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Kingston upon Thames 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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65
OPEN AIR EDUCATION
(a) Playground Classes.
In summer, classes are held in the playground whenever
possible at every School.
(b) Open air classrooms.
The new Latchmere Road School is constructed on
Open Air lines.
(c) School Journeys and Camps.
Educational visits are made to the country and local
parks for nature study, etc.
A school journey was made by St. Luke's Church Central
School to North Wales, with great benefit to all concerned.
PHYSICAL TRAINING
The Board of Education Syllabus of physical training
is followed in the schools. This is carried out as much as
possible in the open air.
The School Medical Officer advises as to children who
are not suitable for physical training.
Organised games are held during school terms in the
various recreation grounds throughout the area
Arrangements are now in force whereby the services
of two County Physical Training Organisers are available
within the Borough.