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dirty and wood blocks have been removed from the floor for
an area of about 3 square yards.
These matters require attention.
The other conditions at this school are satisfactory.
Cleanliness of Scholars.
Lessons on Hygiene.— At the meeting of the Education Committee
in September, 1910, I was instructed to prepare bi-monthly
circulars addressed to the children in simple language on the
Importance of Cleanliness. Up to the end of the year the following
circulars had been issued :—
Heston and Isleworth Urban District Education Committee.
CARE OF THE BODY.
The Importance of Cleanliness.
To the Children.
Your Skin.
Unless your skin is always kept clean and so allowed to act
properly, you will take " colds" frequently and your health will
be injured.
Warm water and soap should be used for cleansing and your
face, arms and neck should be washed—
(1). Before going to school,
(2). During the mid-day interval and
(3). Before going to bed.
A bath with soap and warm water should be taken at least
twice a week.
Your hands should always be washed immediately before
taking food. This will prevent harmful germs being taken into
the body.
Cold bathing or swimming, if your heart is sound, invigorates
the body.
George F. Buchan, m.d., d.p.h.,
School Medical Officer.
15th September, 1910.