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During the year, until December, 1947, one child was
admitted in March who proved unsuitable for this school, a boy
of six years was admitted in September, a girl of four years in
November and a girl of six years in December. All were totally
deaf.
A boy of 16 years left in October to work as an engraver
and is doing well.
In December, 1947, there were 17 children on the roll between
the ages of three and 11 years. The attendance at school is always
very good.
Hearing aids are used whenever they are of benefit.
(iii) Open Air School.—Mr. Williams, the Head Teacher,
reports as follows :—
The year has not been remarkable for any great changes in
the school. In spite of the severe winter the general health of
the children has maintained a fair level as shown by the improved
attendance. Gas heaters have been installed in all classrooms to
replace coal stoves, but it is too early yet to judge their effect on
the children's health.
During the year 54 children (including 12 re-admissions) were
admitted, and 38 were discharged.
The average attendance was 62 and the average number on
roll was 75.

Miss Waid, assistant mistress at this school since 1938, retired
at the end of the year. I would like to record my appreciation of
her services to the school. I would also wish to thank all staff,
medical, teaching, welfare and domestic for their valued co-operation
in the work of the school.
(iv) ORTHOPEDIC SCHEME
The Scheme is under the clinical charge of Mr. B. Whitchurch
Howell, F.R.C.S., Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The following table shows the work done at this clinic