| Description | 9/2/1910-15/4/1910
HT D Anderson, (to Mr Finlayson) Ferryhill Public School 3rd March 1910 – description of piano in need of renewal
To Thos Hector from Jas Barnett HT Middle Public School 5th Mar 1910 – recommending promotions for Miss Ferries to permanent staff and Miss Davidson to senior dept (gives her qualities)
To Thos Hector from Jas Barnett HT Middle Public School 7th Mar 1910 – Loss of excellent Grant. First year Supplementary Couse class, teacher Miss Jane Arthur
To Robt Finlayson from Jas Barnet HT Middle Public School 17th March 1910 Explanation of payment to a Mrs Morrison for material for making dolls clothes
To Thos Hector from Jas Barnett HT Middle Public School 31st March 1910 – about rental of 2 rooms at the EU hall. Mr Crombie, Regent Quay looks after the letting
To Thos Hector from Jas Barnett HT Middle Public School 31st March 1910 – plea for a few more books. ‘We are poor and needy’
From Jas Barnett HT Middle Public School 15th April 1910 – expression of interest to furnish a team for proposed interschool competition. Refers to a Cup mentioned in Mr Philips letter and offering its use
To John Peters HT St Paul Street Evening school from Thomas Brown 21st mar 1910 – regarding permission to pay for teaching Machine Construction
To T Hector from Janet T M Burnett teacher at Girls High School, Aberdeen 2nd Mar 1910 – requesting consideration for increase in pay due to teaching higher level maths
To ASB from Mary Bearsly teacher at Aberdeen High School for Girls 9th Mar 1910 – request for increase in pay
To Thomas Hector (ASB) from James Campbell (Holburn Street Public School) 22nd Feb 1910 – description of half of pupils sitting out at Marywell St Section Drill, due to lack of shoes.
To Thomas Hector (ASB) from James Campbell (Holburn St Public School) 23rd Feb 1910 – update on previous days Drill – all children took part. Mentions Mr Summers and Miss Watt
To Thomas Hector (ASB) from James Campbell (Holburn St Public School) 1st Mar 1910 – Overcrowding of schools – Holburn Rooms 1-13 and Marywell Rooms 14-18 (shows roll exceeding accommodation)
To Thomas Hector (ASB) from James Campbell (Holburn st public school) 9th March 1910 – regarding a complaint about a pupil Maggie Taylor for non-attendance and inattention to maths. Class teacher was Isabella McLean. (3 pages)
To Thomas Hector (ASB) from James Campbell (Holburn St Public School) 30th Mar 1910 – request from James Campbell for a bonus in salary in recognition of his having been responsible for classes at Marywell St school
To Thomas Hector (ASB) rom Duncan Clarke at St Paul Street Public School 7th march 1910 – recommending Miss Rae (Mistress of Infants) to a salary increase (extolling her virtues)
To Mr Hector (ASB) from Duncan Clarke St Paul Street Public School 7th March 1910 – highly commending Miss Lyon for an increase in salary
To Thomas Hector (ASB) from A Cruickshank of Mile-end Public School 29th March 1910 – interesting account of children missing Good Friday church service AND school
To Thom Hector (ASB) from A Cruickshank Mile-end Public School 14th April 1910 – salary review request for a Miss Ewen
To T Hector (ASB) from Mary Cruickshank, of 88 Ashely Road, Aberdeen 21st Feb 1910 – letter of thanks to board for £60 salary
To Clerk of School Board from Isabella L Coutts of 3a Crown Terrace, Aberdeen.working at High School for Girls 2nd April 1910 - letter requesting increase in salary for higher level teaching
To ASB from above A L Dunbar of 15 Pitstruan Place, Aberdeen, March 1910 – letter to board asking for recognition of Manual Instruction as part of modern school work and asking for increase in salary refers to report (below). [Other items suggest A L Dunbar was working at Grammar School in Mar 1910]
A L Dunbar March 1910 – Observation on Manual Instruction (Drawing, Woodwork, Individual Work and Object lessons). 1.5 A4 pages of detailed notes on how to teach and evaluate practical skills being taught
To Tho Hector (ASB) from A L Dunbar Aberdeen Grammar School 16th March 1910 – reply regarding proposed attendance of Messrs Strachan and Nicol to a course in June. A L Dunbar does not santion their attendance and gives reasons why
To Thos Hector (ASB) from John Davie of 286 Union Grove 7th Mar 1910 works at Central Higher Grade School – detailed letter asking for increase in salary due to increase in complexity of work
To Thom Hector (ASB) from J Donald of Rubislaw Special School 4th march 1910 – request for increase in salary. Gives details of her working day at the special school
To ASB from James Dawson of 31 Westburn Drive, 3rd March 1910 teacher at Central School – request for salary increase, pointing out comparisons to the Grammar and to Edinburgh
From D B Lothian (Sunnybank ). 23rd March 1910 – letter explaining he has not been at fault in adding to overcrowding at Sunnybank
D B Lothian (Sunnybank) – 12 April 1910 – letter informing of death of Miss Annie Stewart (teacher). Describes her disposition.
D B Lothian (Sunnybank) – 14th April 1910 – List of numbers of those awaiting infant admission
D B Lothian (Sunnybank) – 15th April 1910 – Re-org of teachers – Miss Maggie Green, Miss Falconer and Wm Bain. Mentions need for teacher to be something of a musician
From Mgt Low Lyon (St Pault St Public School) – 7th March 1910 – Lays out her case for salary increase as Second Mistress
From James Martin (third master at Hanover St Primary) – 5th March 1910 – detailed letter asking for equity of pay, and a subsequent letter of 29th March asking for a change to be made to original letter.
From Beatrice G Mennie (Infants Mistress, Holburn St School) – 26th March 1910 – Letter , with cover letter, asking for improved salary which she had assumed with come with her promotion. Mentions pupil numbers and an honorarium in connection with Northfield School.
From Jessie Mitchell (Infant Mistress, St Clement St Public School) – 29th March 1910 – request of review of her salary. Notes addition of tramway fares to her outgoings.
From J M Morrison of 42 Carlton Place, (Grammar School, language teacher) – 31st March 1910 – Letter with cover letter requesting salary review.
From John McBain (Ab High School for Girls) – 7th March 1910 – letter regarding 9 pupils who may not qualify for admission to examination, but pointing out at least one (Isabella Bennet dob 9.4.1895) would be – giving her hours attended.
From J M Gregor (HT Old Aberdeen Public School) – 18th Feb 1910 – Cover letter with enclosed full list of pupils of infants, junior and seniors stating the books they should have and those that have none. Cover and follow up letters are asking for assistance form the McKnight Mortification fund.
From J M Gregor (HT Old Aberdeen Public School) – 12th April 1910) – outlines case of regular attendance of Sarah Thom (14yr), 65 Don Street, Old Aberdeen who left with full attendance
John McKenzie (HT Ashley Road) – 13th April 1910 – request for additional staff to cope with 60 new pupils and a medical inspection beginning today.
From Duncan Mackenzie (George Street Higher Grade Public School) – 9th Feb 1910 – unusual letter regarding Ross and Ledingham who have substituted a lesser grade of thread (for teaching darning) in their supplies.
From Duncan Mackenzie (George Street Public School) – 10th Feb 1910 – Pupil Dorothy Nicolson being admitted to Higher Grade Dept
Duncan Mackenzie (George Street Public School) – 18th Feb 1910 – detailed letter regarding problems with some of the supplies and the ordering of supplies for school use.
From Duncan MacKenzie (HT George St Public School) – 11th May 1910 – Letter regarding flag pole at front of school and it not being used. Offers one he has (describes it) but asks for direction.
From William McLean (Secretary, Kittybrewster Public School) – 6th April 1910 – letter regarding Head Teacher Association concern about coverage in press about the work of the Board of Trade Labour Exchange and its effect on children.
From James MacLeod (Skene Street public School) – 12th March 1910 – Miss Janet Weir, asst in Infants has been admitted to City Hospital with Scarlet Fever
From E McKenzie (Skene Street School) – 28th March 1910 – outlining her personal circumstances on the death of her sister and asking for an advance to pay her rent
From Elizabeth D Nisbet (HT Victoria Road Public School) – 28th March 1910 – Cover letter and enclosed details of Infant Class Teachers and Infant Class numbers with request for more staff
From Alexander Nicol (Manual Instructor of 120 Union Grove) 14th March 1910– request for a month study leave to attend course in Sweden
From Annie C Park (of 7 Brighton Place, a Pupil-teacher Central School) 5th March 1910 – detailed letter regarding changes to training of teachers and employment of Ex-Pupil-Teachers and asking for earlier employment date.
From John Peter (convener of Elementary Technical Institute HTs, of 28 Roseberry Street) – 4th March 1910 – detailed letter on behalf of the HTs in support of establishment of provision of Commercial Courses. Describes pupils current and proposed choices
W Robertson (Causewayend Public School) -m23rd March 1910 – problems experienced with new Saturday sessions and its impact on swimming lesson provision
From James Rose (King Street Public School) – 25th Feb 1910 – letter outlining several staff moves, but in detail about impact of changes on Miss Chalmers class (Bible and Quarterly exams affected by upheaval)
From James Rose (HT King Street Public School) 21st March 1910 – regarding a date for a proposed Board visit to school, and asking that it not me in conflict with Baden Powells visit as author has interest in the scouts and on committee formed city wide.
From James Rose (King Street Public School) – 29th March 1910 – problems of accommodation for senior pupils. If not sorted he suggests refusal of admission to the 60 incoming infants in Spring.
From William Ross (Westfield Public School) – 1st March 1910 – details of staffing shuffles to benefit senior division to enable earlier presentation to Exams
From William Ross (Westfield Public School) – 1st March 1910 – about forming new class for qualifying exam with view to earlier examination in future years. Request for books for them.
King St Evening School – 24th March 1910 - Note regarding pupil Alex Forbes Webster of 246 King Street who’s mother is requesting return of fee due to absence (Rheumatic Fever)
From George Rennie on behalf of Scottish Class teachers Association (Aberdeen) – 31st March 1910 – cover letter and enclosed printed booklet of Specimen Scales of Salaries for Scottish Class teachers
From Eliza C Rae –(Infants mistress, St Paul St Public School) – 7th March 1910 – requesting review of salary and outlining her experience. Describes roll of over 1000 and about 68 to every classroom
From Morland Simpson (HT AGS) – 17th Feb 1910 – report of an accident involving a Phaneul Duncan (from Ceylon, Aunt on 59 Desswood). Slipped and fell. Lost consciousness without external visible injury. PS describes boy being checked on overnight. Second letter of 25th Feb, boy doing well but still in nursing house.
From Morland Simpson (HT AGS) – 17th Feb 1910 – expressing grave concern about the danger of Telephone Wires to the boys. Refers to fatal accidents elsewhere.
Morland Simpson (Rector AGS) – 6th March 1910 – Lists names of pupils, subjects studied and their marks (and prizes awarded). Attached cover letter discussing the results and implications for AGS reputation.
From Morland Simpson (HT AGS) – 3rd March 1910 – letter seems to be continuing a dialogue about problems with the process/system of certification which is unfair
From Morland Simpson (HT AGS) – 4th march 1910 – proposing review of salaries for Dr Macleod (head of science and maths), and Mr Summers (Gymnastics)
From Morland Simpson (HT AGS) – 9th March 1910 – proposing review of salary for Mr James Davidson – Mathematics, Elementary School
From Morland Simpson (HT, AGS) – 16th March 1910 – Letter supporting suitability of pupil Arthur L Scott for examination entry. Gives his marks and ranking.
From Morland Simpson (HT, AGS) – 18th March 1910 – letter proposing suitability of pupils John M Adcock and Noel W J Miller for examination entry. Gives their percentages across 5 subjects
From Morland Simpson (HT, AGS) – 12th April 1910 – letter regarding defacement of maths books
From P Smart (HT, Broomhill Public School) – 17th Feb 1910 – letter regarding removal of pupil John Brown (12 Broomhill Road) to Rubislaw school. Severe attacks reported.
From P Smart (HT, Broomhill Public School) – 24th March 1910 – cross letter about incorrect supplies
From P Smart (HT, Broomhill Public School) – 30th March 1910 – Letter regarding unusual situation of several pupils in relation to examinations and entry to Central School (Maggie Clark, Ethel Bruce, Jeanie Turner). Also mentions Ethel Fraser, Alice Giles, Bessie Christie and Helen Craighead)
P Smart (HT, Broomhill Public School) – 1st April 1910 – Letter regarding speedy introduction of teaching of laundry (as in important schools). Interesting comments about the types of girls at their school
From P Smart (HT, Broomhill Public School) – 1st April 1910 – letter asking permission to admit 3 families as they can no longer pay school fees (Wm and Ethel B…. of 273 Union Grove, Agnes and Jessie Alexander of 50 Claremont Street and William Wat of 12 Claremont Place)
From P Smart (HT, Broomhill Public School) – 12th April 1910 – follow up letter about 3 families wishing admission. Mothers refusing to send them back to Ashley Road School
From Wm Stewart (HT of Frederick Street Public School) – 18th March 1910 – Account of threatening letter from parent of two boys (Mr Anderson) who aren’t being admitted due to behavioural issues (also comments on their fortnightly washing arrangements)
From William Stewart (HT of Frederick Street Public School) – 31st March 1910 – Cover letter and enclosed list detailing Classrooms, capacity, class level and roll.
From William Stewart (HT of Frederick Street Public School) – 13th April 1910 – Infant department (rooms, classes, capacity and roll) and request for staff
From James Sutherland (Rosemount Public School) – 12th April 1910 – letter giving opinion about proposed Evening Schools and reasons for it.
From Charles Stewart (Gordons College, Aberdeen) – 17th Feb 1910 - letter advising the relocation of current staff member to India (Mr Jackson, Thorngrove) and recommending replacement of a Mr William Malcolm to teach Steam and Machine Construction (employed by Hall Russell)
From Charles Stewart of Fernbank, Aboyne (Gordons headed paper) - 6th April 1910 – letter explaining non-return of school fees to Alex A Forbes of 15 Allan Street. Non-return because of poor attendance or failing to qualify for 2 subjects
From G R Strachan of 65 Elmfield Avenue – 11th March 1910 – follow up letter regarding unanswered request for study (Sloyd) leave to Sweden.
From Janet B Spence of Rosebank, Insch – 13th April 1910 – letter explaining she can’t leave Insch school yet. Asking for delay in starting work (? For the board, not a school?)
From I B Summers of 6 Back St, Aberdeen – 5th March 1910 -letter requesting review of salary (Physical Exercises). Teaching at Grammar Central, King Street School and Aberdeen Physical Training College.
From Alex Speirs of 26 Belvidere Cres – 25th March 1910 – request for review of salary. Science and maths department but no school given.
From David Symonds of 22 Union Ter, (Central Higher Grade School) – 1st March 1910 – Long and detailed letter supporting request from HT of George Street Public School for installation of Linoleum all around walls of school hall – for free drawing practice (for pupils)
From Mary J Smith of 21 Belvidere Street (Central Higher Grade School) – 25th Feb 1910 – request for review of salary (asst art Mistress)
From L…. Sutherland (female) (High School for Girls) – 9th March 1910 – second request for review of salary. Music Dept. Certified Pianist and is a senior Governess
From Amelia Scott (teacher, Skene St School) – 2nd April 1910 – Request for salary review. States length of service and high pupil numbers
From George R Strachan, 65 Elmfield Ave, - 11th May 1910 – letter of thanks for approval of study leave to Sweden to study Sloyd
From Christina L Thompson (Infants Mistress, Walker Road Public School) -31st March 1910 – request for review of salary. Gives details of growth in numbers since school opened
Letter from A G Wallace (Central Higher Grade School) – 12th Feb 1910 - detailed letter about experiences of student teachers after withdrawal of Pupil Teachers. The students seem to be only having placements in infant depts to help as workforce
From A G Wallace (central Higher Grade School) – 15th Feb 1910 – cover letter with enclosed letter regarding presentation of pupils to Higher Grade Drawing. Refers to changes in teacher training (pupil v student teachers)
From A G Wallace (Central Higher Grade School) - 16th Feb 1910 – Cover letter with enclosed letter regarding pupil teachers and student teachers and time spent Drawing in relation to qualification
From A G Wallace (Central Higher Grade School) – 18th March 1910 – Cover letter and enclosed record of number of pupils who remained for 1,2 or 3 years. (numbers, no names given)
A G Wallace (Central Higher Grade School) – 29th March 1910 – detailed letter about absence on Good Friday of Bella Geddes. Disconnect in communication between Sunday school and school with regard to marking down as absent for religious services
From A G Wallace (Central Higher Grade School) – 10th April 1910 – Letter regarding musically gifted pupil Helen H Strachan of Banchory who travels in for school. Lovely encouraging letter recommending pupil for a Junior Student Bursary
From A G Wallace (Central Higher Grade School) – 10th April 1910 – letter requesting use of Central School in late June for exhibition of pupils work |