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On Bonfire Night a combined Firework Party was held at the Adult Training
Centre, Chestnut Avenue. The children from Harle House constructed three very
individual guys which were duly burned on a bonfire made by the trainees attend'
ing the Adult Training Centre. Parents assisted with refreshments and provided
the fireworks.
At Christmas the children presented a short mime of the Christmas Story
and sang carols for their parents and friends. Afterwards the refreshments were
served by the children who had spent the morning cooking the food. A party was
held just before the end of term which included a fancy hat competition. Father
Christmas called at the conclusion of the afternoon with his sleigh piled high with
presents.
This year has seen the first transfer of two older boys to the new Adult
Training Centre. This step in life for them has been regarded by the staff of both
centres as of great importance. The transfer has been preceeded by a preliminary
visit to the Adult Training Centre by both boys with their teacher followed by
a period of transition until full integration was felt appropriate. I would like to
express my thanks to Mr. A. Tudway, Manager of the Chestnut Avenue Adult
Training Centre and to his staff for the excellent liaison and constant assistance
given to myself and the staff of Harle House during this year.
Liaison has also been established with the Borough Safety Officer and the
Youth Officer. I am grateful to the staff of both departments for their interest and
assistance. Students have been received from both the one year and two year
courses for Teachers of the Mentally Handicapped Children at Chiswick Poly
technic during the year and have undertaken periods of teaching practice with all
groups at Harle House".
(d) Attendance at Adult Training Centres.