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"Dr. Poole and Dr. Werren have made regular weekly visits
to the school, and their very ready and willing help has at all times
been available for children and parents alike, and has been much
appreciated.
"Mr. Taylor of the School Dental Service attended the school
in September, and held a full dental inspection.
"Mrs. Leach, S.R.N., School Nurse, has attended daily and
has assisted in the care and management of the children, and has
undertaken audiometry on selected cases. A total of 2,627 minor
treatments have been given by the nursing staff.
"The school has enjoyed the valued co-operation of the Orthopaedic
Clinic, and Miss Garratt, C.S.P., has given much helpful
advice and assistance during the year.
"Miss Smith. Educational Psychologist, made three visits for
the purpose of examination and advice, and Mr. Berry, Youth
Employment Officer, interviewed all leavers.
"Through the helpful and valued co-operation of the I.C.A.A.,
three children were sent away for convalescent holidays during the
year and six others assisted by family visits and advice.
"As in former years, swimming instruction was continued at
the Technical College baths, a mixed class attending every Friday,
asthmatics in particular being encouraged to join this class as well
as other physically handicapped children. Several swimming certificates
were gained.
"The children on roll at the end of the year were classified as
follows:—
Delicate (Min. of Ed. category " j ") 34
Physically
Handicapped ( ,, " h") 45
Epileptic ( „ " f") 3
"During the year 23 children left the school, 11 being transferred
to ordinary schools, 4 to residential schools, 2 to the School
for the Educationally Sub-normal, 4 to employment and 2 left the
district.
"The average number on roll was 86.6 and an average
attendance of 67.1 was registered.
"I must again put on record my deep appreciation of all my
colleagues on the staff, teaching, nursing, welfare, domestic and
transport for their valued co-operation in the work of the school."