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The North End Mixed School Rushden

This school was opened on May 25^th 1909 by Mr. Monckton, chairman of the County Education Committee and school work commenced on June 7^th 1909

The following staff commenced duties on the 7^th

Mr. Samuel Sadler – Head Teacher.

Mr. Edmund Chas Newham – Certified Assistant.

Mr. Joseph Allen                      “               “

Miss Annie Matthews                “                “

Miss Florence Dring                  “                “

Miss Florence Osborne – Uncertified Teacher.

Miss Kelly Groome, Mr. Herbert James Blackwell - Pupil Teachers

370 children were admitted into the school yesterday comprising 202 boys and 168 girls. Of these 155 boys and 115 girls came from Alfred Street Boys and Girls Schools, 10 children from Newton Road Mixed and 2 from Higham. 59 were admitted from North End Infants, 22 from Moor Road Infants and 7 from Alfred Street Infants.

Average attendance for the week 365.9 no on roll 370

Admitted five children from Higham Mixed School, four boys and one girl. One boy has left school during the week and being over age and one girl has been transferred to Alfred Street Girls’ School leaving 373 on roll. Visited by Mr. L.T. Monro H.M.I. during the afternoon session.

Mr. E.C. Newham absent from duty on account of boils on the ankle.

Visited by Mr. H. Hartley H.M.I

Average attendance for the week 358.3 no on the roll 372

Mr. E.H. Newham returned to duty after a week’s absence.

Mr. Blackwell P.T. has received notice from the B of Education that he has passed the preliminary Certificate Exam with distinction in Elementary Science, Elementary Mathematics and Geography.

Visited by Miss Morley and Mr. H. Hartley H.M. Inspectors who saw the girls at needlework and discussed the scheme of work in that subject with the lady teachers.

Filled up and returned to Mr. Mantle the returns of attendance for the month ending 2^nd July showing an average attendance of 362.2 and average no on roll 371. Also forwarded to the County Offices Form Sm11 with particulars of attendance and staff for week ending July 2^nd.

Miss N. Groome absent from duty in the afternoon on account of neuralgia.

Miss Groome returned to duty this morning though still somewhat affected by neuralgia.

Dr. Mason commenced his medical inspection here.

School closed for the whole of the day for the Sunday School Treat.

Dr. Mason concluded his inspection having examined 20 boys and 14 girls routine inspection and considered 35 special cases. Attendance is much better this week.

Mr. E.C. Newham absent this week, having been granted a bursary by the Northants County Council Education Committee to attend an advanced woodwork course for a month at Brighton.

School closed at noon for the Midsummer Holidays.

School re-opened after the Midsummer Holidays. Staff all present, Mr. H.J. Blackwell commencing duty as our Uncertified Assistant and three candidates for pupil teachership viz. Herbert Abbott, Edith Bridgment and Nelly Groom coming for a first visit. Attendance for the morning 341 for the afternoon 340. Ten children have left during the holidays and six were admitted this morning making 360 on roll.

Received notice from the Education Offices that a class of eighteen girls would be required from this school to attend a cookery course at Newton Road School on Mondays from 2.15 to 4.30pm

A letter received this morning from the County Offices asking for 16 boys to attend a course of instruction in the Manual Training at Newton Road School on Thursdays from 2 to 4 o’clock. Attendance rather low this week, several children not having returned from their holidays.

First attendance of the girls from this school for cookery at Newton Road Centre.

First attendance of the boys from this school for Manual Instruction at Newton Road Centre.

Miss E. Bridgment P.T. absent owing to illness also on 16th

Sent in the requisition for the ensuing half year to Mr.  Mantle for consideration by the local managers.

Attendance has still continued fairly satisfactory averaging about 94% - 95% of the number on the roll. Owing to the damp atmosphere and moist nature of the building, the caretaker has commenced warming of premises this week. School closed this afternoon until the morning of the 29^th inst. For the usual Feast Holiday.

School re-opened after the Feast Holiday with an attendance of 350 , no. on roll 359

One gardening lesson only has been possible this week owing to the Feast and to the wet weather. In order to make up the attendances advantage will be taken of any favourable opportunities.

An excellent attendance this week until this morning when a heavy storm caused a heavy decrease. The average for the week 348.7 no on roll 358

Miss N. Groome absent from duty in the afternoon owing to illness. New stock arrived from Messrs. Arnold, Leeds for the ensuing half year.

Miss N. Groome present for the afternoon session.

Miss N. Groome absent owing to illness. Attendance very fair this week. Average 344 no on roll 359

Returned report of results of Medical Officer’s recommendations to various parents, about 50% having taken steps to rectify defects found in their children. Attendance still continues very satisfactory.

Mr. H. Abbott absent owing to a severe influenza cold.

Gave Standards V & VII & I a special lesson in drawing during the morning in place of the composition exercise.

Visited by Mr. Elliott from the County Offices with respect to the Gardening Course for this school commencing on November 2^nd. Average attendance for the week 341 no on roll 351.

The first gardening lesson for the new course commenced this afternoon 14 boys being present.

Average attendance for the week 336.4. One family absent on account of scarlet fever.

Commenced the examination of the various classes in reading.

Have completed the reading test and the work appeared to be making very satisfactory progress.

Commenced testing the Oral Work in the various classes at favourable opportunities. One case of ringworm and one of mumps reported.

No gardening possible today owing to the wet conditions of the ground.

Tested the various classes in drawing during the week, giving each class a brush work and a pencil exercise of a similar nature. Attendance low this week especially amongst the girls due mainly to bad colds. The heating apparatus in the school does not seem to be working satisfactorily yet as some of the rooms are not much above 50° and one has been below this nearly all week.

An additional gardening lesson taken this afternoon to make up for the one omitted last week.

Attendance lower than usual this week owing to severe colds. Average 321.5 no on roll 344.

A new boiler has been fixed to supplement that already heating this school, in order to secure better heating of the rooms. Miss F. Osborne has been transferred for the week to Wellingborough Victoria Council School Mixed Dept.

Very poor attendance this afternoon 38 children being absent owing chiefly to a drenching shower at mid-day.

A parcel of fruit trees arrived this morning from Messrs. Perkins and Sons of Northampton for the school garden. The parcel consists of 4 apple, 4 plum, 4 pears, 12 blackcurrant, 12 redcurrant, 12 gooseberries and 25 raspberry canes. These will be divided equally among the boys at Alfred Street and this school.

An extra lesson was taken in gardening today to illustrate the method of tree planting, the boys helping with the larger trees and planting the bushes themselves. Gave the whole school their test in arithmetic.

Tested the various classes in writing, composition, sentence correction and formation.

Miss F. Osborne returned to duties here. Advantage taken of the favourable weather to complete the planting of the fruit trees as the weather has been very unpropitious for this work lately.

Very poor attendance this week averaging only 308.6 for 344 names on the roll, no less than 23 children having been absent all the week.

Better attendance this week averaging 318.8.

Received notice from the Education Offices that the school has been awarded the second prize and £1 in the recent “Bird & Arbour Competition” held by the Council Education Committee.

School closed in the afternoon for the Christmas Vacation.

School opened after the Christmas Holidays with an attendance of 333. Mr. H.J. Blackwell Assistant Master absent for the week attending the Matriculation Exam in London. Admitted two children, one from Alfred Street Girls and the other from Newton Road School. Received notice from the County Education Offices that the three pupil teachers attached to this school will attend at the centre on Wednesdays only until the end of the Spring Term and attend school on four days per week.

Good attendance during the week averaging 97.2%

Mr. H.J. Blackwell returned today after one week absence.

School closed all day on account of the polling for East Northants.

Visited by Mr. Holland, chairman of the managers of a school in Ontario.

Gardening lesson taken this morning in the place of Tuesday 18^th inst. As the latter date was very wet. Visited by Mr. Elliott form the County Council with reference to the school gardening accounts.

Poor attendance today owing to a heavy fall of snow. Average attendance for the week 316.7 no on roll 341

No gardening lesson was taken today owing to rain.

Mr. Abbott returned to duty today.

A gardening lesson taken today in the place of the omitted on Feb 8^th. Visited by Mr. E Jenkins with reference to the Cookery Course II

Sorry to report an accident to a girl in Standard V named Mary Holland who slipped in the central hall and fell breaking a bone in the arm. Average attendance for the week 315.3 no on roll 334.

Mr. H.J. Blackwell assistant master has passed the London Matriculation Examination

School closed all day for the County Council Elections.

Average attendance for the week 313 no on roll 333

Completed requisitions for the half year commencing May 1^st and sent to Local Managers for approval on Tuesday March 15^th. Stock received April 6^th.

Better attendance this week percentage 96%

Received notice that the Medical Inspection will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday the 22^nd & 23^rd of March.

As the Medical Inspection is fixed for a Tuesday the ordinary gardening lesson has been taken today (Monday) instead.

Received a Singer Sewing Machine by order of the Education Committee.

School closed at noon for the Easter Holidays. Average attendance for the quarter 318.3

School re-opened after the Easter Holiday with an attendance of 318. Staff all present.

Gardening lesson postponed owing to rain.

One boy returned to school who had been absent since 3^rd Nov with ringworm.

Very good attendance this week percentage 97.4. A series of unfortunate incidents have happened to three children causing fractures to wrist or arm.

Additional gardening lesson today for the one postponed on April 5th

Miss A. Matthews absent from school all day with permission to attend the funeral of her uncle. Mr. B. Craven, Temperance Lecturer commenced a series of three lectures to the children in the upper classes.

The second lesson of the series given by Mr. B. Craven, the Temperance Lecturer, dealing mainly with “Alcohol and its Effect.” Completed examination and marking of the written work of the children. Commenced testing the oral work of the upper classes.

Good attendance this week averaging 316.2 out of 325

Visited by Mr. Langley H.M. Inspector, who spent the day amongst the various classes.

Mr. B. Craven, Temperance Lecturer, completed a series of three interesting and instructive lessons.

Rearranged the classes preparatory to commencing a new year’s work. Completed the quarterly and yearly returns. Average attendance for the year 332.8

Admitted the following children.

21 girls and 16 boys from North End Infants

10 girls and 9 boys from Moor Road Infants

3 girls and 1 boy from Alfred Street Schools.

Making a total of 34 girls and 26 boys.

The number on roll for the commencement of the school year are therefore 204 boys and 179 girls.

Staff at the commencement of the School Year 1910-11

Mr. Samuel Saddler                      Head Teacher. T.C.

Mr. Edmund Chas. Newham        Trained Certified Assistant.

Mr. Joseph Allen                          Certified Assistant.

Miss Annie Matthews                  Certified Assistant.

Miss Florence Dring                     Certified Assistant.

Miss Horace Emily Osborne        Certified Assistant.

Miss Nellie Groome                     Uncertified Assistant.

Mr. Herbert Jas Blackwell           Uncertified Assistant.

Mr. Herbert John Geo Abbott     Pupil Teacher

Miss Edith Mary Bridgment        Pupil Teacher.

Miss Helen May Groome            Pupil Teacher.

Visited by Mr. E. Jenkins. Returned form IX to Mr. Worth for signature of the managers.

Some slight rearrangement of the lowest class has been necessary to prevent overcrowding and 16 of the children have been transferred to the Infants’ Department for a time. The three Pupil Teachers attached to this school have been requested to attend the Pupil Teachers’ Centre for full time during next term.

Received from Messrs. Avery 1 set of Metric Weights and 1 each of litre and half litre Measures

School closed at noon for the Whitsuntide Holidays May 13 – 23rd

School re-opened after the Whitsuntide Holidays with an attendance of 364. No on roll 370. Staff all present. Visited by Mr. E. Jenkins re stock.

Fairly good attendance this week averaging 361.4 and no on roll being 370.

Messrs. B. Vorley, N.B. Sanders & J. Claridge C.C. attended to distribute the prizes gained by the boys in the “Bird & Arbour Competition.” Mr. H. Langley H.M.I. present for part of the afternoon. A smaller attendance than usual in the afternoon, twelve children being absent to attend a Sunday School Treat at Higham Wesleyan Church.

Miss F.E. Osborne absent having been requested to act as supply teacher at Isham C.E. School.

Forwarded summary of ages to county Offices for approval.

Four cases of absence due to infectious diseases notified during the week. Attendance satisfactory, especially considering the very sultry weather experienced during the week averaging 96.5%. Miss F.E. Osborne still absent at Isham.

25 children absent this morning owing mainly to an epidemic of measles in the neighbourhood

Visited by Mr. G. Shaw H.M.I. who inspected al the classes while at drawing lessons.

Measles spreading seriously in the district. The attendance for the week averaging 341.9 no on roll 369.1

Miss F. Osborne returned to duty here, having acted as supply teacher at Isham since June 1^st.

Mr. E.C. Newham absent owing to an interview with the managers. Attendance still lower, the epidemic of measles having been the means of further exclusion.

Owing to the very favourable weather conditions for transplanting cabbage plants, the boys had their lesson in the forenoon instead of the usual time as the ground was moist and the day dull with threatening clouds.

Kate Fisher, one of the scholars, attending this school has been awarded one of the A Scholarships offered by the County council to children attending elementary schools. Miss N. Groome absent by permission of the management to attend a wedding (afternoon only)

An extra gardening lesson was taken today to prepare the ground for further sowing of seed.

Mr. H.J. Blackwell absent from duty owing to a serious attack of measles.

School closed all day on account of the annual Sunday Schools Treat.

An extra gardening lesson taken today in preparation for the summer holiday.

Owing to an examination in drawing not having been completed the needlework will be taken tomorrow.

Completed the tests in the various classes in the written work except in English. Attendance still very low owing to the gradual extension of the epidemic of measles.

Having marked all the papers worked by the children I have suggested that the teachers shall base their work in these subjects on the weak points noted by the papers until the holidays. Further cases of measles reported this morning.

School closed at 4.30pm for the August Holidays.

School opened after the midsummer Holidays with an attendance of 330 children. Staff all present. Admitted three children and five have left during the holidays.

Attendance only fair, a number of cases of measles still being notified.

Took an extra gardening lesson today to clear off some of the work which has accumulated during the holidays.

Attendance much improved though 12 cases of epidemic are still on the registers.

Submitted the essays written by the boys in the “Bird and Arbour Competition” to the county council.

Sent in the requisition for the ensuing half year to Mr. Mantle for approval by the managers.

Attendance for the week average 336.4 no on roll 357. School closed this afternoon until the 28^th for the Feast Holiday.

School re-opened after the Feast Holiday with an attendance of 333, six cases of measles still being on the books. Cookery lesson taken today instead of Thursday Sept 27^th.

Further cases of measles reported today totalling the absence of eight children.

Excluded one girl from school on account of unclean head.

Visited by Mr. Fournier from Germany and Mrs. Speight from Wollaston.

Poor attendance this week averaging 320.8 no on roll being 352. Further cases of measles have been reported during the week.

Seventeen cases of measles are now on the books. No gardening lesson possible today owing to wet weather.

Received the stock for the ensuing half year from Messrs. Arnold & Son, Leeds.

Attendance for the week averages 314.5 no on roll 348.

Visited by Mr. C.L. Munro H.M.I. during the whole of the afternoon session.

Mr. E.C. Newham, certified assistant ceased duties here today, having obtained an engagement at Acton, Middlesex.

Visited by Mr. Veysey H.M.I for Physical Exercise, who saw several classes at work and also gave a short instructive lesson to the teachers which was much appreciated.

Attendance still decreasing, the average during the present week amounting to 298.4 no on roll 342.

Miss E.M. Bridgment P.T. absent from duty in the afternoon owing to neuralgia.

Miss N.C. Groome absent for the week attending Certificate Examination at Wellingborough. Mr. E.L. Brightwell is acting as supply teacher on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week in Miss Groome’s absence.

Owing to the difficulty in arranging for needlework this lesson will be taken on Friday next.

During the week ended Dec 2^nd 1910 I have tested the various classes in most of their written work and drawing, the teachers supervising the tests of the other classes.

The teacher (Mr. Bragg) appointed to take the place of Mr. E.C. Norton, not being able to commence duties here for some time, slight modifications of the time table will be necessary so that I may test the oral work of the various classes.

Miss H.M. Groome T.T. absent all day on account of a severe cold and neuralgia.

Copy of the report made by H.M.I. Mr. Loftus T. Munro after visit of 24^th October 1910

Mixed school

This new school filled up almost as soon as it was opened. The pupils coming from various schools in the town presented some difficulties at first, chiefly by reason of the diversity of their attainments and the diversity of methods which had previously been employed in their instruction; but these drawbacks are gradually disappearing and the work is now progressing very favourably. The tone, order and general brightness of the scholars deserve commendation and the teachers work very zealously and skilfully. The chief assistant master gave an interesting lesson on the construction of the body of a fish to an interested and intelligent class of pupils.

Average attendance for the week 306.3 no on roll 339.

After marking the written work of the various classes it appears that this branch of the curriculum is making good progress except where the children have had several weeks away from school owing to epidemic diseases.

School closed all day owing to the General Election.

Completed the Oral Examination of the work of various classes and in the majority of cases this work is making sound and steady progress. The three P.T’s attached to this school absent today attending the preliminary Certificate Exam Part 1

Closed school this afternoon for the Christmas Holidays until Monday January 9^th 1911

School re-opened after the Christmas Holidays with an attendance of 320. Mr. A. T. W. Bragg commenced duties here as Uncertified Assistant. Miss Annie K. Elliott attended this morning for a course of training in teaching for four weeks.

Received notice from the County Authorities that this school had been awarded the third prize in the Bird and Arbour competition for 1910. Two boys of the team had also been awarded the medal of the Royal Society and book prizes value 3/6 each.

The class in woodwork have been requested to attend the woodwork centre this morning instead of Friday, the 18^th. Received notice from the secretary that the pupil teachers attached to this school will attend full time at the Pupil Teachers Centre for the term ending April 12^th and for the next term will attend at school four days per week.

Visited by Mr. Langley H.M.I. during the afternoon session.

An extra lesson in gardening taken this morning in place of the one omitted last week, the weather being much more suitable.

Sorry to report a serious accident to a pupil named Alfred Newman, Standard V, who accidentally broke his thigh bone when taking part in organised games. Visited by Messrs. Chettle and Vorley and Mrs. Vorley.

Attendance not quite so good this week averaging 310.1 no on roll 332.

Very cold morning, temperature throughout school too low, caretaker advised to keep a better fire in future. Visited by Mr. Levin, architect who made a general inspection and noted low temperature.

Miss A.K. Elliott from Moreton Pinkney C.E. School completed her course of one month’s training.

An extra gardening lesson taken today in place of those omitted during December.

A lower average attendance this week mainly owing to children being absent all the week through illness.

Average attendance this week 303.7 no on roll 327

An extra gardening lesson was taken today in the place of one which was omitted during the previous week. During the lesson the boys planted a privet hedge to act as a wind break to part of the garden. Received 100 privet bushes from Messrs Perkin & Sons of Northampton.

Received notice that the medical inspection will take place on Wednesday March 15^th

Received instruction that the medical inspection will not commence until Thursday afternoon Nov. 16^th

Medical inspection commenced and completed.

Visited by Messrs. Corby and Sanders, district school managers. Forwarded requisitions for the first six months of the school year to the managers for approval.

Gardening Lesson taken this afternoon instead of the 27^th as that day was wet and unsuitable.

Commenced testing the various classes. All the classes were tested in composition, writing and grammar. Visited by Mr. Jenkins in the afternoon regarding the requisitions.

Tested the classes in Arithmetic and Reading.

Gave each class a test in Drawing.

Completed the marking of the written work in all the classes and discussed the capabilities of the weaker pupils with the teachers preparatory to promotion. Closed the school at noon for the Easter Vacation.

School opened after the Easter Vacation with an attendance of 304. Staff all present. Ernest Hester from Higham Council School commenced a course of probation for one month. The three pupil teachers attached to this school have now commenced attending full time except on Wednesdays.

Miss E.M. Bridgment absent from duty all day owing to neuralgia.

Rearranged the classes for commencing the new year’s work on May 1^st.

Admitted the following children:-

14 boys and 5 girls from Moor Road Infants’ School

26 boys and 19 girls from North End Infants’ School

3 boys from various other schools.

Staff at the commencement of the present school

Mr. Samuel Saddler – Head Teacher.

Mr. Joseph Allen – Certified Assistant.

Miss Annie Matthews – Certified Assistant.

Miss Florence Dring – Certified Assistant

Miss Florence Emily Osborne – Certified Assistant.

Miss Nellie Louisa Groome – Certified Assistant.

Mr. Herbert James Blackwell Uncertified Assistant.

Mr. Arthur Thos. Wesley Bragg – Uncertified Assistant

Mr. Herbert John George Abbott – P.T. Second Year.

Miss Edith Mary Bridgment – P.T. Second Year.

Miss Helen Mary Groome – P.T. Second Year.

Mr. Bragg absent this afternoon.

Mr. Bragg returned to duty at the afternoon session.

First portion of Gardening Course completed this week and register forwarded to the County Offices. Average attendance for the week 376.9 on roll 389

Mr. Bragg absent from duty owing to an attack of tonsillitis.

Visited by Mr. Freeman (manager) and Mr Allen Sanitary Inspector.

German measles have been reported in several cases of absence this week.

Rather low attendance this week averaging 361.6 no on roll 384 owing t the prevalence of German Measles.

A very wet day causing a somewhat lower attendance than usual.

Mr. Bragg returned to duty after an absence of three weeks.

An extra lesson in gardening was taken this afternoon in view of the Whitsuntide Holidays occurring next week.

Filed up and returned to Office during the week, the particulars as to ages of children on Oct 1^st 1910. Closed school at noon for the Whitsuntide Vacation.

School re-opened after the Whitsuntide Vacation. Staff all present.

Visited by Messrs. Hensman and J. Claridge, managers. An extra gardening lesson was taken this morning owing to the Coronation Holidays taking place next week.

School closed at 4.30pm for the weeks Coronation Holiday

School re-opened after Coronation Holiday. The three pupil teachers attached to this school have passed the Preliminary Art. Exam as follows.

Helen May Groome distinctions in History and Literature.

Herbert John George Abbott distinction in Maths.

Edith M. Bridgment passed

Gardening lesson taken today instead of yesterday as that day was too showery. Miss N.L. Grooome absent today taking “Supply” duty at Woodford.

Mr. S. Saddler absent in the afternoon owing to an attack of pyuria.

School closed all day for the annual Sunday School Treats.

Miss A.L. Groome returned to duty here after nearly a fortnight’s absence on supply at Woodford.

Mr. S. Saddler returned to duty during the morning session. Miss Bridgment absent attending exam.

Mr. S. Saddler returned to duty for whole time.

Miss E. Bridgment present after attending the Oxford Local Examination. Fever has been reported in the neighbourhood involving the absence of three children. Average attendance this week 361.3 no on roll 379

A serious fall in the attendance this afternoon owing to an aeroplane having descended at Irthlingborough and several schools in that neighbourhood have been closed for the day.

Gardening taken today instead of the 24^th inst owing to the very poor attendance on that day.

Mr. S. Saddler absent at an interview in the afternoon.

An extra gardening lesson taken today in view of the Midsummer vacation.

A poor attendance this afternoon due to a drenching thunderstorm at the time the children were coming to school in consequence of which several children had to be sent home again. Closed school in the afternoon session for the Midsummer Holidays Aug 3^rd – Sept 4^th.

School re-opened after the Midsummer Holidays. Mr. H.J. G. Abbott commenced duty as Assistant Master. Mr. Abbott absent owing to an attack of Diarrhoea

Mr. Abbott resumed duties. An extra gardening lesson taken today.

Mr. J. Allen absent in the afternoon owing to an interview with the County Authorities concerning the accident to Alfred Newman in January last.

The class this school attending the Cookery Centre at Newton Road School commenced there this day. (9.30 – 12) Several cases of ringworm reported during the week involving the absence of four children.

The class in Manual Instruction commenced the session at Newton Rod Centre this morning under Mr. G. Mason. Mr. H. J. Blackwell ceased duties here. Rather poor attendance since the holidays owing to ringworm and general sickness.

In view of the Feast Holidays next week, the gardening lesson was taken today. Visited by Mr. W. Chettle, one of the managers.

School closed this afternoon for the usual Feast Holiday Monday and Tuesday.

School re-opened after the Feast Holidays. Attendance slightly improved though two cases of scarlet fever have been reported.

Mr. J. Allen absent owing to indisposition.

An extra lesson in cookery taken today in place of the one omitted in Feast Week. Received stock for the ensuing six months from Messrs. Arnold & Son Leeds.

No gardening possible today owing to rain.

Mr. J. George Abbott absent from duties suffering from a severe cold.

Attendance still continues poor, an epidemic of sore throats prevailing.

Information has been received by the county Education Authority that Mr. John G.H. Abbott is now recognised as an Uncertified Teacher under Schedule 10 of the code and information being dated 19^th October 1911

Miss F. Dring absent from duty owing to bad throat.

Mr. H. Abbott and Miss F. Dring returned to duty this morning.

Miss A. Matthews absent by permission of the managers to attend her sister’s wedding.

Attendance of the girls very poor this week.

Miss Matthews returned to duty this morning.

Visited by Dr. Mason in connection with the accident to Alfred Newman on January 19^th. One boy excluded from school by Dr. Mason’s order suffering from ringworm.

Completed the testing of the reading in the various classes.

Commenced testing the written work of the children. Composition and writing tested today.

Messrs. Saddler and Allen absent from school from 10.15am to the close having to attend as witnesses at the County Court Northampton in correction with the compensation case of Alfred Newman who was injured on January 19^th last.

By the request of the secretary of the County Education Committee a party of 40 children attended the “Bird and Arbour Festival” at Wellingborough to hear a lecture by Mr. Pike on “Bird Life”.

Attendance rather low this week owing to sore throats.

No gardening possible this week owing to the sodden condition of the plots.

Mr. Bragg absent on account of a swollen face.

Mr. Bragg returned to duty.

Miss F. Buttling absent in the afternoon attending Prize Distribution at Bedford.

Two more cases of infectious diseases reported involving five children.

Miss Buttling absent at the centre in the morning.

Completed most of the oral work in the classes.

School closed in the afternoon for the Christmas Vacation.

School opened after the Christmas Vacation with an attendance of 318. Staff all present.

Attendance very low since the holidays owing to severe colds and sore throats.

A very low attendance this morning only 256 out of 345 being present owing to a heavy fall of snow.

Percentage of attendance for the week 83.3 being the lowest recorded since the school was opened.

Mr. H. Abbott absent owing to a severe cold.

Mr. H. Abbott returned to duty this morning.

A very cold morning, the temperature of the warmest room being only 50° and no. 7 room was only 40° at the commencement of the session.

Not much improvement in the average attendance. Cases are frequent of children being absent for several weeks at a time and this appears to be retarding the general progress of the school work.

Mr. J. Allen absent from duty owing to an attack of catarrhal jaundice. No cookery taken today owing to illness of Miss Hunter.

Filled up and returned to County Offices no. of children likely to come under Medical Inspection this year.

Miss N.L. Groome absent from duties. As two classes are now without teachers it has been necessary to combine classes I & II for the present, Miss Mathews taking charge of Standard II

Attendance has improved slightly this week, the average attendance reaching 314 and number on roll 337

Mr. Joseph Allen returned to duties this morning after a fortnight’s absence. Received notice from the County Education Offices that the Medical Inspection will commence on Monday March 4^th and continue for three days.

Miss N.L. Groome returned to duties this morning after a fortnight’s absence. The Medical Inspection commenced this morning.

Received notice from the County Offices that commencing on March 13^th the cookery class will attend on Wednesday mornings instead of Tuesday.

Visited by Mr. Lawrence, horticultural instructor who visited the school garden.

Attendance average 304.8 no on roll 332.

Completed and sent in Requisitions for the half year commencing May 1^st to Mr. Mantle for approval by the managers.

A very stormy morning resulting in the absence of about 30 children.

As so many gardening lessons have been missed during the present session advantage was taken of the favourable weather for a long lesson this afternoon.

A case of diphtheria reported today involving the absence of two boys.

Attendance this week rather low only averaging 91.1%

Miss F.C. Buttling absent this afternoon to attend by special permission at Wellingborough Grammar School. An extra gardening lesson taken today.

Miss Buttling attended this afternoon instead of Tuesday afternoon. Sent a party of boys and girls out under the charge of Miss Matthews to study the budding aspect of the trees.

School closed at noon for the Easter Vacation.

School re-opened after the Easter Holidays with an attendance of 301. Staff all present. Received instruction from the County authorities that Sophy H. Marriott will attend here for a month’s probation preparatory to becoming a pupil teacher.

Received the stock form the firm of Messrs. Arnold, Leeds for the ensuing half year.

Miss A. Matthews absent in the afternoon, having received permission to attend an exhibition of needlework at Northampton.

Visited by Mr. H Hartley H.M. Inspector.

Moved the classes into their new quarters ready to commence the new year’s work as soon as possible.

Received 7 girls and 6 boys from Moor Road Infants’ School

20 boys and 18 girls from North End Infants’ School.

Staff at commencement of school year.

Mr. Samuel Saddler- Head Teacher.

Mr. Joseph Allen – Certified Assistant.

Miss Annie Matthews – Certified Assistant

Miss Florence Dring. – Certified Assistant

Miss Florence E. Osborne – Certified Assistant.

Mr. Arthur Thomas, Wesley Bragg – Uncertified Assistant.

Mr. John George H. Abbott – Uncertified Assistant.

Miss Florence Lois Buttling - P.T.

Completed Form IX and superannuation forms and forwarded same to Mr. Mantle for the managers’ signatures.

Sophy H. Marriott completed her month’s probation and report sent to County Education Offices.

Eight children absent by request of County Education Committee to attend the school clinic at Higham Ferrers for treatment for defective vision.

Attendance has improved since Easter and is now very good. One case of infectious disease has been reported during the week.

In accordance with the wishes of the managers and County Education Committee special attention was given to work of the Empire. The history of the Union Jack was taken and importance of our colonies was illustrated in the geography lesson. School closed at noon for the Whitsuntide Holiday.

School re-opened after the Whitsuntide Vacation. Two new children admitted this morning. Spectacles for seven children received this morning from the County Office in connection with the Medical Inspection for defective vision.

A sudden storm rendered it necessary to postpone the gardening lesson today.

Miss N. Groome, certificated assistant, has been requested to act as Supply Teacher for a time at Hargrave and commenced duty there this morning. Several children again attending at Higham Ferrers for defective vision.

Miss Groome returned to duty here. Admitted three boys from Earls Barton. Received copy of time table signed on behalf of the Education Authority.

With the exception of four children who are absent owing to infectious diseases the attendance is satisfactory.

Visited by Mr. Hensman, one of the managers.

An extra lesson taken this afternoon in the place of those omitted during the spring in gardening.

Owing to a severe thunderstorm no gardening was possible today.

Three children, John O’Connor, F.H. Wrighton and Elsie Saddler have been called up today for the oral part of the Scholarship Examination.

Received notice from the County Authorities that one of the above scholars, John O’Connor, had been awarded one of the County “A” Scholarships. Owing to the stormy character of the weather it was unsuitable for gardening operations this afternoon.

Forwarded the essays written by the children in the Northants Bird & Arbour Competition to the County Offices, Northampton.

Miss Buttling absent attending examination.

School closed all day for the combined Sunday School Treats.

Visited by Mr. Tryhorn H.M. Inspector for handwork regarding a scheme of work for boys during the girls’ needlework lesson.

Commenced the written work of the various classes and took the oral work during the week as opportunity offered.

Visited by Dr. Mason, school medical officer, regarding the prevalence of infectious diseases.

Several fresh cases of infections diseases reported this morning. Owing to heavy rain during the dinner hour and the rest of the afternoon, the gardening lesson was postponed.

School closed in the afternoon for the Midsummer Vacation.

School re-opened after the Midsummer holidays with an attendance of 320. Staff all present. Two children are still excluded on account of scarlet fever, two boys have ringworm and one girl has mumps while 10 are absent owing to being away from home.

An improved attendance this morning several children having returned from their holidays. Admitted three boys.

Mr. J.G.H. Abbott absent from duty on account of personal illness. The class for cookery commenced at the Newton Road Centre this morning 9.30 - 12

The Manual Instruction class from this school commenced the session at Newton Road Centre this morning. (10 – 12) Visited by H.M. Inspectors Messrs H. Hartley and F. Northrop.

Mr. J.G. H. Abbott resumed duties this morning.

Sent out a class of 24 children under the charge of Miss Matthews for Nature Study in the open fields. Closed school until Wednesday morning for the usual Feast Holiday.

School re-opened after the Feast Holidays. Sent in amended requisition sheets for ensuing half year to the County Offices.

A case of scarlet fever reported today.

Attendance this week somewhat affected by heavy rain all day on Monday Sept 30^th, severe colds being common.

Mr. Allen absent in the afternoon (Family illness)

Wrote to the Secretary reporting a course of Light Woodwork for the boys.

Stock received from Messrs. Arnold for the ensuing half year.

Mr. A. Bragg absent from duty for the day owing to personal illness.

Visited by Mr. Lawrence, Horticultural Instructor for the County, with reference to the school gardens.

Two more cases of infectious diseases reported during the week.

Received notice this morning from the County Education Committee that the scholars from this school had been awarded the Third Prize of 15/-, two special prizes and three medals in the recent “Bird and Arbor Competition”.

Received notice from the Sanitary Inspector of three more cases of Scarlet Fever during the week and one boy has been excluded for ringworm.

The report from the judges of the Bird and Arbor Competition read as follows: - North End Council School Rushden takes a thoroughly deserved third place. The three bird essays are all admirable. F. Chattells, on the blackbird is full of true and careful observation and it is remarkably well and thoughtfully written. Elsie Saddler gives a charming account of the Hedge Sparrow, showing full knowledge of the differences between it and the House Sparrow and daintily expressed appreciation of its pretty little warble. John O’Connor has watched the Sand Martin closely, but the judges are very curious to hear how he found access to a tunnel two feet long made by the bird for its nest. The same intelligence and the same exactitude appear in the papers on Trees, the Sycamore by Leonard Eagles being in particular, a wonderfully painstaking piece of work. It is strange how little attention the flowers of both this tree and the Lime get in proportion to that devoted to buds and leaves; the details are slighter and the strong scent of the Lime flowers is not even mentioned. Annie Lilley shows an artistic feeling in her very good description of the Laburnum. She should make a note of the fact that the seeds are very poisonous.

Visited by Messrs. Sanders and Corby.

Owing to rain it has been impossible to take the gardening lesson this week or last.

Mr. A. Bragg absent attending the Certificate Examination at Wellingborough

Visited by Messrs. J. Claridge, B. Vorley and B. Sanders who distributed the prizes to the successful competitors in the Bird and Arbor competition.

Average attendance for the week 309.7.

Mr. W. Hensman distributed attendance medals:- four years perfect attendance medals to Charlie Campion, William Hinde and Harry Knowleton. Two years perfect attendance to Lily Chamberlain, Kathleen O’Connor Elsie Saddler and William Underwood.

School closed at noon for the Christmas Vacation.

As the representation of the “Battle of Waterloo” is still proceeding at Irthlingborough, the Local Managers decided that a short session should be held this afternoon so that any children who wished might go over to see the performance.

Miss Buttling and Mr. Abbott returned to duty this morning.

Visited by Mr. J. Claridge , one of the managers.

Two pupils from this school, Reggie Campion and Elsie Saddler, have been requested to attend at Northampton on Thursday afternoon next for the Oral Exam of the “A” Scholarship.

Mr. Abbott absent from duty on account of a severe cold, returned July 1^st.