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A Caretaker's Lodge is now in course of erection at the east
end of the site, and will shortly be completed.
Potting and tool sheds are being erected in the grounds,
which are laid out for cultivation by the scholars.
The school site was acquired by the Education Committee in
January, 1906.
The School has accommodation for 100 children, who will
attend daily.
The Open-Air School, as I have previously pointed out, will
not provide accommodation for children suffering from infective
tuberculosis, but will meet a great want in the district in dealing
with anaemic, debilitated children, who are so liable to attack
by tuberculosis and other diseases.
The Committee has entered into a 12 months' contract with a
private firm for the conveyance of the children who reside in the
outlying parts of the Borough, to and from school, the vehicle
used being a 22-seater saloon' bus mounted on a 25/30 h.p.
pneumatic-tyred Crossley, at a charge at the rate of £425 per
annum, and on the basis of a maximum mileage of 8,000 per
annum, the agreement to be regarded as experimental in character,
to be terminable after 9 months' running on 3 months' notice
being given by either side, and to afford the Council protection
against third-party risks.
The mid-day meal for scholars will be prepared on the school
premises, with its own appointed kitchen stall. An inclusive charge
to the parent or guardian will be at the rate of two shillings and
sixpence per pupil per week. As far as practicable the kitchen
supplies will be bought under the existing contracts of the Council.
The kitchen staff will consist of a cook and two assistants.
The following is a, plan of the Open-Air School.