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Routine skin tests (Heaf) were carried out on ten children. Of
these two were positive having had previous vaccination, six were
negative and were vaccinated accordingly, two were positive and
were followed up by the Chest Clinic.
The Educational Psychologist visited the school weekly for
special tests and reassessment of I.Q. examinations.
The heated swimming pool was used every day from the
beginning of April to the end of October and 20 children learned
to swim.
Ballroom dancing and the St. Nicholas Club are popular
activities whereby the pupils gain their confidence and social graces.
Grovelands School, St. Paul's Cray, Orpington
There were 121 pupils at Grovelands School at the beginning
of the year, with 18 children leaving and 16 being admitted during
the following 12 months. Six leavers started work, two as labourers,
two in local factories and two to work in shops. Five were
transferred to other special schools where possible. Two to residential
special schools and three to training centres. One to home
tuition and one to a secondary modern school.
Thirty-one routine and 13 special medicals were conducted.
Eighteen leaving tests were carried out and a further 12 full I.Q.
assessments were undertaken. Nine pupils were given B.C.G. tests.
Pupils were taken by the welfare assistants for ophthalmic
and dental appointments and the Educational Psychologist attended
regularly and gave much valuable advice.
Many children are dual handicapped, especially with regard to
speech. Valiant work is done by the staff and welfare assistants
to implement the all too infrequent visits of the speech therapist.
The swimming pool was well used, sometimes in spite of the
poor weather, and certificates were awarded for suitable progress.
There was the usual wide variety of outside activities which
included a day at Cliftonville for the whole school. Smaller groups
visited London and the Tower, Chislehurst Caves and Crystal
Palace Zoo and Park.
Visitors this year included members of Bromley Education
Committee, mature Student Teachers, Child-Care Officers and the
Road Safety Instructor.
There were film shows, social evenings, sports and the usual
Christmas activities which consisted of carols. Nativity plays and
the traditional parties, all of which help to develop the social
abilities of pupils whose academic attainments cannot be high.
The Open Evening gave parents and teachers an opportunity to
meet and discuss progress and problems.