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4. Modern Dance Practice Group for women teachers, held in
Bromley for eight consecutive weeks during the Summer
Term.
5. "Medau" Recreative and Development Work in Physical
Education for women teachers in Secondary Schools held
in Chatham on two Saturdays during the Autumn Term.
6. Association Football Course for men teachers in Secondary
Schools for Boys held at Kingsgate, Broadstairs. for one
week-end during the Autumn Term.
Youth Activities and Adult Classes.
For at least three years recreative classes in physical activities
have been severely restricted for reasons of economy. This year
there has been some relaxation in the financial restrictions and it
has been possible to duplicate classes within the Borough for
both men and women.
Requests from Youth Clubs for facilities for cricket, football,
netball and tennis have remained at a high level and have always
received sympathetic consideration.
In an area which offers such excellent facilities for cycling,
walking and Youth Hostelling it is natural that the popularity of
these activities should form the major part of the Summer programme,
catering particularly for individuals and smaller groups.
6. Conclusion.
In the review of Physical Education during the year 1954 the
hope was expressed that the excellent basic training developed in
the Schools of the Borough would be carried forward by school
leavers into youth and adult life. Renewed efforts have been made
during 1956 to ensure that all school leavers are made aware of the
opportunities for the various games, sports and outdoor activities
available to them. In this way it is hoped that interest will be
developed during the period immediately after leaving school and
that increased membership will accrue to local clubs and associations
in consequence.
To this end the continued generous co-operation of the various
County Associations of the National Bodies of Sport and of the
Central Council of Physical Recreation has been most gratifying
and helpful.
In conclusion we wish to express our thanks to the Borough
Education Officer and his Staff for their valuable support and our
appreciation of the good work done by the Head and Assistant
Teachers in the Schools.
F. M. BENTLEY.
J. M. PELL.
Area Advisers of Physical Education.