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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Willesden 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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School—ST. MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC (Non-provided).
| MIXED. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | J. Cassidy, l.r.c.p., d.p.h. | |
| Head Teacher | Miss M. Wilkes | Miss M. McCarthy |
| Accommodation | 132 | 142 |
| Average No. on Roll | 148 | 130 |
| No. of Parents objecting | - | — |
| Time per Inspection | fifteen minutes | fifteen minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 25 | 15 |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 50 | 30 |
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 29 | 50 |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—For Dr. Cassidy's remarks see St. John's
School.
Type—II. Two storey building, three class rooms on each floor in
main room, classes not separate.
Site—Shut in.
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 7 trough closets, automatic flushing.
Girls 7 trough closets, automatic flushing.
Infants No separate provision.
Urinals—Senior Boys and Infant Boys 12-ft. 9-in. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Senior and Infant Boys 3, Senior and Infant Girls 3.
Drinking Water—From taps over lavatory basins, Boys 1, Girls 1.
Class Room Walls—Match-boarded dado, hard plaster above.
General Cleanliness of School—Fairly clean.
Desks—Mixed, long and new dual desks.
Lighting—Fair. Window to floor area 1 in 4.6.
Heating—Hot water pipes.
Ventilation—Fair. Available window opening to floor area 1 in 6.6.
Cloak Rooms—Light and ventilation good.