[Report 1923] / School Medical Officer of Health, Liverpool.

  • Liverpool (England). Council.
Date:
1923
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Credit: [Report 1923] / School Medical Officer of Health, Liverpool. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    “ In spite of the cold weather during the first two months of the season, the number of swimming certificates awarded lias again broken the record, totalling 1,572, gained in 110 schools, an increase of 177 certificates. The number of schools presenting candidates is steadily increasing :—3rd class, 834 ; 2nd class, 524 ; 1st class, 214. “ So crowded were last year's four galas that it was decided to hold five this year. These were held at:— 1. Garston. 3. Picton Road. 2. Lodge Lane. 4. Lister Drive. 5. Westminster Road. All were most successful. In all, over 000 scholars took part, with 1,300 entries. “ Interest in Life-Saving Proficiency Tests shows steady growth, six schools having competed for the Life-Saving Society’s certificates, of which 03 elementary and 54 proficiency have been gained—total 117. “ The ‘ Mrs. Legge Swimming Trophy ’ awarded to the school gaining the highest percentage of swimming certificates according to the Committee’s scheme, has been gained by Rirchfield Road School. The first six schools are :— 1. Birchfield Road C. 2. Lawrence Road 0. 3. S. Francis’ R.C., Garston. 4. Sefton Park C.E. 5. Banks Road C. 6. S. Clement’s C.E.” The Elementary Schools Management Sub-Committee authorised letters of congratulation and appreciation to be sent to the Teachers’ Associations responsible for the valuable voluntary work in developing and extending the athletic activities of the City children. A. E. HARRIS, Inspector of Physical Training. March 10 th, 1924.