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Notes by Chief Education Officer.—With the exception
of the notes of the Architect (not then ready) the foregoing
in draft was reviewed by the Chief Education Officer whose
observations are appended.
I am, your obedient servant,
GEORGE F. BUCHAN,
Medical Officer.
Remarks on Open-Air School.
22nd March, 1917.
Dear Dr. Buchan,
Thanks very much for your draft Scheme, it is excellent.
1. Site and size of school.—I agree with you that King
Edward VII. Recreation Ground is most suitable and central.
The Scheme may be extended later to the other Parks.
2. Contributory Schools.—I feel that your pe centage
of 2 per cent, is a low one for some of the schools named.
3. Buildings.—The style of our Dollis Hill House Hospital
Huts would be a good pattern for Mr. Laurence to
follow. They have proved very satisfactory. As to cost, of
course, it will be nearly double pre-war prices.
4. General Daily Routine.—Ideal for an Open-Air
School. I shall be very interested to know how the children
take to the mid-day rest.
5. Time-table.—The only criticisms I have to offer
are:—