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Reference NoCA/25/2/11/125
TitleAberdeen School Board Teachers' Letters (104)
Description6/6/1912-5/9/1912

- John C. Anderson, 09 August 1912, [Ferryhill?]: expressing regret that cannot attend tonight as is violently sick
- John C. Anderson, 16 August 1912, [Ferryhill?]: resignation of post, expressing grief over his faults that have led to resignation
- John C. Anderson, 17 August 1912, [Ferryhill?]: informing of return of all pass books with this letter, asking for receipt letter as is unable to trust himself
- J. D. Anderson, [Ferryhill Public School]: explaining procedure of bank pass books
- J. D. Anderson, 07 July 1912, [Ferryhill Public School]: informing that has no knowledge of Mr John C. Anderson’s whereabouts
- James C. Barnett, 31 August 1912, [Middle Public School]: thanking for putting “Nature Study” physics course in front of the board
- List of pupils who qualified for swimming certificates 31 December 1911 to 30 June 1912, 5 pages
- Further list of children who qualified for swimming awards, 20 June 1912, Middle Public School, 2 pages
- Allan [J./I.] Brown, 24/25 June 1912, Middle Public School, 2 letters: 5 further names of children qualifying for swimming medals
- A. K. Brown, 13 August 1912, Rubislaw Public School: writing on behalf of Mr Rigby from Chester, father of boy entered into Rubislaw Special School, inquiring about amount of donations to school that will be sufficient per year
- [Alix/Alex.] S. Balneaves, 06 June 1912, Central Higher Grade School: application for position of secretary for evening schools, details about applicant
- Florence E. Cameron, 20 June 1912, Commerce Street School: requesting transfer to a school near her home
- James Campbell, 09 August 1912, Holborn Street Public School: informing Board of his good opinion of Mr Alexander Reid, recommending him as his successor as headmaster
- Jane Clark, 10/14 June 1912, York Street Public School, 2 letters: (1) informing that pupil Williamina [Guyar/Gugan?] has had unbroken attendance for seven years; note: certificate sent to pupil on 12 June; (2) informing that chosen prize is a golden locket
- Ellen Crosswelles, 29 October 1911, Westburn [Grad?] School: listing teaching systems available to deaf children, advocating for teaching lip-reading to deaf children
- James Dawson[g], 08 June 1912, Grammar School: application for position of headmaster of evening school, details of experience
- A. L. Dunbar, 30 August 1912, Grammar School: statements of expenditure on manual instruction classes and number of pupils instructed
- Alexander Forbes, 06 June 1912, Ruthrieston Public School: expressing annoyance with register examiner’s accusation of carelessness with admission and attendance numbers, providing explanation of missing pupils
- Alexander Forbes, 26 June 1912, Ruthrieston Public School: informing that will not need a third supplementary teacher because of change in pupils coming in from Holburn School vs Ruthrieston District
- Alexander Forbes, 25 June 1912, Ruthrieston Public School: concerning grants given to blind pupils
- Alexander Forbes, 27 June 1912, Ruthrieston Public School: concerning blind pupils accounts being low
- Alexander Forbes, 27 June 1912, Ruthrieston Public School: concerning a wall map, requesting assistance in fixing it
- Alexander Forbes, 29 August 1912, Ruthrieston Public School: informing that combining attendances
- J. Mackenzie Forbes, 19 June 1912, Victoria Road School: application for transfer to school closer to home, preferably Central School, details of experience
- A. Green, 20 May 1912, Skene Square Public School: concerning the school organ breaking down
- William Hendry, 16 August 1912, [Old Aberdeen Public School?]: complaining that 4 pupils, Margaret Bowie, Archibald McIntosh, Mabel Crichton, William Gray, all living in Old Aberdeen school district (Orchard Street, Spital) have been admitted to Sunnybank School
- William Hendry, 17 August 1912, [Old Aberdeen School?]: very angry letter complaining about the board’s resolution regarding an unknown subject while he was on sick leave
- William Johnston, 05 September 1912, Kittybrewster School: requesting that the school is fitted with electric bells
- D. B. Lothian, 04 September 1912, Sunnybank Public School: protesting the amount of hours requested for student teachers in Laundry Work; enclosed: letter by George Smith, 02 September 1912, Aberdeen Provincial Committee for the Training of Teachers, informing that student teachers will teach at the school
- D. B. Lothian, 05 September 1912, Sunnybank Public School: accepting the amount of hours allocated to student teachers as they have been sanctioned
- Thomas Miller, 08 June 1912, Broomhill School: application for position as headmaster of evening schools, details of experience
- John McBain, 07 May 1912, Aberdeen High School for Girls: complaining about a Morrison, living at 24 Ashley Road, not paying school fees
- Duncan MacKenzie, 20 June 1912, George Street Higher Grade School, 2 pages: protesting the proposed removal of Miss Laura E. Johnstone, headmaster’s assistant
- John M. Kenzie, 30 August 1912, Ashley Road Public School, 2 letters: concerning pupils leaving for Higher Grade and Secondary Schools and their fees
- John M. Kenzie, 01 July 1911, Ashley Road Public School: unable to find pupil named John Clark living at [Moin?] Grove in admission register, can only fins John Clark living at Claremont Street
- John Peter, 25 June 1912, Rosemount Public School: regarding the case of son of Mr Richard Reekie, who failed to apply for examination and therefore could not be admitted to Central School; recommending the board to admit him as boy is usually alert and smart
- John Peters, 02 September 1912, Middle Public School: offering to take over teachers’ evening classes to relieve them so that term can last longer; note on back concerning reopening classes on Monday
- Charles Reid, 22 August 1912, Porthill School: requesting transfer to a larger school with evening school work
- James Rose, 12 June 1912, King Street Public School: requesting assistance with moving the piano for upcoming piano recital
- James Rose, 25 June 1912, King Street Public School: concerning pupil Jessie R. J. Hunter who could not attend examination due to illness, requesting information regarding her admission to Central School
- James Rose, 22 August 1912, King Street Public School: complaining about absence of physical instructress Miss Young, requesting reason for her failure to appear
- William Ross, 19 August 1912, St Paul Street Public School: reporting on theft of sewing supplies from school, arrest of cleaner, waiting on return of supplies from police
- William Ross, 20 August 1912, St Paul Street Public School: reporting that stolen items have been returned
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 06 June 1912, Aberdeen Grammar School: relaying positive impression of Mr Roderick
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 11 June 1912, Aberdeen Grammar School: expressing that cannot possibly undertake stock-taking during termtime
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 12 January 1912, Aberdeen Grammar School: asking for use of School Hall on behalf of Aberdeen Bay Scouts Committee for Scouts’ Ralley
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 03 September 1912, Aberdeen Grammar School: asking whether a glass panelling can be installed to keep Miss Sinclair warm in library
- Marjory Stephen, 05 September 1912: informing that is available for position soon to be vacant at Frederick Street School, informing that ordinary Sewing Mistress salary would not be enough for her
- Louisa Stevenson, 31 August 1912: emphasising her achievements and excellence as French teacher in Evening Schools
- A. G. Wallace, 27 June 1912, Central Higher Grade Public School: requesting that Evening School Organiser position be filled as soon as possible, emphasising how appointment of Master of Method could impact pupils
- A. G. Wallace, 21 August 1912, Central Higher Grade Public School: informing that two pupils who were not listed by school in advance have passed Leaving Certificate requirements, asking whether pupils Robert Smith and Jessie L. Edwards will still be awarded certificate
- L. L. Ward, 22 July 1912, [Aberdeen High School for Girls?]: expressing good opinion on three candidates for vacant post, Miss Milligan, Miss Rudmose Brown and Miss MacIntosh
- L. L. Ward, 26 August 1912, Aberdeen High School for Girls: expressing positive opinion regarding Miss Gill
Date1912
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