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A pass gate between a central kitchen and adjoining schools has
been formed to speed up the delivery of meals.
Renovations.—Complete renovation of the exteriors of three
schools and interiors of nine schools, and part interiors of another
three schools were completed during the year, also the interior of the
Marsh Street Youth Centre and the exterior of the Guildsway Dental
Clinic. The interiors of some Domestic Science Rooms, Head Teacher
and Staff rooms have also been renovated.
Sanitation. — Improvements to scholars lavatories have been
effected at four schools.
Additional washing facilities have been installed at two schools.
Cold water services have been improved or renewed to comply
with the Water Board's Regulations.
Hot water supplies, chiefly from gas water heaters, have been
installed at eight schools for staff or scholars usage.
Sound Equipment.—A further instalment, under a progressive
scheme, has been made of radio and gramophone equipment with
extensions and loud speakers to classrooms.
Visual Aids.—A further instalment of instruments on similar
lines to the last has been made, and screens and blackout fixed at
eight schools.
War Damage, etc.—Progress is being made towards complete
reinstatement after damage by enemy action, and occupation by Civil
Defence and other public services. The work has been completed at
three schools and at the North Walthamstow Sports Ground, and is
well in hand at the Wm. McGuffie Secondary School.
4. MEDICAL INSPECTION.
The following gives a summary of the returns :—
A. Periodic Medical Inspections—
Entrants 2,456
Second Age Group 1,687
Third Age Group 1,603
Total 5,746
B. Other Inspections—
Special Inspections 765
Re-inspections 531
Total 1,296