[Report 1947] / School Medical Officer of Health, Manchester.
- Manchester (England). Council.
- Date:
- 1947
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Credit: [Report 1947] / School Medical Officer of Health, Manchester. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![that it was decided to repeat the facilities during the long summer holiday last year. With the excellent weather conditions it certainly proved a boon to the children who would otherwise have been con-1 demned to play in the hot, stuffy streets instead of enjoying the clear [ sunshine, cooler air and grass afforded by the parks. Transport was provided at two centres, Cavendish and George! Leigh Street schools at 9-45 a.m. and 1-45 p.m. each day to take children! to the parks and at 11-45 a.m. and 3-45 p.m., to return them to their! mid-day dinner and their homes. School attendance officers accom-! panied each bus to ensure safe travelling. Play Leaders were appointed to each of the parks chosen, Platt Fields] and Debdale Park. Their work was to help the children in theii activities, to supervise those who wished to be free to follow their own| pursuits, and to organise games when these were desired. Suitabh apparatus was available in the parks. Members of the physical education staff also paid daily visits tc each of the parks to help the play leaders and to give advice and tc observe the types of activities desired by the various children. The scheme was an unqualified success and some 11,703 childrer took advantage of the opportunities afforded. MEN TEACHERS’ PHYSICAL TRAINING ASSOCIATION Report by Secretary—E. L. Thomas The Association commenced its 20th season in September, 1946, ancj up to the end of the season in April, 1947, 25 meetings were held the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium. The membership has steadily increaseci with 56 men attending. The pre-war practice of inviting Organiser] from other authorities to visit us has been extended and the member] appreciate to the full this unique opportunity of observing and makinj use of the technique of some of the finest teachers of Physical Educatio:[ in the country. The ultimate effect of this on the class and individua child is obvious. The Association continues to extend its activities and is flourishing more than ever before. WOMEN TEACHERS’ PHYSICAL TRAINING ASSOCIATION] Report by Secretary—Miss B. Mann The Women Teachers’ Association has met each Wednesday ever] ing at the Central High School from September to March. Durii the season there has been a full, varied and interesting programi including gymnastics, dancing, recreative physical training, swimi and land drill. Apart from the meetings on Wednesday evenings Association have Hockey, Tennis, Rounders and Netball clubs. It has been a pleasure to have so many new members this year the Committee welcome teachers straight from college who can gleaj much valuable knowledge to use in their Physical Training lessons ^ well as improve their own performance. icct p pest Frc Ktl !0T1 I Seas life >rai mbe iltare la B'es 1 jstino ffiti |Diirin: K: tec Indies Idler itAll He I](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b29927833_0060.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
