| Description | 12/2/1906-21/4/1906
- J. D. Anderson, 28 March 1906, Ferryhill Public School: informing that have received over 50 applications for admission, are unable to provide room for all of those pupils, therefore suggesting renting a Church Hall down the street for 3 months
- Isabella W. Angus, 19 February 1906, Central Higher Grade School: requesting leave for one year in the event that admitted for exchange to France
- Isabella W. Angus, 06 April 1906, 2 letters: (1) requesting leave for six months instead of a year due to money difficulties that would occur from being away for too long (2) because of her father’s illness
- Jessie H. Mitchell, Jemima Fowler, Jane Duncan, Edith Davidson, Annabella Sutherland, 02 March 1906, Ashley Road School: requesting raise of salaries for Junior and Infant Teachers
- Lizzie M. Booth, 21 March 1906: declining a transfer to Causewayend School on account of the distance and preferring to stay in the Infant Department
- Mary N. Blake, 28 February 1906, Walker Road School: requesting for transfer away from Walker Road School as the way there is strenuous on health and unable to find accommodation in Torry, enclosed: note from Doctor John Gordon, 23 February 1906, recommending a month’s bed-rest due to inflamed hip joint
- Margaret N. Clark, 09 February 1906, Middle School: requesting for transfer to a school nearer home, preferably Rosemount, Mile-End or Ashley Road School
- Jane M. Keggie, Christina G. Hutchison, Alice A. S. Walker, Helen Walker, Annabella S. Gordon, Annis H. Grant, Isabella Leask, 05 March 1906, Causewayend School: requesting raise of salaries for Junior and Infant Teachers
- John F. Cruickshank, 11 April 1906, Mile-End Public School: explaining circumstances of Practical Household Economy Class taught by Miss McGregor, advocating against a withdrawal of the government’s grant
- John F. Cruickshank, 17 April 1906, Mile-End Public School: informing that no cases of Ringworm are currently in school but 7 children are absent with ringworm, suggesting that assistance of a medica professional would be helpful in ascertaining whether a child has ringworm or not, suggesting that hairdressers are more likely to cause infection than school slates
- James Campbell, 21 February 1906, Marywell Street Public School: expressing desire for more pupil teachers to be added to staff [note: exact duplicate sent on 17 February, not kept]
- James Campbell, 02 March 1906, Marywell Street Public School: informing of complaint by mother of John and Robert Robertson, sons of John Robertson, Labourer, 29 [P?] Terrace, that boys should not have to take home their slates to clean them. Also mentioning other incident where mother refused to supply second boy with bible
- Ellen Crosswelles, 16 April 1906, Beech Lodge School: informing that will enrol Nancy Forbes, twelve years old and so far taught by a governess, unless otherwise instructed by board
- A. L. Dunbar, 16 Nov 1905: List of qualifications from Senior Manual Instructor
- A. L. Dunbar, 08 March 1906, Senior Manual Instructor: asking the board to find different arrangements for Mr Davie away from Central School because seems to feel superior and would not be good for harmonious working together. Also asking the board relieve himself of all duties except teaching due to having been placed in difficult situations
- Jemima Robertson, Bella Milne, Mary N. Barr, 02 March 1906, Rosemount Public School: requesting raise of salaries for Junior and Infant Teachers, note on back about more teachers [possibly by Thomas Hector?]
- N. Fyfe, 12 March 1906, Woodside Public School, 2 letters: reorganisation of classes, including splitting Miss Morrison’s class
- N. Fyfe, 23 March 1906, Woodside Public School: thanking receipt of Union Castle Mail Steamship
- N. Fyfe, 17 April 1906, Woodside Public School: criticising quality of rubbers supplied
- Charlotte J. Gillespie, 19 February 1906, St Paul Street Public School: requesting transfer away from St Paul Street Public School, hoping that a change would benefit health
- Margaret M. Grant, 03 March 1906, Torry School: thanking for appointment to Torry School, however reason for leaving Denmore School was long distance and Torry School is still far away, but will remain there until a better appointment comes up
- Alexander Green, 21 February 1906, Skene Square Public School: informing about the staffing situation regarding to pupil teachers over the next three years, mentioning Miss McKeggie, Miss Johnstone, Mr Edward Thompson, Miss Valentine, Miss Shanks, Mr Hutcheon
- Alexander Green, 03 March 1906, Skene Square Public School: expressing disappointment over extreme delay of delivery of penholders by Messrs. McDongall
- Mary-Agnes Hardie, 28 February 1906: resigning due to losing her appointment after long illness, due to rule she was unaware of
- Mary Agnes Hardie, 16 March 1906: rescinding resignation after having been explained rules
- John [N./M.?] Jack, 23 July 1906, Walker Road Public School: requesting appointment of a assistance pupil teacher in Infant Department, does not think male teacher would be suitable
- John R. Jack, 29 March 1906, Walker Road Public School: informing that had to refuse admission to at least 50 children since January, many of which are already over five years old, therefore requesting permission to convert the Boys’ Hall into classroom to accommodate new admissions
- Louisa H. Jack, 02 March 1906, Torry School: denying appointment to Torry School because of the distance from home
- Josephine Moir, Barbara D. Taylor, Joan Shand, 05 March 1906, King Street School: requesting raise of salaries for Junior Teachers
- D. B. Lothian, 26 March 1906, St Clement Street Public School: informing of a request by parent Mrs Cryle to keep her daughter home once a week, however usually allows only once a fortnight, enclosed: letter by Mrs Cryle, 22 March 1906, expressing concern that her daughter was punished when she kept her home
- D. B. Lothian, 06 March 1906, St Clement Street Public School: expressing particular thanks to specific teachers during move of school, Miss Urquart, Miss Isabel Mitchell, Anne Robertson, Mary Sheret, Jeannie Taylor, Isabel Fraser
- Elsie Mitchell, 09 March 1906: in reference to her brother who used to be a teacher under the Board, asking if a Doctor’s certificate would enable brother to teach again
- Elsie Mitchell, 12 March 1906: in reference to her brother, former teacher, in an attempt to re-attain permission to teach
- Jeannie N. Moir, Mary MacMath, 02 March 1906, Middle Public School: requesting raise of salaries for Junior and Infant Teachers
- Elsie E. Marr, 07 April 1906: informing that claim made on her behalf for High School Evening Classes Exhibition was made against her wishes
- Alfred MacLeod, 30 April 1906: reporting on results of elocution teaching across Aberdeen, details on results in Elementary and Higher Level, details on classes of stammerers
- Jane McKeggie, 26 February 1906, Causewayend School: request for transfer and promotion
- James C. MacLeod, 16 March 1906, Westfield Public School: informing that declined to admit girl Wiseman because there is no room, however will admit her upon return. Expressing thought that she would go to a school further away due to her parents moving, but will tell teacher to not mention her past misconduct at Rosemount School, fears for her reputation as Westfield is close to Rosemount
- James C. MacLeod, 30 March 1906, Westfield Public School: regarding case of Eva Wiseman, informing that has decided to admit her into Standard IV, father made a mistake due to naming conventions of classes, note on back by G. G. [probably George Gall, School Board Officer] that has written to Mr Wiseman informing him of this
-John M. Bain, 31 March 1906, High School for Girls Aberdeen: testifying that E. Miller will progress into Class VI, is a quiet careful pupil
- William D. M. Lear, 27 February 1906, Kittybrewster Public School: informing of the need of certified teachers after abolition of Pupil teachers, Miss Kidd and Miss McKenzie very valuable
- William D. M. Lear, 30 March 1906, Kittybrewster Public School: requesting use of empty cookery room for infant department due to new admissions, has done so in previous years, convinced that need will cease after summer
- Nelly [Q.?] MacKay, 16 March 1906: requesting transfer to a school nearer home, preferably Ferryhill
- Elizabeth D. Nisket, 03 March 1906, Torry Public School: requesting introduction of Military Drill into classes V, VI and VII
- Helen A. [Picie/Pixie/Pirie?], 22 February 1906: declining a transfer because would prefer to teach a class III or IV
- James Rose, 21 February 1906, Causewayend Public School: regarding Miss Lerack’s transference to Mile End School instigated by the Board, other teacher Miss Pirie not in favour, would recommend outside teacher to come in as replacement as to not upset Miss McKeggie’s class
- Will Robertson, 14 February 1906, Skene Street Public School: requesting a brass alphabet and Braille tools for newly admitted blind boy
- Will Robertson, 12 April 1906, Skene Street Public School: informing that Miss Walker took over charge of John Murison, finds it impossible to teach him, will be pleased when Murison returns
- Editor of The Schottish Review, 01 March 1906: requesting information regarding the education of cripple children for an article
- Joan Shand, 06 February 1906, King Street School: application for promotion into Senior Work, details of experience and education
- Lizzie Skinner, Mary Gillanders, Elizabeth N. Raitt, Mary J. Keith, Lizzie Kemp, 02 March 1906, Skene Square Public School: requesting raise of salaries for Junior and Infant Teachers
- William Stewart, 20 February 1906, Porthill Public School: informing that current staff will be sufficient after abolition of pupil teachers because 50-60 children will go to Oldmill, expecting decrease in Baby Room until Gallowgate is rebuilt
- William Stewart, 21 February 1906, Porthill Public School: regarding complaint of a parent Mr James McDonald, finding excuse for children’s absence insufficient, mentioning past difficulties with Mr McDonald, asking board to inform him that he needs to follow rules of the school
- William Stewart, 28 February 1906, Porthill Public School: regarding the Smith family (Jane B. Class IV, Jemima Class III, John B. Class I), family live in Common Lodging House have left suddenly repeatedly and were removed and added to roll each time, left last in September 1905, were refused admission around New Year and sent to Frederick Street School
- I. L. Skea, 27 February 1906, St Paul Street Public School: informing about staffing situation after abolition of pupil teachers, expressing that had hoped Junior Students would take over from pupil teachers
- I. L. Skea, A. R. Crombie, E. Cruickshank, 22 March 1906, St Paul Street Public School: regarding pupil Edward Anderson, stating that no one could have taught him anything, spent 2 years in each class, was only moved up due to his size and mentally never left the Infant room
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 12 February 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: relaying details of Glenburnie House that was inspected by Mr Simpson to see whether Board should buy it, details of rooms
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 13 February 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: regarding potential rent for Glenburnie House
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 14 February 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: regarding Glenburnie House, is prepared to accept rent proposed by Board subject to functioning drains, asking for later consideration of two additional rooms, mentioning garden and possibility of a swimming bath
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 07 March 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: informing that after Mr Carmichael left some school property in his charge was not present, including some valuable library books, has written him repeatedly but claims it is his own property, note: first aid box has been returned
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 12 March 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: regarding leaving certificate forms
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 02 April 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: concerning army certificates, asking for certain acquisition so that more boys will enter army
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 20 April 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: concerning army certificates, discussing courses offered at school
- P. Smart, 24 February 1906, Frederick Street Public School: regarding case of Smith family, was approached by Mrs Smith 42 Castle Gate that day asking to admit two children (Jemima & John) and saying that been sent from Porthill School after absence due to itch disease, reporting case to board because family was denied medical certificate
- P. Smart, 02 March 1906, Frederick Street Public School: reply to Mr Steward’s (headmaster Porthill School) letter, stating that Mrs Smith never mentioned being away from Aberdeen, disagrees with sending children to Frederick Street School
- Helen Wishart, 03 March 1906: requesting a transfer on account of her health
- A. G. Wallace, 05 March 1906, Central Higher Grade School: regarding pupil teacher Miss Lippett who asked to join classes, recommending that she join second-year class instead of third-year because very far behind
- A. G. Wallace, 09 March 1906, Central Higher Grade School: informing that sinks in cookery room are too shallow
- A. G. Wallace, 09 March 1906, Central Higher Grade School: not recommending starting a metal work class because not enough pupils available and room is used as regular classroom
- A. G. Wallace, 14 March 1906, Central Higher Grade School: regarding Sewing Mistress Miss Robertson, detailing duties
- A. G. Wallace, 19 March 1906, Central Higher Grade School: regarding Mrs Hyslop and Miss Robertson, recommending same salary for both as work is equal
- Robert Watson, 07 March 1906, Broomhill Public School: expressing confusion about whether Mr Carmichael or Mr Davie are to be the manual instructor
- Robert Watson, 30 March 1906, Broomhill Public School: apologising for window broken twice by pupils, stating that only thing they can do is keep better watch |