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from school, the times of arrival being 8.45 to 9.45 a.m. They commence
leaving school at 3 p.m., the last lot leaving at 4 p.m. There
is a midday interval of 1¼ hours.
The children are very happy in the school, and whilst such
children are probably indulged more by the general public by
reason of their defects, there is little doubt but that the establishment
of such a centre, whilst freeing them from the competitive
strain of more active playmates, gives them a better chance to get
equipped for the battle of life. They also have the advantage
that their instruments are kept properly adjusted. The average
attendance for the year was 78 per cent.
As the school has been opened only since 1924 it is too soon to
give a review of the after careers of the children.
Brookfield Orthopaedic Hospital.—This is a voluntary hospital
school recognised by the Board of Education, situated at Oak Hill.
Walthamstow, amid pleasant surroundings on a healthy site and
with such possibilities that an extension is proposed.
Children from the Walthamstow Area have the prior right of
admission.
Our Committee sent during 1925, thirteen school children,
6 boys and 7 girls, to this school. Walthamstow children under
school age are also admitted.