[Report 1960] / Medical Officer of Health, Barrow-in-Furness County Borough.

  • Barrow-in-Furness (England). County Borough Council.
Date:
1960
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Credit: [Report 1960] / Medical Officer of Health, Barrow-in-Furness County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    MISCELLANEOUS I am indebted to the Chief Education Officer for the following commentary. Physical Training, Swimming and Organised Games Most schools now have the equivalent of a daily period of physical activity, the content of which varies with the age, aptitude and ability of the children concerned. The programme of work is centred round the Physical Education lesson, which aims at developing the basic skills of running, jumping, climbing and throwing. During the year, the provision of climbing and agility apparatus was approved for nine primary and three secondary schools. Additional outdoor facilities for tennis, netball, basketball, cricket and athletics were also begun for the Alfred Barrow County Secondary Schools. The “ pool ” of rock-climbing and camping equipment was greatly en- larged owing to the increased popularity of these “ out-of school ” activities by organised groups. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme was taken up as an experiment by four of the secondary boys’ schools. Bronze Awards were gained by 29 boys. The Scheme was extended for boys and an experimental scheme for girls was started. Sailing continued to develop at one of the secondary schools for boys, whilst at another a canoe club was formed and eight canoes completed by the boys dur- ing the course of the year. Walney Open Air Pool was again used by organised parties of school children during the summer term and swimming certificates were awarded as follows :— Beginners Proficiency Distance 104 2 74 Use of the Abbey Bath was resumed in November by all secondary schools and most junior schools. As a result of further testing, the following certificates were awarded :— Beginners Proficiency Distance 441 1 117 The weekly period of organised games continues in all primary and secondary schools, augmented by out-of-school leagues and fixtures in all the major games for children in secondary schools. Games facilities continue to improve and this year four more hockey pitches were taken into use. Provision of Milk and Meals Average number of children receiving milk on each school day Average number of children receiving meals on each school day Number of centres supplying meals Average number of children attending daily 9,894 2,953 28 10,437