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The total number of teas served during the week ended 2nd October,
was 967.
Provision of Meels,
The two central kitchens which have been in existence at Algernon
Road and Bell Lane Schools for the past three years provide over 3,500
meals daily. In addition, there are kitchens at Orange Hill Central
School and the R.C. School of the Annunciation which provide 300 and 200
meals daily respectively. The latest figure shows that 21,328 meals
were served during one week at 30 school canteens for children attending
46 school departments. On 7th June, 3,177 children received 1/3rd pint
of milk and 5,716 received 2/3rds pint of milk (total 8,893 children)
under the Milk in Schools Scheme,
The Board of Education has approved a scheme submitted by the
Education Committee for the establishment of a 2,000 meals canteen,
kitchen on the Watling Estate and a 1,000 meals central kitchen on
the Clitterhouse School Playing Field. The Ministry of Works have
been asked to erect and equip these kitchens. When the whole scheme
is in full working operation it is estimated that a minimum of 6,000
meals a day will be provided.
Wartime Day Nursery,
The war-time day nursery at Broadfields Avenue Council School
for children between the ages of two and five years whose mothers
are engaged on war work was opened on 1st September, 1943, Breakfasts,
dinners and teas are provided daily at this Nursery which is open from
7,00 a.m. to 6,00 p.m. - Monday to Friday - and 7,00 a,m, to 1.00 p.m.
on Saturdays,"
STATISTICAL TABLES.
The Board of Education Statistical Tables are appended.
In conclusion, I wish to record my appreciation of the true team
spirit which has been displayed by the members of my staff in successfully
overtaking an exceptional volume of work during the year under review.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
A. FAIRGRIEVE ADAMSON,
Medical Officer of Health.