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There has been an increased number of School Journeys during
the year. Parties of scholars have visited Switzerland, Scandinavia,
France, Germany, and many parts of the Homeland.
Teachers' Courses and Demonstrations have again been held,
and the Courses arranged by the Central Council for Recreative
Physical Training have been well supported. Our Schools and
officers of the Committee gave assistance in the organisation of the
rally of the National Fitness Council at the North End Hall in
April last.
The Croydon Schools Athletic Association has continued its
good work during the past year. Its officers have given generously
of their free time in coaching, arranging, and supervising sports
events.
Thirty Schools participated in seven League and Cup Competitions,
and a Croydon team reached the divisional final of the English
Schools Shield Competition.
Once again, the Sports were held at the Galpins Road Ground
of the Thornton Heath Sports Club. In spite of rain on the first
day, which made the ground heavy, two new records were established,
and three were equalled.
Eighteen Senior and twelve Junior teams took part in the
cricket and this year the number of fixtures was increased.
Successful group parties were organised during the Autumn
Term, and Folk Dancing activities in individual Schools are
increasing.
The Swimming Section takes over responsibility for the award
of Swimming and Life Saving Certificates. More than 4,000
Swimming and 800 Live Saving Certificates were awarded. Croydon
pupils distinguished themselves during the year in the London
Schools Swimming Association events by winning the National
Sunday League Shield, the Working Men's Club Shield, and the
Fabian Shield.
Two boys won titles in the Southern Division of the London
Schools Boxing Championships. The Schools Amateur Boxing
Association provided an exhibition bout on the occasion of Lord
Aberdare's visit for the Keep Fit Demonstration in May.