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West Ham 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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(11) Provision of Meals.
The following figures summarise the extent of the undertaking for the year under consideration:—
| Breakfasts | Dinners | |
|---|---|---|
| Silvertown National Kitchen | 2282 | 3561 |
| School Dining Centres | 221977 | 424673 |
| Average number of children fed per week: 1,590. | ||
(12) School Baths.
School baths are provided at two Elementary Schools, Gainsborough
Road and Rosetta Road. Spray baths are provided at
the Special School at Knox Road, the Fyfield Open Air School,
and the new South Hallsville School.
Selected children, with the consent of parents, are conducted
in rota to the Corporation Baths at Balaam Street, Jupp Road,
Fen Street, and Silvertown. This takes place in school hours.
Facilities are also afforded for swimming instruction at the
Beckton Road Open Air Bath. Men and women instructors are
engaged for training and supervision.
The number of children who attended the School Baths under the Committee's scheme during the year is as follows:—
| Boys | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Balaam Street | 4864 | 4651 |
| Jupp Road | 5155 | 2749 |
| Silvertown. | 1365 | 1014 |
| Fen Street | 4115 | 2474 |
| 15499 | 10888 |
(13) Co-operation of Parents.
The co-operation of parents continues to be an essential factor
in the success of the School Medical Service. Without such cooperation
and interest a good deal of work would be futile. It is
becoming increasingly recognised that the good work of the Education
Committee is purely in the interest and welfare of the child,
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