The last four months of the year were spent in making a rapid survey of all children in the eighteen Government Schools and in thirteen of the Grant-in-Aid Schools, while reports were made on the hygienic aspect of school premises and furniture.
In all, 4063 children were inspected individually, 436 defects being found; 500 children were also seen in the Blind Home, Victoria Home, and Fairlea School, but no individual examination was made.
Defects noted were chiefly in vision, and arrangements were made whereby Dr. Morrison sees eight school-children on a fixed afternoon each week, and prescribes where necessary, for glasses; his fees, and the cost of glasses (from Messrs. Lazarus by contract) being borne by the special 'medical fee' fund contributed to by entering pupils.
In the treatment of the defects found, enlarged tonsils, carious teeth, ear discharge, &c. the Government Civil Hospital and the Chinese Public dispensaries have given aid.
Steps are being taken to improve the teaching of hygiene in Government Schools. Mrs. Minett's interest in her work contributes greatly to the success which is attending her efforts.
6. SCHOOL PLAYING GROUNDS.
In this Colony where lack of playing fields is such a sad, if inevitable, handicap to our schools, it is pleasant to be able to report that a football ground and a ground available for tennis courts, both in King's Park were placed at the disposal of the Central British School at the end of the year. It is hoped that a good ground in King's Park will also be provided for Yaumati School; where the pupils who are keen sportsmen may not only play football and hold their sports but also if it can be arranged, be taught to play cricket.
In spite of lack of school grounds, it should be possible to arrange for cricket matches between the bigger schools, Government and Grant-in-Aid, by borrowing certain Club grounds.
Queen's College are fortunate in having a football ground at Causeway Bay, and much is expected from the new Queen's College playing fields, but that lies in the future. The Indian Recreation Club has done much for the pupils of the Ellis Kadoorie Indian School by placing its ground frequently at their disposal.
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The last four months of the year were spent in making a rapid survey of all children in the eighteen Government Schools and in thirteen of the Grant-in-Aid Schools, while reports were made on the hygienic aspect of school premises and furniture.
In all,
4063 children were inspected individually, 436 defects being found; 500 children were also seen in the Blind Home, Victoria Home, and Fairlea School, but no individual examination was made.
Defects noted were chiefly in vision, and arrangements were made whereby Dr. Morrison sees eight school-children on a fixed afternoon each week, and prescribes where necessary, for glasses; his fees, and the cost of glasses (from Messrs. Lazarus by contract) being borne by the special 'medical fee' fund con- tributed to by entering pupils.
In the treatment of the defects found, enlarged tonsils, carious teeth, ear discharge, &c. the Government Civil Hospital and the Chinese Public dispensaries have given aid.
Steps are being taken to improve the teaching of hygiene in Government Schools. Mrs. Minett's interest in her work con- tributes greatly to the success which is attending her efforts.
6. SCHOOL PLAYING GROUNDS.
In this Colony where lack of playing fields is such a sad, if inevitable, handicap to our schools, it is pleasant to be able to report that a football ground and a ground available for tennis. courts, both in King's Park were placed at the disposal of the Central British School at the end of the year. It is hoped that a good ground in King's Park will also be provided for Yaumati School; where the pupils who are keen sportsmen may not only play football and hold their sports but also if it can be arranged, be taught to play cricket.
In spite of lack of school grounds, it should be possible to arrange for cricket matches between the bigger schools, Govern- ment and Grant-in-Aid, by borrowing certain Club grounds.
Queen's College are fortunate in having a football ground at Causeway Bay, and much is expected from the new Queen's College playing fields, but that lies in the future. The Indian Recreation Club has done much for the pupils of the Ellis Kadoorie Indian School by placing its ground frequently at their disposal.
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