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instructors employed by the Local Authority work with great
enthusiasm to foster and maintain a high standard of swimming and
personal hygiene.
The provision of a closed instructional Bath for schools only
would provide more beneficial instruction for a greater number of
pupils Indeed it would also provide for remedial classes, for
example, for those suffering from asthma or other ailments.
Special Schools
Assistance and suggestions have been given by the Organisers
in the introduction of a new approach to the Physical Activities
in these Schools. Further interest has been stimulated and
confidence and courage has been developed, through the introduction
of some climbing apparatus at the School for the Deaf,
Swimming is a special feature in both schools for certain sections
of the children for whom it is possible.
Dance
On the girls9 side, there is a growing interest in movement
training in dance form and a Course in Basic Movement Training
held during the year created much interest.
This type of movement training has links with mime, music,
drama and gymnastics and it is hoped to develop further this
aspect of the work.
Employment of Children Outside School Hours
During the year ended 31st December, 19 55 applications were
made by the parents of 88 children for licences enabling them to
be employed part-time. Of these applications six were refused;
four were under age, and two were refused because of their unsatisfactory
attendance at school.
An aly si s
60% employed in the delivery of newspapers,
20% employed in the delivery of milk.
10% employed in delivering goods.
7% assisting in shops,
3% miscellaneous.