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"The annual prize distribution took place in November, when
an exhibition and sale of work proved very successful.
"The children were medically examined in March: later, the
dental surgeon made a thorough examination of the teeth of all the
pupils, and those who required dental treatment received it.
"Dr. Moflatt has visited the school each month for the thorough
examination of the eyes of the children.
"H.M. Inspectors, Mr. Peaker and Miss Salt, visited the school
at the end of August, and appeared to be satisfied with the work
they saw.
"Eleven children left school during the year and, with the
exception of two, all are in employment. Of the latter, one is
going to Swiss Cottage Workshop for the Blind to receive further
technical training; the other is, unfortunately, physically unfit for
work or training.
"Of the children in employment—
One boy is apprenticed at a London carpet stores, where
he is learning the carpeting trade and will travel for it.
One boy is employed as shop assistant in a general store.
One boy is employed as a nurseryman.
One boy is employed as a builder's labourer.
One boy has commenced work in an engineering shop.
One girl is apprenticed as shop assistant in a drapery store.
One girl is employed in a laundry, folding and packing
clothes.
One girl is employed in a food packing factory.
One girl is employed in a knitwear factory."
(ii) Deaf School.—As in previous years, all children in
attendance were examined by Dr. Friel in February, 1936, following
an assessment of each child's hearing by means of the Audiometer.
Any of the children requiring further advice during the year were
referred to the weekly aural clinic. In addition, the children were
given the usual medical inspection and re-inspection.
Miss J. E. Hicks, Head Mistress of the Deaf Centre, reports
as follows:—
"There were 24 children (13 Girls and 11 Boys) on the register
at the end of 1936. The defects were as follows:—
Deaf (within the Act), 12; Partially Deaf, 3; Aphasic, 9.