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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 35 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.
Provision of Meals.
No meals are provided by the Education Committee at
any of the elementary schools.
Provision of Milk in Schools.
An effort has been made during the year to increase the
consumption of milk in Schools, and in certain cases considerable
success has been achieved.
Much credit is due to the Teaching Staff for their untiring
efforts and encouragement without which the scheme
could not possibly be worked.
The following table shows the number of children on
the roll in each department and the numbers receiving milk
on the 1st October, 1936.
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