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I earlier referred to the increased number of this group of children being
ascertained and there is still a waiting list for places at each of the three
E.S.N. schools. Those children who are severely retarded should all be placed
when the second school for this category opens later in 1973.

2. Various Activities
In order to broaden the experiences of our maturing pupils, a series of
expeditions has been undertaken, including camping and canoeing.
The School has introduced the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for a
group of older pupils and a number of these pupils are now working towards
their Bronze Certificates.
As part of this Award, 5 boys undertook a Course on First Aid, and it
is pleasing to report that 4 boys were successful in obtaining their Red Cross
Junior Certificate, having satisfied the requirements of an external examiner.
These and others of the D. of E. Group are involved in a range of interests
including canoeing and canoe-building, art and leathercraft. The girls Interest
Section has involved them in Embroidery, Dressmaking and Cookery.
During the Summer Term, a mixed group of our pupils took part in the
Pinewood Camp organised by the Department of Social Services. This appeared
to be most successful in that our pupils both enjoyed and benefitted from the
experience.
In September 1972, a Scout Cub Pack was introduced into School, the
School Pack becoming The 30th Croydon Pack. Some 18 of our Junior Department
boys have been initiated and are enthusiastic Scouters. We are indebted
to a number of the Scouting fraternity for the tremendous support they
have afforded us in establishing the Cub Pack and in their continued support
in many practical ways since the Pack was installed.