fit these in will cause further congestion at the
Central Baths. The number of schools having their own galas
shows an increase upon last year.
There has been an extension in the use of the school playing
The Committee's omnibuses are invaluable for conveying
children from the crowded parts of the town to the more distant
fields. Additional playing field accommodation has been obtained.