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Out of 200 children discharged after Diphtheria, 10 were picked
out for transfer to the Rheumatism Clinic; and of these, 5 were
found to exhibit evidence of early rheumatic heart disease.
"By getting these children at the commencement of their heart
trouble and at once instituting appropriate treatment, it is not
too much to hope that much of the later cardiac crippling may be
prevented, and in some cases actual recovery be achieved.
"Although this line of approach to the subject has only recently
been commenced, its value is evident, and during the ensuing year
it is hoped to expand this aspect of the work."
9. OPEN-AIR EDUCATION.
(a) Playground Classes.—Favourable weather conditions for
playground classes, physical exercises and organised games are
utilised to the utmost. During the year, the North Walthamstow
Sports Ground (4| acres) was purchased for school sports.
(c) School Camps.—The following particulars are taken from
the report made to your Authority by your Director of Education:—
"SCHOOL CAMPS, 1931.
"Boys St. Helens, Isle of Wight.
"Girls Sandown, Isle of Wight.
"The Camps were held during the months of June, July and
September, and amply fulfilled the purposes laid down by the
Committee in March, 1930, viz:—
(i) To supply the benefits of a country holiday, particularly
for those children whose home circumstances render
such a change desirable and who would be capable of
deriving the physical benefits of such a change.
(ii) To inculcate good habits of conduct and of personal and
domestic hygiene.
(iii) To take advantage of all local resources which would
contribute to the education of the children.