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(4) That the fullest benefits from physical exercises
are obtainable only by pupils for whom suitable clothing
and footwear are available.
(5) That a sound scheme of physical education
involves not only physical exercises, but games and
athletics, swimming,, dancing, rambling and camping;
in fact, all activities which may justly claim to contribute
to the child's physical welfare and development.
Having regard to the clearly defined principles and
requirements of the Board of Education, much has been
done to create satisfactory conditions for the development
of physical training in the Elementary Schools of this
Authority.
(2) Physical Exercises.
(a) Senior Schools.
Interest and enjoyment in the Physical Training
Lesson, the keynote of its modern interpretation, is
secured in all Senior Schools. Advanced schemes of work,
carried out by specially trained teachers are generally
adopted, and the resulting improved standard of classperformance
has more than justified the provision of
portable gymnastic apparatus.
The empirical discovery during the past few years of
unexpected potentialities for gymnastic skill possessed by
the senior school child has established the subject s claim
for increased facilities for gymnastic work and that this
claim is fully recognised by this Authority may be judged
from the fact that in the very near future, two new wellquipped
gymnasia will become available for use by two
Senior Schools, and, with the completion of the Education
Committee's further plans for re-organisation,
silimar facilities will be provided for all remaining
schools of this type.
Successful open-air demonstrations strongly supported
by parents and friends were held during the summer
Months by two Senior Departments.
playing Field activities of all kinds were demonstrated,
during which the whole of the school children