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The spirit with which the children, as well as the teachers, acclaim it,
is proof of its value.
The actual standard of performance is improving and will be higher
as time-tables permit of more periods of Physical Training being added.
The value of posture is strongly emphasised and the new exercises
promoting suppleness and agility should result in improved carriage and
an understanding of good posture.
Teachers' Classes.—During the Spring Term, Physical Training
classes were attended by 110 teachers of Infant, Junior and Senior children,
and additional demonstrations of all branches of Physical Education were
given. It is hoped to hold further classes during 1936 for the benefit of
those unable to attend previously.
Equipment.—All departments have now been supplied with a satisfactory
amount of minor apparatus for use on physical training lessons,
and portable apparatus is to be provided in all departments with senior
children during the year 1936.
Pamphlet on P, ysical Education in the Classroom.—A pamphlet on
Classroom Work with special emphasis on posture training has been
prepared for use in Girls' and Infants' Schools and will be in the hands
of teachers at an early date.
Swimming Instruction.
Swimming instruction has continued throughout the year at the
Indoor Bath at the Town Hall, and during the Summer Season at the
Open-air Bath. The number of awards of certificates for swimming
various distances continues to be highly gratifying. 1.550 such certificates
were gained by pupils of the schools during the year (ended 31st
March, 1935).
PROVISION OF MEALS.
The arrangements for associating the School Medical Service with
the work by the Education Committee under Sections 82-84 of the
Education Act, 1921, particularly as regards the selection of children for
meals, the approval of dietaries, the suitability, adequacy and results of
the arrangements made, remain as they have been for several years.