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irradiation), and there is no doubt that the results achieved are
far superior to those following any other form of treatment.
Extremely satisfactory results have been obtained also in cases of
alopecia.
The daily use of the artificial light apparatus would be a great
asset in our endeavours towards the prevention of ill-health and
disease in early life, and the provision of specific accommodation
would make this possible. A much larger waiting room is urgently
necessary to enable the children to have a comfortable period
of rest after treatment before they leave the building.
9. OPEN-AIR EDUCATION.
(a) Playground Classes.
In a few cases playground classes continue to be held
occasionally.
(b) School Camps.
The Education Committee sent 158 scholars to the Dymchurch
Holiday Camp during the year 1929, and in addition the
following School Journeys were undertaken:—
Cornwell (Boys) 21
Plashet Senior Boys 61
Lathom Road Boys 25
Kensington Boys 40
Avenue (Boys) 37
Central Park Senior Boys 28
Brampton Senior Girls 71
Sandringham Central 100
Total 383
(c) Open-Air Classrooms in Public Elementary Schools.
None of the classrooms in the schools of the Borough have
been constructed on the open-air principle.
(d) Open-Air Day Schools.
There are unfortunately no open-air schools in the Borough.