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2. RISLEY AVENUE CENTRAL SCHOOL.
A party of 21 senior boys and two teachers spent a week at the
Rockland Boarding House, Swanage, in May. They made a thorough
study of the interesting geology and geography of the Isle of Purbeck and
its surroundings. Visits were made to Corfe Castle, Studland and
Agglestone, and to Lulworth Cove.
An excellent guide book was compiled by the School Staff, and the
arrangements made resulted in an excellent week's work and pleasure.
The total cost of the journey was £54 4s. 6d., towards which the
Committee contributed £25.
3. ST. PAUL'S GIRLS' SCHOOL.
A party of 24 girls, in charge of the Head Mistress, spent a fortnight
at Folkestone. They were favoured with excellent weather, and their
programme was carried out with complete success.
The total cost was about £80, towards which the Committee contributed
£30.
(d) Open-Air Classrooms.
Last year's report stated that a school of two departments, on openair
lines, to accommodate 800 children, was in course of erection. This
school (Devonshire Hill) was opened in April, 1926. Although it is too
soon to judge the permanent effects of open-air conditions on the children
in attendance, the first year's working of the school shows promising
results. The school is already over full, and the Board of Education
have agreed to its extension by the erection of another department for
500 children. This will be planned on the same lines as the existing
departments.
(e) Day Open-Air Schools.
The Open-Air Class, which has been held for several years during
the Spring and Summer in the bandstand at Downhills Park, was continued
in 1926 with the usual very satisfactory results. The admirable
situation of the Class, providing open-air conditions in beautiful
surroundings, permits of very good work