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was spent with the other Leyton boys, and they formed part of a
full Leyton section in the dining hall. Further collaboration for
visits might profitably take place.
Knotts Green Special School—Girls' Camp.
Nineteen girls with two teachers camped at New Romney
from June 17th to July 1st. For the fortnight the weather was
good. The splendid mackintoshes settled the weather problem.
The food, which was plentiful, was much enjoyed by all.
Sea bathing, swimming and paddling were thoroughly enjoyed.
The seashore and lanes afforded happy hunting for collections
of sea creatures and wild flowers. Sheep-shearing greatly interested
the girls.
Knotts Green Special School—Boys' Camp.
The Boys' Party, consisting of 24 boys and 2 masters, stayed
during the second fortnight of the Leyton Schools' Camp period
at Dymchurch.
The importance of Hygiene was stressed and a high standard
of cleanliness and neatness was maintained throughout the Camp
period. The personal appearance, kit and bedding of each child
was inspected daily and team marks were given for the best efforts.
The weather was unsettled and too cold for much sea bathing, consequently
arrangements were made for the boys to have warm
baths. We were unable to air the beds and blankets out in the sun
more than once. The waterproof capes which had been provided
by the Committee, enabled us to adhere to our programme and the
anxiety of having to deal with damp clothes was avoided. There
were two clinic parades daily and no accidents to report. Midday
rest is an important part of the Open Air School curriculum
and the boys continued the practice of resting for one hour daily
while at Camp.
REPORT BY BOARD OF EDUCATION ON LEYTON
SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE—JULY 1938
I am directed to state that the Board have had under consideration
a report made by one of their Medical Officers, after
his recent visit of inspection to the Authority's area and they are