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both from educational and hygienic aspects. Separate closets
with independent flushing arrangements are the only kind really
satisfactory. The question of providing these in the new
school now being built was considered, but chiefly owing to the
reported expense of maintenance, it was decided to adhere to
the old type.
The existing trough closets are in most instances capable
of being improved, in many the seats are faulty in design, in all
there is too much woodwork and as the latter is in all cases
fixed, it is difficult to satisfactorily clean the trough underneath.
Urinal accommodation is adequate in practically all the
Schools, but the flushing arrangements are not so satisfactory.
In a few cases there is no flushing apparatus, while in others it
is rendered inadequate owing to the unsuitable sizes of the
sparge pipes.
The provision of stalls also appears to be unnecessary and
undesirable, these are not flushed and have to be washed by the
caretakers, and while increasing their work they serve no useful
purpose.
Playgrounds.—These are asphalted with the exception of
Castle Street Roman Catholic School and Vicarage Lane.
The latter is a temporary School and will soon be replaced
by a new building. The former should be asphalted, as in wet
weather the water stands in pools, and in that condition it is not
suitable for the children's use.
MEDICAL INSPECTION OF SCHOOL
CHILDREN.
This work commenced in January, 1909, and was carried
on throughout the School year.
Staff.—This consists of myself, Dr. Benton, the Deputy
Medical Officer of Health (who devotes four half-days per week
to the work) the School Nurse, and a girl clerk.