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Climbing and Agility Apparatus.
Secondary Schools. Fixed gymnastic apparatus has been
installed in the Hall at Burnt Ash Secondary Girls' School and, to
compensate for the lack of a gymnasium, a limited amount of outdoor
heaving apparatus has been ordered for Quernmore County Secondary
Boys' School.
Primary Schools. Where suitable facilities are available, climbing
apparatus has been installed. This provision has been made over
a two or three-year period and some Primary Schools now have sufficient
agility apparatus to meet their needs.
The value of the apparatus is obvious in the increased effort made
by the children and in the beneficial effects on their physique.
This being Festival Year, it was not surprising to find that we
had a remarkable number of foreign visitors. In addition there were
many visitors from neighbouring counties and Training Colleges. Their
interest was chiefly in modern gymnastics and modern dance in
Secondary Schools and in the outdoor lesson for Primary Schools
using both large and small apparatus.
Clothing and Shoes.
The suggestion that provision of physical training shoes and clothing
should be made by parents has received a gratifying response, but
there are still some children who will need to be assisted by the
authority.
If we are to obtain the maximum benefit from the excellent
facilities that are provided, children must be suitably clothed for their
activities whether in the playground, hall, gymnasium or playing field.
School Sports Association.
West Kent School Sports Association. (Bromley Schools are
contributing members).
Athletics. (Boys).
(a) Most of the Honours at the West Kent School Sports were
won by a Bromley Secondary Boys' School.
(b) Bromley schoolboys, as representatives for the West Kent
area, took part in the Kent County Sports, winning the final
of the 100 yards (senior) and several Standards.
(c) Many trophies from the Beckenham Festival Sports came to
Bromley.
Athletics. (Girls).
Girls from Bromley Schools did remarkably well at the West
Kent Sports. Four Bromley girls represented the West Kent area at