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Lighting.
Normal maintenance has been carried out during the year. The
standard of lighting in the older schools does not conform to modern
requirements and some improvements and renewals have been
effected. Remodelling has been recommended by the Committee,
but only to a very limited degree has it been agreed by the Local
Education Authority.
Cleaning.
The washing down of walls in the schools has been continued
and has helped in overcoming the depressing conditions resulting
from the infrequent decorating of premises. The practice of cleaning
windows four times a year, with an additional clean at schools in
certain localities, was continued.
Lavatories.
The oft-repeated representations made by the Committee on
the need to remodel many lavatories has brought results.
During the year the following work was carried out:—
Mark House Sec. School Remodelling of Boys' and Girls' lavatories
The Winns Junior School Conversion of Shelter into Boys' lavatory
School Meals Service.
Routine maintenance has been carried out at all establishments
A prefabricated dining hall was erected at the Higham Hill Junior
School. The existing shelter was converted into scullery for the
Winns Junior School. At the St. Mary's C.E. Infants' School the
scullery was remodelled and the drainage system renewed.
BUILDING PROJECTS.
The following projects were undertaken during 1958 some
were completed while others were in hand at the end of the year
(a) Minor Capital Works—Cost of each not exceeding £10,000.
School Project
Thomas Gamuel Infants Kitchen.
Remodelling of Lavatories and additiona
washing facilities.
Thomas Gamuel Junior . Staff lavatory.
Walthamstow High School for
Girls Additional Classroom, Changing Room and
Showers.
(b) Major Capital Works.
Chapel End New Infants School.
Work on site was commenced in September, 1958. Site works
were delayed in the Autumn by the exceptionally wet weather. Good
progress was made subsequently and it is considered that the
scheduled date for completion, viz., September, 1959, will be
adhered to. Cost—£48,693.
Chapel End Secondary School.
Plans for the extension and alterations to the school were
completed and the work will commence early in 1959. Cost—
£64,832.