| Description | 21/12/1918 - 5/4/1919
- Various Schools, 18th March – 2nd April 1919: 22 replies to the Board’s letter of 14th March about the state of school libraries which contain information about the condition, size, number of books, their use in classes, and comments on whether an annual grant for repairs and replenishing is desirable
- L L Ward [?] [Head Mistress], High School for Girls, 11th February 1919: states proposals for accommodating candidates from various schools for the Leaving Certificate exams including seating arrangements and supervision
- A G Wallace, Central Higher Grade Public School, 14th March 1919: report on the academic abilities of a pupil, William P. Jones, and a recommendation that he would benefit from being taught in a school for the education of the Blind
- Margaret P Shaw, 108 Hammerfield Avenue, Aberdeen, 10th January 1919: seeks a transfer to a school closer to home and explains her predicament following a recent transfer to York Street School
- William Ross, Head Teachers’ Association, Broomhill School,29th January 1919: request from the Association to reconsider the annual increment apportioned to Head Teachers; table entitled ‘Headmasters in Elementary Schools’ pasted in letter
- Memorialists, The Aberdeen Council of Boys’ & Girls’ Organisations, [Acknowledged 8th March 1919]: formal request to the School Board of Aberdeen to consider proposals relating to the use of school gymnasia and playgrounds by boys’ and girls’ organisations and children of other schools [See letter Helen Cruickshank, The Aberdeen Council of Boys’ & Girls’ Organisations, 24th December 1918]
- Mary McLean [?] and George Rose, Rubislaw Public School, 14th December 1918: report on a pupil, Andrew Mair (b. 15.03.1903), which recommends that he be placed in an Institution
- Mary McLean [?] and George Rose, Rubislaw (Special) School, 13th February 1919: report on a pupil Mary Cooper (b. 28.10.1903), which states that she will always require supervision
- M McLean [?] and George Rose, Rubislaw (Special) School, 13th February 1919: report on a pupil, James Lawrence (b. 10.05.1903), which states that he has been promised work on leaving school and would benefit from supervision
- M McLean [?], Rubislaw (Special) School, 19th February 1919: report on a pupil, Frank Saunders (b. 26.11.1904), and his progress
- M McLean [?] and George Rose, Rubislaw (Special) School, 23rd March 1919: report on a pupil, Walter Stables (b. 28.6.1903), which comments on his progress and suitability for work
- Elizabeth M McQueen, 16 Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen, 24th January 1919: requests an increase of salary and argues her case
- J M Morrison, 42 Carlton Place, Aberdeen,24th February 1919: tenders his resignation as Master of Modern Languages at the Grammar School, explains the circumstances for such and requests consideration for granting him a reasonable pension; covering letter and medical certificate from George Williamson attached
- Helen Cruickshank, The Supervising Instructress of Physical Training, 10th March 1919: raises 2 issues – games during the summer months for pupils from Central School and shoes for drill for pupils at Skene Street School
- John O Gill, John W Murray, John Peters, 24th February 1919: formal appeal from the Headmasters of one-class schools for the Aberdeen School Board to consider a better initial salary
- C McLeod, Grammar School, Aberdeen, 23rd January 1919: asks that the Board considers the request of an enclosed letter, signed by 15 Grammar School staff, for a further investigation into the application of Mr J B Philip for an increase of salary and a claim to be recognised as Head of a Department [2 letters; See report H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 29th January 1919 ]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 29th January 1919: typed report entitled ‘Observations by the Rector on the Memorial of January 22nd. to the Board from the Staff in reference to Mr Philip’s Status as “Head of Department”’ [4 pages; See letters C McLeod, Grammar School, Aberdeen, 23rd January 1919]
- Geo. Fenton, Ruthrieston Public School, 29th January 1919: following a complaint, explains the circumstances surrounding the punishment of a pupil, Mary Laing, by Miss Adams
- Geo. Fenton, Ruthrieston Public School, 21st January 1919: submits proposals for cars to be chartered to convey pupils and teachers to Belmont Street for the Victory Exhibition
- Geo. Fenton, Ruthrieston Public School, 22nd January 1919: requests that the Board secure the restoration of the car station at the gates of the school and explains why this is necessary
- John Donald, c/o Brown, Airlie, Keig, 7th March 1919: advises that he wishes to resume work after the Spring Holidays and requests a clerical position
- Alex Davidson, 33 Gladstone Place, Aberdeen, 1st & 8th February 1919: 2 letters regarding a complaint against Mr Morrison, Master of German at the Grammar School, for his behaviour towards Mr Davidson’s son, Ian [See letter Alex Archibald, 88 Stanley Street, Aberdeen, 10th February 1919]
- Wm B Duguid, Kittybrewster Public School, 10th February 1919: explains the circumstances surrounding Mr Charles Ingram’s overcoat going missing
- Helen Cruickshank, The Supervising Instructress of Physical Training, 3rd February 1919: regarding a forthcoming meeting on salaries and advises that the Miss Johnston and Miss Moffat should be placed on scales comparable with other teachers of similar standards
- Helen Cruickshank, The Supervising Instructress of Physical Training, 6th January 1919: in response to a letter, she states what she considers her duties to be and the work she has undertaken to relieve another teacher for classes at the Grammar School
- Helen Cruickshank, The Aberdeen Council of Boys’ & Girls’ Organisations, 24th December 1918: requests whether playgrounds and gymnasia would be available for use out of school hours [See above Memorialists, The Aberdeen Council of Boys’ & Girls’ Organisations, [Acknowledged 8th March 1919]
- Alex Archibald, 88 Stanley Street, Aberdeen, 10th February 1919: complains about the behaviour of Mr Morrison, teacher of German, at the Grammar School [See letters Alex Davidson, 33 Gladstone Place, Aberdeen, 1st & 8th February 1919]
- L H W Adam, Central H. G. School, 30th January 1919: protests against the new scale of payments for Laboratory work on behalf of teachers engaged in such work
- Annie L Adams, 326 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, 22nd January 1919: thanks the Board for the improved scale of salaries for Teachers of the Blind and reiterates her request to be recognised as a Teacher of Pianoforte and Singing |