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THE SECONDARY SCHOOL.
The Headmaster is Mr. R. A. Ashworth, B.A., Lond. Its remarkable
success will necessitate considerable extension of its accommodation at an
early date.
A precept of £50 for higher education was issued by the Council on the
Overseers in April, and of £50 in October.
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
I.—Non-provided 4 schools, 8 departments.
II.—Provided 7 schools, 26 departments.
The management of these schools has been delegated by my Council to an
Education Committee, which consists of 15 members of their own body and
two ladies as co-opted members, one of whom, Miss Seward, is a Headmistress.
Since July, 1908, no children under five years of age have been admitted.
Bush Hill Park. The rapid development of this northern part of the
district necessitated an agreement, in October, 1906, with the Enfield Council,
to provide accommodation for 81 scholars from this neighbourhood at the
nearest Enfield School, but there was an average attendance of 234 this year.
No Edmonton scholars under five years of age are now admitted.
Baths. The elder children are taken from the schools to learn swimming
once a week in the summer months. During the past winter, 1919-20, this
wholesome practice has been continued as far as the boys are concerned. A
woman instructress has been appointed for the girls, but the boys are taught
by their class teachers.
Building Operations. Since 1914 nothing has been done beyond the
ordinarv repairs necessary to keep the buildings in good order.
Central Schools.—In January, this extended form of education was
introduced at Brettenham Road Girls' School by Miss Seward, and at Croyland
Road Boys' School by Mr. Belton.