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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 151,024 meals were provided for 593 children,
as compared with 130,406 meals for 1,244 children in 1930.
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 on the whole.
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 1931 the number of parents who were present
at the routine medical inspections was 4,496 (4,642 in 1930), that
is, in 50.3 per cent. of the cases examined (57.4 per cent. in 1930).
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