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The results of the Inspection of the girls by Dr. Griffin were
as follows:—
No. examined: 93. Defective: 20. i.e. 21%
Parents present: 70. i.e. 75%
Defects found (requiring treatment):—
Defective Vision, 14.
Skin Disease (acne), 5.
Talipes Equinus (old infantile paralysis), 1.
Round Shoulders, 2.
Defects found (requiring observation and advice):—
Heart Cases (rheumatic), 3 cases.
Congenital Heart Disease, 1 case.
Alopecia, 1 case.
Neurosis, 1 case.
Early dental treatment was advised in 13 cases.
Nutrition:—
Above average, 19.3%. Average, 66.7%.
Below average, 14%.
Re-inspection of those found Defective at 1935 Inspection:—
Six cases only remained at School.
Defective Vision: 4 cases; glasses satisfactory.
Skin Disease: 1 case; cured.
Acne: 2 cases; cured.
Other cases found defective were "followed up" by home
visits. All had received attention.
I have to thank the Principal for his interest in the examination
and the facilities afforded for the smooth conduct of same.
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.
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