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It is early yet to form an opinion as to the percentage of
children who will normally take milk at school in the future,
as there is the danger that the novelty of the scheme will
wear off resulting in a diminution in numbers having school
milk.
The large majority of the children not in receipt of
school milk are found on examination to be healthy, alert,
firm and well nourished, therefore it is difficult and perhaps
unjustifiable to urge parents to provide the extra milk in
these cases.
Under the scheme about 70% of the children are having
milk at school, whereas before the scheme 20% only, so the
result must be regarded with satisfaction.
The scheme has thrown additional duties on the teachers
and staff of the School Medical Service, and every effort
is being made to further its success.
CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS, TEACHERS, Etc.
From the table given under the heading Medical
Inspection it will be seen that the high percentage of
parents attending Routine Medical Inspections has been
maintained.
Parents also attend Dental Inspections in satisfactory
numbers.
The teachers have been most helpful at Routine Medical
Inspections, and have also aided in following-up children
brought to their notice by the School Medical Officer, and
in seeing that children with defective vision or squint wear
their spectacles constantly. A revised list of children who
should be wearing spectacles is sent to the Head Teachers
every term.
The School Attendance Officer is very helpful, particularly
in getting children to attend the Clinic when
required to do so by the School Medical Officer or Nurses.