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Thus 1,857 children received milk in schools—over 10 per cent,
as compared with a National percentage of 9.
The "inability to pay" queries may be summarised as follows by
number of schools:—No inability, 6 ; Unable, 3; Inability of a few
to a considerable number, 7. One Head Teacher observed that
"children who have milk generally show least sign of neglect."
The co-operation of the Head Teachers of those schools which
have not adopted the scheme is earnestly invited in view of the very
great benefits which accrue. At the same time it must be admitted
that unless assistance is given to those "unable to pay" it is the
children who most need the milk who are denied its benefit.
12. SCHOOL BATHS.
There are no School Swimming Baths in your schools, but good
use is made of the Municipal Baths under the supervision of your
Committee's Swimming Instructor. Mr. Burnell has kindly sent
the following particulars:—
"Fifty scholars from each Senior School attend the Swimming
Bath every Tuesday and Wednesday from May to September
inclusive for instruction in swimming. Two teachers attend with
each party for the purpose of discipline and instruction and special
arrangements are made for the schools to continue attendance in
accordance with the scheduled times during the Summer Vacation.