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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 ,185,405 meals were provided for children, as
compared with 203,105 in 1934.
The re-organization of the Feeding Centres and revised
dietary have provided every facility for nutritious and well-cooked
meals.
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 1935 the number of parents who were present
at the routine medical inspections was 4,442 (4,314 in 1934), that
is, 77.4 per cent. of the cases examined (71.5 per cent. in 1934).
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.
Many cases have been referred for special examination by the
Attendance Officers on Form 21, and of these cases 27 were medically
examined, reports and advice in each case being sent to the
Secretary of the Education Committee.