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attempt to find the most suitable case material. The trial was
arranged by the Ministry of Health and the Post Office Engineers.
"Four new group hearing aids have been purchased. Two
are in full use and the others will be used when the extra
classrooms which have been made available to the school are
ready for occupation."
Margaret Brearley School for the Educationally Subnormal.-
Mr. L.F. Green, B. Sc., Headmaster, reports as follows:-
"The accommodation of the school has been greatly
improved during the year. An annexe was opened for the two
reception classes in the grounds of the Thomas Gamuel Infants'
School. This move, along with the moving of a partition to
make one classroom where previously there had been two, has
given more space for the older boys and girls. In December
new toilets were completed.
"A full scale medical and dental inspection was
carried out during the year. Mrs. Leach, S.R.N., has continued
her valuable visits for checks on hygiene etc. Miss Moseley,
Health Visitor, has given regular lessons to the senior girls
on hygiene and child care. The clinic staff have been unfailing
in their help and understanding of our children's needs.
"A club for the older boys and girls meets one day a
week after school. Socials have been held, at which those who
have left the school in the past have been made welcome. The
sympathy of Mrs. Dowling at the Leyton Baths has enabled many
pupils to learn to swim and help the timid ones to have no
fear of the water.
"Every effort has been made to get closer co operation
with parents. Many parents attended a meeting to explain
what is being attempted for the younger children at the Thomas
Gamuel Annexe. Two news letters have also been sent.
"Many visitors have been made welcome: from Training
Colleges, from other schools, midwives in training and two
students from overseas. Many visits have been made by our own
pupils; to London and Whipsnade Zoos, Epping Forest. Hitchman's
Dairy, Waltham Abbey, Electric House. Fords, Windsor and the
Circus at Olympia.
"Miss Smith, the School Psychologist, has continued with
the testing of those pupils who needed review and prior to
leaving school.
"At the end of the year 99 children were on roll.
During the year, seven children were transferred to Junior
Training Centre and one pupil was transferred to a Secondary