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(5) The ten spray baths are so arranged that either seven
or ten must be in use at once. The sprays themselves
are too large. Both factors make for the
use of a larger amount of hot water than is really
necessary, and is also dis-advantageous, in that all
the seven or ten children using the sprays are not
equally nimble. Some form of sink or small basin
should be provided below each spray, so that a
child may soap and wash itself. This means, however,
that the floor must not be slippery, as otherwise
the child is apt to fall and possibly hurt itself
on the edge of the basin. Some form of wooden
tressel would prevent this happening. A slipper
bath is also provided.
(6) There are ten lavatory basins provided for 130 child-
ren in attendance, but this proportion is too small.
It should be not less than one to eight.
(7) Ample cupboard accommodation is necessary for the
clogs worn by the children out of doors, the
blankets, jerseys, woollen mittens and caps used
by the children in cold weather.
(8) The resting shed is separate from the class-rooms.
(9) This is a mixed school, the children ranging from
6—14 years.
(10) The cost of the school is 4/- per week per head more
than the ordinary elementary school, meals costing
2/- to 2/2 per week. Children are expected to pay
this additional cost, but the Education Committee
have power to remit charges. In practice, the
average payment per child works out at 1/- per
week. Payment in respect of forty children is
remitted.
(11) The staff at this school consists of 1 head teacher,
4 class teachers, 1 nurse, 1 cook, 1 kitchen maid,
1 additional maid and 1 caretaker.