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Scholarship Children.
All scholarship children are medically examined soon alter
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 ol
these examinations it is open for the Headmasters to submit as
"specials" any scholars not due for examination where retarded
progress or some definite ailment or condition makes it appear
advisable. The Head may also consult with the School Medical
Officer between school visits on any case where it is not deemed
advisable to await the next medical inspection.
The same routine procedure of following up by Nurse's visits
and re-inspection by the Assistant School Medical Officer, obtain
as in the case of the Elementary Schools. The Committee's
Oculist, X-Ray Specialist, School Clinics and Hospital arrangements
for the operative treatment of Tonsils and Adenoids are
available for cases needing it.
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