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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 123,645 meals were provided for 485 children
as compared with 89,606 meals for 480 children in 1926. 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 1927 the number of parents who were present
at the routine medical inspections was 3,603 (4,769 in 1926), that
is, in 46.7 percent, of the cases examined (45.3 per cent, in 1926).
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 our 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.