Mrs . Levy resumed duties after a week’s absence.

Messrs. Claridge and P. Robson (Revd.) school managers visited the school during the afternoon session.

Completed the requisition for ensuing half year and forwarded to Mr. Mantle for confirmation at Managers’ meeting in the evening.

Mr. Mantle examined the stock and verified is with the statement given in requisition.

The attendance has been considerably affected by the Ascension Day Service held at St. Peter’s Church. 96 children away in the morning and 58 in the afternoon.

Gave the whole of the classes in the school an Arithmetic and Dictation test.

School closed at noon today for the Whitsuntide Holiday: Friday 13^th May to Monday 23^rd May 1921

School re-opened this morning after the Whitsuntide Holiday with an attendance of 285 no. on roll 308. Staff all present. Received notice that the school doctor will visit here next Monday. Received request to forward Needlework accounts as soon as possible.

Today being Empire Day the teachers were directed to give lessons bearing on the significance if celebrating this occasion. In the afternoon ordinary routine lessons were suspended after the recreation interval and the school assembled in the Hall. A programme was then followed similar to that given on a previous occasion concluding with the singing of the National Anthem and saluting the Union Jack. The flag had been hoisted when the school assembled in the morning and was kept raised throughout the day.

The flag was again raised today in honour of the Queen’s birthday.

Mr. E.L. Brightwell absent from school duties. He is reported to have sprained his ankle yesterday.

The school Medical Officer, Dr. Newton, and the nurse paid a special visit today. Special cases only were taken. During the day there were examined 25 girls and 23 boys.

Received notification cads of children who require medical attention and forwarded them to parents.

Regret to learn that Mr. John Claridge passed away during the night. As a school manager and welcome visitor to the school he will be greatly missed.

Mr. A.W. Morris absent from duty. He has met with a serious motor accident. With the present depleted staff it is very difficult for the school to be efficiently conducted.

Mr. J. Colson, chairman of the school managers, visited the school during the morning session.

The head teacher was away part of the afternoon session attending the funeral service of Mr. John Claridge. The school flag has been raised half-mast since the announcement of Mr. Claridge’s decease.

Miss Wooding is absent from school today. There are now three teachers absent and in consequence the school work is seriously disorganised and a great mental and physical strain is placed upon the remainder of the staff.

Miss Wooding resumed duties this morning (Monday)

Verified registers. J. Colson.

Mr. A.W. Morris returned to school this morning. Mr. E.T. Huke absent from duty certified to be suffering from “Bronchial Catarrh.” This continued absent of members of staff is a serious handicap to the school and a great strain leading to nervous exhaustion of the remaining members of staff. Mr. J. Reynolds from the Rushden Newton Rod School is giving temporary assistance from today. Kathleen Alderman commenced a “probationary period” of service in this school with the object of qualifying for the teaching profession.

Mr. Reynolds ceased duties here this afternoon. He has given valuable assistance during the week. The attendance this week has been somewhat improved. Average attendance for the week 201.6, number on roll =306, percentage attendance 93.9

Mr. Brightwell resumed duties this morning after an absence of five weeks.

Mr. J.L. Holland, Secretary County Education Committee, visited the school and interviewed Kathleen Alderman the above named candidate for pupil-teachership.

The school nurse visited and examined the children. The examination took place in the classroom in order to avoid the least interference with school work.

Mr. Huke resumed duties this morning after an absence of 2 weeks. The staff is now complete for the first time after many weeks handicap to efficient working.

School closed for the day owing to the holding of the Sunday School Treats.

Mr. A. Mantle during the afternoon session checked the school stationery and stores and found them in accordance with the entries in the “Stockbook.”

Gave the whole school a test in composition and dictation.

The school was examined in Arithmetic this morning. The school nurse visited today and examined a number of children who required further supervision.

Mr. B. Vorley and a visitor from Raunds inspected the school during the afternoon session.

Kathleen Alderman completed her probationary period today. A report on her work was forwarded to the County Education Office at the close of the day.

Promotion Lists for each class drawn up and organisation for the New Year discussed at the staff meeting.

School closed at the end of the afternoon session for the Midsummer Holidays from Thursday 28^th July to Monday 29^th August.

School re-opened after the Midsummer Vacation. During the holidays 10 boys and 13 girls left school, 17 of them to begin work.

Scholars have been admitted from the Infants’ Dept. today, 49 children, 25 girls and 24 boys.. There are now on the roll 336 children, 148 girls and 188 boys.

Staffing arrangements for 1921 and 22

Staff all present.

The new registers provided yesterday afternoon are now completed and being used accordingly.

The school nurse visited the school and examined a number of those on her register. 2 girls were excluded.

A new class commenced this morning in Cookery.

Another new class in Cookery commenced in the afternoon session.

Medical Enquiry Card forwarded to the Education Offices Northampton.

Received notice of Medical Inspection which is to take place on October 6^th and 7th

School closes at the end of the afternoon sessions for the usual Feast Holiday, Monday and Tuesday next.

School re-opened after the Feast Holiday with an attendance of 309, no. on roll 333

Medical Inspection of school children commenced this morning by Dr. Mrs. Weston and Nurse Mason.

Medical Inspection completed today Friday. There were examined 30 boys and 37 girls.

Received M.1. Sps and distributed M.I. sp2 (a) cards to children. Form M.I. sp3 to be returned on the 19^th inst.

The school nurse visited the school and examined those children especially reported upon at the Medical Inspection.

A “Parents’ Day” was held in the afternoon session. The school was visited by a very large number of parents and the children pursued their ordinary lessons, except that in the Hall and playground an extra programme was given consisting of History and
Poetry dramatisations, Country Dancing, Physical Exercises and Organised Play, and Singing. The visitors freely expressed their pleasure and appreciation. The event was eminently successful from every point of view.

Alteration of time for assembly for afternoon session begins today (Monday 7^th November). The session will be from 1.45pm to 4.15pm for the winter months.

Completed the examination of the school in reading and recitation.

Mr. C. Freeman, school manager, paid an official visit in the afternoon session.

Mr. W.H. Abbott, demonstrator of Physical Training for the Northants L.E.A., spent the day here and gave each class a physical culture lesson.

Commenced the examination of the school in dictation and composition.

Mr. H.A. Thorpe, prin. Wellingborough Tech. Institute visited the school in the afternoon session in connection with the Science teaching.

Mr. T.G. Millican, H.M. Inspector visited the school and spent the day inspecting the work of the various classes.

Miss W. Wooding absent from duty. She is taking the Teacher’s Certificate and will be away the whole of the week. The Head teacher is taking her class. Mr. G.F. Lawrence, Horticulturalist superintendent and his assistant, Mr. Wyles, visited the school garden and gave the head teacher a practical demonstration of drastic pruning of fruit trees, the fruit trees having far outgrown the allotted space.

Mr. F. Thorpe bought back the air-pump, the valve of which has been repaired.

Miss Wooding resumed duties after the Certificate Examination.

The school nurse visited the school for a short time during the afternoon session.

Examined the school in Arithmetic.

Gave the Upper Standards a written test in English, History and Geography. Standard VII were examined in Science on paper.

Completed the examination of the first term’s work by the examination in Object Drawing.  Dr. Ireson attended at the clinic on the 14^th for the purpose of testing the review of those children whose eyesight is defective.

Verified registers. J. Colson.

In the afternoon session the children were assembled in the hall and a Christmas Concert given. The programme had been given the previous evening to the parents of children. An innovation this year was the production of Programmes of the Concert designed by the children. These were sold at sixpence each to provide money for the purchase of books. Mr. E. Freeman, representing the school managers, moved a vote of thanks to all who had contributed to the success of the concert. School was dismissed after the concert on Thursday afternoon for the Christmas Holidays from Dec. 22^nd to Monday January 9^th 1922.

School re-opened after the Christmas Holidays with an attendance of 283. Number on the roll = 314. Staff all present.

During the holiday there were 21 children who left school to begin work. 12 girls & 9 boys. One girl, Violet Seckington has left school to attend a Secondary School. Four children were admitted from the Infants’ dept.

The Head Teacher was compelled by business to remain away from school. Miss M. Wooding also absent through an attack of influenza.

The Head Teacher attended school during the morning session. Mr. B. Forcey, school manager visited the school in the afternoon session.

The Head Teacher attended school and supervised the clerical work.

The Head Teacher resumed duties this morning.

Miss Wooding resumed school duties this morning.

The school nurse commenced a routine examination of the children.

The routine examination was concluded at the end of the morning session.

The attendance has been down slightly affected by the epidemic of influenza, the percentage of those attending being 73.3%

Elsie Ashford, who was excluded last Thursday, did not return this morning, according to instructions.

The attendance was somewhat improved this week. Percentage attendance 82%.

The school nurse visited the school during the morning session in connection with Elsie Ashford who is still absent from school.

Admitted three girls today, Elsie Cox, Norm Cox and Marjorie Craker.

The attendance this week has again slightly improved. The percentage attendance was 84.3% and no. attending 267.4

Admitted Ella Ruth Busby from Rushden Newton Road School.

The Physical Training Demonstrator visited the school during the morning session.

School closed today to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Princess Mary with Lord Lascelles.

School nurse visited during the morning session..

Commenced the examination of the school in Reading and Recitation.

An “Open Day” was held on the afternoon of this date. A large number of parents visited the school and took a keen interest in the children’s work which included a full programme in hall of Physical Culture, Games, Dancing, Dramatic Reading and History and Singing. All the classes in the school contributing their quota.

School assembled at 1.30pm today and were dismissed soon after 3.30pm. this arrangement was in view of a lecture by Mr. E.A. Greewing Lamborn M.A. Oxon of the East Oxford Council School on the “Teaching of Poetry” which was held in the hall of this school. There were over 200 teachers present from the Wellingborough, Rushden & District Area. Mr. W.Hands, H.M. Inspector, Mr. T.C. Millican H.M. Inspector & Mr. A.C. Cameron supported Mr. J.L. Holland who took the chair. The lecture was greatly appreciated.

Examined all the classes in composition and dictation.

Report on the work of each member of the staff have been completed and forwarded to the managers. They were considered at the Managers’ meeting last night.

Admitted 4 girls today who are taking part in the musical comedy at the Palace Theatre. They will be in attendance until close of school on Wednesday.

Registers checked and found correct. B. Vorley.

The Civil Year 1921-1922 ends this afternoon. the school has been open on 438 occasions. The total number of attendances are 125,554 and the average attendance 287.3

The new Civil Year commenced with the morning session. Two children were admitted from the Infant Department. 19 children have left school permanently, 11 girls and 8 boys. The number of children on the roll is now 295 of whom 165 are boys and 130 girls.

The staff has not undergone change and is at present the same as last April.

It should have been recorded that the head teacher was absent on 28^th March during the morning session acting as Invigilator at the Rushden North End School in connection with the Annual Schools’ Examination.

Form IXE completed and forwarded to the District Education Office, College Street Rushden. Examination of written work completed and the results forwarded for reference.

School closed at 4pm today, Wednesday for the Easter Holiday, Wednesday April 12^th to Monday April 24^th.

School re-opened after the Easter Holidays. Staff all present. The afternoon session from today will commence at 2pm instead of 1.45pm

The attendance during the week has been a great improvement on the attendances which obtained before the Easter Holidays. Average attendance 279.4, no. on roll= 295. Percentage attendance 94.7

The school doctor visited the school during the morning session and examined the children who were especially reported upon at the routine exam last October.

Completed and forwarded to Education Office, Northampton the new “term staffing return.”

Messrs. Corby and Sanders, School Managers, visited the school during the afternoon session. Completed and forwarded requisition to Mr. Mantle.

Today being Empire Day the school flag has been flying all the day. In the afternoon the school assembled in the Hall after the recreation interval. An address on “Empire Day” was given by the Head Teacher and the children sang the National Anthem. At the end of the session the children were assembled in the playground and marched past the flag saluting it as they passed.

Today is Ascension Day and there are over 90 children away attending a special service at St. Peter’s Church. The work is dislocated in consequence. This has now been an annual occurrence for some time.

The school nurse paid a visit during the morning session.

The school flag was again raised today in honour of Queen Mary’s birthday.

School closed at the end of the morning session for the Whitsuntide Holiday from Friday June 2^nd to Monday June 12^th.

School re-opened after the holidays. Staff all present, no . of children on roll 290. No. present 270

Mr. B. Vorley, one of the school managers visited the school. The Head Teacher was not present. He was at the School Garden taking the gardening lesson.

Verified registers. J. Colson.

Edith M. Benning of the Rushden North End School and Richard W. Linnitt of the Newton Road School commenced a probationary period of school practice on Monday last 26^th June.

Mr. Wyles, horticultural adviser called at the school and together with the Head Teacher visited the School Gardens to examine and report on the work done upon the children’s plots.

Commenced the examination of the Third Term’s Work.

Examined the school in dictation and composition.

School closed today for the annual Sunday School Treat.

Examined the school in Arithmetic.

Walter R. Linnitt and Edith M. Benning having completed their month’s probation have ceased duties here.

A very successful “Open Day” was held in the afternoon session. The parents attended in larger numbers than on any other previous occasion.

The School Dentist visited the school this morning and examined 45 girls and 50 boys who had been previously notified.

Flag raised half-mast on account of death of Mr. J. Colson, chairman of the school managers.

School closed at the end of the afternoon session for the Midsummer Vacation.

School opened after the Midsummer Holidays. Staff all present.

During the holidays 6 girls and 5 boys left school. Gordon Ette & Cuthbert Ingram are attending Kettering Secondary School as probationers.

There was admitted from the Infants Department today 38 children, 23 girls and 15 boys. There are now 324 children, 147 girls & 177 boys.

Staffing arrangements for school year 1922-1923

The petty cash account, the needlework account and the School Gardening Account were completed and forwarded on the Friday after the school closed.

Miss Groome absent from school owing to personal illness.

Checked registers and found correct. B. Vorley.

Head teacher absent in the afternoon owing to the death of his father.

Head teacher retuned to duties in the afternoon.

New stock arrived in the afternoon and was quickly unpacked and made use of.

School closed at the end of the afternoon session for the usual Feast Holiday, Monday and Tuesday next.

School re-opened after the Feast Holiday.

Staff meeting held after afternoon session, when matters of School Organisation and Control and the Syllabus of Work were introduced by Head Teacher and discusses.

From the present date the afternoon session will meet at 1.45pm instead of 2pm and will end at 4.15pm instead of 4.30pm. All lessons will thus be advanced 15 minutes. This synchronised with the change from Summer Time to sun-time.

Received M.I.3 enquiry forms in regard to number of children to be medically examined.

Forwarded M.I.3 to Education Officer, Northampton.

School assembled at 1.30pm to allow the children to leave at 4pm in order to see the film “The Old Curiosity Shop” at the Theatre.

Head Teacher absent in the afternoon, interviewing Mr. J.L. Holland at the Education Offices, Northampton.

H.M.I. Mr. T. C. Millican inspected the school today.

The Inspection by Mr. Millican H.M.I. was continued today.

Received notice that the Medical Inspection will take place on Oct 30^th and Nov. 1^st.

Completed monthly attendance return Form 68 and forwarded to L.E.A. Offices, Northampton. Average attendance for October 305.25

Medical Inspection commenced this morning at 9.45am. Dr. Newton attended.

Medical Inspection completed today. There have been inspected 116 children. (53 girls and 63 boys) during the three days. The Medical Cards were despatched at the close of the Inspection.

Received medical notices M.I.2 and distributed the same.

School met at 1.30pm today and was dismissed at 3.45pm. the Unemployed Contingent marching to London are being housed in the school during their stay in Rushden.

Poppy Day was celebrated in the school in the afternoon session.

The school on Monday morning had been thoroughly cleaned after being vacated by the Unemployed visitors. Mr. Piper, Sanitary Inspector and Mr. B. Vorley, Chairman of the Governors, visited the school to inspect the building.

Forwarded Medical Form M.I. to County Education Offices. The school will be closed tomorrow, Nov. 15^th, for the General Election. There are 7 polling stations in the mixed department and 5 in the Infants Department.

School re-opened after Polling Day, General Election 15^th November 1922.

Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the School Managers, visited the school during the morning session. Forwarded Requisition for Spring Term.

Head Teacher absent today. He is visiting a brother in Hull who is in a dying condition.

Head Teacher returned to school duties. The School Nurse commenced an individual inspection of the children.

The School Nurse completed her inspection. Two girls were excluded owing to unclean heads. The report was very satisfactory.

Copy of H.M. Inspector’s Report.

Inspected on 19^th and 20^th October 1922.

Report by H.M. I. Mr. W.J. Hands.

Mixed Department.

Steady Work continues to be done in this school and the Head Master’s records and reports testify to the thoroughness with which he discharges his duties.

Generally speaking the instruction is characterised by greater brightness and freshness than was previously the case and as a result of frequent Staff conferences there is evident of a greater unity of aim and purpose of teaching.

The ability with which the older children deal with mental and written problems in Arithmetic is worthy of mention, as is also the stimulating influence of the Head Master in the Physical Training lessons.

Visual and manual illustration play a considerable part in the teaching and the Handwork which has been successfully introduced in connection with various subjects is a valuable feature in the training.

Some very good work is done in Elementary Science, although the absence of any convenience for doing much practical work has hindered the development of the teaching on the best lines. The children have learned much by careful attention to demonstrations, but they need further opportunities for doing more themselves. The equipment of the spare class room as a practical work room would prove of great value to the school in many directions.

Aiming other points discussed during the inspection were the following:-

1. The desirability of forming an Examination Board with the object of securing the active co-operation of the staff in the School Term Examinations.
2. The possibility of introducing some form of specialised teaching in a school of this size and importance.
3. The value of private and independent study in the highest class as a means of training the children in the proper use of text books.

Signed B. Vorley, Chairman of School Managers. 30.11.22

Mr. Rial, headmaster, absent from duty owing to acute eye trouble, which makes it necessary for him to immediately consult a specialist.

As the result of his visit to the Specialist Mr. Real underwent the operation for the removal of his right eye this afternoon. this will necessitate absence from duties for some time.

School nurse visited the school this afternoon and inspected several children. One girl was expelled for unclean head.

Received new registers for the term ending March 1923. During the afternoon the school was visited by Mr. Sanders and Mr. Corby.

The Xmas concert, which has been an annual event at this school for the past 8 years, was held at 6.30pm today. Admittance was by programme which were sold at sixpence each. In spite of a stormy evening there was a large attendance of parents and other visitors. Mr. Rial presided, although still under the Doctor’s orders to remain indoors for the present. An excellent programme was given by the scholars consisting of Folk Dances, Action Songs, Flower Dances and two Cantatas, one for the Junior children embracing the principal Nursery Rhymes entitled “Princess Tiny Tot” and one for the Senior Children entitled “Christmas with the Pixies”. Mr. Vorley, chairman of the School Managers moved a vote of thanks to all who had helped to make the evening so successful. This was heartily accorded by the large gathering.

During the morning the Concert mentions above was given to the children attending school, who were assembled in the Hall for that purpose. After the concert, various Christmas novelties etc. were distributed and the school dismissed with a short address from Mr. Rial, for the Christmas Holidays, Friday Dec. 22^nd at 12am to Monday January 18thh 1923.

School re-opened after the Christmas Vacation with an attendance of 173 boys and 146 girls, total 319 on roll, the number being present 304, namely 168 boys and 136 girls.

Staff all present except Mrs. Levy  who missed her train connection.

Mr. Rial resumed duties today having made good progress since the operation. Mrs. Levy resumed duties with the opening of afternoon school. The new stock arrived and thanks to the assistance of Gordon Ette and Cuthbert Ingram, two of pupils now Teacher Candidates, was quickly unpacked and stored. The Quarterly Return was today forwarded to Mr. Mantle.

Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the School Managers, visited the school during the morning session. In the afternoon Sister Mason began a routine inspection of the children.

Sister Mason present all day continuing her inspection of the children.

Admitted Fred Hales, a boy with one leg, aged 11, who has not attended school for three or four years.

Sister Mason again present during the afternoon session.

Mr. A. Mantle, Clerk & Attendance Officer, visited the school. He was very ill and unfit for arduous work.

The attendance has slightly improved this week, the percentage attendance being 90.5 as compared with 87.8 last week.

Mr. B. Vorley visited the school in the place of Mr. Mantle.

Sister Mason again visited the school in order to inspect children who had been found to require attention.

Mr. Prothero, chief attendance officer, visited the school. He is taking over the duties of Mr. Mantle during the enforced absence of the latter.

Mr. B. Vorley visited the school this afternoon.

Mr. Prothero paid a visit to the school in the morning.

Mr. T. C. Millican paid a short visit and asked for 2 copies of a plan of the school buildings to be made and forwarded within the next few months. Mr. Prothero, chief attendance officer and Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the school managers, visited the school.

Sister Mason visited the school to inspect the children who require special attention.

Mr. B. Vorley visited the school in the afternoon session.

Mr. Prothero paid a visit in the afternoon.

Sister Mason again present during the morning session. During the week the Examination of the School in Oral Reading, Recitation, Composition, Dictation and Hand Writing has been conducted.

An “Open Session was held in the afternoon. a very large number of parents attended. The visitors included Mr. Vorley, chairman of the managers, Mrs. Vorley, Mr. A. Cross, Mr. Charles Claridge (school managers), Mr. Bettles, Mr. White and Mr. Flood. At the end of the session an illuminated address was presented to Molly Sadler to commemorate her bravery in saving a child from being killed by a passing train.

Attendance medals were also presented to Ernest Tew (4 years perfect attendance), William Scoxton (3 years) and Ernest King, Lily Chettle and Brenda Chettle (2 years).

Mr. Prothero visited the school in the morning.

Sister Mason again paid a visit in the afternoon.

Mr. Vorley visited the school during the morning.

Mr. Prothero visited the school during the morning.

New piano arrived this morning. This is an event of great and far reaching importance.

Completed Examination of school. An Examination Board was formed, Mr. Huke having History, Mr. Brightwell Geography and Miss Groome has English. A written examination was given from Standard V upwards.

Annual schools Examination today from 9.30am to 12.40pm. Mr. Perkins is invigilator at this centre and the Head Teacher of this school is invigilator at the Rushden Newton Road School.

Mr. Prothero visited the school this afternoon. Completed and forwarded Forms (aE & 9 PenE) for 1922/3 to county Education Offices, Northampton. School closed at the end of this afternoon session for the Easter Holidays, Wed. Mar 28^th to Monday Apr 9^th 1923

School re-opened after the Easter Holidays. Staff all present. Miss Wooding has been transferred as from 1^st April to Wellingborough Rock Street Girls’ School.

The Civil Year 1922/23 ended on Mar 31^st. the school was opened on 420 occasions, the total number of attendances registered was 120298 and the average attendance 286.

The new Civil Year commences this morning. The number of children on the roll is 313 of whom 144 girls and 169 boys. They are grouped in 6 classes.

Completed Form IX and forwarded to Mr. B. Vorley for signatures.

The attendance during the week has not reached expectations. Average attendance 279.2. No. on roll = 312. Percentage 89.4. During the week the time of opening school in the afternoon  was changed to 2 pm

Mr. Sanders, School Manager, visited the school in the afternoon. Mr.  Prothero paid a short visit.

Mr. Prothero visited the school and reported his visits to several absentee children.

The term’s new stock arrived this morning.

Mr. Vorley visited the school during the morning.

School closed today on the occasion of the Royal Wedding, the King having asked for a National Holiday for the schools.

Today being Ascension Day there are a large number of children absent. The Vicar of St. Peter’s holds a service in the morning and informs children that they may have a holiday for the rest of the day.

Mr. Holland and Mr. Cameron visited the school during the morning session and among other matters discussed organisation. In the afternoon Mr. A. Allebone and Mr. C. Perkins of the County L.E.A. visited the school. Later in the afternoon Messrs. Claridge and P. Robson school managers paid a visit and went round the school visiting each class.

Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the School Managers visited the school in connection with the Empire Day arrangements.

School closed at noon today for the Whitsuntide Holiday, Friday 18^th May to Monday 28^th May 1923.

School re-opened this morning after the Whitsuntide Holidays. Staff al present.

An Empire Day Celebration was given in this school during the morning and afternoon session. The Royal Messages to the children were delivered by a gramophone to each session in turn. After the interval in the afternoon session the children were assembled in the Hall and a suitable programme given.

This day being the last in May it is meet to record that the weather has been bitterly cold and the coldest May month which I can remember. It has been very cold and uncomfortable in school, the heating having been suspended at the end of April in accordance with the regulations.

The attendance this week has considerably improved. Average 294.4 no. on roll = 313. Percentage 94%

Mr. Prothero visited the school in the afternoon.

Mr. B. Vorley visited the school today.

Mr. Prothero, chief attendance officer again called.

Average attendance – 294.6, percentage attendance 94.1 no. on roll =313.

Dennis Pettit of Irchester Council School commenced his probationary period of teaching to qualify for a pupil teacher. Reginald Bagshaw, who was also to attend, appears o have changed his purpose and obtained other employment.

Mr. C.F. Lawrence, horticultural adviser, visited the school in connection with the inspection of the School Gardens.

Mr. Levin, the County L.E.A. architect, Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the managers and Mr. A. Mantle, clerk, paid a visit of inspection of the school premises.

Forwarded requisition for the ensuing term to the Education Office.

Mr. F. Thorpe of the Wellingborough Technical School visited the school in connection with the Science Teaching.

Commenced the examination of the school in English, Oral reading and recitation.

Mr. T.C. Millican, H.M.I. visited the school to test the probationer.

Mr. Prothero visited the school re: attendances.

Sister Mason visited the school and gave notice of the routine inspection to begin on Monday 9^th July.

Mr. A. Mantle visited the school during the morning session.

Dennis Pettit terminated his probationary period of teaching. His service has been very promising.

The Alfred Street probationers, Dennis Layram, Ray West,  Harold Scroxton and Edward Sayer returned to school  this morning after their month’s teaching practice. Sister Mason began her routine inspection of the children this morning. The inspection will take at least two days.

The routine inspection of the children was concluded by Sister Mason this afternoon.

School closed today for the Sunday School Treats in accordance with the usual practice.

Mr. B. Vorley visited the school in the morning session. Gave the whole school a test in composition, dictation and hand writing.

An “Open Session” was held in the afternoon. There was again a very large attendance of parents. At the end of the afternoon Mr. Vorley, chairman of the managers gave a short address to the parents and children.

Sister Mason visited the school during the morning session to inspect certain children.

Mr. Prothero visited the school and looked up the children who were absent without apparent cause or reason forwarded.

Mr. Prothero again visited the school.

Mr. B. Vorley visited the school in the afternoon session.

Received notice that Herbert A. Clark had been awarded a free place at the Kettering Grammar School. School closed at the end of the afternoon session for the Midsummer Holidays, Thursday 2^nd August to Monday 3^rd September.

School re-opened after the Midsummer Vacation. Miss Wooding has returned today at this school after having been on the staff of the Wellingborough Rock Street Girls’ School since the Easter Holidays. Staff all present.

During the holidays 33 children left school (16 girls and 17 boys) Of these children 23 were over 14 years of age and have begun work, 4 are attending a Secondary School and 6 have left the neighbourhood. There are now on roll 327 children 156 girls and 172 boys. No. present at opening of school = 301, 142 girls and 159 boys.

The organisation of classes for the school year 1923-24 is as follows

George Skellham, pupil teacher, commenced duties today.

Mr. A. Mantle, S.A.O. visited the school today.

Miss N.L. Groome absent from duty owing to illness.

Mr. Turnball, Temperance Lecturer, visited the school and made arrangements to give lectures on October 1^st, 8^th and 22^nd. There will be one in the morning at 11a.m. and two in the afternoon at 2pm and 2.40p.m. on each of these three dates.

Miss N.L. Groome attended school, but was unable to take her class. Mr. B. Vorley visited the school in the afternoon session.

Miss Groome is a little better and is assisting the head teacher in the work of Standards VIIA & VIIB

Stock for Christmas Term arrived today.

School closed for the usual Feast Holiday today.

School re-opened today, Wednesday, after the long week end holiday.

Staff meeting held in the afternoon. Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the managers, visited the school in the afternoon session. The opening of the afternoon school session has been changed from 2pm to 1.45pm for the Winter period. The time table lessons in the afternoon will therefore be 15 minutes previous to the time stated therein.

Mr. T.C. Millican H.M.I. spent the day in this department inspecting the work of the various classes

Mr. W. J. Hands, H. M. Divisional Inspector called upon the Head Teacher for a short time in the afternoon session.

Mr. Turnball, Northants County Temperance lecturer gave two lectures in the afternoon to the children assembled in the hall.

Miss Dunn, H.M.I. visited the school in the afternoon session and inspected the needlework girls.

In the afternoon a special programme of Physical Culture Lesson was given and parents and friends attended the demonstration. Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the school managers, was present. This demonstration was given in connection with “Health Week” October 7^th to October 13^th arranged by the Rushden Urban District Council.

Mr. James Turnball attended and gave two more lectures on Health and Temperance in the hall during the morning session. Standards VI, VIIA VIIB formed one division and Standards IV & V formed the other.

Sister Mason commenced a routine inspection of the children.

Sister Mason completed her inspection of the children.

Mr. Turnball gave his concluding lectures on Health and Temperance this morning.

Sister Mason visited the school to examine certain children who require particular attention.

Mrs. Levy absent from duties on account of illness.

Mrs. Levy resumed duties this morning.

Dr. Perry assisted by Sister Mason commenced the medic inspection of children aged 8 and 12 years.

After an interval of one day the medical inspection was resumed.

Dr. Perry Walker continued the Medical Inspection until the end of the morning session. There are still a few cases to be examined but the time having been absorbed those cases will have to wait until another day is appointed. Children examined 102, namely 46 girls and 56 boys

Forwarded examining notices to children’s parents in those cases where the children’s eyes needed attention.

Sister Mason visited the school to inspect certain children who were under observation.

Mr. B. Vorley visited the school in the afternoon

Distributed notices to children in regard to attending the school clinic on 1^st December for eye testing by school doctor. In the afternoon there was an open session and a large number of parents visited the school and watched the children at work. After playtime the school was assembled in the Hall for the presentation of book awards and certificates gained in connection with the writing of essays on the Temperance Lectures given by Mr. Turnbull a few weeks ago. The presentation was made by representatives of the Northamptonshire Band of Hope. Mr. T.C. Clark and  Miss Lucas.

Examined the school in composition , dictation and penmanship.

There has been a shortage of fuel and the school has been very cold. The Head Teacher visited the Education Office in regard to the coke supply.

School closed today for the General Election.

Registers checked and correct. B. Vorley.

Examined the school in Arithmetic.

Miss Wooding absent from school duties. She has unfortunately contracted Scarlet Fever.

The annual Christmas Concert was held in the Hall at 6.30pm. There was a good attendance of parents. An Excellent programme had been arranged, consisting of Country Dances, Action Songs, Dramatic Plays, Floral Dance and a cantata entitles “Robin’s Remedy”. The whole concert was splendidly given, the children giving a finished display. Mr. B. Vorley, chairman of the School Managers, moved a vote of thanks to children, parents and staff and complimented the school on its performance. The Head Master replied on behalf of all and thanked the parents for their support and the school managers for their interest.

On Friday morning the children after the first lesson were assembled in the hall and the programme of the previous evening was then taken. The children were very interested and much appreciated the work of their fellow pupils. After the concert the Head Teacher addressed the children and then dismissed the school for the Christmas Holiday from Friday 21^st December to Monday 7^th January 1924

Whilst the concert was in progress Mr. T.C. Millican H.M.I. visited the school and stayed for some time. He examined the school registers and checked the numbers present. During the last three weeks the attendance has been poor owing to a considerable amount of illness. Probably there will be an improvement after the holidays when the school re-assembles.

Miss Winifred Wooding will cease duties at this school on the 31^st December 1923

School re-opened after the Christmas Holidays with an attendance of 302. No. on roll 326. Staff all present.

Stock arrived from E. Arnold for the Easter Term.

Mr. W.G. Cave M.P. for the Wellingborough Division paid a visit to the school.

Sister Mason visited the school to examine the children on her special list.

Mr. Arthur Mantle visited the school and made enquiries concerning those children who had been absent for very prolonged periods.

Completed Form 68 (Average attendance for Jan 290.6) and forwarded to Education Offices in Northampton.

Received note of date of annual Schools Examination and Entry Forms for candidates which have to be returned by the end of the week.

Sister Mason commenced a routine inspection of the school children.

Sister Mason concluded her routine inspection on the children in the afternoon session.

Mr. Prothero visited the school and attended to several cases of children whose attendance appeared to be casual. Forwarded list of children entered for the Annual Schools Examination (14 boy and 14 girls.)

Mr. A. Allebone, vice chairman, L.E.A., visited the school in the afternoon session and enquired into the teaching of Religious Knowledge.

Registers checked and correct B. Vorley.

Miss N.L. Groome absent from school duties owing to illness.

Miss Groome resumed duties this morning.

Completed the examination of all the classes in reading, and recitation begun on 25^th February.

Examined the school in dictation, composition and hand writing.

Mr. Perkins, headmaster of Newton Road School, is taking charge of this school during the morning session and conducting the Annual School’s Examination. The head teacher of Alfred Street School is presiding at Newton Road School.

Mr. B. Vorley (Chairman), Mr. W.B. Sanders & Mr. F. Corby visited the school during the examination in the morning.

There were 27 children, 14 girls and 13 boys who took the Annual. School’s Examination yesterday. Examined the school in Arithmetic today. Mr. Vorley visited the school during the morning session.

Examined the school in written Arithmetic.

Sister Mason, the school nurse, paid a farewell visit to the school.

A Parents Afternoon was held today. A large gathering of parents attended and took a great interest in the work of the scholars.

Completed Forms 9.a8 and 9.b8 and forwarded the former on 1^st April to the Education Offices, Northampton and the latter to Mr. Mantle, Clerk and Attendance Officer.

Average attendance for the year ending 31^st March 1924 = 291.2. Admitted 1^st April 7 children from the Infant Department and 12 children left school to begin work. There are now on the roll 320 children.

The New Stock for the summer term arrived today and was unpacked and stored.

Mr. Abbott, physical culture instructor, visited the school.

School closed at the end of the afternoon session for the Easter Holidays – Wed. April 16^th to Monday April 28^th 1924.