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Of the 17 who left, 2 were returned as "lit" to their ordinary
schools, 1 left the district and 14 left on account of age exemption.
The boys who left are in work and follow the following occupations :—
1 vanboy, 2 hawkers, 1 office work, 2 engineering, 8 factory work (wood
and boots).
The boys who were admitted in 1934 were, on the whole, very
backward, both physically and educationally, but signs are evident that
they are gradually improving in physique and educational attainments.
On March 11th, 1934, a new classroom was opened by the ViceChairman
of the Education Committee. It has been much appreciated
and has given every satisfaction. The old classroom has been equipped
as a manual room with benches and tools, and the elder boys may now
resume their woodwork instruction.
The average increase in weight of the scholars was about 7 J lbs.
The scholars were drawn from the following schools:—Lancasterian,
Devonshire Hill, Risley Avenue, Parkhurst and Coleraine Park.
Downhills Park Open-Air Class.
This class was opened in the bandstand on April 30th and closed
on October 26th.
The number of pupils on roll was 23. Of these, 9 were admitted
from Downhills Senior Girls, 7 from Culvert Senior Girls, 2 from Page
Green Senior Girls, 3 from Downhills Junior Mixed and 2 from West
Green Junior Mixed Schools.
The class was composed of children suffering from the following
defects
Anaemia 4
Debility 2
Debility and Cervical Adenitis 1
Bronchitis and Bronchial Catarrh 8
Tuberculosis of Cervical Glands 1
Quiescent Tuberculosis of Knee 1
Erythema Nodosum 1
Subnormal Nutrition 5