School re-opened after the Christmas Vacation. Staff all present. Received notice that the Medical Inspection will take place on Wednesday January 15^th.

Mr. J.G. A. Abbott absent by permission of the managers to attend Matriculation Exam.

Received notice that the Medical Inspection will not commence until Thursday January 16^th. No gardening has been possible this week owing to a heavy fall of snow during the weekend.

Medical Inspection completed today and the forms forwarded to the County Education Offices.

Mr. J.G. H. Abbott returned to duty.

No gardening possible this week owing to the saturated condition of the land.

During the week the attendance has gradually diminished owing to increasing number of colds and due to the wet weather during the previous week end.

An extra gardening lesson was taken this morning to take the place of those omitted previously.

Visited by Mr. Northrop H.M. Inspector during the 3^rd and the morning session of the 4^th.

Gardening taken this morning in place of the previously omitted as a slight frost rendered the ground suitable for weeding and spreading manure.

Low attendance this week owing to very foggy weather and severe colds.

Visited by Messrs. J. Claridge, W.B. Sanders, F. Corby and H. Hensman.

Copy of Report Received from H.M. Inspector. Mr. H. Hartley on the visit of February 3^rd last

Mixed school. The mixed school is making steady progress in the subjects of a well planned if somewhat heavy syllabus. The children are attentive and bright, their written exercises show that they have been taught to devote much care to their work.

The teachers work conscientiously ; in some classes the children should be expected to take a much larger share in the lessons and should be so trained to express themselves more fully and more clearly.

An exhibition of clothing materials including a series of fur bearing animals is being held in the town and as the management have consented to admit school children at definite intervals Standards IV, V VI & VII under their respective teachers have been sent from 3.30 to 4.30 this afternoon.

No gardening possible owing to heavy fall of rain this morning.

School closed for County council Elections.

Completed and sent in Requisitions for the ensuing half year for approval by the managers.

A severe snowstorm just before opening school caused a poor attendance this morning.

Gave a short test to all the classes in Arithmetic, Composition, English and Spelling in order to find out what points on which to concentrate for the rest of the school year.

Received notice that Mr. A. Bragg has been successful in passing the Certificate Exam. School closed at noon for the Easter Vacation.

School re-opened after the Easter Vacation. All staff present. Admitted four new children, three from Leeds and one from the C.E .Rushden. Re-admitted one girl also.

Miss N.G. Williams of Raunds who has recently passed the Cambridge Senior Examination, has commenced work here as a kind of student teacher in order to gain experience in the art of teaching.

Miss Williams has been instructed by the managers to assist at Newton Rod Infants’ School for a short time owing to the absence of a teacher on the staff there.

Miss N. Groome Certified Assistant has been notified as suffering from chicken pox and is consequently absent from school.

Miss Williams returned to duty here from Newton Road Infants’ School

The Cookery class attended Newton Road Centre for instruction this morning instead of Wednesday owing to rearrangement by the Education Committee in consequence of the Parish Council Elections.

Sent in the report of the Dusmo Trial to the County Education Committee. The Dusmo Powder has been used for sweeping purposes for six months with the object of finding out results upon the health etc. of the children and effect upon the cleanliness of the school.

Owing to the Junior Competitions in the Northants Musical Competitions taking place on Friday next, the Manual Instruction class had their lesson today instead of Friday. Stock arrived for the ensuing half year from Messrs. Arnold and Sons Leeds.

49 children were taken to Northampton as competitors in the Junior Singing Competitions under the charge of Miss Mathews and Miss Saddler and were marked in accordance with Art. 43 of the code. The children were placed as follows in the competitions

Eleventh in the two part song “Drake’s Drum”

Fifth in the three part song “Summer is a coming in.”

Fourth in the unison song “Flight of the earls”

First in the boys’ solo “The lass with the delicate air.”

Miss N. Groome returned to duty after a fortnight’s absence. Medical attendant supplied a certificate stating that she was now free from infection.

Admitted 15 boys and 12 girls from Moor Road Infants’ School and 10 boys and 18 girls from North End Infants Department

Owing to the absence of the Cookery Mistress the class from this school were unable to take the usual lesson this morning. Standard VII girls had been marked as usual for the lesson.

In accordance with the wishes of the Local Authority and the Managers today has been celebrated as Empire Day, the programme consisting of suitable patriotic songs, short talks suitable to the classes on the Empire and the uses of the Colonies, sketches of the lives of such men as Drake, Raleigh, Cook, Clive and sketching of the Union Jacks and National Emblem.

Two cases of diphtheria notified this week, one resulting in the decease of Bertie Flowers, a scholar in Standard II

Miss Williams absent owing to personal sickness.

A family of three children named Hilda, Stanley and Beatrice Rogers was reported as having left the town and their names were consequently removed last week. They have, however, returned this morning and have been re-admitted.

Miss Williams returned to duty this morning.

Miss Williams ceased duty here having been transferred to Raunds.

Mr. J. G. H. Abbott absent by permission attending the Matriculation Exam.

Miss F. Buttling P.T. absent for the same reason. Owing to military operations for a cinematograph film at Irthlingborough a considerable number of children are absent this afternoon.

Miss A. Matthews absent owing to her presence being required at the Education Offices by Mr. Holland (Afternoon session)

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.

Received notice from the County Education Committee that Elsie Saddler had been awarded one of the County “A” Scholarships.

Visited by Messrs F. Corby and W.B. Sanders who distributed the following medals

Silver Medal, five years’ perfect attendance to Charlie Campion.

Gilt Medal, three years’ perfect attendance to Kathleen O’Connor, Elsie Saddler and William Underwood.

White Medals, two years’ perfect attendance to Lilian Johnson, Lily Hinde and Alma Keys.

School closed all day for the Sunday School Treats.

During the week gave the various classes a test in Arithmetic, composition and English.

Commenced testing the classes in oral work, suggesting where improvement is needed and what methods to adopt.

Forwarded the essays written by the Bird and Arbor Competitors to the Education Offices.

In view of the summer holidays an extra gardening lesson was taken today.

School closed at 4.30pm for the Midsummer Vacation.

School re-opened after Midsummer Vacation. Staff all present except Miss F. Buttling P.T. who commenced duty as Uncertified Assistant at Rock St. Girls’ School, Wellingborough. Poor attendance owing to a heavy downpour of rain at the time of opening school. Received the gardening note books from the County Offices.

No gardening possible this week owing to excessive rain.

Several children have left school during the holidays, four have been admitted and one boy readmitted this week. Average attendance 312.0 no on roll 340.

Visited by Mr. Northrop H.M.I. who remained the whole of the day visiting the gardens in the afternoon.

An extra gardening lesson taken today in place of the one admitted last week as the gardens have had very little attention during the Midsummer Vacation and need considerable work to get them into good order.

The class in Manual Instruction commenced work at Newton Road Centre this morning.

Owing to a telegram arriving at Cookery Centre Newton Road from the cookery mistress, the girls taking cookery were sent back to school. As the girls had been marked according to the regulations this has caused some alterations to be made in several of the registers.

Mr. J.G. Abbott ceased duty here today as he is entering Cheltenham Training College.

Mr. William Horace Lucas, a student from the Northampton & County School commenced duties here as an Uncertified Assistant. As he has had no previous experience in teaching some time will have to be devoted to the studying of methods in the various classes.

In view of the holidays next week the gardening lesson for Monday was taken today.

Owing to a Wild West Exhibition taking place this afternoon it was deemed advisable to have a short dinner hour and close early in the afternoon (3.10pm) School closed during 22^nd and 23^rd for the usual Feast Holiday.

Mr. A.J. Bragg terminated his engagement here today, having secured an appointment as Certified Assistant in Luton. As no teacher has been appointed to this vacancy two classes are now practically without a teacher, as Mr. Lucas has had no previous experience and in consequence it may be necessary to amalgamate classes for various lessons and in some case modification of the time table may also have to be made.

I am informed under the date of 6^th October that Mr. William H. Lucas is now recognised as an Uncertified Teacher under schedule (1c) of the code.

A serious drop in attendance this week owing to the presence of measles, the Infants’ Department having been closed by order of the Medical Officer.

As no teacher has yet been appointed in the place of Mr. Bragg it has been necessary to combine the Standards VII & VI and to rearrange Standard I & II to meet the difficulties.

Miss A Matthews absent to attend an interview.

Was informed that Miss A. Mathews, senior assistant mistress has been appointed to the leadership of a girls’ school in Notts and will be resigning at Christmas.

Attendance keeps fairly good considering the serious outbreak of measles.

Visited by Mr. & Mrs. Corby and Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Sanders as representing the Local Managers.

Owing to the difficulties in connection with the accommodation of the Alfred St. Girls’ School, the two lower classes numbering nearly 80 children were placed in the central hall under the charge of their teachers.

Received from the County Education Committee, the information that this school has been awarded the Third Prize in the recent Bird & Arbor Competition while Elsie Saddler was awarded a special prize for her essay on “The Starling and the Hazel.” Montague Sharp Medals to Elsie Elsdon, Florrie Gross, Elsie Saddler and Hilda Brown.

Though the girls attended at the Cookery Centre no class was possible owing to the absence of the Cookery Mistress, the post card announcing her absence not arriving until midday.

The girls belonging to Alfred Street Girls’ School not present on these dates owing to a holiday at the above school.

A somewhat lower attendance than usual owing to influenza colds and some throats. Miss  Johnson from Alfred Street Girls’ School absent all week and Miss L. Wooding U.A. is now taking her class for  while.

No cookery class held for the present owing to absence of mistress (Miss Horniblow.)

The following is the report of the “Bird and Arbor” judge on the work from this school.

North End School Rushden takes the third place in the contest. The birds here are the families House Sparrow, Hedge  Sparrow and Starling and the trees are Hazel, Horse chestnut and Sycamore. All the papers sent in are by girls, only two boys being in the team. These again are very long and full and written in a graceful and pleasing style which makes them interesting and agreeable to read. The distinction between the Hedge Sparrow and House Sparrow is well understood and Elsie Elsdon does well in calling attention to the sweet little warble of her bird, one of the first songs heard in spring. It is a misfortune that this species should be called a “Sparrow” as it belongs to the warbler family and is not related to the hard billed House Sparrow. It has also the names of Dunnock and Accentor and is sometimes called the Shufflewing, from the way in which it moves it wings when on the ground. The teacher has probably wisely discouraged the children from attempting to make drawings of nests, for fear of disturbing the birds but some extremely good pencil drawings illustrate the tree papers. Perhaps the best of these is that on the Hazel by Elsie Saddler but all show intelligent observation and a better grasp than is usual with young writers. Elsie Saddler’s paper on the Starling is also notably excellent. Medals to Florrie Gross, Elsie Saddler, Elsie Elsdon and Hilda Brown.

Cookery lesson resumed this morning.

Visited by Mr. & Mrs. B. Vorley.

School closed at noon for the Christmas Holidays. Miss A. Matthews ceased duties here having been appointed Headmistress of Beauvale Girls’ School Newthorpe, Notts. Prizes distributed to children in Bird & Arbor Competition.

School re-opened after the Christmas Vacation. Miss Ellen Pollard from Eaton Bray Dunstable commenced duties as Uncertified Mistress and Mr. Harold Hales as Certified Master on this date. Attendance good. One case of Scarlet Fever reported.

Admitted two girls who are engaged at the Palace for a fortnight.

Owing to the sticky nature of the ground owing to a sharp thaw it is impossible to take the usual gardening lesson.

The girls belonging to Alfred Street School had a holiday this afternoon in accordance with the remainder of that school. As the weather has been very favourable this week for gardening, an extra lesson was taken today to make up for those previously missed.

Several cases of mumps reported this week.

Mr. Joseph Allen absent owing to personal illness.

School commenced at one o’clock this afternoon and dismissed early owing to the presence in the town of Bostock & Wombwell’s Menagerie.

Received notice that the Medical Inspection will commence on Monday March 9^th and will last for about two and a half days.

Owing to the absence of Mr. Allen and to the preparation of the cards for the medic inspection some amalgamation of classes and variations of the time table will be necessary.

Medical Inspection commenced this morning and lasted until Wednesday noon. One child, Violet Line excluded for a period of three months

Medical cards forwarded to office.

Owing to heavy rains during the weekend no gardening has been possible during the past fortnight.

A continuous downpour of snow and rain has caused a serious decrease in the attendance today especially in the afternoon. Sent in the requisitions for the ensuing six months to be sanctioned by the managers.

Mr. J. Allen Cert. Assistant returned to duty this morning after an absence of roué weeks.

Four children requested by the School Medical Officer to attend at Higham Ferrers Clinic for Defective Vision. (Martin O’Connor, Kate O’Connor, Adam Berrill and Sidney Dickens.)

School closed at the close of the afternoon session for the Easter Holidays.

School re-opened after the Easter Holidays. Staff all present. Attendance very poor.

An extra gardening lesson taken this morning in place of one of those omitted previously.

Received notice from the County Education Offices that Mr. Reginald W. Tompkins of Wellingborough Grammar School would attend for a probationary period of training such period to end of May 1^st 1914.

Received notice that Cecil P. Sargeant of Newton Road Council School for the teaching profession would attend for a probationary period extending from 27^th April to 22^nd May.

Cecil P. Sargeant reported himself for duty. Visited by Mr. D. Elliott from the county Education Offices with reference to Mr. Reg W. Tompkins and his application for a probationer’s trial.

Commenced new school year with the following staff.

Mr. Samuel Saddler Head Teacher.

Mr. Joseph Allen Certified Assistant.

Mr. Harold Hales Certified Assistant.

Mr. Horace Lucas Uncertified

Miss Florence Dring Certified Assistant.

Miss Florence E. Osborne Certified Assistant.

Miss Nelly Groome Certified Assistant.

Miss Ellen Pollard Uncertified.

Admitted 21 boys and 15 girls from North End Infants’ Departments and 4 boys and 9 girls from Moor Road Infants’ Department.

Completed form 9 and other papers and forwarded to Mr. Mantle for signature of managers.

Regret to have to report a serious accident to a little girl named Winifred Davis who slipped down in the playground before school hours and sustained a broken thigh.

As this is Peace day the local managers gave instruction for a short address etc. to be given to the children by Mr. Green, sec. International Peace and Arbitration Society and short lessons on the same subject during the day.

The following programme was carried out

Opening hymn “All people that on earth do dwell.”

Recitation “Ring out, wild bells” (Tennyson)

A short account of the” Palace of Peace”

Song “Recessional ( R. Kipling)

Address by Mr. Green. Hymn “God bless our Native Land.”

Visited by Mr. D. Elliott, County Council Inspector respecting Cecil P. Sargent, probationer.

In accordance with the wishes of the County Education Committee today is being celebrated as Empire Day, a similar programme to that of last year being carried out.

School closed at noon for the Whitsuntide Holiday.

School re-opened after the Whitsuntide Holidays with complete staff. No gardening possible this week owing to very heavy rainfall at the time the lesson should have commenced.

An extra gardening lesson taken today in place of the one omitted last week. Visited by Messrs. J. Claridge, W. Hensman, J. Colson, W. B. Sanders (Managers) and Mr. Lewin County Architect respecting renovations and cleaning.

Received notice from the Education Secretary that Katie O’Connor is to attend the oral examination for the “A” Scholarship at Northampton on Friday next.

Owing to a Young Leaguers’ Garden Party being held this afternoon a number of children are absent or have asked to leave early, consequently the attendance is much lower than usual.

Mr. W. H. Lucas, assistant master, absent by permission of the managers to attend the London Intermediate Science Examination. Received notice that Kate O’Connor was not successful in the Scholarship Examination.

Regret to report an accident to a child in the lowest class named William George King who sustained a broken arm owing to a fall in the playground.

Mr. Lucas returned to duty this morning after an absence of four days.

School closed all day for the annual Sunday School Treats. Cookery class received an extra lesson today owing to curtailment of lessons during the previous session.

Mr. W.H. Lucas absent attending the Practical part of the Intermediate Science Exam.

Mr. Lucas returned to duty this morning.

In view of the nearness of the summer holidays, an extra gardening lesson was taken this afternoon to clear off such crops as are ready for gathering.

As far as possible the testing of the children has taken place during the past fortnight. In most classes the work has made good progress especially considering the interruption of the work caused by the two classes from Alfred Street Girls.

School closed after the afternoon session for the Summer Vacation.

School re-opened after the Summer Vacation. Staff all present. Attendance good. Miss Phyllis E. Harris commenced duty as a pupil teacher for one year, having previously attended the Bedford Girls’ Modern School. Date of birth April 21^st 1897. Mr. William H. Lucas Assistant master has passed the London Intermediate Science Examination. The two classes of girls from Alfred Street School have been transferred to their own school having occupied the Central Hall since Nov 17^th 1913.

The attendance during the week has been very good though several children have been absent all the week on holiday.

Sent in to the managers for sanction, the requisitions for the ensuing six months.

School closed in the afternoon for the usual Feast Holiday (Monday and Tuesday)

School re-opened after the Feast holiday

Forwarded Gardening books to County Education Offices for Inspection.

An extra gardening lesson taken this afternoon in order to clear off arrears of work due to Feast Holidays.

Regret to report accident to Miss N. Groome who sustained a sprained ankle during the drill lesson this morning.

School commenced quarter of an hour earlier this afternoon to enable the children to see the Highlanders who are parading the town with bagpipes etc. in order to assist in Relief Fund of the town.

Few more children absent than usual this afternoon, owing to the above incident.

Received notice from the County Education Offices that the following items had been removed from present requisition: - ½ ream of blotting paper, 1 clock face, 1 educational needlework, 1 pastel work.

Miss N.L. Groome returned to duty today though still unable to walk comfortably, having been absent since 8^th October.

Stock received from Messrs. Arnold.

Registers closed at 5 minutes to two o’clock so that school my dismiss at 4pm to enable children to witness the arrival of the highlanders who are to arrive in the town about that time on a route march. Forwarded details of receipt and expenditure of the gardening class to the County Offices.

The new gardening course which should have commenced today has not started owing to very heavy rain.

Miss F. E. Osborne absent owing to indisposition.

Miss Osborne present today though not yet well.

Miss Osborne absent all day.

Rather low attendance this morning owing to sickness and bad colds. Miss Osborne present.

Commenced the written part of the Christmas test in order to concentrate during December on the weaker part of the work.

Received notice from the county Education Committee that this school had been awarded the Third Prize in the gardening competition for the Smith Trophy.

Visited by Mr. Northrop H.M. Inspector.

Received notice from the county Education Committee that one of the certified assistants on the staff here will be required to undertake supply duty at Paulersbury School from Nov 30^th to the Christmas Holidays and have decided to send Mr. Harold Hales.

Mr. Northrop H.M.I. visited the school this afternoon.

Mr. Harold Hales absent taking duty at Paulersbury School. Admitted two Belgian refugee children aged 10 and 8 years. These are unable to speak French so progress may be slow at first.

Owing to the winter darkness coming on rather quickly during the afternoon, the time for the afternoon session has been changed to 1.45 instead of 2pm.

Visited by Mr. B. Vorley one of the local managers.

The prizes gained by the Gardening Class were distributed by Messrs Corby and Claridge. School closed at 4pm for the Christmas Vacation. Regret to report that a boy named Arthur Stevens while sliding in the yard fell and sustained a broken arm.

School re-opened after the Christmas holidays. Mr. H. Hales has been requested by the Secretary to take supply duty at Paulersbury for the present.

Admitted 19 children form Alfred Street School, 2 Belgian children and one boy from a private school.

Miss F. Osborne absent all day having met with an accident whilst cycling to school. Very poor attendance this week owing to bad colds etc.

Attendance still continues very low owing to a severe epidemic of influenza in the town.

Miss F. Partridge C.A. attached to Alfred Street Infants’ School is taking duty here with Standard I in place of Mr. Hales as Alfred Street Schools are closed owing to sickness.

Miss Partridge ceased duty here on this date as the Infants’ School are re-opening on Monday next.

Sorry to learn of the decease of one of the pupils of the school, who died on February 13^th (Connie Golding)

Permitted the pupils of the class to leave school for a few minutes in charge of Mr. Allen C.A. to witness the funeral of their companion Connie Golding as mark of esteem and sympathy.

Visited by Mr. John Claridge one of the managers.

Though the attendance has improved during the past fortnight the average attendance is still low being 295 out of 330 on the roll.

Miss N.L. Groome ceased duties here having been transferred to Alfred Street Mixed School, Rushden as a Certified Assistant. Attendance is still poor averaging the same as last week.

Mrs. Brett( nee Miss Welton) late of the Infants’ Department C.A. commenced duty on supply in place of Miss N. Groome.

A child named Edwin Middleton tripped over a step in the playground and sustained a deep gash in the forehead.

School closed at noon for the Easter Vacation.

School re-opened after the Easter Holidays with an attendance of 297. Mr. Harold Hales resumed duties here as the County Education Secretary has requested me to have a general oversight of Newton Road Schools as well as this school as the Headmaster of that school has enlisted.

Mr. Henry Eric Smith of the Northampton & county school commenced attendance here for a probationary period extending to the 23^rd April next for the teaching profession. Time afterwards extended to April 30th

Owing to the presence in the town of Lord Sangers’ Circus the afternoon session commenced earlier than usual to permit the children attending the afternoon performance. Twelve children absent through this cause in the afternoon.

Received notice from the county Education Offices that the quantity of exercise books requisitioned for the ensuing half year has been reduced by half in most cases.

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

Received Form IX from Education Offices. Mr. H.E.Smith completed his probation this afternoon.

Commenced the New School Year with the following staff

Mr. Samuel Saddler           Head master

Mr. Joseph Allen               C.A.

Mr. Harold Hales               C.A.

Mr. William Horace Lucas  C.A.

Miss Florence Dring          C.A.

Miss Florence E. Osborne  C.A.

Miss Nellie Pollard            C.A.

Mrs. Jane Brett                 C.A.

Miss Phyllis E. Harris         P.T.

Admitted 5 boys and 5 girls from Alfred St. Infants’ 14 boys and 18 girls from North End Infants and 12 boys and 20 girls from Moor Road Infants’ School.

School closed at noon for Whitsuntide Empire Day celebrated during the morning.

School re-opened after the Whitsuntide Holidays

Received notice from the County Authorities that Mr. Allen of Peterborough would commence duty here this morning to relieve, if found suitable. Mr. Allen has joined His Majesty’s Forces.

Visited by Mr. Dymond and Mr. Northrop H.M.I. who attended at the school gardens to inspect the practical work and note books of the pupils.

Received notice from the County Education Offices that Kate O’Connor, Marjorie Bright and Geoffrey Haigh have been requested to attend the Oral Examination for the “A” Scholarship at Northampton.

Kate O’Connor has been awarded an “A” Scholarship tenable at Wellingborough County High School. Mr. W. Allen ceased duty here on Friday July 2^nd having transferred to Alfred Street.

Attendance rather poor during the past fortnight owing to the prevalence of measles in the district.

School closed all day for the Sunday School Treat.

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

School re-opened after the Midsummer Holiday. Mrs. Brett having resigned, ceasing duty on July 29^th Standard I has been placed in charge of Miss Phyllis Harris formerly P.T. until July 31^st now uncertified. Mr. Joseph Allen C.A. having joined His Majesty’s Forces, he ceased duty on July 29^th and Mr. Edward Allen of Saltley Training College commenced duty here on August 30^th in his place. In the recent County Scholarship Exam two scholars Marjorie Bright and Geoffrey Haigh were awarded F.E. Scholarships at a Secondary School. Miss Minnie Wooding commenced duty as a pupil teacher.

Mr. Northrop H.M.I. visited the school for the day.

Miss Phyllis Harris ceased duty as she is entering Training College on the 7^th September.

Miss Underwood from Moor Road Infants’ School is taking charge of Standard I until the end of the month.

Gardening lesson taken this morning instead of the afternoon owing to organising difficulties.

Miss Underwood returned to Moor Road School as Medical Inspection is taking place there.

Accident to Felix Green in the playground (Broken collar bone.)

School closed for one week for the Feast Holiday.

School re-opened after the Feast Holiday. Miss Florence E. Dickens commenced duties here on this date, taking the place of Mrs. Brett resigned.

Forwarding gardening books to the County Education Offices at the request of the Secretary.

Stock for the ensuing half year received today several items having been reduced or deleted.

Miss F. Dickens absent in the morning consulting specialist.

A very wet day resulting in a considerable number of children absent especially in the afternoon.

Visited by Miss Langford who inspected the needlework. Mr. H. Hartley H.M.I. also visited the school for a short time during the afternoon.

Several cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria reported recently, causing a somewhat lower attendance than usual.

Mr. W.H. Lucas absent attending Certificate Exam. School very cold this morning – shortage of coke.

Mr. Lucas returned to duty this morning.

Mabel M. Wooding P.T. absent. Prize distribution at Centre.

Mr. Edward Allen absent from duty

School closed for the Christmas Vacation at 4pm

School re-opened after the Christmas Holidays. Mr. E. Allen still absent.

Verified registers. W.B. Sanders.

Miss C..M. Watson C.A. commenced duty here in the place of Mr. William Horace Lucas who left here for service with H.M. Forces on January 26^th.

Visited by Mr. H. Hartley H.M.I. re staffing etc.

Miss F. Osborne absent in the afternoon – personal sickness.

Miss F. Dickens absent in the morning consulting specialist.

Owing to a very serious snowstorm the attendance in the morning was very  low and as the weather continued very boisterous, school was closed in the afternoon.

School closed all day. Impossible for many children to reach school.

Mr. George William Spriggs (Student in Training College) commenced temporary duty here in the place of Mr. Allen who has been absent since December 13^th 1915

Accident to girl Nellie Gross in playground.

School closed at non for the Easter Holidays.

School re-opened after the Easter Holidays. Mr. E. Allen still absent.

Admitted 22 boys, 10 girls from North End Infants’ School

Admitted 10 boys , 11 girls from Moor Road Infants’ School.

Staff

Mr. S. Saddler        Head Teacher

Mr. H. Hales           C.A.

Mr. E. Allen            C.A.

Miss F. Dring          C.A.

Miss F. Osborne      C.A.

Miss C. M. Watson   C.A.

Miss A. Pollard        U.

Miss F. Dickens       U.

Miss W. Wooding    P.T.

Mr. S. Saddler absent from duty – family bereavement. Mrs. Perkins acting as supply. Miss Dickens absent by permission in the morning.

Mr. Saddler returned to duty.

Visited by Mr. Northrop H.M.I. completed Form IX for return to the clerk.

School closed at noon for the Whitsuntide Holiday.

School re-opened after the Whitsuntide Holidays. Mrs. Perkins, who is on supply duty, sent to Alfred Street Infants’ School for the day owing to short staff there. A little boy named Reggie Line fell over in the playground and broke a small bone in the forearm.

School commenced half an hour earlier this afternoon to enable children to be present at a special meeting.

Mrs. Perkins ceased duty here this afternoon.

Mr. William Arthur Edward Sherwood born Oct 7^th 1892 C.A. commenced duty in the place of Mr. Edward Allen who has been absent since Dec 13^th 1915.

School closed after the afternoon session for the Midsummer Vacation.

School re-opened after the Midsummer Holidays all staff present.

George C.A. Fountain commenced duty as a Pupil Teacher. Date of birth 3.7.00

School closed for Feast Holiday Monday and Tuesday.

Stock received for the ensuing half year after serious curtailment at the office and by Messrs. Arnold.

Miss W. Wooding absent for the day.

Owing to a continuous downpour of rain during the dinner interval, a very poor attendance in the afternoon, several children having to be sent home.

Miss A. Pollard absent attending Certificate Examination. Miss Osborne acting as supply at Newton Road School.

Weather conditions being more favourable, gardening lesson was taken during the morning session instead of this afternoon.

Miss C.Watson absent – family bereavement.

Mr. G. Fountain absent attending Preliminary Certificate Exam.

Miss Watson returned to duty.

Miss Watson absent influenza attack.

Mr. H. Hales sent to Newton Bromshold for the week and Miss P. Harris student in training in his place.

Miss Watson returned this morning.

School closed at noon for the Christmas Holidays.