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this year. Never before have I noted such marked advance, and
I attribute it in no small measure to all those members of the staff
who have spared no effort in a personal endeavour to make
"Camp" a robustly happy period for the boys and girls.
DISCIPLINE.
The discipline amongst the children has been maintained at
a high standard. This difficult task, accomplished with tact and
understanding by the staff, is reflected in the few serious accidents
we have had.
ACCOMMODATION.
There has been adequate accommodation for all age groups
of children, both at Aldersbrook and in the Scattered Homes. To
the former Institution I paid 170 visits, and to the Homes 50
visits during the period under review. I am pleased to report on
the general well being of the children under the care of the Foster
Mothers. Only occasionally has it been necessary to enforce
disciplinary measures to augment the harmonious routine of the
Scattered Homes to ensure the continuance of the exceptionally
high standard in which these Homes are conducted.
DIET AND CLOTHING.
The Diet and Clothing of the children I consider to be appropriate
and satisfying, avoiding monotony and stressing nutritional
values with the former, and drabness and conspicuous
uniformity with the latter.
DENTAL TREATMENT.
The Dental care of the children has continued with methodical
exactitude by Mr. Rose, and I can still maintain that the
dental condition existent at Aldersbrook could not be matched
by any other Institution.
1 have attended cases of sickness which have arisen amongst
the Staff, and have examined all candidates for appointment. I
am pleased to report we have a happy, healthy, and loyal staff,
deeply interested in the welfare of the children with whom they
come in such intimate daily contact.