| Description | 16/10/1922 -31/12/1922
Jeanie Barrou: Westburn Road School: 2 Oct 1922, 19 Oct 1922
Regarding John and Mary Tait of 38 Windmill Street in Peterhead. They are both deaf born and mute. Mary is 6 and seems to be intellectual and has no further issues. Wishes to be advised on what to do with the children. There are not fit for an ordinary school and have had no formal additionally examination by the authority.
J.C.Barrou: Westburn Road School: 1 Nov 1922
Adam Cunning (23.3.2010) of 28 Portland Street is inquiring about a car hire from his home to join the tramway car to the special school. Note on back says that the student is perfectly able to walk
Jeanie C. Barrou: Westburn Road School: 6 Nov 1922
Two boarders have gotten the measles and are off. One has returned but the other is still in hospital with ear problems. Now the housekeeper has been off for 10 days, suspected measles as well meaning that she has to stay in the evenings to relieve the maid and nurse the students convalescing.
Jeanie C. Barrou: Westburn Road School: 1 Dec 1922
Students/boarders with measles have returned but the house mistress has not and Mrs. Baily has had to help out with the children. Stating how much of a help and how grateful she is to have Mrs. Baily assist. Hoping for the return of the house mistress or a temporary replacement to come back
Jane Clark: York Street School: 6 November 1922
There is a new regulation for a “Control Examination” to be held in December but since there are no pupils that are fit for this, wondering if they are exempt and how to proceed
H.J. Cruickshank: Central School: 2 Nov 1922
Dance classes that have started. Schools listed and the number of classes
Elsie D. Cook: Play Centre: 22 December 1922
Raving about the catering of the party (reference to bradies) and inquiring about when to open again. Suggested later opening of Wednesday not Monday.
Mrs. M G D Eqdom: Mile End School: 20 Nov 1922
Parent requesting that her children: Margaret Jeannie Charlotte Van Eqdom, and Telora Henderson Liege Van Eqdom get a letter certifying their attendance in an Aberdeen school to the authorities in Belgium.
George Fenton: Ruthrieston Intermediate School: 23 Oct 1922
The Boys Brigade (39th) entered Room 1 and pouring ink all over the floor and disrupted the teachers desk. Discipline is not known to be strong for these boys.
John Gill: Middle School: 6 November 1922
Talking about the absence of a teacher after the regular teach decided that the work is too much for her age. Requesting that a permanent replacement be sent to take up the class, suggesting that I man might be a good thing as they have been kept out recently due to good work and continuity. The class is now suffering.
F. H. Hoggarth: St. Andrew’s Catholic School: 6 Nov 1922
Candidate recommendation of Miss Baillie. Reasons given and secondary choice provided.
William Hendry: High Evening School: 6 Nove 1922
Authority is looking to get rid of the machinists for the needlework and dressmaking classes. Stressing the need to keep them employed as they are needed to oversee the sewing machines as the students aren’t capable or comfortable doing it.
L. Jenman: Queen’s Cross R.C. School: 9 Oct 1922
Looking to set up a poppy selling/collection for ex-service men on Armistice Day as part of an appeal from Edinburgh
Alex Kissach: Ruthrieston School: 18 Nov 1922
Head of a Boys Brigade Company wanting to book the school for the night of the 24th and 15 Dec. Promising to make sure the school is well looked after
Lizzie S. Cobban: Sunnybank Evening School: 6 Nov 1922
A letter not condoning the dismissal of the machinists for the sewing and dressmaking classes.
R. M. Littlejohn: Kittybrewster School: 1 Dec 1922
Gave a double attendance so that the families could paint the outside of the doors free from children disturbances
J, Martin: Frederick Street Evening School: 18 Oct 1922
Justifying their need to work on Thursday evenings given the number of students, the continued enrolment, and the responsibility on the teachers.
Alex Moodie: Skene Street School: 7 Nov 1922
Reporting a petty theft, 2 keys went missing and a hearth rug has disappeared.
Alex Moodie: 8 Nov 1922
Asking what the update might be on the council installing traffic signs because people keep getting hit as cars speed down Chapel Street to Skene Street. One was promised in February
J. W. Murray: Hanover Street School: 27 Oct 1922
They ordered 4 dozen slates for the infant classes and they have not arrived yet and they need them for the classes. There also isn’t a fire guard in one of those rooms.
D. MacKenzie: King Street Public School: 16 Oct 1922
Looking to arrange for health lectures for the senior girls. Inquiring the when and where
D. MacKenzie: King Street Public School: 6 Oct 1922
Questioning where it should be that a student be employed as a collector of any objects. Discrepancy between the common practice and municipal regulations. Looking for an official stance from the Authority
Alex Moodie: Skene Street Public School: 22 December 1922
Seemingly some trouble with three boys, one of which, James Gordon, who is known for being truant and staying out at night with homelife is troubled. Thought to be involved with thievery. He, and another “Evans”, may be sent to a training school or turned over to the police with parental consent
Muriel D. MacFarlane: St. Peter’s School: 18 Nov 1922
Addressing the issue that her “appointment” was publishing in the newspaper as a fact before she even was informed of an offer, causing annoyances since, and not allowing her to inform her current authority of the change.
D. Mackenzie: King Street School: 6 Dec 1922
The quality of ink is so bad that teachers are having to provide the students with ink themselves for exams and essays.
George Pickford: Central Evening School: 30 Oct 1922
Letter detailing “teachers employed for four evenings per week” including names and how they are regarded at the school by teachers and students. [Mr. Symons, Mr. Laving, Mr. Winkley, Mr. Thomson]
George Pickford: Central Evening School: 29 Nov 1922
Regarding the Political Economy Class, one lady member showed up [gender representation]
M. Pope: Convent of the Sacred Heart: 5 Dec 1922
With an outbreak of measles in the Preparatory Department they are closing the section to prevent spreading
William Ross: Head Teachers Association: Broomhill School: 2 Oct 1922
Current elected officials of the Association. President: Mr. Williams of woodside School, and Secretary: William Ross of Broomhill School. Questioning when to expect nominations for four representatives.
James Reid: 1 April 1922
Requesting/demanding that her son not be put in Woodside School but allowed to go to Kittybrewser. Her other four children when there and she doesn’t see why its an issue
Rachel L. Ramkine: Rubislaw Special School: 20 Nov 1922
Applying for a assistant position at Rubislaw Special School giving details of scope of actives she can do though courses she has taken in handiwork
William Ross: Broomhill School: 4 Dec 1922
Requisition for sewing materials.
William Ross: Head Teachers Association: 27 Nov 1922
The response of the association to the ten proposals regarding General Work and Organization of School and the status of the observations.
John Sorley: Town Council (City Chamberlain): 22 November 1922
Recommendations for distribution of scholarships with value and period for which tenable. [Hamish Greig, John Hastie Speirs, Ronald Macrae, John McRae, Marjory Grant Milnes]
Royal Insurance Company: November 1922
Four letters detailing the transfer of insurance to this company for the boilers and other mechanical operation in the school. Details of what is covered.
L.L. Ward: High School for Girls: 10 Oct 1922
Arrangements for dance classes with schedule, teacher, and requesting an accompanist
A.B. Wallace: Central Secondary School: 10 Nov 1922
List of books bought by specific students for specific classes as requested in relation to a complaint from, seemingly, a parent. Costs included. [Ann D.N.C. Miller, Sarah Mathers, Annie Davidson, Elizabeth S. Whyte]
A.B.Wallace: Central Secondary School: 15 December 1922
Discussing a student, Agnes K. Johnston. Her attendance and performance/percentage and want to leave school to work
Mary S. Walker: 27 Sept 1922
Needing time off as she is on the “verge of a very bad nervous breakdown”. She will keep them informed of doctors recommendation and return |