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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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(7) The past year has seen the formation of a School Parents' Association. Although parents have to travel quite considerable distances the meetings are well attended and visiting Speakers have been received most enthusiastically. The Association has also provided the School with a Sandpit, Rabbit hutches, Swing, etc.
| Statistics | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number on Roll 31st December, 1960 | 123 | 83 | 206 |
| Admitted during 1961 | 28 | 12 | 35 |
| Left to work at 16 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| Left to work at 15 | 1 | 1 | |
| Removed to other areas | 1 | 1 | |
| Transferred to St. Giles' | 1 | - | 1 |
| Transferred to Residential E.S.N. Schools | - | 4 | 4 |
| Transferred to Normal Schools | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Excluded as unsuitable for education at School | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Number on roll 31st December 1961 | 123 | 78 | 201 |