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Opportunities for physical education vary very much at the
secondary stage, as not every school has all the basic equipment needed.
However, this position is somewhat relieved by making use of outside
facilities. For senior pupils the programme is being widened and
schools are moving away from the traditional diet of team games. The aim
now is to allow the pupils to choose a recreative activity for which
they feel well suited and which they will he disposed to continue after
leaving school.
Children vary considerably in their physical abilities and
interests and teachers are giving opportunities for them to develop as
individuals at all stages.
HEALTH EDUCATION
I have referred to health education on page 52 of this report.
Information on health matters in the form of materials and advice on the
teaching of health subjects especially on dental health and smoking has
continued to be furnished to pupils and teachers. The work of the teachers
is augmented by health visitors, medical officers and dental officers.
PROVISION OF MEALS AND MILK
The number of day pupils receiving mid-day meals and milk, both
at maintained and non-maintained schools in September 1965 was :-
Milk 16,104
Meals 13,620
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