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"As in previous years the ophthalmic supervision of the
school has been well maintained. Dr. I. Gregory, M.B., D.O.M.S.,
made visits in June and October for the purpose of examination
and has given much helpful advice. The medical staff of the Eye
Clinic have made regular ophthalmic examinations and Mrs.
Suckling has given ready and efficient service in the supply and
repair of spectacles. The willing help and co-operation of all
at the Eye Clinic has been much appreciated.
" In September Dr. Werren carried out a full medical
inspection of all the children in the school. In June Mr.Taylor
from the School Dental Clinic visited the school for dental
inspection.
"Visitors during the year included the Mayor and Mayoress
of Walthamstow. the School Medical Officer for the Forest
Division of Essex, post graduate medical students, the Super
intendent Health Visitor and Student Health Visitors. Student
District Nurses, pupil midwives, qualified teachers, training
college staff and students, a student sociologist and a party
of students from Dr. Barnado's.
"During the Whitsuntide holiday a party of twelve children
under the care of Mr. Crosbie spent a week at the Isle of
Wight in company with the Woodside School Camp party. This
again proved to be a most instructive and worthwhile venture
" In January, Miss 0. Brown commenced service in charge of
the infant class, filling the vacancy caused by the departure of
Mrs. Harrington.
"The average number on roll during the year was 53.9 with
an average attendance of 46.7. Ten children were admitted and 13
children were taken off roll. Of these three were younger child,
ren, one of whom moved out of the school's catchment area while
2 transferred to Residential Schools. There were 10 children who
left to employment, as follows: