School re-opened 9.0a.m.

Mr J W Wright commenced duty after demobilisation from the Army. 

Miss R A Sugars has been seconded for duty here since her appointment to the Intermediate School.

Rest of staff present.

Mrs Bennett(Q) absent owing to a serious accident to her husband who is in Northampton General Hospital.  Headmaster taking her class.

Mr Firth, HMI, visited p.m.

Mrs Bennett absent still.  Her husband died on Friday last.

Mr Wright absent owing to influenza.

Mr R H Edwards of Wilby(U) came this afternoon to Mrs Bennett’s class.  Headmaster took Mr Wright’s class.

Boiler burst this morning 6.30a.m..  Caretaker fetched plumber who emptied radiators to the two Infant rooms.  Informed Mr Allebone CA chairman of Managers who arranged for Felce Hot Water Engineers to attend to it.  It will be out of action they say for 3 days while they fit another stove.

Miss Scott absent a.m.  Miss Scott came p.m.

Mr Percival, County Council Architect’s Dept saw the arrangements made by the engineers.

Stove now working.  Mr Wright and Mrs Bennett still absent.  Mr Edwards on supply.

Mrs Wright and Mrs Bennett still absent.  Mr Edwards on supply.

Miss Clark(C) absent – illness.  Classes telescoped.

Miss Clark absent.  Mrs Ash(Q) came to school at 10.0.

By the authority of LEA by telephone the under 5’s sent home this afternoon until Monday.

MOI Film Van gave a show on “Penicillin” and “Fenlands”.

Mr Wright returned to duty.  Miss Clark and Mrs Bennett still absent.  Mr Edwards in Mrs Bennett’s place.

Miss Clark(C) returned today.

Mr Wright absent today – illness – not expected to return this week.

Mr Edwards absent – illness.

Mrs Edwards again absent – illness.

A Sergeant of Police from Wellingborough gave a talk to children on “Safety First”.

Mrs Bennett(Q) returned to duty.  Mrs Edwards(U) returned.  Mr Wright still absent – illness.

Half-term holiday.

School re-opened.  Mr Wright still absent.

Mr Wright still absent – illness.

School closed – Polling Station for County Council election.

School re-opened.  Mr Wright still absent.

Annual Schools Examination.  Headmaster went to Newton Rd to invigilate.  Mr Lawrence of Alfred St School came here.  Mr Reeve from the LEA Office visited the examination.

Mrs Bennett absent.

Mrs Bennett returned.  Mr Wright still absent.

Mr Wright still absent – illness.

I have visited the school, checked and signed the Registers, all being correct.  The children all look very well and happy.

                                                                R E Weale

School closed 4.0p.m. for Easter holiday.  Mr Edwards finished supply duty here.

School re-opened.  Mr Wright recommenced and all staff present.

School nurse inspected all children present.

Empire Day duly celebrated and reported to LEA.

Ascension Day – school closed.  Church service 9.0a.m.

Miss F M Scott(QA) absent – illness – feared Erysipilas.

SMO examined 36 children.

16 children attended at Wellingborough for further testing in the ASE.

SMO inspected children.

School closed 4.0p.m. for Whitsuntide Holiday.

School re-opened 9.0a.m.  All staff present except miss scott.

SMO inspected children a.m.

Notice received that eight children are to be further examined for the oral part of the ASE on 26^th June at Wellingborough.

Eight children attended p.m. Wellingborough for further examination.

Lecturer for Society for prevention of Cruelty to Animals talked to 9 groups 3.0 to 4.0p.m.

David Johnson was hit in the eye by a tennis ball and sent to his doctor.  Reported to LEA.

Miss Scott still absent – illness.

Received notice that 12 children are to be transferred to secondary school as a result of the ASE and other tests.  4 boys and 8 girls.

Miss Joyce Margaret Parker started on supply in Miss Scott’s absence.

Roger Safford (Infant) fell in desk knocking out two front teeth.  Reported to LEA.

Miss J M Parker finished duty.

Miss J M Scott returned to duty. 

School closed 12 noon for County Cricket Match at Rushden.

Miss Riches(C) granted leave of absence by chairman of Managers to attend Youth Hostel opening at Grendon by Princess Elizabeth in the afternoon.

Miss Sugars(C) finished duty here.

School closed 4.0p.m. for summer.

School re-opened 9.0a.m.

Mr Richard Hawkins(U) started on a temporary daily basis, if approved.  He has a place in a Training College for next March.

All staff present.

Free milk 1/3 pint bottle for every child daily has started today. 258 bottles have been supplied.  There are 270 children on the roll.  The average no. of bottles will be round about 260 daily.

All the Infants and Standard I were taken out to the Belisha Crossing and shown how to cross the road as yesterday one Infant ran back from the queue after crossing and was knocked over by a bicycle when going to the Canteen with Miss Riches but not hurt.

Top class Juniors with Headmaster and Mr Wright visited Kettering Road Safety Exhibition, 49 children by bus, 9.45 to 12.0 noon by arrangement with LEA.

Miss Gouldstone, PT Organiser, visited, stayed and demonstrated all classes except two.

Mr Firth, HMI, visited today to see Miss Riches.

School closed one day for Rushden Feast.

Mr Wright is to attend an interview at the Intermediate School at 2.30 today.  He has been appointed.

School nurse, Miss Franklin, visited to inspect all children.

Mr Freeman and myself visited the school and found it well conducted, unfortunately for the school the Pianist is leaving.

                                                                                E A Sugars

School closed 4.0 for one week.  Mr Wright finished duty here.

Mr R R Lawrence commenced duty.

School re-opened 9.0.

School dentist inspected all children present.

Miss Scott(Q) absent by permission of Managers.

Miss Scott returned to duty.

Miss M E Clarke absent this afternoon to attend an interview at Peterborough, with permission of chairman of Managers.

Mr C Faulkner visited the school this afternoon.  The children were enjoying themselves at Christmas games etc. and appeared in high spirits and festive mood.

I have visited South End School in the company of Mr C Faulkner and checked all Registers and found everything quite satisfactory.

                                                                                E Freeman

School dental surgeon treated a few children in the afternoon. 

Infants concert – about 50 parents visited.

School parties and concert in afternoon.

School closed 4p.m. for Xmas.

School re-opened 9.0a.m.

Miss Scott absent through a fall last night.

Mr R R Lawrence (Emergency Staff) continues here.

School dental surgeon treated children.

Miss Scott returned to duty.

Mr Lawrence has been sent to Ecton.  Headmaster taking class I

School dentist treating children all day.

School dentist all day.

School dentist a.m.  School nurse visited certain children for vision test.

Miss Clarke(C) absent – tonsillitis – will be away this week.

Mr R R Lawrence returned to take class I.

Miss Clarke(C) returned to duty. 

Mrs Bennett(Q) absent.

School dentist treated children a.m. 

Mrs Bennett absent.

School nurse inspected all children present – 217.

School dentist treated some children a.m.

Headmaster absent – ill.

Headmaster returned.

Mrs Bennett returned.

Miss M E Clarke terminated her duties.  She has been appointed at Peterborough.

Miss Scott absent – illness.

Miss Scott returned.

Mrs Bennett absent – sickness.

Mrs Bennett returned.

School dentist a.m.

Headmaster absent – chill.

Headmaster returned.

Mrs Ash absent – chill.

County Library van exchanged 100 books.

School nurse visited.

Mrs Ash returned.

Mrs Bennett absent a.m.

Following upon a telephone talk with Mr Reeves, Assistant Education Officer, in which it seems unlikely that an Infant Mistress will be forthcoming in Miss Clarke’s place, I have decided to put Mrs Ash with the Infants and a male temporary teacher to Std I. her old class, when he arrives on 18^th.  This change can best be effected while attendance is low owing to severe weather, and the incidence of the mid-term break to start afresh in those two classes.

Mr Abbott, PT Organiser, called to introduce Mr Parry.

School closed 4.0p.m. for mid-term holiday.

School re-opened.  Mr Richardson commenced duty.

School dentist treated children a.m.

After all night blizzard only 122 children present.

Another blizzard – 76 present.

Miss Riches could not get through from Kettering, having got as far as Wellingborough, and Mr Hawkins could not get from Northampton.  Bus and train services off this morning.  School dentist did not arrive also from Kettering.  No school milk.  14 children taken up to Canteen.

Mr Hawkins came, having walked from Wellingborough.

Miss Riches arrived at about 11.30 from Kettering having had a lift part way from Wellingborough and walking rest of way.

All staff present, and many more children.

School dentist treated children.

Dr Reid inspected certain children.

School dentist treated some children.

Headmaster and Mr RR Lawrence invigilated at Newton Rd School for the ASE.  Mr S A Lawrence and Miss Bennett acted here.

School doctor inspected children.

School doctor inspected children.

School closed at 4.0p.m. for Easter Holiday.

School re-opened – all staff present.

School dentist treated children a.m.

School dentist treated children a.m.

School nurse inspected.

School dentist treated children a.m.

Ascension Day – school closed.  Service at Church 9.0a.m.

Miss A Riches finished duty here.

School closed 4.0p.m. for Whitsun.

Names of 21 children, 15 boys and 6 girls have been received to present themselves at Wellingborough for further tests re places at secondary schools.

School re-opened.

School dental surgeon treated children a.m. and p.m.

Mr Reeves called to discuss staffing acting as Assistant Director.

Mrs Bennett is taking Babies and Mrs Britton loaned from Newton Rd School (afternoons) from 4^th.

School closed for a visit to Zoological Gardens, Regents Park by Char-a-bang.

Miss Tompkins(QA) started duty in Babies’ room.

HMI Mr H Firth visited school today.

HMI Mr Firth visited today.

Six children are at Wellingborough for further examination for borderline children in the ASE for places at secondary schools.

Received notice that 14 children are to be transferred to Secondary grammar Schools in September.  11 boys, 3 girls.

Mr R R Lawrence (Emergency supply Teacher) finished duty.

Mr Arthur George Greenslade(C) 45/7829 commenced duty today.  Salary £411-5-0.

One more boy has been awarded secondary school place.  He is Peter Maurice Clark, making a total of 15.

Received notice of transfer to secondary school for Gretn Betts.

School closed for this afternoon for County Cricket Match v Derbyshire.

School closed 4.0p.m.

Miss Tompkins finished.

School re-opened 9.0a.m.

Mrs Cobley absent – death of father.

Mr Richardson absent.

Owing to school decorators still working, the chairman of Managers Mrs Muxlow instructed me to close the two Infant classes for the remainder of the week.

Mrs W G Cockle commenced duty.

Mrs Eirlys Cobley reported for duty.

Infants can now be accommodated by using the spare room in the hall until the Babies’ room is finished.

Decorators finished this afternoon.

Copy of Report of HMI Mr Firth received 09 Sept 1947

Inspection 23^rd and 24^th June 1947 Reg No. P.28/192/57

                In August 1945 provision was made for the Senior children at Rushden north End Secondary modern School, and this school was re-organised for Juniors and Infants.  Before and since that time the school has passed through a very unsettled period and changes of staff have been distressingly frequent.  During the war years upwards of 40 teachers apart from those attached to evacuated units, were at various times members of staff.  There are now 275 children on roll grouped into two Infant and five Junior classes.  Both Infant teachers have left recently to take up their appointments after serving for comparatively short periods in the school, and temporary measures have had to be adopted to replace them.  It has also been necessary to place two young men, who are candidates for emergency training, in complete charge of two of the lower Junior classes, so that in all, five of the seven classes have had changes of teacher within the last twelve months.

                The consequent lack of continuity in some of the teaching has had its effect upon the work of the school, and it is to the credit of the Headmaster and his staff that the results of these disturbances have not been more serious.  The more experienced teachers have made a particularly valuable contribution during the recent anxious times.

                Nevertheless, standards have not escaped unscathed, and whilst Reading is satisfactory except for one or two small groups, some weakness in Arithmetic and Written Expression has developed in the lower Junior classes.  The Headmaster is fully aware of this and is prepared to take remedial measures as soon as settled conditions prevail.

                The Headmaster has shown considerable appreciation of the needs of his school since the status was changed and in certain directions distinct advances have been made.  In order to make the best use of available teaching resources a measure of specialisation has been introduced for the Junior classes during the afternoon session.  A teacher who had special training in Art, has been made responsible for teaching this subject to all the Junior classes, and an all round improvement has resulted.  The quality of the school singing heard in the top class suggests that not only have the songs been well taught but that the children have become really interested in singing.

                Tests in Arithmetic worked by the children in classes I and II produced highly creditable results and when it is considered that each class has a full ability range, the test essays must also be regarded as satisfactory, although each class has a section which finds spelling difficult.  The two teachers concerned are to be congratulated for their sound teaching of the fundamental subjects and for what has been achieved with children whose earlier work has been so much disturbed.

                The Physical Training lessons seen during the inspection were well conducted and the collective and group activities were quite good.  The classes were large, however, and activities will continue to be restricted as long as the large air raid shelters, which occupy a central position in both the boys’ and girls’ playgrounds, are allowed to remain.

School dental surgeon visited 11.15 to 4.0.

Mr W H Abbott, PT Organiser, called and took 21 hockey sticks to be transferred to Seniors in need of sports gear. 

During lunch hour the Headmaster took Miss Scott and Mrs Bennett to see exhibition of Neddlework materials at Samuel Gorten Junior School, Kettering returning at 1.30.

By instruction from LEA Mrs Bennett was loaned to Newton Rd School this morning for a week.

School Medical Officer visited to inspect 29 children.

Mr Z F Poole (Tutor of Peterborough Training College) called to arrange for a student to visit this school for 6 weeks from Nov 11^th.

Mrs Bennett returned from Newton Rd School.

Started a fire to serve Infant room radiators – wet and cold weather this a.m.

School nurse inspected all children.

HMI Mr Firth visited p.m. to make enquiries re Wymington children.  A letter to the Managers following up HMI’s report says –

“The report must be considered encouraging in view of the many and frequent changes of staff which have recently occurred.  The standard reached in Art and Singing are especially praiseworthy.  The weakness in Arithmetic and Written work are noted and it is hoped that the correction of them may soon be found possible.”

School Medical Officer inspected children left on same ... as those seen on 15^th.

Mrs Bennett loaned to Newton Rd School on instruction from Education Office per Mr Viccars.

Mrs Bennett returned 1.30p.m. from Newton Rd School.

Mrs Cockle (C) absent today to take her child for Xray at Manfield hospital, Northampton.  Mrs priestly came on supply. 

Needlework schedules arrived.

Mr H W Anderson, student in training (Peterborough) came to look round prior to school practice on Nov 11^th.

School dental surgeon treated children.

School closed for mid-term holiday.

Mr Hawkins finished duty.

School re-opened.  Headmaster absent – illness.  Mr Greenslade in charge.

Headmaster returned to duty.

Mr harry Charles Hawes commenced duty as a temporary teacher prior tto admission to college.

Mr Poole (tutor of college) visited.

Mr Shenncroft, Principal of Peterborough College, and Mr E F Poole, tutor, visited to discuss student in training H W Anderson.

School closed for wedding of Princess Elizabeth.

School re-opened.

Mrs E M Ash absent owing to illness.

Mrs E M Ash absent owing to illness.

Miss Hinson (tutor of Peterborough College) visited to see Mr Anderson’s work.

Library van changed 100 books.

Mrs Cobley (C) absent owing to illness.          

Mrs Cobley (C) absent owing to illness.

School nurse saw some children.

Mrs Cobley returned.

School dental surgeon treated children.

School closed 4.0p.m.  Mr Anderson, student, finished.

School re-opened – all staff present.

School dentist visited p.m. for treatment.

Mrs Bennett (Q) absent – illness.

Mrs Bennett returned.

School nurse visited to inspect all children.

Mr H Firth and Miss Berwick, HMIs, visited introducing Miss Berwick.

School dentist visited p.m.

Mrs Ash (Q) absent owing to illness.

Dental surgeon treated children.

Mrs Ash (Q) still absent.

School closed 4.0p.m. for mid-term holiday.

School re-opened.  Mrs Ash returned.  All staff present.

Mrs Cockle absent – some of Infants put with Std I and Babies with rest of Infants.

Mrs Cockle(C) absent – same procedure as 20^th.

Mrs cockle absent – classes as yesterday.

Mrs Cockle returned to duty.

Headmaster and Miss Scott acted as invigilators at Newton Rd School whilst two assistant teachers (Cobley and Bennett) acted in same capacity in this school.

HMI Mr Grabe visited.

Mrs Bennett absent.

Mrs Bennett absent a.m. – returned to duty p.m.

Salary sheet completed – absence from 22^nd of last month to 12^th inst.

School closed for Easter 4.0p.m.

School re-opened – all staff present.

Two students from Peterborough, Mr G Griffiths and Mr F Mather, arrived at 9.15 for final school practice up to 13^th May.

Mr Poole, Tutor of Peterborough Emergency College, visited.

Mr Dunn, vice principal of Peterborough College, visited.

£9-13-7 collected from children for Lord mayor’s Children’s Fund.

Mr Rose, Tutor of Peterborough College, visited p.m. to see student.

Mr Heppel, Tutor of Peterborough College, visited to see students p.m.

School closed noon – Silver wedding of TM the King and Queen.

School re-opened.  School nurse inspected all children.

SMO inspected 20 children.

Miss Goulston, PT Organiser, visited and took several classes during the day.

Discussion with teachers.

Mr Hippee, Tutor, visited the two students.

Mr Walker, Tutor, visited the two students.

School closed for Ascension Day.

School re-opened.

Mr Mather, student, absent owing to illness.

SMO inspected 33 children.

Miss Hinson, Tutor, visited.

The two students went on a Factory visit this p.m.

School closed 4.0p.m. for Whitsun.  Students finished.

School re-opened – all staff present.

Received notice of 17 children called to oral examination for 2^nd June for ASE.

17 children went to Wellingborough for ASE tests.

Miss Scott absent p.m. owing to illness.

Received notice that 12 children have passed the ASE for transfer to secondary schools.

Miss Scott returned 9.0a.m.

Mrs Bennett(Q) absent – illness.

Mrs Bennett(Q) absent – illness.

Mrs Bennett returned to duty.

Mrs Cockle absent – illness.

Mrs Cockle returned to duty.

Mr greenslade absent a.m. – birth of daughter – returned p.m.

School closed 4.0p.m. for summer holiday.

Mrs N A Bennett(Q) finished duty.

Mrs Hawes finished duty.

School re-opened 9.0a.m.

Mr Eric Scott Hake (T) and Miss Margaret Lilian Warren(Q) commenced duty.

School nurse visited to take names of Baby entrants.

Dentist all day.

At 9.30a.m. a strong leak discovered in boiler in class I room.  I acquainted chairman of managers and Felce the Hot Water Engineers who drew the fire and emptied the ... from the system.  At same time informed Mr Sharpe of County Architect’s staff.  In consequence the bank of classrooms are cold in the morning and we are improvising with class I in empty central room, and gases alight in the other two rooms.

Closed 4.0p.m. for Autumn mid-term holiday.

School re-opened – all staff present.

Boiler has been repaired so that the school is back to normal again.

Miss Warren absent – laryngitis.  Headmaster takes class.

Miss Warren returned to duty.

Mr Eric Scott Hake terminated his duty here at 4.0p.m.

Mr Ronald Frederick Harley commenced duty here in a permanent capacity.

Miss Berwick, HMI, visited this morning to see the new teachers.

School closed at 4.0 for Christmas Holiday.

School re-opened – all staff present.

Mr Reeves (Assistant Education Officer) called to see Mr Greenslade re his studies since leaving college (1 year).  He also had talks with Mrs Ash and Headmaster.

HMI Mr R Hewarth visited today.

School nurse inspected children.

Mrs Cockle absent – illness of her child Timothy.

School closed 4.0p.m. for mid-term holiday.

Caretaker ill.

School re-opened 9.0a.m. – all staff present.

Mrs Ash(Q) absent – illness.

Mrs Ash likely to be absent this week – influenza.

Mrs Ash returned to duty.

Caretaker returned to duty.  Office notified.

Headmaster and Miss Scott acted as invigilators at Newton Rd School for the ASE.  Mr Lawrence and one of his assistants came here.

Normal school in the afternoon.

Mr Bowles (Assistant Commissioner for National Savings) called.  I asked him to check the £10 Credit Stock which is held by the school.

School closed for County Council election.

School re-opened.  Medical inspection.

Mr Bowles, Assistant Commissioner for National Savings, brought a 30 years service medal for Headmaster.

School closed 4.0p.m. for easter.

School re-opened – all staff present.

National Savings films were shown in the hall from 3 to 4p.m.  They were much enjoyed by the children.

Miss Scott absent today – illness.

Mr Twigg, Surveyor of County Council, called re garden fences. 

Mrs cockle absent part of morning and all p.m.

Miss Scott absent a.m. – serious illness of mother.  She returned p.m.

Mrs Cockle still absent.

Mrs Cockle absent p.m. for funeral of stepmother.

Empire Day celebrated.  Hymn 209 and address by Headmaster on Fellowship of the Commonwealth of Nations and affection for the throne National Anthem sung and BBC broadcast of visits by Their majesties to countries of the British Commonwealth.

Notice from LEA of 3 girls and 10 boys called up for interview and further tests for the ASE on Wed 1^st June at Wellingborough.

Ascension Day and District Sports day – school closed.

School re-opened.

Mr Greenslade has to attend an interview in Rushden re a post at Tennyson Rd Secondary Modern School for Boys at 2.30 this afternoon.

13 children went to 2^nd part of ASE at Wellingborough today.

4 children were presented with certificates gained in the District Schools Sports which were held at Higham Ferrers last Thursday.

Rev Boatright took assembly prayers this morning.

School closed at 4.0p.m. for Whitsuntide Holiday.

School re-opened 9.0a.m. – all staff present.

3 boys and 1 girl borderline cases are called for 21^st June for further exam for ASE.

Notice from LEA that 9 children, 7 boys and 2 girls, will be transferred to secondary grammar schools.

Mr Harley away on a one-day course at Wellingborough.

SMO visited for mental tests for Victor Church.

School closed for outing to Windsor by coaches.

School re-opened.

School closed 4.0p.m. for summer holidays.

Mrs E M Ash, Miss M S Warren and Mr G S Greenslade ceased duties today.

School re-opened.

Miss Marjorie Joy Boxall, Mr James Arthur Simpson and Mrs Mary Oswina Allen commenced duty.

School Medical Officer inspected children.

SMO inspected children.

Mrs cockle absent a.m., returned p.m.

Headmaster absent p.m. by permission of Managers.

Mrs M O Allen absent p.m. to attend specialist re her child.

Mrs W E Cockle absent – illness.

Nurse inspected children.

Owing to leaking boiler the school was flooded when the Caretaker arrived.  He fetched Eelce, Hot Water Engineer, and when Headmaster arrived the SAO Mr Viccars informed by phone and chairman of Managers in consultation with Mr Reeve decided to close this p.m.  Try again tomorrow to open.

Re-opened 9.0a.m.

p.m. Mrs N A Bennett reported for duty with the Babies class.

Mrs Bennett finished at 4.0.

Mrs M O Allen absent – tonsillitis.  Mrs Cockle returned.

Fire lighted in repaired boiler, 1^st class moved back again.

Mrs Allen still absent – illness.

School closed 4.0p.m. – mid-term holiday.

School re-opened – all staff present.  Mrs Allen returned.

Headmaster absent – illness.

Headmaster absent – illness.

Headmaster returned to duty.

Miss Berwick, HMI, visited today.

Mr H M J Thompson, Caretaker, finished duty today.

Mr Peter Dix, Caretaker, commenced duty today.

Mrs W G Cockle absent a.m. owing to illness of mother-in-law living with her.  She returned p.m.

Posted to LEA the Nat Health Ins card of Peter Dix.

Four copies of “Agreed Syllabus” of Religious Instruction received.

School concert afternoon and Infants’ tea party.

Classes 3, 4 and 5 Xmas cake party and close 4.0p.m.

Mrs M O Allen finished duty here.