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Open-Air Education.
No organised scheme of open-air education exists in
the district.
In a few of the schools, classes are conducted in the
playgrounds during the summer months, and occasional
school journeys are undertaken. No school camps have been
held.
Four places, two for boys and two for girls, are reserved
by the Education Committee at the Russell Cotes School of
Recovery, Parkstone. During the year 31 children were sent
to Parkstone, and without exception, their health was greatly
improved.
Two places are also reserved, during the winter months,
at the Children's Hostel, Collington Manor, Bexhill-on-sea.
Four boys and four girls were sent there for a period of
six weeks.
Physical Training.
No direct control over physical training is exercised by
the School Medical Officer, but Head Teachers refer for
examination any children who appear to them to be unfit to
take part in the games and exercises practised in the various
schools. In conjunction with the Boroughs of Hornsey, Tottenham
and Wood Green, a male and a female organiser
have been appointed, a step which should lead to co-ordination
of the scheme of physical training throughout the schools
in the Borough.
Provision of Meals.
No meals are provided by the Education Committee at
any of the elementary schools.
Provision of Milk in Schools.
The scheme of the Milk Marketing Board continued to
operate throughout the year. Much time and care has been
given by the teachers in working the scheme, often under
unfavourable circumstances, and in every case where a child
from a poor family has been recommended to have the milk
the head teacher has been able to ensure that the supply
is forthcoming.
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