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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Finchley 1936
[Report of the School Medical Officer for Finchley]
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| School. | Department | Total number of pupils on the register | Number of pupils receiving milk | % receiving milk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | Senior | 329 | 121 | 37 |
| Alder | Infants | 124 | 90 | 73 |
| Northside | Senior | 241 | 54 | 22 |
| Noithside | Junior | 444 | 295 | 66 |
| Manorside | Senior | 281 | 40 | 14 |
| Manorside | junior | 521 | 268 | 51 |
| Martin | Junior | 445 | 324 | 73 |
| Summerside | Junior | 506 | 318 | 63 |
| St. Mary's | Junior | 462 | 220 | 48 |
| St. John's | Junior | 274 | 180 | 66 |
| Christ Church | Senior | 203 | 127 | 63 |
| Holv Trinity | J unior | 283 | 145 | 51 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | Mixed | 272 | 200 | 74 |
| Totals | 4,385 | 2,382 | 54 |
School Baths.
The Council's baths in Squires Lane are available for
the use of the children of all the elementary schools, and
during the year 19,595 attendances were made by 1,823
children.
Co-operation of Parents.
A large proportion of the parents (68%) attended the
routine examinations of their children during the year.
The presence of the parent greatly enhances the value
of the examination and it is unfortunate that amongst the
older children the idea is prevalent that they will be considered
childish if their parents come to see them examined.
Many mothers stay away for this reason.
The great majority of parents are glad to give effect to
the recommendations of the Medical Officers and it is only
in a very few cases that treatment of medical defects is not
obtained. On the other hand many parents still fail to take
advantage of the facilities offered for the dental treatment
of their children.
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