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Holiday Swimming.—The usual facilities for the cheap 2d.
swim were continued and the substantial increase shown over the
1952 attendances provide a reliable indication of the growing enthusiasm
for this healthy form of recreation. In 1953, 12,257 boys and
6,683 girls made use of this concession as compared with 10,816
boys and 5,553 girls in 1952.
Life Saving Classes..—Two weekly classes for boys and one for
girls were conducted by Mr. A. Smith during the spring and autumn
terms, and a good standard of work was maintained. There was
also a pleasing increase in the number of classes arranged by
individual schools.

Many of the children who gained these awards have now left
school, but have continued working for higher R.L.S.S. awards by
joining clubs and life saving classes
The Walthamstow Schools Swimming Association.—The following
information taken from the 1953 Annual report of the Hon.
Sec., Miss L. B. Thrippleton, indicates the value and scope of the
work of this Association.
Swimming Certificates awarded in 1953 (1952 figures in
brackets) :
Primary 826 (905)
Intermediate 20 (20)
Elementary 250 (312)
Advanced 7 (3)
Speed Tests.—1st Class—8 (6); 2nd Class—9 (19); 3rd
Class—14 (15).
During 1953 the usual School Swimming Gala was held and the
general standard, particularly of girls' swimming, appeared even
higher than in previous years. The report refers to the competition
for the W. E. Taylor Shield, the special training classes at Barking,
participation in the County Team, the County Schools, the Eastern
Counties and the English Schools Championships.