| Description | Selection made from original letter binder (see series level for appraisal criteria).
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 24 Dec 1894: gives weekly figures for absenteeism during the month of December
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 23 Jany 1895: regarding a new teacher, Miss Glennie
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 30 Jany 1895: complaining that heating in Miss Shepherd’s room has not been attended to and there is a lack of drawing tables and stools for Model Drawing class
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 29 Jany 1895: regarding Mr McCann’s complaint about the lack of Drawing tables for his class [see above entry 30 Jany 1895]
- John C Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 13 Dec 1894: regarding the impact of a lack of irons and a machine on the Dressmaking class and requests that the Board considers providing the equipment
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 15 Feby 1895: Miss Ogilvie had an accident on the ice and sustained a fracture causing her absence from school for several weeks
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 7 Feby 1895: regarding the Drawing Tables for the school and expressing astonishment at not only the way he has been treated, but also the high regard for Crichton [See above entries 29 & 20 Jany 1895]
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 28 Feby 1895: regarding the poor condition of the playground due to the weather
- James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 1st February 1895: recommends Misses Isabella Thomson, Sarah S Annand and Maggie J Soutter [See p. 230 Board Meeting, 21st February 1895, item (b) as pupil teachers, all former pupils of the school
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 28 Jany 1895: severity of storm has caused absenteeism, especially in the Infant Department
- James Allan, Rosemount Public School. 7 March 1895: regarding the teaching of drill classes by visiting instructresses
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 7 March 1895: regarding the teaching of drill classes by visiting instructresses; mentions the remuneration to Mr Munro for teaching gymnastics [See above entry Rosemount Public School, 7 March 1895]
- W Brown, Teacher Cookery, Woodside Evening School, 28th Dec 1894: 18 pupils enrolled, thus wish to arrange for an assistant. Miss Salmond willing to assist until arrangements made
- Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 8th Jany 1895: following the transference of Mr Peters, by a readjustment of staffing, the appointment of two good monitors would suffice
- Jas C Barnett, 2 Argyll Place, 25th Jany 1895: requests that the Bible Class be moved to beside the “warm glow of the Central fire”
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 25 Jan 1895: as the 4th year pupil teachers have left, he requests the attendance of the probationary monitors whom he had selected
- Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 14th Feb 1895: regarding the Attendance return, he considered that the children who were transferred from the Infant Dept to the Senior Dept had left the former and were admitted into the latter; suggests that it would be better to consider the school as a whole when making a return of those admitted and left
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 1 Feb 1895: asks officially whether McDongall’s “Upright Series” of copy books can be used instead of Foster’s series; the different copy books affect how writing is taught
- Jas C Barnett, Middle Public School, 25th Feb 1895: regarding the approach by a candidate pupil teacher for a place when she had not’ passed’ the examination
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 28 Feb 1895: this is the 3rd time he has sent a requisition for platforms[tables?] for Model Drawing; reference to Crichton [See entries above regarding Crichton and requests for tables for Model Drawing]
- J Beaumont, Commerce Street Public School, 7 March 1895: no space for physical instruction in the school as every classroom is filled with desks and other furniture; believes physical training is as necessary as mental training and should be carried out by gymnastic experts in all the Board’s schools
- Jass C Barnett, Middle Public School, 11th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Drill in the school and its importance
- M Cruickshank, 33 Lilybank Place, Aberdeen, 3rd Dec 1894: thank you letter for the pretty piano which has been sent for the use of the Infants of Woodside Public School
- John F Cruickshank, Rubislaw Public School, 5th December 1894: due to the short days and long, dark roads many of the scholars have to travel along, for several weeks there is no dinner interval
- John F Cruickshank, Rubislaw Public School, 19 Dec 1894: the measles epidemic has reached their district [see references to measles in other bundles above]
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Evening School, 14th Dec 1894: arrangements for exams in Ambulance and the teaching of Book-Keeping to the Junior class
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 26 Dec 1894: submitted a requisition for new readers as the present readers (the Century Geographical) are worn out and the Inspector at the November Exam objected to them as being out of date; instead, has requested Chamber’s Geographical Readers
- John F Cruickshank, Rubislaw School, 7th Jany 1894 [?1895]: regarding the impact of the measles epidemic, the increase in absenteeism and the areas worst affected
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 8th Jan 1894 [?1895]: school to close early due to two teachers being absent, the badness of the weather and the extreme cold in the school – it seems impossible to keep it heated
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 9th Jan 1894 [?1895]: asks if someone can be sent to suggest a remedy as pupils in the Infants Dept are crying bitterly on account of the cold [see previous entry 8th Jan 1894]
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Evening School, Jan 10th 1895: concert to be given by Mr W T Forrest and Party; school pianos are not good for accompaniment so wishes to hire from Marr, Wood & Coy
- John Clarke, 7 Chanonry, Old Aberdeen: Exam papers for two boys had got out of order and, in consequence, amendments are required to results
- John F Cruickshank, 60 Desswood Place, 29th Jany 1895: Miss Macdonald has joined the Training College; respectfully suggested the appointment permanently of a good P.T. or a good Assist. to aid Miss Johnston who complains of amount of work; if “this weather” continues, the average attendance for the year will suffer very seriously
- John F Cruickshank, Rubislaw Public School, 29th December 1894: regarding the expansion of the city and the impact on the number of applications for school places
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street School, 8th Feb 1895: attendance has shrunk , cold in the school is excessive, the ‘heating’ apparatus is quite useless with heat being maintained only by crowding classes together
- James Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 12th Feb 1895: heating apparatus still unworkable and cold in school is most intense; workmen to thaw the pipes
- James Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 8 January 1894 [1895]: raises several school matters: 1. The standard of work of a Pupil Teacher, W B Clark – knowledge superficial, marks poor, manner when taking a class was offensive to the Inspector; 2. Pupil numbers and staffing; 3. Inspector’s demand that P.Ts be gradually replaced with Assistants; 4. The future of Miss Rae, who was appointed as a temporary Assistant – willing and hardworking but methods not modern nor is she obedient
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Ev. School, 13 February 1895: At Ferryhill and King St. students in Book-keeping and Arithmetic may be Candidates for Examinations of Society of Arts; both centres teach an Advanced Arithmetic class
- James Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 19th February 1895: school is infested with rats and Headteacher is concerned that scholars may leave because of this.
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 16 February 1895: apologising for ordering more slates and pointers than required to avoid having to re-order more rather than being extravagant; Pencil note added by School Board to “send diminished quantities”
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 15 February 1895: regarding requisitions for inkwells and compasses for Drawing; pencil note added by School Board re. inkwells “give” and compasses “do not give. It is unusual”.
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Ev. School, 13th February 1895: regarding a Social Meeting at King St Ev. School when ¾ of those in attendance were students from advanced Shorthand and Book-Keeping classes, neither of which are taught at King St; Clarke outlines how he has approached such events in the past
- James Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 1 March 1895: smells prevalent in lower rooms and Infants’ Department and teachers have been suffering headaches, dizziness and sore throats which may be attributable to bad drainage; asks if drains would be smoke-tested and if the floors will be searched for rats [ See entry above for 19th February 1895]
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 23rd January 1895: issue regarding numbers of pupils in Standard classes, particularly when Standard I and Standard II are combined resulting in 110 pupils in a room for 65, a situation which the Inspectors would not tolerate; plan drawn overleaf
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 22nd January 1895: regarding the engagement of Miss Mary Mathieson as Pupil Teacher on a 3 year term due to her age and, pending receipt of formal Board approval for this, to start as a Monitress until the end of October [See p.206 Board Meeting, 17th Jan 1895, item (11)
- James Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 6 March 1895: submits suggestions for the extra staff required in light of the reorganisation of Standards II and II, including which class Miss Rae will be in charge of [See entry 8th January 1894 [1985] above]
- Duncan Clarke, 36 Mount St. Aberdeen, 18th March 1895: regarding the price of bronze Ambulance medals [see entry 14th December 1894 viz. exams in Ambulance]
- James Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 10th December 1894: he raises 2 issues – 1. The teaching of blind pupils, including which subjects [addendum incomplete] 2. A complaint about a child having been left “very much to his own resources from day to day”
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 18th March 1895: regarding certificates for Maggie Milne and John McKenzie in the subjects they passed in Standard VI
- Mary R Cassie, 20 WhitehallRoad, Aberdeen, 21st Dec 1894: she received a 1st class certificate in German at the Society of Arts Exams in March, but, as the certificates were not distributed until October, she has been underpaid and asks for arbitration on this matter
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 8th March 1895: inability to teach Drill and Physical Education due to lack of a suitable room; playground was used but they had to stop because of “unseemly interruptions from outsiders”
- John Cruickshank, Rubislaw Public School, 8th March 1895: impact on the children of Physical Drill not being taught due to lack of floor space and the gymnasium being used as a classroom [See entry above, Westfield Public School 8th March 1895 with similar issues]
- James Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 6th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Education and the want of suitable space [See above entries for Westfield and Rubislaw Public Schools]
- Allan Cameron, Skene St. Public School, 4th February 1895: letter explaining the circumstances surrounding the punishment of a pupil, David Grant, together with a written report from Dr Sinclair on the medical condition of the boy’s hand and wrist
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Ev. School, 13th February 1895: advising that Mr William Smith, an Assistant in Shorthand has been taken on to “the Journal staff” and Mr Gill is to cover those classes
- J Duthie, Woodside Public School, 3rd December 189[4?]: Crayston maps for various countries and continents ordered
- J Cruickshank, Rubislaw Public School, 8th March 1895: details the record of his pupil teachers in passing the Entrance Examinations for [Teacher] Training College
- James Darling, Holburn Street Public School, 6th December 1894: reminding the Board that an additional certificated teacher is required and suggesting Miss Isabella F D Johnstone [see p. 175 Board Meeting, 20th December1895, item (f) & p. 203 Board Meeting, 17th January 1895, item (f)]
- James Darling, Holburn Street Public School, 7th January 1895: met with Miss Hardie but still would prefer Miss Johnstone to be appointed [See previous entry; p. 203 Board Meeting, 17th January 1895, item (f)]
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 7 January 1895: advises that Miss Third joined the school staff; reports the number of cases of measles since the school closed [See p.203 Board Meeting, 17th January 1895, item c]
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 14 January 1895: reports the numbers in attendance and confirms school closed till 21st January
- W B Duguid, Woodside Public School, 5th December 1894: acknowledges receipt of Maximum, Minimum & Black bulb thermometers and Rain gauge and refers to Ordnance Survey Map & Geological Map of the British Isles [See J Duthie, Woodside Public School, 3rd December 1894 above re. Crayston maps]
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 28 January 1895: regarding school having been closed for 4 weeks and poor attendance numbers; asks if Board has a medical certificate to cover the period of closure
- James Darling, Holburn Street Public School, 15th February 1895: mentions that there are several maps of Scotland in use throughout the school and he has now requisitioned a Physical Geography map published by Messrs Nelson & Son
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 26 February 1895: regarding staffing issues and the use of Pupil Teachers in the school
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 14 January 1895: regarding the appointment of Catharine Scorgie and Catharine W Yunnie as Pupil Teachers or Monitors [See p. 255, Board Meeting, 21st March 1895, item (e)]
- James Darling, Holburn Street Public School, 7th March 1895: regarding the appointment of Miss Hardie in succession to Miss Wishart [See p.255, Board Meeting, 21st March 1895, item (f)]
- G F Duthie, Maryville, Woodside, 18 March 1895: regarding the closure of the school and a medical certificate [See above entries G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 7th, 14th & 28th January 1895]
- James Darling, Holburn Street Public School, January 1895: writing in his capacity of Secretary, Head Teachers’ Association requests that the Board considers the position of Pupil Teachers and that they adopt the same approach as the School Board of Glasgow; newspaper cutting enclosed with a report on the proceedings of the School Board of Glasgow regarding Pupil Teachers
- James Darling, Holburn Street Public School, 8th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Drill in the school and the benefit to pupils
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 6th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Education/Drill and the benefit to children
- Jane S Duthie, 148 Gt Western Road, Aberdeen: requests a transfer from Frederick Street School to Broomhill School
- Alexander Forbes, Marywell Street Public School, 3 December 1894: regarding the admission of Nathaniel Ross as a pupil; mentions his brother, William
- Alexander Forbes, Marywell Street Public School, 7th January 1895: regarding attendance and the number of measles cases reported by the Sanitary Inspector
- James Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 7th January 1895: acknowledges receipt of the Aberdeen School Board’s Mortgage and encloses their interim receipt
- James Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 15th December 1894: regarding equipment used in the school namely, Paragon apparatus for sewing, Blackboard and Easel, and a globe measuring 2 1/2 “ in diameter
- James Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 19th January 1895: regarding staff absences and the impact on the school
- George Fenton, 26 Loanhead Terrace, 21 December 1894: requests that his sister, currently employed at King Street School, be transferred to Causewayend School due to her being bullied
- Alexander Forbes, Marywell Street Public School, 28th January 1895: mentions that a policeman had just called about clearing the snow on their pavements
- Alexander Forbes, Marywell Street Public School, 12th February 1895: advises that workmen have been trying to get water supply for engine etc.
- Alexander Forbes, Marywell Street Public School, 28 February 1895: advises that the Harmonium requires repairs and will be used for music lessons
- Jas Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 1st March 1895: advises that Miss Hunter, teacher, has been absent due to neuralgia and pains in her legs caused by the draughts in School
- James Findlay, St Clement Street Public School, 8th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Drill in the school and the lack of space available
- Alexander Frobes, Marywell Street Public School, 7th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Education, the absence of a Gymnasium and the impact on pupils
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 12th February 1895: gives an explanation of pupil numbers in the Attendance return for January [written on the back of a letter from the Aberdeen School Board]
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 7th March 1895: advises that no instructresses for teaching Drill have been employed at the school since September 1894 and mentions what physical exercises take place and equipment used
- A Green, Skene Square Public School, 9th January 1895: regarding Miss Maggie Murray, Pupil Teacher and his recommendation that her tenure be extended
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 12 December 1894: regarding his inquiries with pupils following a complaint about pupils at the school from Mr A J R Thain, Secretary for the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Thos. C Hynd, King Street Public School, 13 December 1894: explains why two “lads” were refused admission
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 17 December 1894: wishes to offer cookery classes to the girls of Standard V
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 20 December 1894: order of Drawing cards from McDougall’s Educ. Coy Ltd still to be completed
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 26 December 1894: asks if Mr Thain has replied regarding the charge he made against pupils attending the school [See entry above, 12 December 1894]
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 7th January 1895: expresses disappointment at the award made for Drawing
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 11 January 1895: reminds Board of a request for an Honours Board
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 14 January 1895: regarding reducing the terms of apprenticeship of Miss Pirrie
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 1 February 1895: regarding a draft scheme and the award of a prize, possibly money
- King Street Public School, February 1895: table of attendance for week of 11th to 15th February 1895 with an explanation and notes about the weather
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 13 February 1895: regarding the heating in different rooms and problems with the system
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 15 February 1895: about the different calls the pupils answer to and a request for him to have a different sound
- Agnes Hardie, 8 Brighton Place, Aberdeen, 2 February 1895: anxious about a change of school
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 16 January 1895: mentions attendance numbers and the impact of measles and the weather; requested Lizzie Sinclair and Barbara Hunter, former pupils, be appointed as Monitresses
- Thos C Hynd, King Street Public School, 7 March 1895: about the wretched condition of the porch
- V R Jones, 11 Albany Road, 15th January 1895: encloses suggested advertising material for Navigation and Nautical Astronomy classes which meet in the Central School, Little Belmont Street
- Eugénie Lacaille, Girls’ High School, Aberdeen, 18 January 1895: letter written in French
- W Litster, 31 King Street, Aberdeen, undated: regarding a donation of £10 for a childrens clothing society
- D Bennett Lothian, King Street Evg School, 28th January 1895: Sewing machine required for Dressmaking classes; 11 pupils have enrolled for Practical Cookery class
- D Bennett Lothian, King St Continuation School, Aberdeen, 11 February 1895: asking permission from School Board to hold a Social Meeting at the close of Session [See p.247 Board Meeting, 21st February 1895, item (1)]
- W Litster, Report on Applications for post of Assistant Singing Master, undated: the following candidates are mentioned – Mr George Cruickshank, Mr Wm D Watt, Mr Kirton and Mr Hardie [See pp. 202, Board Meeting 17th January 1895, item (a), p.203 item (b); p.231 Board Meeting, 21st February 1895, item (j), p.232 item (4)]
- Williamina A Law, 54 Esslemont Avenue, Aberdeen, 18 January 1895: asking for a temporary appointment prior to entering normal Training College in October next; encloses testimonials from C S Copland, Headmistress, Westfield Public School; Jessie Garrow, Teacher of Preparatory class, C of S Normal School; William L Davidson, Minister of Bourtie; John Harrower, Chairman of Board, University of Aberdeen Local Examinations; James Kerr, Head Master, Normal School; James Scorgie, Chairman of the Local Committee, Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, London
- John W Murray, Woodside Public School, 29th January 1895: regarding Homework for students in Science and Art Department [See p.247, Board Meeting , 21st February 1895, items (3) & (4)]
- Sarah McLeod, Albion Street Public School, 6th December 1894: thank you letter for some pictures for the Infant Room at Hanover Street School [Albion Street School renamed Hanover Street Public School c. 1893-95]
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 7 December 1894: asking for the Grand Piano to be repaired and tuned; mentions that the piano is in constant use for certain classes
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 12 December 1894: regarding the hours of attendance at school for December and January; also the issues for pupils and their families surrounding the time and length of lunchtime
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 26 December 1894: regarding Voting for Mid-winter School Hours
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 17 December 1894: large percentage of infants absent due to prevalence of sickness, which teachers believe may be related to the classroom door leading directly to the outside
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 26 December 1894: about answers re. ‘Mid-Winter Hours’ [See entry above, 26 December 1894]
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 10 January 1895: recommending two pupils for the position of Pupil Teachers – Miss Maggie Menzies and Miss Jeanie Ross
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 11 January 1895: regarding the appointment of Miss Jeanie Adam and Miss Maggie Menzies [See letter dated 10th January 1895 above]
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 24 December 1894: regarding a replacement for a member of staff who has accepted a position at Whitburn
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 8 January 1895: regarding having the Pupil Teachers in school whilst it is closed
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School: Results of Voting for Midwinter School Hours report [See entries above, 26 December 1894; also, p, 206 Board Meeting 17th January 1895, item (10)]
- William McLean, Hanover Street Public School [formerly Albion Street Public School], 29 January 1895: attendance affected by stormy weather and measles epidemic
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 24 January 1895: regarding the circumstances surrounding the resignation of the Janitor
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 23rd January 1895: advising that Alerck(?) [the Janitor] has taken a house nearby and asks if Edith could be retained in her present position [See above letter, 24th January 1895]
- Jas C McLeod, 1 February 1895: advising which classes will be under his charge at Evening School, namely, Elementary Physiography and Second stage Mathematics in addition to those presently in operation
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 11 February 1895: advises that he wishes to accept Miss Marie Wood as a free scholar at the school and gives details of her background
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 14 February 1895: explains the need for 9 thermometers and what happened to the original ones
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 5 March 1895: following the poor attendance due to epidemics and severe weather, he suggests that the Easter holidays are postponed by a month until after the annual inspection and examinations
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 14 March 1895: gives reasons mitigating defects that may have been highlighted in Dr Stewart’s report [See pp. 260-263 Board Meeting 21st March 1895, item (3) report by Dr Stewart, H.M. Inspector]
- Charles McLeod, 1 Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen, 18 March 1895: advising that he taught a few boys of the Grammar School Day School Theoretical & Practical Chemistry on a Saturday afternoon and gives the reasons why this happened and how successful these boys were in the examinations
- William McLean, Hanover Street Public School, 6 March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Training and Marching Drill at the school and the benefit to pupils [see earlier letters regarding Drill]
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 8 March 1895: regarding the teaching of Musical Drill at the school [See above letters regarding Drill]
- John McKenzie, Skene Street Public School, 8 March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Training at the school and its benefits
- Helen A Pirie, 38 Mount Street, December 1894: presently a Monitor on trial in King Street Public School and asks if her apprenticeship could be reduced to 3 years instead of 4 years
- James Pope, 28 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, 2 January 1895: regarding Herbert Arthur Bremner, who was awarded a first class Certificate in Freehand Drawing, but forgot to put his surname on his paper
- James Pope, 28 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, 25th January 1895: regarding Herbert Arthur Bremner and his first class certificate in Freehand Drawing [See previous letter, 2 January 1895]
- John Peter, Ruthrieston Public School, 16 January: asks if the sand from nearby excavations could be used in their playground which is in a poor condition
- James A Phillips, Northfield Public School, 18 February 1895: justifying his recent requisition for pointers
- James A Phillips, Northfield Public School, 24 January 1895: recommending the appointment of Miss Edith Cameron as Monitor on trial following the Miss Jeannie Mcadam’s engagement as Pupil Teacher terminating
- James A Phillips, Northfield Public School, 12 March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Education and Drill in the school
- John Peter, Ruthrieston Public School, 8 March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Training and Drill in the school
- Wm Robertson, Middle Public School, 3 December 1894: lists the staff in the Infant Room and their positions following the Examination of the school in November 1893
- Jas Rose, Causewayend Public School, 11 December 1894: requests the appointment of an additional Assistant Teacher due to the formation of another Standard II class
- Jas Rose, Causewayend Public School, 20 December 1894: recommending the appointment of Miss Helen A May to the staff
- J W Rose, Causewayend School, 29th October 1894: regarding two pupils, George Slessor and Helen McFarquhar, both of whom entered the school at Standard V, but were advised that they were to be placed in Standard IV as they had not attained the level required in their subjects to continue in Standard V
- J W Rose, Causewayend Public School, 8th January 1895: recommending Miss Helen A May for an appointment at the school after considering the qualifications of all Candidate Teachers [See p.203 Board Meeting, 17th January 1895, item (f)]
- Elizabeth A Raitt, 10 Schoolhill, Aberdeen, 5th December 1894: asking for a transfer from St Clement Street School to Causewayend School as the damp locality affects her health
- J W Rose, Causewayend Public School, 15th January 1895: regarding the teaching of Drawing and mentions a visit by Colonel Birch
- J W Rose, Causewayend Public School, 14th January 1895: requesting that Miss Hay start as soon as possible in the Infant Department [See letter above 8th January 1895]
- J W Rose, Causewayend Public School, 6th December 1894: asking for more lighting in the Infants Cloakroom and at lease one additional well for the boys’ playground
- L Rainnie, 62 Springbank Terrace, Aberdeen, 26th December 1894: requesting 2 sewing machines be purchased for Dressmaking classes at Ferryhill Evening School
- J W Rose, Causewayend Public School, 8th February 1895: justifying his order for Blackboards and explaining their intended use
- Lizzie Rainnie, 62 Springbank Terrace, Aberdeen, 16th January 1895: asking that she be considered for a situation as Sewing mistress in one of the Board’s schools and detailing her experience [See letter above, 26th December 1894]
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 12 February 1895: regarding Seat Accommodation in the Grammar School and arguing his views on assessing the capacity of a school and class numbers
- P Smart, Torry Public School, 16th March 1895: asking for a gymnasium for the school and complaining about the condition of desks in the school
- J S Skea, St Paul Public School, 7th December 1894: asking for assistance from Mr Crichton for moving furniture in school to accommodate their forthcoming entertainments
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, December 1894: regarding the collection of fees, the percentage levied and the impact on the number of pupils
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 26th December 1894: asking for Charlotte Gillespie, former pupil, to be appointed as apprentice at the school [See p. 204 Board Meeting, 17th January 1895, item (j); p.230 Board Meeting, 21st February 1895, item (b)]]
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 8th January 1895: reference for Miss Glennie who worked in the Infants Department
- Louisa Stevenson, 4 Devanha Terrace, Aberdeen, 16th January 1895: asking to be considered for a position at the Central School
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 29 January 1895: advising that he has written to Mr Robertson of Pitcaple for an explanation as he believes there has been a mistake
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 25 January 1895: regarding the fees payable for attendance by John Michie, pupil
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 22nd January 1895: regarding the selection of Pupil Teachers for the school including Miss Maggie Ross and Miss A Reid [See p.230 Board Meeting, 21st February 1895, item (b)]
- P Smart, Torry Public School, 29th January 1895: asking for clarification as to whether Miss Gray is to continue at the school as a Pupil Teacher and arguing why she is required
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 21st January 1895: lists the Free Scholars attending the school
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 23rd January 1895: regarding Miss Bruce who wishes to try teaching French using the Gouin method
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 12 February 1895: regarding the withdrawal of a pupil, James Chalmers, and encloses the letter from the boy’s father, Edward Chalmers
- P Smart, Torry Public School, 25 February 1895: regarding D Certificates; mentions Mr William L H Cruickshank D Cert No. 24410
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 21st February 1895: regarding the measles epidemic, the number of families affected and the impact on the school
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 18 December 1895: regarding the publication of the Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine and its cost
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 23 January 1895: advising that the gas stove in the music room is giving off a disagreeable vapour
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 23 January 1895: asking for a decision as to how the Lunch Room is to operate and he suggests selling tickets to the pupils
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 15th January 1895: regarding the appointment of Pupil Teachers and requests three including Maggie Ross; Edith Cameron and Annie Stephen Tough have their names scored off and are replaced by Adelaide Reid and Margaret Smyth [See letter above, 22nd January 1895 & p. 230 Board Meeting, 21st February 1895, item (b)]
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 12 February 1895: regarding the “New Bursary Ordinance and the Incidental Change in our Timetable” – candidates for Arts Bursaries at the Universities are allowed to take a 5th subject, previously 4, and the impact this has on the teaching of certain subjects
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 15th March 1895: asks if the Board can assist a former Pupil, Miss Gibson, in securing a situation
- Annie E Smith, Infants Mistress, Ashley Road Public School, 18th March 1895: regarding the provision of pictures of Scripture for the school which are required before the Bible Exam
- Wm Stewart, Woodside Evening School, 26 February 1895: regarding 3 pupils who are in arrears with fees and their attendance and circumstances
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, March 1895: regarding the provision of seating/benches in the Lunch Room [See above dated 23 January 1895]
- P Smart, Torry Public School, 8th March 1895: regarding the prolonged absence of Miss Bella Moore, a member of staff, due to ill health with 2 letters from her mother explaining her absences
- H T Morland Simpson, 80 Hamilton Place, Aberdeen, 18 March 1895: the Aberdeen Branch of the Secondary Teachers Association wishes to hold an “at home” evening at Aberdeen Grammar School; postscript regarding the school’s Sports Day
- Jessie Shirreff, Primrose Public School, 7th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Instruction and Free Gymnastics at the school
- J S Skea, St Paup Street Public School, 7th March 1895: regarding the lack of a gymnasium at the school, its impact on the teaching of drill and the desire to be able to have enough room to accommodate games, drill and recreation
- P Smart, Torry Public School, 8th March 1895: regarding the lack of a gymnasium and the teaching of Physical Instruction
- J B Spalding, York Street Public School, 6th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Instruction and the lack of a gymnasium
- H T Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 16 Feb 1895: regarding the Janitor’s extra Evening hours due to “Preparation Classes” being held; includes information about the classes being taught, the teachers and the duration of the lesson
- James Sutherland, 3 Dee Place, Aberdeen, 5th March 1895: wishes to be considered for position of Second Master at the new Broomhill school, details his experience and encloses a printed leaflet of testimonials [See p. 256 Board Meeting 21st March 1895, item (k)]
- E Soutar, Mains of ?? by Insch, 22nd January 1895: wishes to be considered for the position of teacher of Industrial work at Broomhill School and details their qualifications and experience
- Mary Helen Walker, 46 King St, Aberdeen, 29th January [1895]: wishes to apply for a position as a Sewing Mistress and encloses testimonials and details of her experience
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 11th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Instruction and the impact on the pupils; mentions that the Board has a scheme for Physical Instruction
- R W Watson, Porthill Public School, 8th March 1895: regarding the teaching of Physical Training and exercises and the benefit of having Instructresses from the Physical Training College
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 11th December 1894: asks for the appointment of a male and female assistant due to the increase in the number of pupils during the last fortnight
- L L Ward, Girls’ High school, 8th December 1894: suggests names for invitations to Miss Hughes’ Meeting
- R W Watson, Porthill Public School, 11th December 1894: explains the need for Science apparatus
- R W Watson, Porthill Public School, 26th December 1894: advises that the floor to Standard III room must be deafened before work can be done in comfort
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 28th January 1895: regarding the Leaving Certificate Examination
- M Wall, 52 Nelson Street, Aberdeen, 6th February 1895: wishes a position as a Sewing Mistress and gives details about herself |