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At the present time physical training corresponds to
the Board's syllabus in so far as the school facilities
permit. One notes the greater attention paid to this
subject by the staff and especially noticeable is the greater
interest shown by the children in the organised games.
Provision of Meals.
The Local Education Authority does not exercise the
facilities under Section 82/84 of the Education Act, 1921.
The milk scheme continues to operate successfully in
all but one of our schools; the Central School being the
exception. The resulting nutritional benefit to the children
is especially marked during the winter months.
Facilities exist for the heating of meals at Princes Plain
Schools, and also at Keston.
Bromley being of a strictly residential character, there
does not appear to be the necessity for the provision of
meals by the Local Authority. Where the child, on
medical grounds, requires additional nourishment, the case
is referred to the Care Committee for the assistance
necessary, which practice continues to operate successfully.
Open Air Schools.
No special open air school is provided in Bromley,
and those children suitable for admission to such schools
are either sent on prolonged convalescence, or sent at the
cost of the Education Committee to open air schools under
the control of other local authorities. This proves
economical, as the overhead costs of special open air
schools is a high one, and I doubt whether in a district
such as Bromley is to-day, an open air school is a
necessity, especially when the new schools which have been
built for the increasing school population are designed to
meet the modern conception of a health maintaining
environment, pure air, adequate heating and ventilation,
good lighting, and modern hygienic equipment.
Nursery Schools.
There are no nursery schools in Bromley, and I doubt
whether such schools would fulfil any useful purpose in