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Leyton 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Improvements to School Premises carried out
during year ended 31st December, 1960
LEYTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
New extensions to provide nine additional water closets for pupils.
GOODALL COUNTY SECONDARY
New building in playground comprising two Science rooms, Woodwork and Metalwork
rooms, with sanitary and washing accommodation for pupils and staff. Heating and
Domestic Hot water by Oil Fired Boiler. Domestic Science block reconstructed to provide
two modern rooms for Domestic Science with sanitary and washing accommodation for
pupils. Conversions within the main building to provide up-to-date rooms for Needlework,
Art and Craft, Library, and new Changing Rooms and Showers.
BARCLAY COUNTY PRIMARY
New quarry tile floor and stainless steel sinks and draining boards provided in
kitchen. New floor covering in Dining room and Cloaks.
DOWNSELL COUNTY PRIMARY
New hardwood floors to two Classrooms and part of corridor in Junior School to
replace worn out flooring.
GEORGE TOMLINSON COUNTY PRIMARY
New large window with eight opening sashes to improve ventilation of kitchen.
MAYVILLE COUNTY PRIMARY
Vacant site in Southwell Grove Road levelled and tar paved to form extension of
Junior Playground. New hardwood floors laid in three Classrooms to replace worn out
flooring.
DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND
New Pavilion containing small Hall, Changing rooms, showers, Sanitary accommodation
for pupils and staff, with living quarters for Groundsman on first floor.
The undermentioned schools were redecorated internally:
Barclay County Junior (including Kitchen)
Goodall " Secondary
Newport " Infant
The Leyton Green Annexe of Harrow Green Special School
(88)