| Description | 23/4/1906-7/7/1906
- James C. Barnett, 04 June 1906, Middle Public School: requesting that School Administration Committee will hear Head Teachers’ Association’s opinion on uniformity of books before making a decision
- James C. Barnett, 04 June 1906, Middle Public School: reminding Board that First Reader books have not changed in seven years although should have, Head Teachers’ Association recommends to replace Palmerston Readers with Blackies’ Model Readers and McMillan’s New Globe Readers, mentioning Misters Anderson, Hynd, McGregor as absent from meeting
- James C. Barnett, 08 June 1906, Middle Public School: supporting the provision of a central school for teaching of manual work, domestic subjects and swimming as these classes are currently taught at middle school and spaces and equipment are faulty and not sufficient
- James C. Barnett, 25 June 1906, Middle Public School: on behalf of Head Teachers’ Association, once more advocation for adoption of Macmillan’s New Globe Readers, present at meeting were Mrs Skea, Miss Clarke, Misters McLeod, Watson, Smart, Forbes, Jack, Findlay, Rose, Cruickshank, Peter, Green, [McLear/M Lean?], Fyfe, Stewart, Barnett
- James C. Barnett, 31 May 1906, Middle Public School: informing on behalf of Head Teachers’ Association concerning the introduction of new first readers and the question of uniformity in class text books, recommending Blackies’ Model Readers and McMillan’s New Globe Readers, determined to need for uniformity, Mr M Gregor, Mr Hynd, Mr J. D. Anderson absent
- Margaret R. Bain, 07 June 1906, Ashley School: strongly opposing a transference to Mile End School as proposed by Board, listing achievements and successes with her classes
- Isabella Bain, 12 June 1906, King Street School: asking for promotion/transfer into supplementary or preparatory classes, preferably in Sunnybank School
- Duncan Clarke, 2 Letter, 25 & 27 April 1906, Commerce Street Public School: (1) requesting appointment of teacher to take over from temporary teacher Miss Florence E. Cameron in Standard III because (2) she was unable to keep up discipline in large class and should teach in smaller Infant classes
- Janet M. Calder, 04 May 1906, Marywell Street School: requesting transfer to school closer to home after school’s move from Beluidere Street to Bonnymuir Place
- Ellen Crosswelles, 18 June 1906, Beech Lodge School: informing of enrolment of boy Peter Saville, note from G. Gall: Peter Salville born 13 Feb 1898, 11 Raeburn Place, father George Salville salesman, 4 siblings
- James Campbell, 04 May 1906, Marywell Street Public School: details of state of library, enclosed: note from Misters A. & R. Milne
- James Campbell, 25 May 1906, Marywell Street Public School: informing that will close on Monday, 01 July, because of increase of removals and absenteeism
- James Campbell, 05 June 1906, Marywell Street Public School: informing of and requesting solution to situation on Wellington Road near the school, where there is no protection available for children in case of a cattle stampede
- James Dawson, 05 May 1906, Central Higher Grade School: requesting promotion to Junior Second Master, details of experience
- Mary J. I. Durns, 09 June 1906, St Clement Street School: requesting transfer to Sunnybank School because has moved house
- Johan Donald, 19 June 1906, Woodside School: requesting transfer to school closer to home in Skene Street
- Margaret F. Duncan, 23 June 1906: requesting transfer from Walker Road School to one closer to home, preferably Holburn Street, Broomhill or Ashley Road School
- L. Duncan, 17 May 1906: application for position of Sewing mistress in Sunnybank School, details of experience
- Janet Ednie, 18 June 1906: application for preferred list, enclosed: note by solicitor Alexander Ledingham on her behalf
- N. Fyfe, 22 May 1906, Woodside Public School: informing that Miss Mary N. Georgie wants to transfer from Causewayend School
- N. Fyfe, 19 June 1906, Woodside Public School: requesting information on the Board’s view of class books as the issue is now pressing
- N. Fyfe, 29 June 1906, Woodside Public School: asking again about the book requirements for the upcoming session
- Alexander Forbes, 27 April 1906, Holburn Street Public School: information concerning the interpretation of merit certificates
- Alexander Forbes, 25 May 1906, Holburn Street Public School: informing that will be closed on Monday due to the number of families flitting
- Alexander Forbes, 20 June 1906, Holburn Street Public School: informing of Miss Dufton’s desire to defer a matter due to fear of unpleasantness, stating that she is an exemplary teacher, stating that recently returned Miss Handie is not fit as an infant teacher, if a teacher at all
- Alexander Green, 24 April 1906, Skene Square Public School: advocating for Jemima Duncan who was withheld a merit certificate for early absence from school which seems to be an error
- Thomas Hynd, 02 May 1906, King Street Public School: proposing to postpone an exam on a day before a holiday as many pupils will be gone already
- Thomas Hynd, 02 May 1906, King Street Public School: regarding the case of Elsie Simpson who over 6 years old and asking for admission, school cannot take everyone, would like board to decide
- Thomas Hynd, 18 June 1906, King Street Public School: regarding the case of the Livingstone family whose request for leave on exercise nights was not granted
- Gustav Hein, 26 May 1906/30 May 1906, Girl’s High Evening School, German Class, 2 letters: (1) insisting that an examination is held within the next two weeks before the closing of the class, in communication with Dr Schlopp (2) suggesting that examination is held at high school
- [John R. Jack?], 20 June 1906, Walker Road Public School, 2 letters: (1) list of teachers at Walker Road School, scheme of proposed staffing (2) information regarding staffing situation, expressing preference for Miss Jessie Wilson over Miss Thom, explanation of schemes outlined in first letter
- Jane Johnston, 21 May 1906, Marywell Street Public School: expressing desire to be removed from leet for Causewayend School
- Isabella Jack, 26 June 1906: application for temporary position as pupil teacher, details of experience
- W. Litster, 10 May 1906: report on instruction of music in elementary schools
- D. B. Lothian, 23 April 1906, St Clement Street Public School: concerning purchases for the library, list of books
- D. B. Lothian, 26 June 1906, St Clement Street Public School: not wanting to appear discourteous but has not been invited to a meeting of the Head Teachers’ Committee
- James Martin, 18 May 1906, Schoolhouse in Corgarff Strathdon: application for position under Aberdeen board, details of experience
- J. M. Morrison, 25 June 1906, [addressed to High School Committee]: apologising for bothering again with a matter relating to his teaching in French and the advancement of his classes, enclosed: letter detailing grievance, only teaching one class in French although teacher of modern languages, would affect badly if applied for another post, Mr Mackie thinks it is sufficient work
- George M. MacKay, 08 June 1906: application for position as a Thirdmaster, details of past
- John M. Kenzie, 17 May 1906, Ashley Road Public School: regarding books purchased for the school library, mentioning specific titles
- John M. Bain, 28 June 1906, High School for Girls: expressing that only withheld Matilda Ewan’s name from the Former Pupil Scholarship because she was already allocated the Town Council Scholarship and wanted to be certain it was alright for her to hold both scholarships, has since added her name as has gotten confirmation that she can
- John M. Bain, 29 June 1906, High School for Girls: disagreeing with Reverand Mister Ewan’s claim that was trying to withhold Former Pupils Scholarship from Matilda Ewan. Insisting that a remark he made in private is irrelevant to current discussion, regards Mister Ewan to be under a delusion
- Lilias McKenzie, 26 May 1906, York Street School: expressing that was not intending to apply specifically to Ferryhill School but generally for a permanent position
- John [McBain/M. Bain?], 23 April 1906, High School for Girls: reporting a fire in the furnace room, originated in electric wires but cause unknown
- John M. Bain, 31 May 1906, High School for Girls: information regarding the organisation of the upcoming session, details about Miss Legge
- Alfred MacLeod, 27 April 1906, 2 letters: (1) regarding class of stammerers being put together, details on individuals, referring to (2) list of pupils selected for the class
- James C. MacLeod, 02 May 1906, Westfield Public School: requesting a sewing assistant because wanting to open a new class and proposing Miss Isabella Ross
- Elizabeth D. Nisbet, 30 April 1906, Torry Public School: requesting a weather vane
- John Peter, 25 May 1906, Hanover Street Public School: informing that will make Monday the first a flitting holiday due to the great absence
- Will Robertson, 03 May 1906, Skene Street Public School: application for headmastership of Sunnybank School
- Mary Anne Ross, 26 June 1905: asking for information of location of placement in order to rent house nearby, mentioning eldest daughter’s illness
- George Savelle, 18 June 1906: informing that entered his deaf & dumb son Peter Savelle, almost 8 years old, at Beech Lodge School on advice of Mr Gall
- Georgina Birnie Smith, 24 May 1906, Causewayend Public School: acceptance of transference to Sunnybank School as duty rather than pleasure, requesting input in selection of assistants
- P. Smart, 08 June 1906, Frederick Street Public School: addressing bad conditions of school playground, pools of water in front of building are a distraction and make dry feet impossible
- P. Smart, 27 June 1906, Frederick Street Public School: informing of staffing changes through a new senior division class, requesting a new very good teacher for Standard I because the other teacher in Standard I is not a strong one
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 30 April 1906/03 May 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School, 2 letters: concerning Transvaal Teacherships in South Africa
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 03 May 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: reporting positively on new manual work teacher, Mister Davie, who has pleasant manner and no complaints since Mr Carmichael left
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 14 May 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: asking whether boy Milne, son of Mr Milne car-driver, can become Laboratory & Message boy after current boy Kennedy leaves even though he will not be fourteen years old yet
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 22 May 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: concerning the unfinished bicycle shed
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 13 June 1906/22 June 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School, 2 letters: listing bursaries, e. g. Fred W. Gerard, William P. Milne, Robert Brown, Tom S. Mackie, Daniel MacLeod (2) George R. Watt
- H. F. Morland Simpson, 26 June 1906, Aberdeen Grammar School: regarding complaints by French teacher Mr Morrison, finds his tone unacceptable, would like the Board to remind him of his position in the school, enclosed: response letter to Mr Morrison expressing need to discuss his position in the school and criticising his tone
- William Stewart, 22 May 1906, Porthill Public School, 2 letters: (1) recognising that the Board dislikes canvassing however has waited for the opportunity to get away from his current duty, (2) letter to be read in front of the board, outlining how he fulfils requirements that are considered for appointment of teachers
- I. L. Skea, 27 June 1906, St Paul Street Public School: asking about the amount of Bible memory work expected of children in Standard 3
- James Wood, 25 June 1906: request for transfer away from Walker Road Public School to one nearer home, like Middle School
- A. G. Wallace, 10 May 1906, Central Higher Grade School: sending the revised form for Pupil Teacher applications, enclosed: Regulations for the Selection and Appointment of Pupil Teachers, handwritten notes in margins
- [A. G. Wallace], 02 June, Central Higher Grade School: list of pupils put up for the Watt Bursary, Barbara Scott, Jessie K. Davie, Rose Kemp, Annie S. Hunter, Christina M. Anderson, Maggie Stephenson, Mary H. Watson, William S. Riddell, Frederick Laing, Mary Lawrence, Helen M. S. Rae, Frank Scorgie |