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SECTION C.
Infectious Disease.
No change was made in the routine or regulations
concerning closure of and exclusion from schools in connection
with infectious disease. Notifiable infectious
diseases were few and no spread of infection occurred
in schools.
Open-Air Education.
There were no developments to record in this
direction.
STATEMENT ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION DURING
THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1939.
1. Introduction.
It is unfortunate that the circumstances of
should have seriously interrupted the excellent progress
which this subject has enjoyed during the past tew
years : playground space has been restricted by the siting
of Air Raid Shelters, the use of one large playing; field
has been discontinued, as no shelter accommodation is
available on or near the site, and future problems consequent
on the calling-up of specialist men teachers must
soon be faced.
In time of war, the subject of Physical Education
assumes added importance, for apart from its purely
physical and hygienic values, its joyous and discipline
activities are invaluable for their effect in counteracting
those influences which undermine the child's spirit and
confuse his emotions.
In spite of these difficulties, however, the subject
continues to receive every possible encouragement in our
elementary schools.
2. Physical Exercises.
In Junior and Infant Schools the standard of
has shown marked progress, particularly with regard to
Group Work under section leaders.