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The findings are incorporated in the main Statistical Tables
for Elementary Schools.
The pupils at the Municipal Secondary School are for the
most part scholarship children. The Juniors are examined soon
after entrance. The bursars and Pupil Teachers are examined
in the upper forms at one of the three annual examinations.
The whole of the scholars of the Plaistow Secondary School
were examined during the year, including the pupils from the
previous year, viz. : 108 boys and 88 girls. The results have
already appeared separately under Section 19 of the Report.
Blind Persons' Act.
During the year three men and one woman were examined
and reported on as being suitable for training under the Blind
Persons' Act.
Pathological Work.
Microscopical examination of sputum for the possible
presence of the tubercle bacillus is undertaken for the School
Medical Department by the Tuberculosis Officer.
Throat swabs are taken by the School Medical Staff and
sent to the Superintendent of the Plaistow Fever Hospital for
cultivation and report.
The microscopic diagnosis of ringworm is done at the Town
Hall by the School Medical Staff. During the year 40 hair
specimens were examined, and of these 34 were positive, i.e.,
contained living Ringworm spores.
Health Week.
The School Medical staff gave their services during Health
Week, when anatomical models, specimens, and orthopaedic
instruments were explained to the public, and demonstrations
given relating to matters concerning the health of the school
child. (See page 43.)
Cheap Tram Fares.
Credit is due to the Electricity and Tramways Committee,
who through the Tramways Manager (Mr. Slattery) have
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