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letters I have received since we returned, I know that the children
too thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
In conclusion, I must thank all those who help to make the
camp such a success, the Committee who grant the facilities to
make the holiday possible, the staff at the offices who attend so
well to the details of arrangement, and the Medical Staff who see
that all start fit. I know that the members of the teaching staff
enjoy this work and need no thanks ; the knowledge that they
have been able to help for a while to lighten the more or less drab
lives of the children is sufficient. But at the same time, I appreciate
their services to the full.
Children's Country Holiday Fund.
A further activity which should be mentioned under this
heading is the work of the Children's Country Holiday Fund. All
children sent away by the local branches of this Fund are examined
by the Nursing Staff as to their cleanliness and freedom from
infectious or contagious conditions. The number of children so
inspected during 1935 amounted to 1,938.
(10) Physical Training.
An Inspector of Physical Training has now been appointed
for the organization and supervision of physical training in all
schools and other Educational Institutions under the Education
Committee.
There is a well organised School Sports Association composed
of members of the West Ham Education Committee and
teachers. All available sites in the Borough are utilised to the
fullest extent in carrying through a vast athletic programme.
Scholars for whom an opinion is required as to fitness for
participation in various sections of games are referred for examination
by an Assistant School Medical Officer.
During the year 185 boys were examined. Only two were
found unfit.
(11) Provision of Meals.
The same scheme which has pertained for several years, and
which I have on previous occasions set out in detail, still exists
for the purpose of providing meals for children.
The Education Committee, on behalf of the Maternity and
Child Welfare Committee, now make provision for supplying
meals to expectant and nursing mothers at the above Centres, at
special times.
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