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When time and opportunity permits it is hoped that consideration
may be given to the question of adding to the existing
amenities of the playing fields by the provision of suitable
changing accommodation, showers and offices.
(b) In School Playgrounds.
Until such time as it may be possible to extend the facilities of
playing fields to all children under 11, a provision which
would involve a considerable increase in transport arrangements,
several of our primary schools will be compelled to
restrict their organised games to the limitations of the school
playgrounds.
Unfortunately, many of our playgrounds are not only in a poor
stats of repair, but their full use continues to be obstructed
by air-raid shelters and their surrounding barriers.
In spite of these difficulties, however, the majority of teachers,
now used to the work of improvisation and adaptation have
shown considerable skill both in the selection of games and
in their coaching.
Swimming Instruction.

The arrangements provided for the weekly instruction, in school
time, of approximately 900 children, over 50 per cent. of whom
were able to swim by the end of their course.
The Further Training of Teachers.
Thee following courses of instruction for men and women
teachers were held during the year:—
men. (1) An Introductory Course of 8 evening sessions in the Principles
and Practice of Physical Education for candidates of Emergency
Training College Courses.
(2) A Course of Swimming Instruction for Teachers of boys of
11—14 years of age.
women. (1) a Course in Modern Dance for teachers in Primary Schools.
(2) A Supplementary Course of Swimming Instruction for
teachers desiring to improve their personal performance.