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that empty plates are the rule at the end of a meal. An average
of 3,340 meals are partaken every quarter—230 per week.
"1933 again saw 40 children enjoying a school journey toBoscombe.
The weather was delightful, and except for sleeping,
all were out of doors all day long. Dinners and teas were taken
either to the sands or to excursion picnics. While paddling
appealed to a few, the majority loved best the rambles, searching
for flowers or shells, and discovering new scenes. These delightful
holidays give the children an opportunity of visiting places which
later life may never afford them. This year, North Wales is the
hop3d-for goal where rocks and mountains can use up the superabundant
energy, and minds can assimilate nature in all her
beauty.
''As boys and girls leave the school, they are introduced to
After Care Visitors, who keep in touch with them in a friendly
way, helping them when possible to obtain suitable employment
and seeking the best advice for them in sickness, or in other difficulties.
Mr. Bristow, the Secretary, has records of 247 of such children
who are in touch with this sympathetic Committee.

"Everything possible for the welfare of the children attending
the Special School, is done generously and sympathetically by the
Walthamstow Education Committee, and parents should feel
themselves fortunate to live in a district where so much is done for
their offspring."