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TUBERCULOSIS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN
One boy aged 14 years was notified as having tuberculosis of the lungs while in
hospital; he has now been discharged to the care of the Chest Clinic.
One boy 10 years of age with tuberculosis of the lungs removed into Leyton from
another area and is now under the care of the Chest Clinic.
One girl aged 8 years was notified by Queen Elizabeth's Hospital as having a
tubercular infection of her left leg and is under the care of the hospital.
DEATHS OF CHILDREN OF SCHOOL AGE
During the year two children of school age died. The deaths were due to the
following: -
Broncho Pneumonia, Spastic Onadrlplegia Female aged 7 years
Broncho Pneumonia, Acute Lymphatic Leukemia Male aged 12 years
HEALTH EDUCATION
The Health Visitors gave 182 lectures in schools at which the children made 3,048
attendances.
Improvements to School Premises carried out
during year ended 31st December, 1961
CONNAUGHT COUNTY SECONDARY GIRLS SCHOOL
New annexe at Madeira Road comprising Gymnasium, Showers, Changing Rooms, Kit
Stores, Sanitary and Washing accommodation on ground floor and two Science Rooms,
Preparation Room and Lecture Room on first floor.
Heating and Domestic hot water by oil-fired boilers.
TOM HOOD COUNTY SECONDARY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Additional W.C. provided for male staff.
NEWPORT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Washup for meals service provided in Junior School.
The undermentioned schools were redecorated Internally:-
Tom Hood County Secondary Technical School - Assembly Hall Block.
Church Mead County Primary Infants.
Downsell County Primary Junior and Infants.
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