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The Class at Orchard House was continued up to October, when, by
permission of the District Council, it was transferred for the winter to a
more suitable position in Bruce Castle Park, where it has been possible
for the Class to work under improved conditions.
It will return to Orchard House in April, and will probably be
accommodated in a marquee placed in such a position as will secure the
maximum amount of sunshine and fresh air.
The Three-Year Programme of the Local Education Authority
includes the provision of a permanent Open-Air School for about 120
pupils. It is hoped that the consent of the Board for the establishment
of this school may soon be obtained.
PHYSICAL TRAINING.
Physical Training in the schools receives much attention. In addition
to the courses of instruction following the Board's syllabus and regulations,
many schools give instruction in Folk Dancing, Eurythmics and other
forms of Physical Exercises.
Remedial Exercises are given in nearly all schools by speciallv
selected class teachers, acting under the direction of the School Medical
Officer and of an expert adviser, who is engaged for half-time for this
work. Children are selected and inspected and the exercises are
prescribed by the Medical Staff.
Organised Games are a regular part of the curriculum of all the
schools. Valuable assistance in these is given by a flourishing Schools'
Sports Association, which organises Cricket, Football and Netball
Competitions on a League system ; and an Annual Sports Meeting, in which
school representatives, chosen on the results of their own School Sports
Meeting, compete for challenge shields or cups. Combined displays of
Physical Drill and Country Dancing are features of the Annual Sports.
Swimming Instruction is given to Senior boys and girls, who attend
at the Public Baths during school hours. Under the direction of the School
Swimming Association, scholars are encouraged to take examinations for
certificates issued by the Association and by the London Schools Swimming
Association. In 1926 nearly 2,000 certificates were awarded, these
being shared almost equally between girls and boys. These included a
large number of certificates for proficiency in life-saving.