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"The general health of the children continues to be good, despite
the low percentage of attendance. The dietary arranged by Miss
Langley is still followed and thoroughly enjoyed.
"A new ambulance has been provided, and by carrying a larger
number has greatly added to the convenience of the transport.
"Friends of the school continue to shower their kindnesses upon
the children. The Rotary Club of Walthamstow, besides inviting
them to their New Year's party, gave a summer outing also, taking
them to Windsor in their private cars. Mr. Day also invited the
school ohildren to a cinema entertainment at Barnet, which was
followed by a tea party. The Shaftesbury Society, as in former
years, continues to give weekly kindly hospitality to all cripples
at their Hall in Church Road, and holds a summer party at
Shoeburyness.
"The William Morris Centenary Festivities provided the school
with food for thought and inspiration for further efforts in art.
One boy left for the Leyton Art School.
"Ten years have now passed since the school for Physically
Defective Children was first opened, and a report was accordingly
made to the Education Committee giving statistics and observations."
Brookfield Orthopedic Hospital.—The Orthopaedic Scheme continues
to depend for a great deal of its success on Brookfield
Hospital, which is provided by voluntary effort. It is a Hospital
School recognised by the Board of Education and the Ministry of
Health. Thirty beds are provided.
Miss Garrett, C.S.M.M.G., has kindly summarised the admissions
and operations done during 1934 as follows:—