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These fixtures were arranged accordingly, the matches
being played in June and December. All Girls' Departments,
with one exception, competed. An interesting development of
the second series of games was the match arranged between
South Park Girls' School (winners of the Ilford Schools'
Netball Shield) and Shaftesbury Road (East Ham) Girls'
School, winners of the shield for their own district. The
match was greatly appreciated by all concerned.
(f) The experiment introduced at the swimming baths
last season, namely, the use of improvised apparatus as an aid
to the swimming instruction, proved so successful that it will
be repeated during the coming swimming season.
(g) Throughout the year special home exercises were, on
the recommendation of, and in consultation with, the School
Medical Officer, advised in a number of cases of minor physical
defect; very promising signs of improvement have been
observed in several instances.
(h) During July, August and September, 1925, school
sports meetings were organised. In addition, several Girls'
Departments arranged competitions in a series of field and
athletic events. One of the most pleasing features of these
proceedings, in view of the fact that no prizes were awarded,
was the keen interest and healthy rivalry displayed.
(i) Considerable assistance has again been rendered during
the year by the Handicraft Centre in connection with the
repair and construction of apparatus used in the games.
IV. Review of General Position.
The period covered by this report has been, in the main,
one of steady development; and I am pleased to state, in conclusion,
that this achievement is largely the result of the
interest and enthusiasm displayed, and the hearty co-operation
accorded, by all concerned.
F. J. ROBERTS,
Supervising Instructor in Physical Training.
31st December, 1925.
11. Provision of Meals.—The Education (Provision of
Meals) Acts, 1906-1914, have not been put into operation in Ilford.
I am also informed that no meals were provided from voluntary
sources during 1925.
11a. Defective Footgear.—During the year 3 necessitous
school children, found either at routine medical inspection or at
the school clinic to be wearing very defective footgear, were referred
to the Director of Education.
I understand that the children have been supplied with shoes
from a voluntary source.