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10. PHYSICAL TRAINING.
Physical training has been continued on similar lines to those
quoted in previous reports, and instruction in swimming has been
conducted as heretofore.
11. PROVISION OF MEALS.
During the year 74,716 meals were provided for 292 children,
as compared with 96,675 meals for 376 children in 1924. The
School Medical Officer suggests a suitable menu for the children's
meals, and the Medical Officers and School Nurses visit the
various feeding centres periodically. On these occasions the
quality of the food and the preparation, distribution and service
of the meals have been satisfactory.
12. SCHOOL BATHS.
There are no baths used at the schools for the bathing of
school children.
13. CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
During the year 1925 the number of parents who were
present at the routine medical inspections was 5,172 (2,738 in
1924), that is, in 51.4 per cent, of the cases examined (40.4 per
cent, in 1924). The interest which parents take in the work
of the School Medical Service demonstrates the value which they
place upon this work, and assists greatly in ensuring that out
advice and directions are carefully carried out.
14. CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS.
The Teachers render most valuable assistance to the School
Medical Service, and the great interest which they exhibit in
regard to all matters affecting the physical and mental condition
of the scholars is extremely stimulating and encouraging to the
School Medical Officers and Nurses.
15. CO-OPERATION OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS.
The co-operation of School Attendance Officers and the coordination
of the School Medical Service with that of the School
Attendance Department has been fully discussed in previous
reports,