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All classes take 10 minutes rest on rugs—pillows, also 10
minutes outside play, weather permitting. Physical work is also
taken outside when possible.
Alternate weekly duties are given in turns in:—
Kitchen duty, Setting dinner table, Clearing same, Cleaning
silver, Waiting at table, Washing mugs, Sweeping and tidying
dinner room after meals.
Extra free milk is given in special cases as ordered by the
Medical Officer. During the year the centre provided "free
dinners" to 24 children who were financially unable to pay. This
number was reduced to 21 at end of year.
A nurse attends to examine heads once a month. This has
greatly added to make the parents more careful in this matter.
A medical examination is held yearly.
A Sale of Work is held in the garden in the summer—many
parents are keen to buy the children's work, even paying 1s. per
week through the year.
During this year the sales of large rugs of 25s. and one guinea,
etc., have increased. Also that of sea-grass stools. The sales
during the year realised £7.
A demonstration of physical work is given in the summer to
parents and visitors.
The children were given a party and Christmas tree with
presents and a tea at which 38 children and 30 parents and visitors
attended.
They also partook of a Christmas dinner of turkey, Christmas
pudding, etc., which was greatly enjoyed.