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Of the children admitted to the Open Air School since its commencement
in 1929, 37 children had never previously attended
school (1 admitted in 1929, 2 in 1930, 5 in 1931, 5 in 1932, 3 in
1933, 4 in 1934, 3 in 1935, 5 in 1936, 7 in 1937, and 2 in 1938),
and 48 children had not been in attendance at school for long periods
(of these, 4 were admitted in 1929, 4 in 1931, 1 in 1932, 2 in 1933,
1 in 1934, 9 in 1935, 6 in 1936, 7 in 1937, 9 in 1938 and 5 in 1939.
The Dental Surgeon has carried out one inspection of the
children's teeth at the Open Air School. The following table
shows briefly the dental work carried out:—
Number of children examined by the School Dentist 91
Number of children referred for treatment 31
Number of children treated by Dental Surgeon 20
As a result of the Medical Officer's periodic examinations, a
number of the children have been recommended certain treatment
as follows:—
Administration of Milk in school 30
Administration of Cod-liver Oil Emulsion 25
Administration of Malt and Oil, Parrish's Food, etc. 13
To see Ophthalmic Surgeon 5
To see Orthopaedic Surgeon re Remedial Exercises, etc. 6
To see Dental Surgeon 1
To see Aural Surgeon 3
Recommendations have also been made to the Head Teacher
as to the amount of exercise individual children should undergo,
and also as to the taking of shower-baths and natural sunshine.
15 children received artificial sunlight treatment during the year.
9. Physical Training.—The following is the report of the
Supervising Instructor in Physical Training:—
I. Staff.
No addition has been made to the staff during the year.
II. Duties and Organisation.
The duties of the Supervising Instructor in Physical Training continue
to be of an advisory, instructional, and supervisory character as regards the
physical training (inclusive of swimming instruction and organised games)
throughout all the schools under the jurisdiction of the Authority. As
formerly such duties are inclusive of staff conferences and practical demonstrations,
and are governed, as is also the instruction given, by the various
relevant Syllabuses issued from time to time by the Board of Education for
use in schools. Prior to evacuation, regular and systematic visits were made
to the schools, the public baths, and the several playing fields.