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"Other arrangements followed in the lines of previous years, viz.
(a) Bank, (b) Library, (c) Post Office, (d) First-aid and Medical
Attention. Ordnance and large scale maps were well used and
visits made on the return journey to H.M. Dockyard and H.M.S.
Victory.
"Last year a typical time table of the Boys' Camp was given
in this Report. This year I append a full report by one of the
teachers in charge of the girls, which will give a good idea of the
manner in which the girls spent their fortnight.
"General.— The accommodation and food at both camps were
excellent. No serious case of illness occurred and the health and
cleanliness of the children have shown considerable improvement.
Railway and transport arrangements worked very smoothly and
no case even of the slightest accident was reported. These facts
are a tribute to the good organisation and the care taken by the
teachers, whose task of caring for these children by day and night
is by no means easy. Where teachers attended during the Whitsun
vacation, a week's leave of absence was given during the
summer term.

Miss K. F. Hopley, Teacher in Charge of the second party of
girls at Sandown, May 19th to June 2nd, reported as follows: —
"Part of the day, usually the morning, was spent on the beach,
where the time was devoted to note making, lessons of topical
interest, physical training, swimming and games. By the end
of the fortnight, 33 per cent, of the girls could swim, and many
more gained confidence in the water. Huts were hired for