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PHYSICAL TRAINING
There is no Area Organiser of Physical Training for the
elementary schools in this district. Whatever is done is on the
initiative of the teachers, but the School Medical Officers are not
consulted, save as to fitness or otherwise of a particular child to
engage in drill.
PROVISION OF MEALS.
The systematic provision of meals to school children was not
undertaken during the year under review.
SCHOOL BATHS.
None of the schools in this district is provided with baths.
CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
As already indicated, cards are sent to the parents inviting
their attendance on the occasion of their chilnren undergoing
Medical Inspection. They are also invited to attend Dental
Inspections, when the Dentist delivers a short lecture on the evils
of dental caries and the need for treatment.
During 1921, one or other parent attended in 1,056 instances,
representing a percentage of 52 2 as against 50 9 for 1920.
Where defects are found the children are followed-up as
already described.
CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS.
Review of the work undertaken by Teachers in facilitating
the work of (1) Medical Inspection, (2) Following-up and
(3) Medical treatment of the children.
Teachers now recognise the part school medical inspection
plays, and grant all the necessary facilities for the work.
CO-OPERATION OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS.
In this district there are three Attendance Officers, and they
have entre to the Health Department where they can ascertain
the health status and fitness for school of any particular child.
The function of these Officers is to maintain attendances, consequently
they take no part in aiding the work of medical