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At the March examination respiratory catarrh was very
prevalent. There were 10 cases of rather severe bronchitis and
a larger number with varying degrees of bronchial catarrh.
In June the condition of the children was very good. The
School was free from infectious disease.
In September the general health of the children was very
good. Of the 20 children absent, only two were very ill, the
others being on holiday or hopping.
The December examination provided the best report of all.
The number examined (117) was the highest recorded since the
School was opened. Of the three absent children, one had
Diphtheria, one had Tonsillitis, and the third was absent for no
apparent reason.
There is complete co-ordination between the Headmistress,
Miss J. E. Cass, and the School Medical Staff. Any child
requiring attention is sent to the Clinic at Rosetta Road, where
any condition found to require treatment is promptly dealt with.
Miss Marsden, the Dental Surgeon, reports:—
"During the year 1933 the School was inspected twice, and
treatment followed almost immediately afterwards. Any children
absent through illness or anv other cause are able to attend later
(owing to the nearness of the School to the Clinic). Thus all the
children were treated regularly during the year.
On the whole the dental condition of the children is pretty
satisfactory, and if continued should auger well for the future
of these children.
I should like to thank Miss Cass for help during inspections,
and for the efforts made to see that the children do attend at the
Clinic for the necessary treatment."
There are also several voluntary Nursery Schools doing
excellent work.
(16) Secondary Schools and Other Institutions of
Higher Education.
The Institutions referred to here comprise—
(1) The Municipal College (Provided by the Authority).
(2) The West Ham Secondary School (Provided by the
Authority).
(3) St. Angela's High School for Girls (Ursuline Convent)
(Aided by the Authority).
(4) The Plaistow Secondary School (Provided by the
Authority).
(5) The West Ham High School for Girls (Aided by the
Authority).
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