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The number of cases of Tonsils and Adenoids operated on is
not large. Personally, I am strongly opposed to wholesale removal
of enlarged tonsils, as in my experience a considerable portion of
these disappear in course of time.
Vision.
286 cases of Visual Defect were submitted for Refraction at
the School Eye Clinic, whilst 23 children were treated at hospitals.
In 265 cases spectacles were prescribed and provided, and 2
cases referred to hospital for further treatment.
Dental Defects.
925 children were treated by the School Dentist under the
Local Education Authority's Scheme and 150 re-treated. Further,
45 attended the Dental Clinic and were referred elsewhere for
treatment, e.g., hospital, and 5 attended the Clinic but refused
treatment. 12 children had treatment by private dentists.
A proposal was brought forward with regard to dealing vvith
dental defects other than those specified in the scheduled years
In order to find out the amount of dental trouble actually existing
in the schools, the Committee decided that special inspections
should be carried out in two representative schools.
OPEN-AIR EDUCATION.
There are no facilities in this district for open-air education
beyond the holding of playground classes, and I am not aware
that this is practised to any appreciable extent.
There is no doubt that there is a considerable demand in
this area for an open-air school.
This matter was the subject of report in 1919, and also on
previous occasions.