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and accommodation has been provided for the
children's clogs, blankets, flannel coats, mittens,
caps, waterproof capes, etc.
(10) Paved Playground.—This has been provided at the
north-west corner, so as not to interfere with future
developments.
(11) Slopes.—Slopes have been provided instead of steps,
which some cripple children are unable to negotiate.
(12) Trees.—The children attending this school must spend
a maximum number of hours actually in the open
air and sunlight, and in this connection it would
appear to be wise to take steps to plant a number
of quickly-growing trees, under which the children
may work. This should be done even before the
building is commenced, as if trees are not planted
this autumn, they cannot be put in for another
twelve months, and a valuable year will have been
lost. The children, it is found, come to regard
some portion of the ground with a feeling of
familiarity, and love to do their work under the
shade of a particular tree.
Materials Proposed.
(1) Screens and Walls.—The class-rooms, verandahs,
workshops, etc., have open sides and ends and fitted
with wooden roller shutters. The sides of dining
hall and the ends of kitchen and laundry to be fitted
with similar shutters. The roofs of these buildings
to be supported on steel stancheons. The walls of
Administrative Block, Assistant Teachers' Room,
Offices and Lodge to be brick. The external walls
to be nine inches thick and rough cast on the outside.