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2. OPEN-AIR SCHOOLS AND CLASSES.
The Open-Air Class which has been conducted during several
summers in the Bandstand at Downhills Park was again in operation
from May to October, 1923. About 30 scholars, selected by the
Medical Officer's staff, were in attendance. The educational and1 physical
results of the class were very satisfactory.
An undevteloped school site at Orchard House, Park Lane, was
again used for the purpose of Open-Air work in connection with
Coombes Croft Temporary Boys' School. All the classes of the school
shared these facilities. The opportunities offered afforded a welcome
relief from the occupation of unsuitable and depressing premises, the
use of which is to terminate on 31st March, 1924.
3. PLAYGROUND CLASSES.
Playground classes were held, when the weather was suitable, at
Page Green Junior Mixed School and Coleraine Park Girls School,
where suitable shelters have been erected.
4. PHYSICAL EXERCISES.
Full attention continues to be given to Physical Training in all the
schools. Many departments are organised so as to permit of the
instruction in several classes being given by teachers who have special
qualifications and aptitude for the work.
In the three Central Schools, each of which has a specially trained
Instructor, gymnastic apparatus has been provided and a carefully devised
scheme of instruction is in operation.
A public display of Physical Exercises and Country Dancing, given
at the Annual Schools' Sports in September, was very successful in
calling attention to the excellent work done in the schools.
PROVISION OF MEALS.
The same arrangements apply this year as last year.
SCHOOL BATHS
The public baths are made available for school children on special
days at special rates.