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Walthamstow 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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"The average number on roll during the year was 45
with an average attendance of 40. 5,
"During the year 14 children were admitted and two
were taken off roll. One (visual acuity 6/12) was
transferred to E.S.N. school; one boy left to employment
in a shop warehouse.
"I have to express my thanks to all my colleagues,
teaching, welfare and transport for their continuing
efforts on behalf of the children.
The following table shows the principal ophthalmic defects of the children on the school roll-"
| Boys | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Albinism | 3 | 5 |
| Anisometropia | 1 | - |
| Aniridia | - | 1 |
| Cataract | 12 | 5 |
| Cerebral defect | 1 | - |
| Choroiditis | - | 1 |
| Coloboma | 1 | 1 |
| Ectopia Lentis | - | 2 |
| Microphthalmus | 1 | - |
| Myopia | 5 | 2 |
| Nystagmus | 2 | - |
| Optic atrophy | 3 | 3 |
| Retinal defects | 3 | - |
(b) The Margaret Brearley School for the
Educationally Subnormal-
Mr. L F Green. B. Sc.. who was appointed as Headmaster
from September 1960 has kindly submitted the following
report-
"Miss R. R A. Lock retired in September 1960 after
very loyal service in the interests of the children of
the school.
"Mrs. Thomerson retired at Christmas 1960. Miss
M. Redhead, M, A., succeeded her. Mrs. Whale was
appointed in January as a teacher of domestic subjects.
Several teachers have taken part in vacation and
part-time courses.
"The number on roll has remained steady at the 110
mark throughout the year
"There have been seven school leavers. These have
been placed as follows:-