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Much interest was shown by the public in a small exhibition
of paintings and craft at the Book Exhibition.
By various efforts, £7 was raised for Oxfam.
As a result of the school Harvest Festival, twenty parcels
were sent to old folk.
School Sports Day was held in conjunction with the other
Walthamstow Special Schools.
Our younger children now have a swimming period at the
Leyton Learners bath.
" During the year a continued interest has been shown in
After Care. The 'Wednesday Club' meets from 7 - 9.30 p.m. and is
staffed by two teachers together with voluntary helpers. There
has been average attendance of twenty from our over fifteen year
old pupils and leavers. Three socials have been held during the
year. These also help us to keep in touch with those who have
left us.
" In March the staff attended a two day Special Schools
Conference at Corbets Tey School, Upminster.
"Miss A. Hambley retired in August. Miss S. Butler holder
of the Diploma in the education of handicapped pupils, was
appointed in her place as deputy headmistress. Mrs. P. McGrath
after taking the course in the education of maladjusted pupils,
transferred to Dagenham. Mr. P. Page was appointed to the staff
and Mr. A.E» Old was seconded for the University of London Diploma
Course.
"There has been a wide range of educational visits during
the year. The staff are hoping to arrange some residential
journey in 1964.
" Miss J. Baldwin in her capacity as Health Visitor has
given regular talks for the girls on child care. She also introduced
some films on smoking. The boys saw these films as well.
" Miss J. Rasor has started a speech programme in the school
and visits regularly to follow up on this work.
''Many parents have visited the school for individual dis
cussions with myself and class teachers. They were also invited
to the Harvest Festival, Sports Day, Carol Service and Infants
Party. At one special evening, a talk on the work of the school
was given and films of the school shown