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rooms at a number of schools during the year, and this has brought
about an improvement in conditions.
New sections have been fitted to a number of boilers and
existing systems maintained.
Lighting.
The remodelling of electric light and power installation is now
complete at Woodford High School for Girls.
The obsolete electric light installation at Pretoria Avenue
E.S.N. School has been replaced with a new system.
A section of the electric light and power installation has been
remodelled at Sir George Monoux Grammar School.
Minor improvements have been carried out at various schools
and the existing systems maintained.
Playfields.
Normal maintenance has been carried out by the ground staff.
A start has been made on the layout of the playfield at Sidney
Burnell Secondary School.
Provision of Meals.
Improved conditions for the staff at Higham Hill Central
Kitchen have been provided by the alteration to windows, and
condensation and steam is no longer a serious problem.
A start on the canteen at Pretoria Avenue E.S.N. School will
be made shortly, a much overdue improvement.
Normal maintenance to buildings has been carried out, repairs
to and replacement of equipment by the Maintenance Engineer, and
sundry improvements made.
The appointment of a private architect to prepare schemes for
and supervise the construction of sculleries is a contribution to an
improved service at the following schools:—
Roger Ascham Junior Mixed.
Markhouse Road Secondary.
Gamuel Road Junior Mixed.
Geo. Gascoigne Secondary.
Higham Hill Infants.
A private architect was appointed to prepare a scheme for a
dining room and kitchen at Selwyn Avenue Schools. The Ministry
of Education's directive has meant that the project is deferred for
the present.