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The increase in the number of children on the school registers
over the last eight years amounts to 3696, i.e. 22.4% of the 1947
roll.
Mr. Frank H. Heaven, A.R.I.B.A., Architect to the Education
Committee, contributes the following:—
Sites and Properties.—A derelict property in Higham Hill
Road has been demolished preparatory to the erection of additional
classrooms on the site.
New Buildings.—Two additional classrooms have been erected
at the Chapel End School, and a contract for an additional craftroom
has been let.
Additions and Alterations.—Improvement of the Group Hearing
Aid Room and the provision of a covered-way and seats have
been completed at the Wm. Morris Deaf School.
Central Kitchens.—The buildings and apparatus have been
maintained in good order and sundry improvements made at the
Pretoria Avenue kitchen.
The interiors or exteriors of five blocks have been renovated,
and War Damage repairs completed at the Wood Street kitchen.
A contract has been let for a new dining room and kitchen for
the Wm. Morris Technical School, and this is nearing completion.
Heating.—Tenders for re-modelling of heating systems at three
primary schools have been accepted, and schemes for the remodelling
of the systems at the Chapel End School and the Marsh Street
Youth Centre prepared.
Existing systems have been maintained including the provision
of several new boilers.
Lighting.—Improvements have been effected in lighting in the
Hall of the Wm. E. Whittingham Secondary Boys School, and
needlework and other craftrooms at other schools.