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In the Summer Holidays the Croydon Traders' Federation again
provided, very generously, a day's outing for fifty of our
children, by coach to Littlehampton - and in the New Year, for
the whole school, a delightful party.
Old Scholars' Reunions, as well as letters from old Scholars
in many parts of the world, continue to be a source of much
encouragement.
DISABILITIES AND TREATMENTS
Of the 200 children on roll 74 were disabled by cerebral
palsy, poliomyelitis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, skeletal
deformity, tubercular bone disease and other causes; 89 suffering
Cram cardiac disability or from respiratory diseases. The remainder
were delicate from various causes.
16 routine medical inspections took place at which 290 children
were seen and 161 parents were present.
One visit each term has been made by an Orthopaedic Surgeon
and a Specialist in Physical Medicine who examined, at each
session, 11 children, whose parents were also present.
In attendance were the attached School Medical officer, the
School Nursing sister, the Physiotherapist and the Head Teacher.
Physiotherapy has been given each school day; a total of
3,016 treatments.
The Nursing Sister, aided in certain duties by the male Medical
Attendant has carried out the preparation and follow-up of
medical examinations as well as prescribed courses of treatment;
has dealt with many ailments, has kept full records of each
child's progress and has supervised physical welfare in general.
To Dr. Hegarty, from parents, Staff and children, are extended
most grateful appreciation of her devoted work in the service
of the children.
The Head Teacher desires to record her thanks to the principal
School Medical Officer and his Staff, the chief Education officer
and his Staff and to the Staff of St. Giles' school for guidance
and help during the year 1957.
Average number on roll 200
To Employment 19
„ Grammar Schools 2
„ other Schools 20
„ Hospitals and Hospital Schools 6
Left district 4
Further training 1