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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 139,588 meals were provided for 545 children,
as compared with 123,645 meals for 485 children in 1927. 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 1928 the number of parents who were present
at the routine medical inspections was 5,685 (3,603 in 1927), that
is, in 57.4 percent. of the cases examined (46.7 per cent. in 1927).
The growing 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.