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There were no cases of diphtheria in children of school age notified
during 1951.
One case of poliomyelitis (non-paralytic) was notified and the
child admitted to hospital.
Five cases of pneumonia were notified, two children being
admitted to hospital.
During the first four months of 1951 there was an epidemic of
measles and 699 cases were notified. Eleven were admitted to hospital.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 1951.
The following is the report of the Area Advisers of Physical
Education:—
"General. Throughout the post war years physical education in
both Primary and Secondary Schools has undergone a continuous
process of investigation and experiment with a consequent widening
in scope and effectiveness. During the past year satisfactory progress
has been maintained and a wider conception of physical education
has now been accepted in most schools.
Recent experiments in Primary Schools have been consolidated
and many useful and efficient schemes of work have been produced.
Developments in Secondary Schools give greater prominence to
Basket Ball and Athletics for boys and to Basic Movement for older
girls.
Training Courses for Teachers. The following Training Courses
for Teachers have been organised by the Advisers of Physical Education.
The courses proved to be very popular and in every case were
well attended.
Physical Education in Secondary Schools.
Gymnastics for Secondary Boys - Men Teachcrs.
Gymnastics for Secondary Girls - Women Tcachcrs.
Tennis for Secondary Boys & Girls - Men and Women Teachcrs.
Hockey for Secondary Girls - Women Teachers.
Dance—Short Course—Secondary
Girls Women Teachers.
Basket Ball—Short Course—Sec.
Boys Men Teachers.
Physical Education in Primary Schools.
Games Course - - - - - Women Teachers.
Physical Training - - - - Men and Women Teachers.
Music and Movement - - - Women Teachers.