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it is necessary that his education should proceed at the same
time as his cure. To this end the Open Air Recovery School
has been introduced.
(e). Open Air Recovery School.
In this district a school for 40 scholars would probably be a
suitable number for which to provide as a beginning, and special
attention would require to be given to the following considerations:—
1. The site should be fairly open and easily accessible.
2. It should have at least one acre of land in connection
with it.
3. The class-rooms should be constructed for 25 pupils.
4. The class-rooms should consist merely of a smooth
impervious floor, with a roof supported by uprights at suitable
intervals, without sides. They should be sufficiently large to
permit of the desks beings at such a distance from the edge
of the floor that they will not get wet.
5. The desks should be single.
6. Accommodation must be provided for a caretaker and
his wife, with a kitchen sufficiently large to cook for the 40
children.
7. The dining room should be of the same character as
the class-rooms.
8. Baths should be provided.
9. Bach child should have the following numbered
articles:—A washable bag, containing brush and comb, toothbrush,
hand towel, bath towel, a deck chair, blanket and
rain cape.
10. Two teachers would be required and both should
have special knowledge of nature study, hygiene and physical
exercises.
11. The cost of meals provided should be recovered
from the parents.
12. A Health Visitor should visit the school regularly
and the School Medical Officer as required.