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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, and there is no machinery for enabling
delicate school children to obtain milk and cod liver oil either free
or at moderate prices. Such a scheme would greatly benefit many
children and would not entail much organisation or expense. It
is mainly a question of co-operative buying and the friendly help
of the teachers.
SCHOOL BATHS.
No school 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 children undergoing
Medical Inspection. They may also attend Dental Inspections.
During 1923, one or other parent attended in 1197 instances,
representing a percentage of 58.6 as against 61.2 for 1922.
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