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The procedure of following-up by Nurses' visits is the same
as in the Elementary Schools.
The girl students in these Schools are medically examined
by a Lady Doctor.
Every facility provided by the Authority for the treatment of
children is available for these pupils. Many of the pupils, however,
have their defects remedied privately. Treatment is
obtainable by all the scholars, i.e. scholarship holders and feepayers.
WEST HAM SECONDARY SCHOOL.
All the pupils were medically examined during 1934 and
those requiring treatment were seen three months later in order
to determine whether this had been satisfactorily obtained.
Total number Examined 644
Defects found 82
Faulty vision accounted for the greater portion of defects
found to require treatment.
Our best thanks are due to the Principal, Dr. Churchill, and
his staff for the valuable assistance rendered to the School Medical
Department.
PLAISTOW SECONDARY SCHOOL.
All the pupils were medically examined during 1934 and those
requiring treatment were seen three months later in order to
determine whether this had been satisfactorily obtained.
Total Number Examined 550
Defects found 111
The greatest number of defects was due to faulty vision.
The Principal, Mr. J. W. Hand, takes much interest in the
medical inspection of the pupils. He is always very willing to
co-operate with the School Medical Department.
WEST HAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR CIRLS AND
ST. ANGELA'S HICH SCHOOL.
On the request of the respective Governors, the Authority provides
for the Medical Inspection of West Ham scholars in these
Schools, with the exception of the Preparatory Schools, These
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