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June Examination (Leavers)
Number Examined. Boys, 60; Girls, 35. Total, 95.
Chief Detects found to require Treatment or Observation.
Skin Conditions 2
Oral Sepsis 1
Anaemia 4
Other Defects 4
Defective Vision 7
Enlarged Tonsils 3
Conjunctivitis 1
September Examination (Entrants)
Number Examined. Bovs, 68; Girls, 34. Total, 102.
Chief Defects found to require Treatment or Observation.
Skin Conditions 1
Oral Sepsis 7
Enlarged Tonsils 4
Enlarged Tonsils and
Adenoids 1
Other Defects 7
Defective Vision 25
Otitis Media 1
Blepharitis 1
Defective Hygiene 2
A noticeable feature of the examinations was the cleanliness
of the children, there being onlv two cases where defective Hvgiene
was detected.
Practically the whole of the Defective Vision cases were
children who were already wearing glasses, but were considered
to be in need of a further examination by the Committee's Oculist.
Mr. Madden, the Headmaster, takes a great interest in the
welfare of all the scholars, and his kind co-operation during the
visits of the Doctor to the School is much appreciated.
The Russell School.
The leavers were examined in July, 1931.
These pupils commenced their studies at this school in August,
1928, and during this period they have done remarkably well.
The following is a resume of the medical inspection :—
Pupils Examined.
Ago in years.
15
Parents present
Boys
31
8
Girls
65
53
Combined percentage 63.
Chief Defects referred for Treatment.
Acne 1
Defective Vision 4
Enlarged Tonsils 1
Oral Sepsis 3
Anaemia 1
Scoliosis 2
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