| Description | 10/3/1909-12/6/1909
J. D. Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 19/03/1909, salary increase request on behalf of Miss Welsh.
J. D. Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 26/04/1909, insistent request for paper squares.
John C. Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 24/03/1909, clarification sought for requested refund of fees for pupil Violet Birse[?]t. Annotated instruction to provide the refund.
John C. Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 07/04/1909, apology for miscalculation of fees.
George Ritchie, Grammar School, 04/06/1909, salary increase request.
Barbara M. Anderson, 04/05/1909, employment application including copies of General Certificate and two references.
James C. Barnett, Middle Public School, 16/03/1909, positive testimonial for Miss Summers.
James C. Barnett, Middle Public School, 12/06/1909, on staff changes and the creation of a new Supplementary class.
James C. Barnett, Middle Public School, 14/06/1909, request for assistance due to staff shortages.
William Chalmers Bowie, Central Higher Girls’ School and Junior Student Centre, 03/05/1909, salary increase request with comparisons to other teachers.
Helen A. Brands, Middle Public School, 02/06/1909, transfer request on grounds of ill-health with enclosed medical certificate.
Helen J. Brown, Kittybrewster Public School, 09/06/1909, transfer request from Junior Department to an Infants’ Department.
James Campbell, Holburn Street Public School, 19/04/1909, on staffing and class structures with particular request to expand the Infants’ Department.
James Campbell, Holburn Street Public School, 29/04/1909, funds required for replacement and repair of school library books.
James Campbell, Holburn Street Public School, 01/05/1909, recommendations for Miss E. M. Stephen and Miss Cruickshank for the Infants’ Department, and Miss Ogg and Miss Helen Scott for Standard I.
James Campbell, Holburn Street Public School, 07/05/1909, unflattering testimonial of Miss Christie’s teaching.
James Campbell, Holburn Street Public School, 07/06/1909, list of recommendations for permanent positions.
D. Christie, Middle Public School, 01/05/1909, transfer request on grounds of ill-health with enclosed medical certificates.
Louise Christie, 21/05/1909, list of pupils from the High School 1908–9: Miss B. MacKillop, Miss Lyon, Miss D[?]unningham, Miss Gillies.
A. L. Dunbar, Grammar School, 12/03/1909, numbers of pupils receiving woodwork and metalwork tuition from each school.
A. L. Dunbar, Grammar School, 07/05/1909, detailed review of manual instruction classes including timetable with instructors’ names.
Charles Davidson, Grammar School, 02/06/1909, complaint at being passed over for promotion upon the death of Mr Brownie, believing it to be because he is not ‘an honours man’.
James Findlay, Rosemount Public School, 15/03/1909, recommendation for pupil Gladys Rideout to be assessed by a doctor and sent to the school for “defective” children.
James Findlay, Rosemount Public School, 12/05/1909, request to cancel order of counters from Arnold’s and transfer it to Davidson & Watson.
James Findlay, Rosemount Public School, 02/06/1909 and 03/06/1909, rejection of application of pupils Emily and Charles Greig.
Alexander Forbes, Ruthrieston Public School, 23/03/1909, report on fundraising concert and proposed expenditure of proceeds.
Alexander Forbes, Ruthrieston Public School, 23/04/1909, request for an honorarium.
Alexander Forbes, Ruthrieston Public School, 29/04/1909, note accompanying a ‘curio’, a sea-parrot.
Alexander Forbes, Ruthrieston Public School, 14/06/1909, piano in need of repair/servicing.
W. Fyfe, Woodside Public School, 02/04/1909 and 30/04/1909, illness of Miss M. A. Reid and request that her salary be continued during her absence.
W. Fyfe, Woodside Public School, 09/04/1909, circulation of Board election literature in front of school gates.
W. Fyfe, Woodside Public School, 24/05/1909, proposal to rearrange Written Bible Examination due to clash with Flitting day.
W. Fyfe, Woodside Public School, 25/05/1909, proposed change of school for pupil Maggie I. Dempster.
Mary Mackenzie Forbes, Higher Grade School, 17/03/1909 and 22/04/1909, salary increase request due to expenses accrued through travel, workload and length of service. Salary increase rejected but a sum (unspecified) granted for travelling expenses.
A. Green, Skene Square Public School, 05/04/1909, 06/04/1909 and 08/04/1909, request for inquiry into the work of Sewing Mistress Miss Daniel.
A. Green, Skene Square Public School, 11/05/1909, complaint about the school’s lighting and request for electric installation.
M. S. Duncan, Ferryhill Public School, 29/04/1909, dissatisfaction with order of triangles.
John Gordon, High School for Girls, 18/03/1909, salary increase request.
William Hendry, St Clement Street Public School, 12/03/1909, response to complaint of Mr Richard Frail for corporal punishment of his son.
William Hendry, St Clement Street Public School, 04/06/1909, request for funds to supply medals to pupils with perfect attendance.
William Hendry, St Clement Street Public School, 07/06/1909, complaint about the state of the school’s playgrounds.
J. V. Hyslop, Central School, 31/03/1909, report on illness and doctor’s recommendation.
J. V. Hyslop, Central School, 10/04/1909, request to receive salary increase from two years ago that was never paid. Comparison with Domestic Subjects Supervisors’ salaries from Glasgow, Paisley and Inverness.
J. V. Hyslop, Central School, 10/04/1909, expressing indignation at pressure of work and inability to give up Evening work.
Helen Henderson, 03/06/1909, desire to acquire diploma in Laundry in Edinburgh but concerns over expense.
John R. Jack, Walker Road Public School, 07/04/1909, positive testimonial for Miss Hay and request that she be considered for the new Sewing Mistress-ship at Walker Road.
John R. Jack, Walker Road Public School, 09/04/1909, distribution of election materials outside of school gates.
John R. Jack, Walker Road Public School, 04/06/1909, suggestion to offer Gymnastics classes only to Supplementary Course Classes and free of charge.
William Johnston, Central Evening School, request to use music room by Advanced Shorthand students wishing to continue speed-practice.
Jane Johnston, 02/06/1909, request for longer leave of absence with medical certificate.
D. B. Lothian, Sunnybank School, 09/04/1909, reports no election literature sent to the school or distributed.
D. B. Lothian, Sunnybank School, 21/04/1909, admission of infants from waiting list.
D. B. Lothian, Sunnybank School, 21/05/1909, response to complaint from Aberdeen United Trades’ Council regarding flowers for a Drawing Class.
D. B. Lothian, Sunnybank School, 09/06/1909, request for additional Bible Award Certificate for student James Robertson.
L. R. Linklater, Woodside Public School, 08/05/1909, resignation due to marriage.
W. Litster, 09/05/1909, expenses involved in putting on a concert.
W. Litster, 12/06/1909, regarding choir competition.
Frederick Laing, 30/04/1909, request to terminate pupil-teacher training early in order to enter the University.
Alexander Moodie, Woodside Evening School, 05/04/1909, request for the Board to reimburse Miss Brown, cookery teacher, for providing materials to younger and poorer students.
J. M. Morrison, Grammar School, 17/03/1909, salary increase request.
Isabella S. Mitchell, St Clement Street Public School, 26/05/1909, resignation due to marriage.
Alice Middleton, High School for Girls, 27/05/1909, resignation due to marriage.
John McBain, High School for Girls, 24/03/1909 and 05/05/1909, late payment of fees by Mr George Morrison.
John McBain, High School for Girls, 02/04/1909 and 06/05/1909, donations to the Organ Fund.
John McBain, High School for Girls, 23/04/1909, movement of piano.
John McBain, High School for Girls, 11/05/1909, revision to coal and gas payment to the Board.
Thomas Hector, School Board, 04/06/1909, request for number of claimable grants from the High School for Girls, John McBain’s response annotated.
John McBain, High School for Girls, 07/06/1909, staff rearrangements, especially regarding Miss Burnett and Miss Thompson.
John McBain, High School for Girls, 12/05/1909, does not recommend Miss M. Louise Christie’s salary be increased.
J. McGregor, Old Aberdeen Public School, 08/04/1909, perfect attendance of pupil Robert Phillip for nine years.
John McKenzie, Ashley Road Public School, 12/03/1909, 31/03/1909 and 30/04/1909, entertainment by the pupils in the gymnasium in aid of the Library Fund.
John McKenzie, Ashley Road Public School, 20/03/1909, request for replacement of Miss Ternie.
John McKenzie, Ashley Road Public School, 03/06/1909, report on unsuitability of the cookery room.
William D. McLean, Kittybrewster Public School, 19/03/1909, report on the illness of Mr Andrew Black and family circumstances.
William D. McLean, Kittybrewster Public School, 11/06/1909, request for holiday or half-day in honour of Mr Fenton’s appointment as President of the Educational Institute.
James C. MacLeod, Skene Street Public School, 17/03/1909, requests clarification about families claiming books at the expense of the Board.
James C. MacLeod, Skene Street Public School, 26/04/1909, complaint about incorrect order of coloured counters.
Isabella Ann McPetrie, Walker Road School, 29/05/1909, request for a permanent position at a West-end school.
C. McLeod, 06/04/1909, regarding new science apparatus set up at the Grammar School and lectures given to the Aberdeen Mechanical Society.
Elizabeth D. Nisbet, Victoria Road Public School, 04/06/1909, report on draughty conditions in the school and flooding in the playgrounds.
Jeannie Pringle, Victoria Road Public School, 15/03/1909, transfer request to a school closer to home district.
John Peter, Hanover Street Public School, 03/06/1909, report on increasing difficulties of getting parents to supply children with books.
John Peter, Hanover Street Public School, 09/06/1909, proposed staffing rearrangements.
William Robertson, Causewayend Public School, 19/03/1909, recommendation that Mrs Aiken’s son remains at Rubislaw School.
William Robertson, Causewayend Public School, 08/04/1909, regarding swimming classes.
William Robertson, Causewayend Public School, 21/05/1909, request for clarification about the requirement for a medical certificate to permit pupil readmittance.
William Robertson, Causewayend Public School, 27/05/1909 and 02/06/1909, unflattering testimonial of Miss Kidd.
James Rose, King Street Public School, 22/03/1909, proposed formation of a fourth Senior Class.
James Rose, King Street Public School, 23/03/1909 and 27/04/1909, illnesses of Miss May and Mr Smith, and request to keep on Miss Blake.
James Rose, King Street Public School, 10/05/1909, list of streets where children who applied but were not admitted live.
James Rose, King Street Public School, 31/05/1909, advice sought regarding clashing exams.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 12/03/1909, regarding scorch marks to the piano.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 19/03/1909 and 26/03/1909, details of students entering the Leaving Certificate Examinations.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 29/03/1909, Leaving Certificate, University Examinations and Bursary Competitions. The teaching of Science and Drawing.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 24/04/1909, reporting the deaths of Mr William Brownie and Miss Maydon’s father.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 27/04/1909, tabular list of pupils leaving school under the age of fifteen.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 27/04/1909, on the appointment of Mr John L. Michie to Mr Brownie’s Classical classes.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 07/05/1909, concerns about loss of grant money due to students leaving to enter the university.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 08/05/1909, appeal for support for Mr Brownie’s widow and children.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 19/05/1909, concerns about scholarships being curtailed by Provisional Order promoted by Town Council.
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 25/05/1909, on the inclusion of Phonography and Book-Keeping in the timetable, with enclosed memorandum from Mr Laing (Phonography and Book-Keeping teacher).
H. F. Morland-Simpson, Grammar School, 11/06/1909, objection to letter from the Department (09/06/1909), and table of students’ class places.
P. Smart, Frederick Street Public School, 29/03/1909, report of accident during Higher Gymnastics class in which pupil Robert Beattie broke his arm. Instructor, Mr Allan, reprimanded for sending for a doctor without first informing the headmaster.
Charles Stewart, Robert Gordon’s College, 10/03/1909, notification of Mr Archibald Henderson’s resignation due to relocation to Brazil.
Charles Stewart, Robert Gordon’s College, 08/06/1909, favourable testimonials for Hugh L. Cruickshank and Maggie E.[?] Glass.
Emily Skinner, Victoria Road School, 15/03/1909, transfer request due to distance from home.
Rosa Salesses, High School for Girls, 15/03/1909, salary increase request.
May Summers, Middle Public School, 31/03/1909, resignation due to relocation to British Columbia.
David Symons, Central Higher Grade School, 09/06/1909, response to the Trade Council’s complaint about pupils at Sunnybank School bringing flowers/models for Drawing Class. Suggests the Board provide small sets of materials for each school.
Jane Sutherland, High School for Girls, 16/03/1909, salary increase request with comparison to elementary school salaries.
William Thompson, Commerce Street School, 08/04/1909, forwarding a letter from Miss Betsy Robertson regarding her leave of absence.
A. G. Wallace, Central Higher Grade School, 10/03/1909, list of pupil-teacher scholarship results.
A. G. Wallace, Central Higher Grade School, 17/05/1909, regarding overall student numbers.
A. G. Wallace, Central Higher Grade School, 21/05/1909, request for prize books to be awarded to Miss Margaret Smith, pupil-teacher who achieved highest place in King’s Scholarship Examination.
A. G. Wallace, Central Higher Grade School, 01/06/1909, recommendation that pupil Isabella A. R. Bennet not be admitted to the High School.
A. G. Wallace, Central Higher Grade School, 04/06/1909, on the amount of Religious Instruction provided to ordinary and Junior students.
A. G. Wallace, Central Higher Grade School, 08/06/1909, cost of books and stationary for pupils.
A. G. Wallace, Central Higher Grade School, 09/06/1909, suggests use of Music Room as additional store for Free Books.
R. C. Watson, Broomhill Public School, 11/06/1909, requests lower desks for a Junior class using a Science Room for ordinary lessons.
Lucy L. Ward, High School for Girls, 23/02/1909, salary increase request. |