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Salient. The Newspaper of Victoria University College. Vol. 20, No. 1. March 22, 1956
[Introduction]
From time to time Salient has accorded me the opportunity of speaking to its readers through this column. I welcome this opportunity of saying: a few words to the freshers of 1956 in particular, and also to the many students who have made use of and enjoyed the facilities provided by the Physical Education Department in past years.
Most first year students will be familiar with the handbook "An Introduction to Victoria University College," in which a brief description is given of the provisions made by the college for the promotion of student health.
Since my appointment as Physical Education Officer in 1951 there has been a slow but steady increase in the number of students who have recognized that good health is a valuable asset and have taken steps to prevent the success of their studies from being nullified by poor or indifferent health.
Practically every British university and university college now has staff and facilities for physical education as a vital part of student welfare services.