Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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MILK SUPPLY IN SCHOOLS.
The two largest milk distributors in the area now make a
special effort to cater for milk service schemes in schools, and I am
obliged to the Director of Education for the following information
regarding the schools in the area where such voluntary schemes are
in existence:- Approximate number
School. of scholars
receiving milk.
Cann Hall Road Junior Boys 100
„ ,, ,, Infants 112
Canterbury Road Junior Mixed 180
Church Road Infants 100
Davies Lane Senior Boys 40
„ „ Junior Mixed 59
,, „ Infants 180
Downsell Road Junior Boys 120
Farmer Road Senior Boys 100
„ ,, Junior Boys 120
„ „ Infants 130
Goodall Road Senior Girls 90
„ „ Junior Girls 150
Harrow Green Infants 44
Kirkdale Road Infants 130
Lea Bridge Road Infants 105
Mayville Road Senior Girls 16
„ „ Junior Girls 16
,, „ Infants 140
Norlington Road Senior Girls 96
Sybourn Street Senior Boys 80
,, „ Junior Mixed 150
,, ,, Infants 130
Trumpington Road Junior Mixed 75
„ „ Infants 70
Total 2,533
During the year 43 children were recommended by the School
Medical Officers to receive a supply of milk in school on medical
grounds.
OPEN AIR EDUCATION.
Playground Classes—Open Air Instruction.—Apart
from the daily use for recreation purposes a few of the school
departments use the playgrounds for suitable lessons when the
weather permits.