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Report
of the School Medical Officer.
To the Chairman and Members of the Education Committee
of the Borough of Kingston - upon - Thames.
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present my Annual Report for
the year 1924.
The average number of children on the school register
for the year was 4,642.
The schools have enjoyed a year of comparative freedom
from infectious disease, apart from outbreaks of
measles at Bonner Hill Road, Richmond Road, and St.
Paul's Infants' Schools during the first four months of the
year.
Mr. H. A. L. Morris was appointed School Dental
Surgeon and he commenced Dental Inspection and Treatment
of Entrant Infants in September.
The Dental Clinic was established at "Elmfield,"
London Road, two sessions a week being held, but it is
probable that three sessions a week will become necessaryafter
twelve months' work, in order that re-inspection and
treatment of those infants seen this year may be undertaken.
Owing to the re-organisation of the Nursing Services,
it was possible to open the Clinic daily for the treatment
of Minor Ailments.
This year must be looked upon as a progressive one
and should be regarded with satisfaction by all concerned.
I have to express my hearty thanks to Miss R. Bartter,
your Senior School Nurse, whose untiring efforts have been
a large factor in the success of the School Medical Service.
I am,
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your Obedient Servant,
E. W. MATTHEWS,
School Medical Officer.