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modation, feeding, bathing and medical attention, whilst with
some modifications in the curriculum classes are carried on for four
and a half hours daily. During the spell of fine weather in September
and October the children enjoyed long rambles in the country, and
classes were held in the open air. The health and physique of the
evacuees to Hutton has obviously improved, while the children's
eye conditions have been periodically inspected and treated by the
Committee's medical specialist.
"The school accommodates 85 children, but the number on roll
during the year did not exceed 64. During the year 14 children
left school.
"One boy was transferred back to the elementary school, as
the state of his eyes had improved with the care taken by the doctors
and teachers.
"One boy went to the Royal Normal College for the Blind for
further training.
"One boy went to a training school for chefs.
"Two boys went into the building trade.
"One boy went to learn poultry farming.
"One boy went to learn dairy work.
"One boy went as shop assistant.
"One boy went as typist in a warehouse.
"Two girls went to a florist shop to learn the trade.
"One girl went as shop assistant in a confectioners' shop.
"One girl went as typist and cashier in a large drapery store.
"One girl is working at hand knitting and knitting machine
work.
"His Majesty's Inspector, Mr. Lumsden, has visited the school
during the year and expressed satisfaction at the work accomplished
there. He has also visited the evacuation centre, making a thorough
inspection of all the conditions."
(ii) Deaf School.—All children in attendance were examined
by Dr. Francis Clarke, your Aural Surgeon. 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 V. K. Mitchell, the Teacher in Charge, reports as
follows:—
"The following table shows the children on the register:—