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It should be appreciated that in addition to the above, children
of all ages are recommended to the I.C.A.A. by private medical
practitioners and hospitals for convalescent treatment.
It should also be noted that surgical instruments were provided
by this Association at no cost to the Council in four cases.
(f) Day Special Schools for Physically Defective
Children
There are no Schools of this type in the Borough, and a
Special Report upon this matter was included last year.
10. PHYSICAL TRAINING.
The Education Committee have followed closely the policy
recommended by the Board of Education in Circular 1445, and
considerable progress and development have been made along
the lines suggested. Special attention has been given to the
appointment of Organisers of Physical Training, the training of
Teachers, and the provision of equipment and adequate playing
field accommodation.
The physical training lessons in the schools today are characterised
by a real spirit of enjoyment, with continuous activity
and a complete absence of monotony. There is no doubt that the
increased interest and enthusiasm produced in the scholars is
resulting in a greater degree of general alertness in the school
atmosphere, and there is a very evident improvement in the poise,
carriage and posture of the children.
Organised Cames.
In regard to organised games, the Flanders Road Playing
Field meets the needs of several schools, and other schools use
the municipal parks and recreation grounds. In addition, the
Town Council have appropriated 22¼ acres of land on the south
side of Barking Road to Education purposes for use as a playing
field for Elementary School children.
Swimming.
A comprehensive programme of swimming instruction enables
all scholars attending the Elementary and Secondary Schools to
attend the swimming baths throughout the year.