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The school has special lighting and ventilation and the installation
of four new roller blackboards has allowed of better and larger work
permitting of good posture.
Musical exercises (Ann Driver's broadcast) are engaged in and
music is also employed to assist relaxation and for the treatment of
nervous cases and speech defects.
Special desks, are to be replaced by a newer type adjustable for each
child so as to allow correct postures for all.
Experiments with a magnifying lens (in addition to the correcting
glasses worn) have proved that ordinary type books can be used without
danger and a supply of lenses is to be obtained shortly.
Meantime wireless lessons help to teach by ear.
Progress.—Progress in educational subjects has been maintained
and increased particularly with the younger children. The youngest
two (admitted at 4 and 5 years) show development in intelligence above
the normal. The three children re-admitted after long absences for
poor health have not attended very regularly and are retarded, the girl
being especially backward, the boy suspected of Trachoma is now progressing
a little and the third child is likely to make more rapid progress
as his health improves.
Transit.—Transit by ambulance means that the children arrive
warm, dry and happy, and return home quickly. In addition the
cause of absence is always ascertained and messages between teacher
and home are made possible.
Visitors.—Parents are welcomed at school any Thursday from
3.30—4 p.m. Other people interested in education or health, such as
councillors and travellers, have paid visits of observation and are induced
if possible to address the children so as to establish contacts with minds
other than those of the two teachers.
Entertainments, etc.—A visit was paid to a Horticultural Display
at Downhills Park.