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Croydon 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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schools. It has been pleasing to note that a larger number of children have
been referred for assessment by the School Medical Officers during the year
(page 28 ) although relatively few of these children were found to require
formal ascertainment as handicapped pupils. It is anticipated that Head
Teachers will review all retarded children within their schools to determine
which of them might benefit from the type of facilities which only a special
school can provide. The opening of the first purpose-built special school in
Croydon for 36 years will offer exciting possibilities for special education
within the Borough, and the School Health Service is anxious to give all
possible assistance in this field.
The burden of the ever increasing waiting list for places in this category
has fallen heavily upon St. Christopher's School, which now accommodates
many more children than originally seemed possible. The opening of the new
school will allow the pressure upon St. Christopher's School to be reduced
with consequent increased educational opportunities.
I am grateful to Mr. R.G. Grice for the following report on the work of the
School during 1969.
| Boys | Girls | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number on Roll 31st December 1968. | 150 | 91 | 241 |
| Admitted during 1969. | 29 | 15 | 44 |
| Left to work at 16 years. | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| Transferred to other areas. | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Transferred to P.H. School | 1 | - | 1 |
| Deceased. | 1 | - | 1 |
| Transferred to Residential Schools. | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Transferred as unsuitable for Education in School. | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Roll 31st December 1969. | 151 | 88 | 239 |
2. Lower~Hall Gymnasium
The repairs to the floor were completed and the room handed over on
Monday, October 6th, exactly one year after the flood damage. It is
a relief to have the use of it again for having no hall during the past
year has been extremely trying and our activities have been
curtailed.
3. Sport
(a) Swimming
During the year the following certificates have been obtained:-