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NURSERY SCHOOLS.
As an economy measure the Nursery Classes at Burnt Ash and
Valley County Primary Schools were closed on the 31st December,
1951.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS.
One hundred and sixty boys and 29 girls were examined by the
Assistant School Medical Officers in respect of fitness for employment
out of school hours. Fit certificates were issued in all but one case.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.
During the year 41 children appeared before the Local Court.
The types of offences were as follows: —
Larceny 21
Insulting words and behaviour 8
Road Traffic Act 5
Beyond Control 2
Wilful Damage 2
Indecent Assault 2
Offences under Bromley Byelaws 1
BROMLEY SCHOOLS' BOOT CLUB.
The work of the Bromley Schools' Boot Club progressed satisfactorily
during the year 1951.
Number of members at the end of the year
708
£
s.
d.
Amounts deposited
563
4
3
Purchases of Footwear (Gross)
571
3
0
Purchases of Footwear (Net)
520
1
8
Discounts received
51
1
4
NECESSITOUS CASES.
The number of children of school age supplied with clothing
under Section 5 of the Education Act, 1948, was 24, involving a total
cost of £112 11s. 2½d.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN SCHOOLS.
Thirty-four cases of scarlet fever in school children were notified
during the year, as against 78 for the previous year. Of this number,
19 were home nursed and 15 admitted to hospital. As in previous
years, the infection continued to be mild in character.