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Hendon 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]

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CO-ORDINATION.
The School Medical Services Schemes arc designed to
give complete co-ordination with the other health services.
THE SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE IN RELATION TO
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
School Hygiene.
The hygienic conditions of the Public Elementary Schools
in the area are generally very good, as many of the buildings
are of recent construction.
The following works of improvement have been carried
out during the year :—
Bell Lane School.—The whole of the roofing was stripped
and entirely re-tiled.
Child's Hill School.—The children's lavatories were remodelled
and augmented and additional staff lavatory accommodation
was provided.
Burnt Oak School.—The children's lavatories were reconstructed,
augmented and brought up-to-date.
Meads Junior School.—Provision of covered way from
school to lavatories.
Various Schools.—Pin rails provided for displaying
children's work. Stepped galleries removed from several
classrooms and floors made good. Sun blinds provided in
several classrooms. Additional drinking fountains in playgrounds.
Redecorations.—Five schools were redecorated either
internally or externally during the Midsummer Holidays.
Playgrounds.—A number of school playgrounds were
topped and dressed.