[Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Eastbourne County Borough.

  • Eastbourne (England). County Borough Council.
Date:
1967
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Credit: [Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Eastbourne County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    and five left the District to live elsewhere. At the end of the year there were 74 on the school roll (48 boys, 26 girls). All the children leaving at 16 were found suitable employment. Special schools all have a disadvantage in that their children are to some extent segregated from the rest of the community. The staff of the Lindfield School have worked hard to break down these barriers, by arranging joint activities with the adjacent Hampden Park Secondary Modern School, by encouraging the pupils to take part in normal out- of-school pursuits, and by running a weekly club for senior children and those who have left school who need to develop their social and practical skills further. Below is an extract of Mr. Newton’s school report for the year: The spring term saw a new activity for the senior girls who, led by Mrs. Pulham and Miss Farmer, hiked to Alfriston, spent the night there and ventured back the following day. This adventure was so popular as to demand repetition in the future. The summer term is always very busy and the school journey this year was a long one—to the Cheddar Caves. Heavy rains and delayed trains caused us to miss seeing the lions of Longleat en route, but by the end of the day we had all seen much and learnt a little more. I am glad to say the juniors of the school had much better weather on their day’s outing to Pevensey Castle and Camber Sands. Absolutely marvellous weather was enjoyed during the school camp week at Nightingale Farm. Mrs. Pulham and I, together with eighteen boys and girls, had an energetic week walking to the Wilmington Giant, climbing the local Downs, canoeing and visiting Alfriston Youth Hostel. We had two Sports Meetings, at the first of which we acted as host to schools in Brighton, Hastings and Horam. I am glad to say that we won more cups at these sports than all the other schools combined. The autumn term saw two developments, cookery for the boys of class three, and cycle proficiency tests for the senior girls. Eleven bronze medallions were awarded for personal survival in the water, the culmination of many terms’ work. In October we had a highly successful fashion show arranged by McCalls, at which five girls from this school and two from the neighbour- ing Secondary Modern School acted as models for teenage fashion. About thirty girls from the Secondary School visited us for this occasion and all picked up several hints on how to make their own dresses and gowns. Two girls have made their own dresses to new designs since then. I would like to thank the Students of the Chelsea College of Physical Education for the wonderful help given in running the sports day, and also those members of Avenue House who visit us so regularly and are so concerned for our welfare.