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Reference NoCA/25/2/11/130
TitleAberdeen School Board Teachers' Letters [109]
Description2/7/1913 -14/11/1913

- Annie L. Adams, 27 October 1913, Ruthrieston School: asking for a piano as music is now taught to sighted pupils as well and visitors ask after it
- Jeanie C. Barron, 03 October 1913, Westburn Road Oral School: regarding Miss Baileys qualifications as teacher of the deaf
- Arabella K. Brown, 02 October 1913, Rubislaw Public School: regarding the Montessori Method, wishes to include aspects of it
- Arabella K. Brown, 16 August 1913, Rubislaw Special School: requesting equipment for the Montessori Method, explaining why it will be beneficial to children’s development
- Arabella K. Brown, 30 October 1913, Rubislaw Public School: informing that has received Montessori Apparatus
- J. Cooke, 14 August 1913, St Andrew’s Episcopal School: requesting information regarding children moving from one school to another within the same district
- Duncan Clarke, 22 August 1913, Victoria Road Public School: regarding seamanship classes, advocating for their continuation as suited to locality
- Duncan Clarke, 09 October 1913, Victoria Road Public School: asking to discontinue piano classes because only few pupils, teacher Miss Murray using school to recruit own students
- Jane Clark, 08 September 1913, York Street Public School, 2 pages: asking for additional classrooms and other rooms to help school run better
- John F. Cruickshank, 02 October 1913, Mile-End Public School: concerning measures against spread of disease concerning drawing pencils
- John Davie, 03 September 1913: application for position as organizer of manual instruction, details of experience
- Alexander Forbes, 08 September 1913, Ruthrieston Public School: concerning applicants to already full classrooms
- Alexander Forbes, 17 September 1913, Ruthrieston Public School: complaining that classroom as many more pupils than desks
- Alexander Forbes, 17 September 1913, Ruthrieston Public School: informing that a boy ran in front of a car and had to be amputated
- Alexander Forbes, 30 September 1913, Ruthrieston Public School: thanking for increase of salary even though is not enough for special services
- Alexander Forbes, 02 October 1913, Ruthrieston Public School: regarding instruction of use of pencil to prevent spread of disease, complaining that measure useless without including other handheld materials, asserting cleanliness of school
- Alexander Forbes, 08 October 1913, Ruthrieston Public School: informing that pupils have been given paper bags to hold pencils
- Alexander Forbes, 27 October 1913, Ruthrieston Public School: asking whether substitute Miss Rae could remain at school even though original teacher has returned because she has grit
- George Fenton, 25 August 1913, Commerce Street Public School: asking for fixing of sewing machine, a couch for sick pupils and levelling of the playground
- George Fenton, 04 September 1913, Commerce Street Public School: regarding Record Card of pupil Mary Morrison who has been absent in hospital for a long time
- George Fenton, 06 October 1913, Commerce Street Public School: suggesting envelopes as temporary measures before arrival of pencil boxes because unglazed paper absorbs perspiration
- George Fenton, 08 October 1913, Commerce Street Public School: informing that caretaker disinfected classrooms
- W. Fyfe, 02 September 1913, Woodside Public School: informing that Mr Moodie fell off a bicycle and Miss Third has diphtheria
- William Hendry, 20 August/08 September 1913, Old Aberdeen Public School, 2 letters: (1) complaining about admission of Albert Ruddiman to Sunnybank School even though lives in Old Aberdeen district (2) thanking that boy was excluded from Sunnybank
- William Hendry, 01 September 1913, Old Aberdeen Public School: regarding a colour scheme book commissioned for Mr Moffatt
- William Hendry, 06 October 1913, Old Aberdeen Public School: regarding pencil boxes, suggesting that boxes are numbered and stay in school
- William Hendry, 17 September 1913, Old Aberdeen Public School, 2 pages: advocating against proposed resolution, advocating for families to adhere to district lines for admissions, sees class distinctions in schools as root of problems
- William Hendry, 30 October 1913, Old Aberdeen Public School: concerning rubber stamp, example seal on paper
- Matthew Henderson, 24 October 1913: concerning progress in career of manual instruction
- Matthew Henderson, 05 November 1913: suggesting Mr Mark Robertson as interim Manual Instructor, enclosed: list of Robertson’s certificates
- William Ironside, 26 August 1913: application for position of supervising manual instructor, details of experience, enclosed: list of qualifications
- J. Alex King, 15 September 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School: informing of resignation, asking to not tell the press until date of resignation
- D. B. Lothian, 10 November 1913, Sunnybank Public School: regarding a red cross and health exhibition
- May M. [Leatham?], 16 September 1913, High School: requesting information regarding name not appearing in prospectus, wondering whether has been dismissed
- D. B. Lothian, 09 August 1913, Sunnybank Public School: naming Jeannie F. Davidson and Helen M. S. Rae as good replacements after Margaret J. Grant’s resignation
- D. B. Lothian, 22 August 1913, Sunnybank Public School: regarding admission of Albert Ruddiman, admitted because on list of entrants from board therefore thought to live within district, awaiting instructions
- D. B. Lothian, 27 August 1913, Sunnybank Public School: regarding Albert Ruddiman, decided to exclude him from school as in Old Aberdeen district
- D. B. Lothian, 26 September 1913, Sunnybank Public School: recommendation for John A. Wilson, applicant for Third Master position
- James Martin, 12 November 1913, Hanover Street School: requesting increase of salary, details of experience
- James Martin, 12 November 1913: on behalf of Scottish Class Teachers’ Association, new salary scheme inadequate because class distinctions intensified
- J. M. Gregor, 27 August 1913, Hanover Street Public School: regarding report on staff situation
- John M. Kenzie, 12 September 1913, Ashley Road Public School: numbers of pupils gone to Higher Grade School
- John M. Kenzie, 06 November 1913, Ashley Road Public School: concerned about the stairs and flooring in the building
- James C. MacLeod, 22 October 1913, Holburn Street Public School: regarding accusation that boy John Lyon was struck by janitor, informing that questioned, concluded that boy was struck playfully, has no marks, has warned janitor
- Duncan MacKenzie, 13 August 1913, George Street Public School: recommending Miss Margaretta Mary Reith for vacancy
- Duncan MacKenzie, 03 September 1913, George Street Public School: regarding record cards, enclosure
- Duncan MacKenzie, 26 September 1913, George Street Public School: disapproving of way money for song books is collected
- Duncan MacKenzie, 01 October 1913, George Street Public School: complaining about quality of paper
- Duncan MacKenzie, 02 October 1913, George Street Public School: regarding sanitary instructions, informing that children use chalk or do not chew pencils
- Duncan MacKenzie, 22 October 1913, George Street Public School: regarding an article in the Evening Press, budget changes
- John Peter, 04 September 1913, Rosemount Public School: concerning record card of pupil Catherine M. Oman in transmission to George Street School, notes on bottom of page: card has reached George Street School
- William Ross, 03 October 1913, St Paul Street Public School: requesting meeting about drawing pencils as secretary of head teachers’ association
- William Ross, 24 October 1913, St Paul Street School, 4 pages: on behalf of Head Teachers’ Association, recommendations concerning stationary supplies
- Elizabeth H. Richards, 18 August 1913, Ruthrieston Public School, Holburn Street Evening School: resignation because moving to India for marriage
- Will Robetson, 20 August 1913, Causewayend Public School: informing of perfect attendance of Murdoch Mackie
- Will Robertson, 26 September 1913, Causewayend Public School: informing of death of Miss Steele, Infant teacher
- James Rose, 08 September 1913, King Street Public School: regarding pupil Jeannie Beattie who according to attendance officer lives in Old Aberdeen district, asking for her to remain at school as three brothers also go to King Street school
- M. A. Ross, 04 October 1913, Westfield School: requesting transfer to Skene Street School
- P. Smart, 06 November 1913, Broomhill Public School: regarding readmission of pupils James Cran and Alice/Margaret who left with tuberculosis
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 16 August 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School: concerning plaster work in school rooms
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 05 September 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School: regarding termination of Mr Mayes, giving interference as reason
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 08 September 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School, 2 pages: regarding changes in staff and classrooms for the session due to increased enrolment
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 09 September 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School, 4 pages: notes on leaving certificate candidates Derek G. Brown, Arthur L. Scott, Arthur M. Barron, Charles L. Henderson, Alexander A. Thomson
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 18 September 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School: regarding termination of Mr J. King, missing notice
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 23 September 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School: advocating for Mr Alexander Cheyne, former pupil, as interim teacher
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 29 September 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School, 2 letters: forwarding letter on behalf of Mr Cheyne to Mr Hendry, enclosed: letter by James Taqqart, 26 September 1913, High School Brechin in Forfarshire, explaining Mr Cheyne’s absences due to illness
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 05 October 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School: recommendations for staff vacancies for Mr I. Mackenzie Forbes and Mr William [?] Henry
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 14 November 1913, Aberdeen Grammar School, 2 letters: concerning requisition of wireless apparatus, enclosed: note by C. McLeod regarding apparatus
- R. Valentine, 15 September 1913, Skene Street Public School: informing that had to suspend Peter Benzies due to misbehaviour
- A. G. Wallace, 21/27 July 1913, Central Higher Grade School, 2 letters: (1) enquiring about leaving certificate awards for pupils Amelia M. Singer and Frances H. Taqqart (2) thanking for successful award to Amelia Singer
- A. G. Wallace, 03 September 1913, Central Higher Grade School: recommending Elizabeth Frain for Town Council Bursary
- A. G. Wallace, 03 September 1913, Central Higher Grade School: informing about class sizes
- A. G. Wallace, 06 October 1913, Central Higher Grade School, 4 pages: statement regarding the different number of pupils passing the leaving certificate examination from 1912 to 1913
- A. G. Wallace, 07 November 1913, Central Higher Grade School: regarding Jessie Brown who was asked to resign by department because of disfigured hands
- L. L. Ward, 11 September 1913, High School for Girls: regarding bursary receiver Hanna Strathdee
- Lucy L. Ward, 02 October 1913, High School for Girls: informing that pupils bring own drawing pencils and are not sharing
- L. L. Ward, 07 October 1913, High School for Girls, 2 pages: requesting more time for class singing
- L. L. Ward, 10 October 1913, High School for Girls: asking whether pupil allowed to use school piano to practice for private piano lessons
- L. L. Ward, 11 November 1913, High School for Girls: asking for installation of wall cabinet for Drill Mistress
- John R. Jack, 03 September 1913, Walker Road Public School, 2 pages: concerning needlework assistant Miss Cheyne who is taking up too much of Miss Williams’ time
Date1913
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