Re-opened school at 9.30. Miss D. Smith absent ill. Miss H. Adams of the emergency staff reported for duty in place Miss Groome.

Mrs. Emily James uncertified mistress began temporary supply duty this am.

Mrs. Hoffman absent with permission during her husband’s furlough. Class V in consequence brought down from Highfield St. Peters using classrooms vacated by classes temporarily integrated. A low attendance owing to an epidemic of serious colds made this possible. The class is largely in my own care.

Miss M. Adams absent ill. Mrs. Hoffman returned to duty in the afternoon.

Miss Adams returned to duty. Mrs. Allen absent in the morning owing to the illness of her son. She returned to duty in the afternoon.

Miss Adams left at 3pm for duty at Corby.

Class V moved from St. Peter’s to Alfred Street where I took charge of them, Mrs. Hoffman being used for emergency duty.

Mr. A.W. Morris absent ill.

Class V returned to St. Peter’s. Mr. Morris returned to duty.

Mrs. James left at 2.45om to visit Bozeat School and to discuss with the Headmaster the suitability of a vacancy for her.

Miss M. Adams resumed duty here.

Mrs. Hoffman absent in the morning owing to the illness of her son. She returned in the afternoon.

Mrs. E. James completed her supply service this afternoon. She has accepted a wartime post at Bozeat.

Medical Inspection by Dr. Moule and Nurse Thomas. Mr. A. Woodhead H.M.I. visited the school in morning session. Mrs. Hoffman back in full duty. Rev. H. Rattenbury addressed classes IV, V and juniors in “China”. Evacuees from Highfield Baptist Hall also attended. The lecture was extremely interesting, the children responding with a wide range of intelligent questions. The six month course in cookery for leavers having been completed last Monday, the girls who had previously attended on Wed, went to Higham Ferrers today. There will be no further Cookery classes on Wed from this school during the current year.

Mrs. G. Bates, uncertified assistant, commenced temporary supply duty with class 10 this morning.

I was absent after 11am with chairman’s permission to attend an interview at Corby.

Mr. A. Woodhead H.M.I. called to see me at Highfield St. Peter’s in the late afternoon.

Miss Nesta Rees, uncertified teacher without previous experience commenced duties as supply teacher acting as relief and not attached to any particular class. Medical inspection postponed owing to difficulties in medical services.

Fifty four children sat for A.S.E. – disposed in two classrooms, invigilated by Mr. O. Ash and lady assistant. Mr. Hales’ class went to Highfield St. Peters. Miss M. Adams accompanied me to Newton road School where we acted as invigilators.

Mrs. Levy left at 11o’clock to see her daughter embark for S. Africa.

I attended “Wings for Victory” publicity committee meeting at Council chambers at 2.30pm until 3.30pm to represent the schools.

Mrs. Bates absent until further entry

Mrs. Hoffman absent owing to her son’s illness. No cookery class owing to structural repairs at the centre.

Mrs. Allen absent all day to attend interview at Crewe Training College. Miss Rees placed on U.C. scale from May 3^rd.

Mr. Osborne H.M.I. called at 9.25am. I accompanied him later at his request to Newton Road School. He left town at 10.45am

Miss Nesta Rees is informed this morning of her recognition as an uncertified teacher. Her official number is 43/2803

Late alert – opened at 9.45 marked registers at 10am.

Miss D. Smith returned to duty.

Miss D. Smith absent until further entry.

Miss D. Smith returned to duty.

Edgar Ellingham and John Neville have been awarded junior Scholarships as the result of the A.S.E. 1943. Neville is a year under age.

Brian Bazeley, Stanley Underwood , Elizabeth Anne Fensome, Sylvia Cork, Dorothy Page and Pauline Rawlins have been awarded special places at W’boro G.S. and High School as a result of A.S.E. 1943.

Broke up at midday – half day as a reward for “Wings for Victory” week effort in schools and one week for Whitsuntide.

Re-opened at 9am.

Miss M.A. Adams left at 3pm to take up emergency duty at Wood Newton.

Miss Sheila J. Lawrence, attained certified mistress, commenced duties in the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss N. Groom, and temporarily supplied by Miss Adams. Mrs. A. Allen absent until further entry owing to her husband’s leave from Royal Navy.

Mrs. A. Allen returned to duty.

Miss D. Smith absent ill until further entry. Mr. Wyles inspected school garden.

Miss Bishaw – speech therapist called. Late alert – opened at 10am. Police lecture “Safety First” at 2pm. Film show to seniors on Safety First at Newton Road School.

The Fineshade cup Competition was swum at the Rushden Baths. R. Bollard, D. Bruce, C. Payne, B. Nickerson represented the school just losing to Kettering Stamford Road to whom we pass the trophy. This year we hold the runners-up cup.

Girls’ Swimming Team competed at Rothwell in the Rowell cup gaining third place. Team M. Wrighton, H. Whittington, J. Baker, P. Jones. Miss Bennett accompanied the girls.

Broke up for three days at 4pm.

Opened school – 41 present.

Mrs. Allen absent ill. Miss Rees leaves for Sheffield T.C. if Ministry of Labour consent. Mr. A. Woodhead H.M.I. called, Closed at 4pm for one month.

Re-opened at 9am. Miss D. Smith still absent ill. Mrs. Levy absent cold. Mr. Woodhead H.M.I. called to see Miss N.J. Rees who has returned to the school by arrangement with the secretary during the holiday. Miss Rees not having been given permission by Ministry of Labour to proceed to Sheffield T.C. Miss Rees has taken temporary charge of Class 10. During the holiday Miss Sheila J. Lawrence has received information from the Board of Education that she has successfully completed her probationary year and has been recognised as a certified assistant. Classes 7,8,9,& 10 are no longer in the stream basis but re-organised in a geographical basis 8 & 9 at St. Peters, 7 Adult School, 10 Alfred Street to save the children walking very long distances.

Closed all day Rushden Feast holiday.

Mrs. Allen absent with a cold.

Mrs. Hoffman absent for Hebrew  Festival with chairman of manager’s permission.

Opened at 10am after late alert.

I was absent all day with heavy cold.

Opened at 10am after late alert. Mrs. Hoffman absent (until further entry) with tonsillitis. Mrs. Allen absent all day, her husband being on leave.

Mrs. Hoffman absent due to her husband’s leave (until further entry.)

Mrs. Hoffman returned.

Mrs. Hoffman absent half day.

Opened at 9.30am. Religious instruction until 10am. Interval 10.50 – 11.05. Dismiss 12. Open 1.30pm Interval 2.40 – 50. Dismiss 4pm.

Ministry of Information Film Display to seven classes in hall 11.15 – 12.15. Re-opened 1.45pm.

A certificate of merit for the good cultivation of the school garden has been received with a letter of congratulation from the secretary.

Miss E. Bull absent ill (until further entry) I closed the Adult School and brought class 7 to Alfred Street sending Mr. Hales to replace Miss Bull at Highfield.

Miss Bull returned to Highfield and Mr. Hales was brought back to his class at Alfred Street. Class 7 remains at Alfred Street.

Assembled at 10am after a late alert.

Broke up at 4pm for Xmas and New Year Holiday.

Re-opened at 9.30am. Mrs. Levy returned to duty.

No woodwork owing to illness of Mr. Gardam. I was absent with influenza cold.

I was absent in the morning and returned to school for the afternoon session.

Miss D. Smith has returned to duty working half days only morning or afternoon at my discretion.

I was absent (until further entry) with influenza.

I returned to duty. Miss M. Wright absent with cold. Miss D. Smith remained at school until afternoon playtime.

Miss M. Wright absent with a cold Miss D. Smith present all day

Miss Wright returned to duty. Miss Smith left at afternoon playtime.

Mrs. Allen absent (until further entry) her husband being on leave from the Royal Navy. Miss Rees assumed charge of class 8 at Highfield St. Peter’s. Miss Smith took temporary charge of class 10. Miss Smith left at afternoon playtime.

Miss Smith present until 3.30.

Opened school at 9am and 1.45pm respectively. Miss Smith present 10.30am – 3.30pm

Miss Smith present all day.

Miss Smith present all day.

Miss Smith present all day. General inspection by school nurse.

Assembled at 10am after a late alert. Miss Smith present all day.

Mrs. Hoffman absent (until further entry) during her husband’s leave. Miss Smith commenced duty at 10.30am. Until further entry it should be assumed that Miss Smith worked the normal day.

Mr. Benini and Nurse Burton carried out a full dental inspection all day. The assistant Librarian carried out change and check of County Library Books in the forenoon. Mr. A Woodhead H.M.I. called in the afternoon. Mrs. Hoffman returned to duty.

Miss Wright absent all day.

Miss Wright and Mrs. Allen poorly.

Miss Wright returned to duty

Miss Bull absent owing to the critical illness of her sister.

Miss Bull absent owing to the death of her sister. Mrs. Allen began at 10.15am her husband’s short leave expiring.

Miss Bull absent.

Began at 10am after late alert. Miss Bull absent.

Many children and the staff being present school opened at 9.30am after a late alert. The registers were marked at 10am. Miss Bull returned to duty.

Miss Smith although present in the morning remained in the staff room. She returned to Northampton at noon and was absent during the afternoon.

Miss D. Smith absent until further entry. Mr. Lawrence, horticultural supervisor during the morning session gave a pruning demonstration to older boys in the school garden.

Miss D. Smith returned to duty at 9am

Although there had been a late alert the school assembled at 8.50 to facilitate A.S.E. Mr. W.E. Sherwood and Mrs. Edge acted as invigilators. Mrs. Hoffman accompanied me to the South End School where we acted as invigilators. Dismissed at 4.5pm

Miss D. Smith remained in the staffroom for the morning session as she complained of feeling unable to teach. She taught in the afternoon session.

Mrs. M. O. Allen absent for morning session owing to her husband being on leave. Miss D. Smith absent all day and until further entry.

Opened school at 10am after late alert. Received and forwarded to the office medical certificate from Miss D. Smith who anticipated a further period of absence.

Visited school and checked registers. W.E. Capon.

As the late alert at 12.30am lasted until two minutes and the very large majority of the children ignored it school opened at 9am and not 10am.

No cooking today owing to miss MacGregor attending course.

Late alert opened 9.45am Miss D. Smith returned to duty at 1.45

Closed at 4pm for Easter Holiday.

Re-opened at 9am. Mrs. Hoffman absent as she begins part-time service. Unless an entry to the contrary is made in the log book Mrs. Hoffman is present all day in Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday and is absent on Mondays and Fridays. Miss D. Smith will have general charge of class V Monday and Friday. Mrs. Hoffman and Miss Smith will divide their time between class and special duties e.g. relief for swimming and gardening classes.

Mr. A.W. Morris absent owing to illness (until further entry.)

Opened at 10am after late alert.

Assembled at 10am after late alert. I left school at 3.15pm to meet Mr. J.L. Holland at the office at Northampton to discuss the proposed holiday arrangements on behalf of the County Teachers’ Association having previously obtained the consent of the Chairman of the Managers.

Miss D. Smith was unable to resume her work in the afternoon as she felt unwell.

Miss D Smith resumed at 9.15am but still complained of being unwell and not able to discharge a normal duty.

Mrs. M.O. Allen resumed duty.

Mr. Woodhead H.M.I. and Mr. Firth H.M.I. spent most of the afternoon session in the school.

Miss D. Smith came to school at 10am and complained of being unwell. She was absent in the afternoon.

Miss D. Smith absent until further entry.

Several children who had brought signed requests from their prents attended special Ascension day Services for children at St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s Churches from 9am until 9.45am. At 10am a programme of films from the Tavistock Square Institute in connection with the propaganda for the prevention of Tuberculosis was shown to the children. The films were very suitable and technically good, the operator Mr. Duncan being very capable.

Miss N.J. Rees has received notice from the Board of Education that she has successfully passed her probationary year and is now recognised as an uncertified teacher.

Empire Day. Flag hoisted. Appropriate prayer and hymns including National Anthem.

Mrs. Hoffman left at 11am owing to her son’s illness. She did not return.

Closed at 4pm for Whitsuntide.

Re-opened at 9am. Miss D. Smith returned to duty. Mrs. M. Allen absent in the morning and returned in the afternoon at 1.45pm

Information received that the following children have secured special places at the Wellingborough G.S. (boys) and Wellingborough High School (girls) as result of the A.S.E. 1944. Gordon W. Eales, Gordon Ellis, John W. Gramshaw, Raymond C. Moule, Brian Pratt, James W. Richardson, Denis W. Tear, Betty Cox, Sheila Green, Jean Roper, Gaenor D. Sayer, Margaret Spencer, Ann Whittington. The boys of classes 1 & 2 spent the morning in the charge of Mr. Wootten and Mr. Thornton of the Boot and Shoe School on a visit to Messrs. Cave Factory. The girls paid a similar visit in the afternoon 1.45 – 3 o’clock. By a curious co-incidence on this “D” Invasion Day, the brother of Brian Pratt, also an old boy of this school has been awarded the D.F.M.

From 4.15 Mr. Basland of the Ministry of Supply addressed the older children in the forthcoming book driven salvage campaign.

Dr. Byatt examined children in the morning session. Began the swimming classes today.

Information has been received that twenty nine children reached promotion mark (58%) in the A.S.E. 1944. this is approximately 60% of the children who were entered. During the afternoon Mr. Jenkyn H.M Divisional I called. At the time children were being prepared for H.I. parents interviewed for transfer of successful A.S.E. children to secondary school.

Medical Inspection all day by Dr. Byatt.

Mrs. Levy absent ill (until further entry.) Miss Smith arrived 9.30am. I sent her to Adult School to deputise for Mrs Levy.

Mrs. Allen absent all day. Miss Rees proceeded to Highfield St. Peters to deputise for Mrs. Allen. I took charge of Class 10 excepting during swimming period when it was necessary to amalgamate classes.

Mrs. Allen returned. Her absence was due to stomach disorder.

Dr. Byatt conducted M.I. in the morning session.

Mrs. Hoffman away visiting her husband in a military hospital. Mrs. Levy returned in the afternoon. Mr. Lawrence inspected the garden.

Mrs. Hoffman returned to duty. Dr. Wyatt carried out M.I. in the morning session.

Classes 5,4,3,2,1 attended general rehearsal of singing in Newton Road School playground at 3pm in connection with “Salute the Soldiers” week.

Dr. Wyatt carried on M.I. whole day.

Miss T.J. Lawrence assists the Intermediate School in the matter of Girls’ Organised Games 3 – 4.15pm Mon, Tues & Wed by instruction from the Secretary.

Closed at 12 noon by permission of managers in recognition of children’s book drive and “Salute the Soldiers” effort. The former yielded 13,375 books in this school which were passed to the troops and obligated libraries

Closed at 10am until Wed 12^th July to free the staff to receive evacuees and carry out the work of finding billets.

Re-opened at 9am. Miss Ferguson H.M.I. called at 11am and stayed until 12.15pm to discuss all matters of playing field, playground apparatus and staffing in regard to Physical Training. She also interviewed Miss S.J. Lawrence concerning her work in organised games at the Intermediate School.

Mr. firth H.M. assistant called to collect information concerning the reception of Evacuees.

During the afternoon I was absent on the instruction of Mr. J.H. Holland, my business being in Northampton to assist the Secretary of the County Medicinal and Herb Committee to arrange collection of rosehips.

Mr. H. Frith H.M. assistant called in the forenoon to collect full details of accommodation. Subsequently a plan of the building was prepared and forwarded to him at his request.

Mr. P.S. Chamberlain certified assistant Master from London, joined the staff this morning to undertake relief duties with evacuees. Mrs Allen was obliged to return home in the morning session as she was very poorly. She resumed work in the afternoon.

Miss C.M. Bennett is absent today and for the rest of this week to attend a W.E.A. Course at Hereford, with permission from the Secretary.

The boys’ swimming team consisting of R. Bollard, C. Payne, K. Lett and B. Nickerson won the Fineshade Cup this afternoon in excellent style, the runners-up being Kettering Stamford Road. This is the fourth time that Robert Bollard has taken part in the race – probably a record – three times being a member of the winning team and once the runners-up. This is the third time in four years the school has held the cup.

The girls swimming team went to Rothwell in the afternoon accompanied by Miss S. J. Lawrence. They obtained third place in the Rowell Cup Competition with a very good time only a few seconds behind the winner.

Enjoyable break-up performances were given by Class 5 & the girls’ dancing class. Closed at 4pm for 3 weeks.

Re-opened at 9am. Mrs. Allen absent from the morning session. Mrs. Hoffman attended in the morning session. Many fresh evacuees presented themselves. The Junior Classes were filled to capacity after which a composite class was formed in charge of Mr. Chamberlain at the Highfield Baptist Hall. The class consists of thirty five children in three age groups. Many of the children have some distance to walk but at the moment this class is the alternative to no schooling. Mr. Frith H.M.I. called twice.

Mrs. Levy absent until 11am

Mr. Woodhead H.M.I. called at Highfield Baptist Hall, made his criticisms of the arrangements which were repeated to me by Mr. Chamberlain. I did not see Mr. Woodhead.

Mr. Frith H.M.Assistant Inspector called in the afternoon to discuss evacuee arrangements.

Miss Sedgewick H.M.I. called in the afternoon. Mr. Cody called to see Mr.  P.S. Chamberlain and discuss evacuee matters.

Mrs. Hoffman absent until further notice owing to her husband being on leave.

I was absent all day owing to the critical illness of my Mother.

I returned to duty. Mrs. Hoffman, who should have returned to duty, was absent to participate in a Hebrew Festival. She will be present on Friday to compensate for this absence

. I was absent after 9.30am owing to the death of my Mother.

I returned to duty. General Medical Inspection by School Nurse.

Mrs. Hoffman present all day to compensate for absence on Tuesday 19^th.

Mrs. Hoffman absent for Hebrew Festival. She will be present to compensate on Friday next week.

Mrs. Allen absent ill in morning session. Miss D. Smith concluded her service here today and received a suitable present with the good wishes of the staff. Closed at 4pm for fortnight’s holiday.

Re-opened at 9am. Mrs. Allen absent (travelling) morning session.

Mrs. Levy absent ill.

Mr. Lawrence horticultural organiser gave a talk to boys of classes I & II on the Colorado Beetle in the morning session. Mr. W. Abbott P.T. Organiser called in the afternoon session.

Ministry of Labour Officials interview leavers at 10am. Mr. Anniss, Liaison Officer called to see Mr. Chamberlain.

Mrs. Allen absent in the morning session owing to her husband’s leave. Miss Laycock called to see Mr. Chamberlain.

Mr. Chamberlain absent.

Mr. Chamberlain returned to duty. Mrs. Allen absent morning session.

Mrs. Allen arrived at 11.20am.

Opened at 9.30am – mid winter special time. Afternoon session 1.30 – 4pm excepting at Highfield St. Peter’s where it will be 1.45 – 4.05 with a shortened interval.

I have permission of the Secretary to be absent all today at a special “Salaries Conference” in London.

I was absent from school for the afternoon session to attend a deputation at the Education Office called by the Secretary to consider the matter of voluntary clerical assistance in schools in accordance with the recent circular of the Minister of Education.

Mrs. Allen absent in the morning session.

Mrs. Hoffman absent all day, also on 13^th and 14^th owing to her husband’s leave.

Mrs. Allen absent morning session. Three representatives of the U.S. Army distributed sweets to the children, a much appreciated gesture.

Broke-up at 4pm for Xmas and New Year Holiday. Miss Rees who is leaving for Sheffield T.C. ceased duties today. Mrs. Allen also ceased duties today.

Re-opened at 9.30am. Miss D. Hearn, an evacuated mistress from West Ham, commenced temporary duty in the place of Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Hoffman has agreed to attend five days this week in place of Mrs. Levy who is absent ill. Owing to this serious shortage of staff several modifications in the time table became necessary. There are to be no cookery classes until further notice, Miss. McGregor being absent on a course.

I deeply regret to record the death of Flight Lieutenant W. S. Jarvis D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R. in an aircraft accident in France on December 29^th. Mr. Jarvis had a distinguished career as a Navigation Officer after training and acting as an Instructor in South Africa. He was engaged in operations in the Mediterranean and Central Europe and later in the Battle of the Ardennes. We mourn the loss of a gallant colleague and record our sympathy with his widow and two sons. (Acc. 6^th Feb.)

Mr. P.S. Chamberlain is temporarily in charge of class 8 at Highfield St. Peter’s. Miss Hearn is in charge of class 10

Mrs. Levy returned to duty this morning. Miss D. Hearn absent today. Mrs. Hoffman who taught five days last week present today.

Mrs. Hoffman present all day. Dental Inspection of children in Alfred Street and Adult School. Highfield St. Peter’s children were not inspected owing to the violent storm making their movement impossible.

Mrs. Hoffman present all day and will continue to attend daily from now on.

Mr. Chamberlain absent ill. Mr. Hales took class 8 at Highfield St. Peter’s. I took over Mr. Hales duties at Alfred Street.

Mr. Chamberlain returned to duty at Highfield St. Peter’s . Mr. Hales returned to Alfred Street.

Opened school at 9am and 1.45pm being the usual time until further entry.

Children at Highfield St. Peter’s and those who were absent on Jan 18^th inspected by the school dentist in the morning.

The following details of the death of Flight Lieutenant W.S. Jarvis have come to hand by the courtesy of Mr. A. J. Nunn, Solicitor, Clarence Chambers, Cheltenham. Mr. Jarvis met his death in a Proctor Aircraft, pilot W/Cdr. Lang. on December 29^th 1944 between 4 & 5 pm, in very bad weather, the probable cause of the accident which happened near Clermont. He is buried in Grave No. 130 (Official number 118119) in the Gonesse Cemetery near Le Bourquet and he is stated to have belonged to No. 121 Staging Post R.A.F.

I have passed this information to Mrs. Dorothy Jarvis who is at present staying at 49 Alberts Road, Brownhills, Walsall, Staffs.

Nurse Franklin inspected the whole school.

Miss Goldstone called.

Mrs. Hoffman absent – sore throat.

Miss Goldstone P.T. Supervisor visited the school in the morning and afternoon sessions seeing senior girls’ classes 4 & 5 and 10 Juniors.

Cookery classes re-commenced.

Dr. Byatt and Nurse Franklin examined twenty children in the afternoon session.

Dr. Byatt and Nurse Franklin examined forty children all day. Miss Hearn who has been asked to attend at the West Ham Education Office left at 2.45pm

With managers’ permission I was absent in the morning in order to visit an eye specialist in Northampton.

In accordance with instruction received from the Secretary, accompanied by Mrs. Hoffman I invigilated at the South End School for the A.S.E. in the morning session. Mr. W. E. Sherwood and Mrs. Edge invigilated at this school, suitable changes in the time table and seating arrangements were made, the examinees being dispersed in two classrooms and each child occupying a separate desk. I left school at 3.45pm in order to attend an Educational Meeting in Northampton at 5pm

Miss D. Hearn absent in the afternoon owing to a severe cold.

Dr. Wyatt, with Nurse Franklin in the morning and Nurse Millgate in the afternoon carried out Medical Inspection.

Mrs. Hoffman absent owing to her husband’s leave. Miss E. Smith of the Permanent Emergency Staff has taken over Mrs. Hoffman’s class.

Miss C. M. Bennett absent after 10am at A.S.E. marking conference. Closed until April 9^th.

Re-opened at 9am. Mrs. Hoffman returned to duty.

Mrs. Hoffman absent until further entry owing to her husband’s embarkation leave. No supply teacher could be obtained. I supervised the class.

At 3.30pm I assembled the children and announced to them the long awaited news of the surrender of the German Armed Forces in Europe. The National Anthem was sung, a short appropriate prayer read and the flag hoisted and the children dismissed with instructions for re-assembly.

VE Day Holiday.

Resumed at 9am. Attendance approximately 70%

Mrs. Hoffman returned to duty.

Nurse Franklin inspected heads of all the children.

Mr. P.S. Chamberlain ceases duty here today having been re-called to London. Closed at 4pm for Whitsuntide.

Re-opened at 9am No supply sent for Mr. Chamberlain.

I transferred Miss C.M. Bennett to Class 8 Juniors at Highfield St. Peters and tool over class 1 myself. Mr. H. Frith H.M. Assistant arrived for a two day inspection. He spent the morning in Alfred Street visiting Highfield St. Peter’s and the Adult School in the afternoon.

Mr. H. Frith continued his inspection at Alfred Street throughout the day. Mr. Alan Hal of 42 Wellington Road Raunds and Leicester Technical College, previously Head Boy at Wellingborough Grammar School began temporary duty as an Uncertified Supply Teacher, pending his call up for military service.

Mr. Alan Hall ceased duties owing to his call-up for military service.

I am in charge of class 1 until further help can be secured.

Mr. Phillips BSc. Of Moulton Farm Institute inspected the school garden. Miss D. Hearn completed her evacuation service today and returns to Wet Ham on Monday July 2^nd.

Miss K. Gale of Walthamstow awaiting recall, and recently serving at the evacuee school under Mrs. Constable at Victoria Road has begun duty in place of Miss Hearn with class 10.

School closed for polling – general election.

Mr. A. Woodhead H.M.I. called at 11.30am to discuss numbers and accommodation for next term.

Mr. C.D. Towell of the Ministry of Information gave a fascinating lecture on his travels in the Pacific to older children.

Information has been received that fifteen children have qualified for transfer to Academic Secondary Schools. Eight boys to Wellingborough Grammar School and seven girls to Wellingborough High School. John Bradshaw, Malcolm Magee Brian Warner, Brian Tew, John Clifton, Keith Bradshaw, Gordon Wiggins, Brian Rice. Maureen Ball, Jill Hefford, Margaret Baxter, Gillian Knighton, Sheila Barford, Mavis Barnes, Sheila Smart. One girl, June Evans has qualified to go to a Luton School.

The boys swimming team were second in their heat in the Fineshade race to Kettering Central School Pat O’Connor and Shirley Palmer members until recently of Class IV also qualified for Academic Secondary Education..

A large number of children entered the swimming trials today. In the morning session at 10.45am the classes 1,2,3 & 4 saw films at the Intermediate Schools shown by a representative of Fuel and Power Ministry.

With regret I record a further change in the long story of this school. Today, in addition to the children leaving for industry and the transfers to Academic Secondary School, the whole of the remaining seniors are to be transferred to the Intermediate School on August 27^th. Mrs. Hoffman returns to London today and Miss Gale to Walthamstow. This being a suitable time I propose to close this log book with the entry of closure until August 27^th for the first part of the Summer Holiday.