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extending to the outskirts of the Borough, so that the
central facilities of the School Clinic are not easily
available to the defective child. If we are to have the
full effect of your services, then extension of premises
has become increasingly necessary in the southern end
of the Borough. This matter was reported on in my
annual report for 1930, but the economic conditions
interfered with progress. Economic conditions, too,
postponed further consideration of playing fields and
the organisation of physical training. As time passes
it becomes more and more difficult for facilities to be
made available for what is, in my firm opinion, a fundamental
in the maintenance of physiological health of
the school child.
This short introduction to the report would not be
complete without a word of appreciation to the great
voluntary services rendered by Miss E. Carter and the
voluntary workers of the Care Committee. Their work
indicates the very cordial co-operation that exists in
Bromley between the voluntary workers and the Local
Authority. All members of the staff have contributed
to the success of the work during the year, and to the
members of the School Medical Sub-Committee I would
take this opportunity of expressing my grateful thanks
for their encouragement.
Hygiene of Schools.
There is little further to report upon the hygiene
of the school premises, beyond what has already been
reported on in previous years. The following list of
repairs, alterations and decorations were carried out in
1931: —
Raglan Road Schools.—Improvements to heating
systems.
Central School.—Screening of girls' and boys'
playgrounds to avoid interference during
physical exercises and games.
Addison Road School.—Provision of "Decolite"
flooring throughout.
Burnt Ash Schools and School Clinic.—Laying
out of grounds.