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The chief defects were those of defective vision and some
orthopaedic conditions residual to previous infantile paralysis. In
these cases advice was given and exercises taught which could
be carried out by the pupils at home and during physical exercises
at school.
The physical condition of the pupils at each school was satisfactory,
and the personal hygiene was good. The parents of the
students were very interested in the Medical Inspection, and a
special interest was taken by both the Principals, who afforded
every facility for the smooth conduct of the examination.
Arrangements were made for the following up of all cases
where defects were found, and for the treatment of minor ailments
at the School Clinics.
Scholarship Children.
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 Central School.
(2) The Russell Central 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 as separate reports.
SCHEME OF MEDICAL INSPECTION AT THE
CENTRAL SCHOOLS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY.
There are two Central Schools, namely, The Grove School,
Forest Gate, and The Russell School, Plaistow.
At the present time there are two examinations in the year,
one in September at which all newly entered scholarship children
are inspected, whilst 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
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