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"One child was recommended for transfer to ordinary school,
and there is one child awaiting placement in a school for the blind.
"As in previous years, the ophthalmic supervision has been well
maintained. Dr. I. Gregory, M.B., D.O.M.S., has made two visits
to the school for the purpose of examinations, and has given much
helpful advice with certain selected cases. The medical staff at the
Eye Clinic have also made regular ophthalmic examinations, whilst
the optician (Mrs. Suckling) has assisted in a speedy supply and
repair service of glasses. The ready and willing help of all staff at
the Eye Clinic has been much appreciated.
"In the Spring term, Drs. Watkins and Poole made a full
medical examination of each child, and in addition have examined
all school leavers. Mr. Elmer, Senior Dental Surgeon, visited the
school in the Spring term and examined the teeth of all children,
eight being recommended for dental treatment.
"The Audiometrician visited the school during the year and
tested selected children, including all newly admitted children, and
several were referred for further examination at the E.N.T. Clinic.
The school also provided facilities for medical examination of
children attending St. Patrick's R.C. School. Miss Smith, the
Educational Psychologist, has made two visits to the school to test
selected children, one of whom was referred for Child Guidance.
"Visitors to the school included Her Majesty's Inspectors and
medical, health visitor and training college students.
"At the beginning of the Autumn term Miss Hardy returned
from her visit to Australia to take up teaching duties with Class 3,
to replace Miss Coote who left on marriage.
"I have to acknowledge my appreciation of the efforts of the
teaching and welfare staff on behalf of the children in the school.
During the year the average number on roll was 44.5, with an
average attendance of 59.7."
(d) School for the Physically Handicapped.—Mr. G. M.
Williams, Headmaster, reports as follows :—
"The high sunshine record of the year contributed materially
to the better health of the children attending the school, as reflected
in attendance figures. For almost nine months of the year the
classrooms were opened to the benefits of sunshine and fresh air.
"From May to September, classes I and II went regularly to
the Jubilee Retreat Field Centre, Chingford, and had the advantage
of free activity in the forest.
"This year there has been an increase in the number of child'
ren attending the South'West Essex Technical College swimming
bath, and thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Meyer and Miss Fuller the
class continued throughout the year. Several asthmatics appear to
have received considerable benefit therefrom.