| Description | 1/3/1921 - 30/4/1921
John Brady: St. Peter’s R.C. School: 8 April 1921
Informing of the dangers present to the “Infants” of the school leading onto Constitution Street due to the changes in cars and the stairs.
Arthur Blach: (school unknown): 15 April 1921
Requesting time off to enlist in the Royal Engineers Corps [ Emergency Powers Act]
Alex S. Balueaves: St. Paul Street Public School: 23 March 1921
Re: Ester L. Booth who was to be receiving free books and stationary but is not
Robert Bain: Central Higher Grade School: 5 April 1921
Discussing a new policy banning Principal teachers from doing evening school work resulting in a lose of wages.
Jeanie C. Barrou: Westburn Road Oral School: 8 March 1921
Asking for a pay increase that matches Rubislaw Special school teachers because they too teach the Deaf. Training required for certification is more costly.
Jeanie C. Barrou: Westburn Road Oral School: 22 April 1921:
Home address and parent of students residing at 10 Mount Street (institute)
[Andrew Sim, Alexander Sim, Gordon McGillivray, Aeneas Reid, Stephen Williamson, James Grant, John Tait]
Ellen Jamison: Mile End: 19 March 1921:
Calling attention to a clause for “special consideration” for sick leave more than three months after 15 years of service, which she has 29.
John W. Cameron: 9 March 1921, 4 April 1921
Requesting special consideration in allowance and pay for housing after completing military service. Background and qualifications given
George Fenton: Ruthrieston Public School: 6 April 1921
Discussing how students are leaving their school to enrol in others despite their location and proximity to school. Enrolment is down and eludes to it being due to this being allowed. Reasons for 2 student transfers: Ian Thomas, Barbara Thomson
George Fenton: Ruthreiston Public School: 21 April 1921
Regarding Robert Harrow of 506 Holburn Street, regarding tooth decay of students, cost to parents and teachers’ involvement and adherence to policy
Margaret Gallraith: Rubislaw Special School: 9 March 1921
Though no names are given, indicates that some students are brought to and from school in an ambulance
Eliza Gray: 8 March 1921
Decline of offer for sewing teacher at Causeway end School (several decline letters came in month of March from various teachers: reasons not given)
Margaret Gallbraith: Rubislaw Special School: 22 April 1921
Student evaluation: Jamesina Esson of 16 Chronicle Lane. DOB: 28 July 1905. DOAdmission: 26 August 1912. “clumsy, stupid looking girl”, selective hearing and illudes to deafness being partially faked as she only can not hear when its not advantage to her. Speech effect by deaf sister’s speech. Mental age of 8 years old. Excells in handwork. Doctors note included
Mathew Henderson: Central Higher Grade School: 3 March 1921
List of Manual Instructors who completed Mental Work courses and gained qualification at Aberdeen Training Centre: John Davie, William Ironside, Robert M. Watt, Alexander Stay, Alexander Paulton, George R. Strachan, George W. Duuea’u, Alexander Nicol, Hugh I. Cruickshank, Arthur Black, George Morgan, Matthew Steudirem
Mathew Henderson: Central Higher Grade School: 2 April 1921
Testimonial regarding his pay and the new policy of heads of departments not being allowed to teach evening school, resulting in loss of wages
Harriet Johnston: Frederick Street School/ Ferryhill School: 5 March 1921
Refusing an appointment at Causewayend school
John Lumsden: Sunnybank Public School: 9 March 1921
Requesting a salary increase, qualifications and training included
Maxwell H. MacRie: Grammer School: 15 March 1921
Detailing his ill brothers more recent life as a Reverand and the journey he is requesting to go see said brother due to illness. Re: Beyrout Syria; Alexandria, Egypt
John H. Minnie: Westfield Public School: 21 January 1921
Regarding the Grammer School Manual instruction rooms and the noise and vibrations disturbing the rooms and classwork above the class.
Merideth M Middleton: 6 March 1921
Regarding Causewayend School. Rejection of post as sewing instructor
D. MacKenzie: King Street Public School: 26 April 1921
Regarding Helen McBain, 12 years of age, looking to enrol at Central School as she has passed Qualifying Examinations already
Alexander Moodie: Skene Street Public School: 23 March 1921
Supplied Elsie Dawson with book out of pocket
Thos. Miller: George Street Public School: 23 March 1921
Herbert Booth of 45 Skene Terrace has not received his free books and stationary
C.R. Leslie Millar G.S.A, Aberdeen Grammer School: 7 April 1921
Disputing salaries of arts teachers in Aberdeen and how there are lower than all other art teachers in the country/UK. References Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lanarkshire: high schools and grammar schools [arts funding]
D. MacKenzie: King Street Public School: 18 February 1921
Requesting that funds still in last year’s grant money be used for reference books, where currently none exist for Supplementary Classes
James G. MacLeod: Mile-End Public School: 18 March 1921
Keeping of shorthand classes. 34 students enrolled, 29 is average attendance
J. MacKay: Women’s Educations Union: 15 March 1921
Requesting that the authority grant the teachers time off on the following Monday after Easter and open school on Tuesday, following the tradition as usual. Much need rest after outbreaks of Diphtheria and Conjunctivitis
Jessie McKay: 5 March 1921
Requesting not to be put up for vacancy at Causewayend School. (reason of enjoying current work)
D. MacKenzie: King Street School: 15 April 1921
Condition of the streets poor and wet, didn’t want to risk further illness so dismissed children early. Janitor was not able to start fires early enough to warm rooms
William D. McLean: Skene Square Public School: 18 April 1921
Reports of several staff absences and reasons/updates: Miss Gillanders, Miss Crane, Mrs. Riddell, Miss Edith Wilson, Miss Maggie Thomson, Miss Sarah Robertson, Miss Mary Young, Miss Helen Ironside
H. McGrath: St. Mary’s R.C. School: 5 April 1921
List of names and address of students from the infant department with annotation of whether they are catholic or not.
Alexander Nicol: 4 April 1921
On behalf of the Manual Instructors: points to be considered by the authority for the revision of salary scale for said teachers
M. Pope: Covent of the Sacred Heart: 22 March 1921
Requesting that junior students teach the classes for a fortnight (2 weeks) at Summer Street R.C. School, St. Peter’s R.C. School and the elementary schools
John Peters: Aberdeen Public School: 5 April 1921
Regarding/advocating for a Miss J. Sinclair for a raise in salary. Reasons given
John Peters: Old Aberdeen Public School: 25 April 1921
Looking for an assistant to help during teacher absence as the infant class has 59 enrolled and 23 or newly enrolled and thus would be grateful for a “young” teacher
Gwen A. Polygreen: High School for Girls: 1 March 1921
Requesting a pay increase and reasons why she deserves one
Gwen A. Polygreen: High School for Girls: 26 March 1921
Doctors note and request for such for absence and length thereof.
Gwen A. Polygreen: High School for Girls: 8 April 1921
Doctors note and request for such for absence and length thereof.
Gwen A. Polygreen: High School for Girls: 12 April 1921
Registration and certification numbers for Gwendoline Alice Polygreen.
Gwen A. Polygreen: High School For Girls: 26 April, 7 May, 21 May 1921
Threatening to resign of salary doesn’t increase. Quoting page 267 (of policy) regarding shorter hours, number of teachers per number of students, early retirement of gymnastic/ physical education teachers. Referencing examination by Dr. Rose, and reasons for wanting raise, stating ability and years left of teaching.
Will Roberston: Causewayend Public School: 8 April 1921
Regarding unemployment in the area and the need for assistance in supplying books to the students in need. (unprecedented rate)
William Ross: Broomhill Public School: 23 March 1921
Elizabeth Dickson: 12 Broomhill Road, has not yet received her free books under Local War Pension Committee. Looking for guidance.
Gordon G. Stewart: 2 March 1921
Requesting an interview for “First Assistant” under Authority regulation
J. Mackay Thomson: Grammer School: 27 January 1921
Requesting guidance on whether or not to enrol new students as they are over limit given the available teachers and numbers per class. Information on numbers and room
set up
J. Mackay Thomas: Grammer School: 26 April 1921
Questioning the enrolment of the son of a university professor as he is very behind and wonders if he should be fitted for the Special School
R. Valentine: Ashley Road Public School: 23 March 1921
Re: Adeline M. Booth. Lives with foster parent who pays for books and stationary from War Pension Fund but should be receiving then free
R. Valentine: Ashley Road Public School: 13 April 1921
Accident report for Thomas C. Innes: 39 Nellfield Place. Part of his finger was cut off by the iron gate between playgrounds
L.L. Ward: High School for Girls: 7 March 1921
Re: Victoria Emsile, applying for medical courses and needs certificate which is being withheld
John Watson: Victoria Road Public School: 3 March 1921
Changes to the needlework classes timetable: cost for time changes
Mary Anderson Wood: Central Higher Grade School: 12 March 1921
Requesting leave of absence to visit France with brother to speak the language so that she may return and teach it better to her classes
L.L. Ward: High School For Girls: 2 March 1921
Asking to resume swim classes at the Middle School Bath
L.L. Ward: High School for Gilrs: 5 April 1921
Asking that when it comes to the teachers’ salaries that the High School be regarded at the same calliper as the Grammer school and pay the teachers as such
John Watson: Victoria Road Public School: 23 March 1921
Alterations to the infants rooms suggested including new floors and desks
L.L. Ward: High School For Girls: 2 March 1921
Accident report for Helen K. Reith. Broken broach pin lodged into hip
A.L. Wallace: Central Higher Grade School: 31 March 1921
Requesting changes be made to improve the ventilation of the dressing room that is oddly placed and stinks |