| Description | 1/4/1902-31/5/1902
- John C. Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 30 April 1902, a letter detailing the appointment of a sewing mistress after much discussion, and a list of the types of sheets in regard to sewing that they have.
- John C. Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 10 April 1902, a letter detailing the qualifications, or lack of qualifications, that some of the teachers have in their subjects, but claims they should still be seen as adequate.
- Lizzie M. Braud, Commerce St. School, 30 May 1902, a letter asking the Board for a transfer as her home is too far from the school.
- Maggie Bain, Ashley School, April 1902, a letter asking for a raise based upon the merit of the pupils she teaches music to, and also asking to be considered for a transfer to a better school if one opens.
- James Barnett, Middle Public School, 8 May 1902, a letter consisting of two A4 pages detailing the appointment of the new sewing mistress (not a full-time position), Miss Walker, and the changes that could, ideally, be made to the timetable, but would be very difficult to do. Also details the resources needed for sewing and a discussion is presented regarding fees to parents.
- James Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 4 April 1902, a letter detailing a reply to an inspector’s report in regard to the headteacher and their spread of responsibilities.
- N/A, Walker Road Public School, N/A, a letter detailing the going-ons of all the sewing classes at the school, remarking that some classes are struggling more than others, most teachers are teaching to standard, and some more equipment is required.
- J. Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 29 April 1902, a letter detailing the admission of two children, Giles Brockwell and Sophia Godway(?), marking the infant’s department as officially at capacity, with 534 children.
- Duncan Clarke, Central School, 5 April 1902, a letter discussing the decision to potentially shut down the Central School in favour of the Grammar School, and what accommodations, such as class types or lighting, must be taken into consideration if the move is to occur.
- J. Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 12 May 1902, a letter detailing a parent who had a ‘noisy visit’ to the school who has since expressed their sincere regret. The letter details a request, if the issue hasn’t gone too far, to drop the problem as they have apologised.
- J. Campbell, Walker Road Public School, 28 April 1902, a letter detailing a request to the board for the male students to be given the opportunity of swimming lessons from ‘Harper’s LTD Swimming Club’, which is nearby to the school.
- J. Campbell, 29 April 1902, Walker Road Public School, a letter following the previous one, detailing that the lessons are to take place on Saturdays, and it shall be offered to sixty of the male pupils.
- J (?). Carmichael, N/A, N/A, a letter detailing the percentage of fees paid for the list of children.
- ?, The Senior Manual Instructor, 8 May 1902, a letter detailing the number of children and number of classes per a variety of schools, including small details on those who are in each class and whether they’ve been held back.
- ?, The Senior Manual Instructor, 11 April 1902, a letter detailing class arrangements and other small details in regard to the Old Aberdeen School.
- Mary Emslie, 12 April 1902, Torry Public School, a letter asking for a transfer from the Torry Public School to Skene Square School, as her family are moving, and she would like to move to a school in her new district if possible.
- Alexander Forbes, Skene Street School, April 1902, a letter in regard to Miss Walker’s report on sewing which Forbes deems unfair, detailing all the reasons he believes this to be true.
- James Findlay, St. Clement St. School, 1 May 1902, a letter detailing another response to one of Miss Walker’s reports, and how it is unfeasible to implement all of her suggestions.
- W. Fyfe (?), 14 May 1902, Marywell Street Public School, another letter detailing a response to one of Miss Walker’s reports.
- N/A, 12 May 1902, Skene Square Public School, a letter detailing a lengthy response to another one of Miss Walker’s reports, including the discussion of introducing time to sewing for the infants, the payment for supplies by students, and the need for support teachers.
- Maggie Greig, 10 April 1902, Hanover Street School, a letter requesting a transfer to a school nearer Desswood Place, as she is moving to that area in the May and would like a job closer to home.
- Jessie Gray, 23 April 1902, Torry Public School, a letter of resignation due to the individual in question moving to France.
- William Gauld, 11 April 1902, St. Paul Street Evening School, a letter asking for some prizes for the Machine Construction Class.
- William Gauld, 16 April 1902, St. Paul Street Evening School, a letter asking if John View (?) could be asked to present the awards to the class.
- J. Hid (?), N/A, King Street School, a letter detailing a response to Miss Walker’s report and what the school can afford to do, such as allocate time for sewing, and cannot do, such as introducing it to the schedule of the infant teachers.
- J. Hid (?), 30 May 1902, King Street Public School, a letter detailing the location by street, of pupil’s homes.
- Alice Hay, 1 May 1902, Skene Street School, a letter detailing a transfer request on the basis of health.
- Annie Hay, 1 May 1902, Walker Road Public School, a letter detailing a promotion request to the Senior Division of the school.
- N/A, 7 May 1902, Porthill Public School, a letter detailing a response to Miss Walker’s report.
- James Knox, 27 May 1902, Grammar School, a letter detailing a request for an increase of salary due to the classes they teach, as they are only taught to the higher classes, which should be reflected in their pay slip.
- D. B. Lothian, 11 April 1902, King Street Evening School, a letter detailing the qualifications of a ‘Mr Duncan’ in the subject of bookkeeping.
- N/A, 8 May 1902, Bon Accord High School for Girls, a letter detailing a request for additional volumes of the Britannica for the school library as they are of use to senior pupils and members of staff.
- J. McHardy, 12 May 1902, Woodside Public School, a letter asking for an increase in salary due to the increasing difficulties of being a teacher, and how many students (1200) they currently have on roll, placing the school at a Grade 2/Grade 3 Level.
- John McLachlan, 21 May 1902, Ashley Road Public School, a letter detailing the number of pupils learning the piano and the different rates of pay for parents per quarter. Includes a note to say not to raise the rates as they are reasonable for the school.
- John McKenzie, 8 April 1902, Holburn Street Public School, a letter detailing a girl, Mary Craigens (?), who is refusing to pay for something being made in Standard 4. They had trouble with the same person last year refusing to pay, even though they were given ample opportunities,
- John McLachlan, 30 April 1902, Ashley Road School, a letter responding to Miss Walker’s report, detailing what they would need, such as a teaching assistant for two hours a day as they have 464 Girls to teach, and a room specifically for sewing, in order to be deemed satisfactory by Miss Walker’s standards.
- N/A, 1 May 1902, Hanover Street School, a letter detailing a response to one of Miss Walker’s reports.
- McGregor (Head Teacher), 7 May 1902, Old Aberdeen School, a letter detailing answers to queries to do with one of Miss Walker’s sewing reports.
- John McHardy, 2 May 1902, Woodside Public School, a letter in response to one of Miss Walker’s reports.
- John McKenzie, 23 May 1902, Holburn Street Public School, a letter detailing the possible inclusion of a ‘non-admission register’ into the school records.
- John McKenzie, 2 May 1902, Holburn Street Public School, a letter in response to Miss Walker’s report.
- McGregor (Head Teacher), 29 April 1902, Old Aberdeen Public School, a letter requesting the installation of a flagpole and a flag on school premises in order to mark the event of the Coronation of King Edward VII and Alexandra, as the school will be re-opening (or a new building opening-not clear) after the summer holidays (Coronation was on the 23rd of August).
- N/A, N/A, Woodside Public School, table depicting the halls and classrooms, heating arrangements, sanitary accommodations, area of rooms, etc. that are available and used at the school.
- John McKenzie, 30 May 1902, Holburn Street Public School, a letter requesting for extra police supervision of the school property, as children are accessing the roof via climbing trees and walls on the empty (?) property next door, causing damages to windows, etc. This is going even going on at the weekend.
- Elizabeth Nisbet (?), 25 April 1902, Torry Public School, a letter in response to one of Miss Walker’s reports.
- Elizabeth Nisbet (?), 1 May 1902, Torry Public School, a letter regarding a referral for an ‘Isabella McLean’ to gain a promotion to the post of a teacher for the Upper Division of Class VI due to her hard work and dedication.
- Elizabeth Park, 26 May 1902, Torry Public School, a letter detailing a transfer request as the current distance between home and school was too far, especially in the winter period. Looking for a transfer into the infant’s department, as that is where she already worked, but would take anything.
- John Peter, 4 May 1902, Commerce Street Public School, a letter detailing a response to one of Miss Walker’s reports.
- John Peter, 23 May 1902, Commerce Street Public School, a letter requesting for the piano located in the infant room be tuned before the inspector visits.
- John Peter, 9 April 1902, Commerce Street Public School, a letter detailing the delivery of wrong goods to the school that had to be returned.
- ?. Robertson, 28 April 1902, Westfield Public School, a letter in response to one of Miss Walker’s reports.
- ?. Ross/Rose, 8 May 1902, Causewayend School, a letter in response to one of Miss Walker’s reports.
- J. Rose (?), 26 May 1902, Causewayend Public School, a letter in response to the School Board’s decision to un-enrol children from certain areas from the school in August. The letter details how this will impact the school, including class numbers and teachers.
- J. Rose/Ross, 1 January (?) 1902, Causewayend Public School, a letter detailing a request for a ‘Museum Cupboard’ for the cookery classroom, as suggested by an inspector.
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 9 May 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter asking for additional volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica for the students.
- J. Shirreff, 30 April 1902, Primrose Street Public School, a letter in reply to Miss Walker’s report, detailing that it is impossible for the school to devote any more time to sewing as there is nothing they can adjust.
- H. F. Morland Simpson/ G. Smith, 19th-22nd May 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter from G. Smith proposing the idea of a class on photography, alongside a list of possible lessons that can be taught. H. F. Morland Simpson’s letter is bringing it to the attention of the Board.
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 30 May 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter detailing a request for the implementation of a physical register to keep track of height, weight, etc.
- J. F. Stewart, 20 May 1902, N/A, a letter asking for a transfer from Rubislaw Public School to Westfield Public School, as she knows a vacancy will be coming up.
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 27 May 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter detailing the sorting and readiness for the town council scholarship exams to start on the 9th of June at 9am.
- A. Speirs, 28 April 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter asking for a raise in payment due to a promotion of teaching from the middle classes to the upper classes.
- J. Spalding, 29 April 1902, York Street School, a letter detailing a reply to Miss Walker’s sewing report, mainly discussing what each class is sewing, such as pillowcases, or night-gowns.
- J. S. Skea, 29 April 1902, St. Paul Street Public School, a letter detailing a reply to Miss Walker’s report, including references to what can and cannot be done at the school to accommodate her suggestions.
- J. B. Spalding, 28 May 1902, York Street Public School, a letter detailing the decision he made that morning to dismiss the scholars without taking the register as so few had turned up that morning,
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 16 May 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, three letters all joined together discussing the town council scholarships.
- J. B. Spalding, 17 April 1902, York Street Public School, a letter requesting the board to consider appointing an additional assistant, as they need the extra hands.
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 29 April 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter agreeing that the 3rd of June (Tuesday) is a suitable day for a Mr MacDonald to carry out his inspection.
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 29 April 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter detailing poor behaviour of the members of the boys’ brigade on school premises.
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 29 May 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter detailing the inclusion [of course, not still attached] of two shillings for something to do with the Drawing Examination on 23 May.
- William Stron… (?), 9 April 1902, Walker Road Evening School, a letter detailing the qualification held by Miss Cruickshank, a First-Class Diploma in Cookery from the Aberdeen Educational ?.
- W. Stewart, 10 April 1900(?), Kittybrewster Public School, a letter addressing confusion of who taught what- confirming that a W. Black (?) has been teaching bookkeeping for the past two sessions, and W. Lumsden has only been teaching arithmetic, not bookkeeping.
- A. Stewart, 18 April 1902, 21 Chestnut Row, Aberdeen, a letter asking for a consideration to be put in place to allow her to get a temporary position as she came 52nd in the exam that allowed for entry into the Training College. The position would only be until she can try the exam again next year.
- The Head Teacher [N/A], 7 April 1902, Frederick Steet Public School, a letter detailing the number of both staff and pupil accommodations available in each of the four Infant rooms at the school.
- P. Smart, 7 April 1902, Frederick Street Public School, a letter asking the board to appoint another teacher (form not specified- i.e., assistant teacher, full-time teacher, etc.) as the number of pupils is quite high in comparison to the staff.
- R. Valentine, 28 May 1902, Hanover Street Evening School, a letter apologising for messing up the books by accidentally omitting information about a “latecomer” student and their payment fees.
- N/A, N/A, Hanover Street Evening School, a letter detailing three teachers; James Mathiesson (shorthand, specifically Pitman), William Hendry (bookkeeping), and the last whose name has been cut off by the holes in the paper.
- Helen Waken (?), 1 May 1902, Rubislaw Public School, a letter detailing a response to Miss Walker’s report, and how they will attempt to introduce her suggestions as best as they possibly can.
- Maragaret Watson, 28 May 1902, Keig Public School (Alford), a letter asking for the board to keep her in mind when jobs come up in the next session, as she is looking for a transfer.
- A. Wallace, 12 May 1902, Central Public School, a letter detailing a response to Miss Walker’s report on needlework and sewing.
- A. Wallace, 29 May 1902, Central Public School, a letter detailing the books [list not attached] that have been bought for the school library since the board provided them with £20 to spend on books.
- A. Wallace, 29 May 1902, Central Public School, a letter detailing the recipient, M. G. Rattray, of a book-prize equivalent to £1 that is given based upon whoever stands the highest amongst the pupil teachers on the scholarship list. Miss Rattray was not only first amongst those attending the Board’s Central Classes, but was first in Scotland.
- N/A, 15 April 1902, Broomhill Public School, a letter detailing the number of pupils in the different rooms of the Infant Department (Rooms 1 through 4), and requests for more staff to support the number of pupils.
- A. G. Wallace., 18 April 1902, Central Public School, a letter detailing an account regarding the behaviour of a teacher; Mr James Souter, who stopped attending his classes, and gave the excuse he was preparing for the University Preliminary Exam, but was very standoffish and rude to the other teachers who would have been happy to cover had he asked. Says they are glad his behaviour has been picked up on.
- N/A, 28 April 1902, Broomhill Public School, a letter detailing a response to Miss Walkers sewing report, detailing that nothing extra can really be done at this point in time, and that he believes the sewing is being taught efficiently.
- N/A, 15 April 1902, Broomhill Public School, a letter detailing the absence of Mrs Crabbe (?), the sewing mistress, and how it is beginning to impact the children.
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 22 May 1902, Aberdeen Grammar School, a letter detailing the number of pupils in the middle classes. |