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"Those children who are 'blind within the meaning of the
Act' are taught the Braille system of reading and writing, and the
Taylor frame is used in the working out of arithmetic.
"In addition to the ordinary school curriculum, various forms
of manual work are undertaken by the children.
"For those children who travel a long distance to school, the
Authority generously provides a two-course meal at mid-day, at
a purely nominal cost.
"About 85 per cent. of the children availed themselves of the
Milk Marketing Board's scheme for the purchase of milk in schools
during the year.
"The school accommodates 85 children, but the number on
roll did not exceed 66 last year.
"During the year, 19 children left school.
"Three were transferred back to the Elementary School, as
the state of their eyes had improved with the care taken by doctors
and teachers.
"One girl went to the Royal Normal College for the Blind for
further training.
"Four girls obtained employment as shop assistants.
"One girl found work in a knitwear factory.
"Two girls are employed as waitresses in restaurants at London
stores.
"One girl is employed as children's attendant at an orphanage.
"One girl is employed as a typist at a factory.
"One girl is employed at an art shop, framing pictures in
passe -partout.
"One girl is employed at a leather work studio, preparing
leather bags.
"One boy is learning french polishing.
"One boy assists on a baker's round.
"One boy is learning the butchering trade.
"One boy is learning the tool making trade."