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23
ST LUKE'S SCHOOL FOR THE PARTIALLY SIGHTED
Miss Rundle, the Headmistress, reports that during 1962 no children
were admitted, one boy was transferred to a school for the blind and a
a girl was transferred to a school for children with multiple handicaps.
I. Q. tests revealed that more than half of the children are well
below average intelligence. This handicap combined with poor sight
makes learning a slow and difficult process.
During the year the school was re-decorated and the building is now
Much lighter which is a great improvement. Well-lit classrooms are
essential for partially sighted children.
Various excursions took place Including a visit to a farm, the
London Zoo and Pets' Corner at the Crystal Palace. Apart from the great
value of these visits, the experience gained In the use of public
transport is very helpful to the children. Hailing the right ' bus, getting
on and off are difficulties with which these children find it
particularly hard to cope.
A large revolving blackboard has been added to the school equipment.
This is very useful as there Is a greater area for the large
Writing which is necessary for partially sighted children.
During the year there was a routine medical examination and the
opthalmic surgeon examined the children at school. Two children were
referred to the Eye Unit for further examination.
Children on Roll 31.12.62. 13
Left for employment 1
Transferred to Residential School 1
Transferred to School for the Blind l