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(23) Miscellaneous.
All scholarship children are medically examined soon after
taking up their scholarships. The schools at which such scholarships
are held are :
Provided by the Authority :
(1) The Grove School
(2) The Russell School
(3) The West Ham Secondary School.
(4) The Plaistow Secondary School.
Aided by the Authority :
(5) St. Angela's High School for Girls.
(6) West Ham High School for Girls.
(7) A few boys hold their scholarships at St. Bonaventure's.
Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6 have been dealt with in separate reports.
SCHEME OF MEDICAL INSPECTION AT HICHER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PROVIDED BY THE
AUTHORITY.
At the present time there are two examinations in the year,
one in September at which all newly entered scholarship children
are inspected. The second examination takes place during the
second quarter of the year, and comprises all scholars who are
in their third year and due to leave at midsummer. At either of
these examinations it is open for the Headmasters to submit as
"specials" any scholars not due for examination where retarded
progress or some definite ailment or condition makes it appear
advisable. The Head may also consult with the School Medical
Officer between school visits on any case where it is not deemed
advisable to await for the next medical inspection.
The same routine procedure of following up by Nurse's visits
and re-inspection by the Assistant School Medical Officer, obtain
as in the case of the Elementary Schools. The Committee's
Oculist, X-Ray Specialist, School Clinic and Hospital arrangements
for the operative treatment of Tonsils and Adenoids are
available for cases needing it.
The arrangements for the recovering of cost of treatment
from parents is undertaken by the Education Officer's Department,
the scale of charges is in accordance with the schedule of income
adopted by the Authority.
The Crove School.
Two Inspections were held in this school during the year, in
June and September, with the following results:—
227
Higher Elementary Schools.