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In the middle of the morning the two-year-olds have
the bathroom to themselves for a long time, so that while most
are playing with quiet toys a few at a time are learning to wash
themselves and enjoying it. Meanwhile the big ones in the playroom
have music, stories, and occupations involving sensetraining
materials and toys requiring careful manipulation, such
as fretsaw puzzles, interlocking toys, hammering, etc.
The big ones have another quiet time at 10 o'clock in the
morning; a time most useful for language training and for
developing a true family feeling. They tell of interesting things
which have happened at home or in the streets, are shown new
objects in the school, or pictures illustrating what thev have seen.
A simple hymn is then sung.
The past year has been an exceedingly healthy and happy
one for us. Our attendance has also been good.
(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).
MUNICIPAL COLLEGE.
The Local Authority undertakes the Medical Inspection of
certain students in attendance at this College, provided by them.
The students examined are those attending (1) Junior Courses
Engineering, first and second year (2) Trade School for Girls (a)
Preparatory (b) Dressmaking, first and second years (c) Cookery,
first and second year (3) Junior Art Trade School for Boys and
Girls.
Three visits are made during the year, and re-inspections are
made of examinees from each previous medical inspection.
The examinations are fuller in detail than obtain in the
Elementary Schools, colour visions, chest measurements, and other
enquiries incidental to the age period being noted.
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