1930s Documents

Peckham Road, Junior Mixed Council School

A Diary or Log Book, which should be a bare record of the events which constitute the history of the school.

Staff List

'This school (Peckham Road Junior Mixed) was opened at 9am on the 24th August, 1931 using temporary huts.'

Mr. F.W. Fineran has been appointed to this staff as from today - but has leave of absence from the Chief Education Officer

26.8.36. Miss Jones & Mr Fineran visited the Exhibition at Summer Lane School this morning.

28.4.37. Mr Fineran attended the P.T. course for men teachers of Junior classes this afternoon.

26.5.37. Mr Fineran attended the P.T. Course for men teachers this afternoon.

24.8.37. Mr Fineran absent. Leave of absence obtained from 24th Aug to 30th August inclusive, in order to complete annual training as a member of H.M. Supplementary Reserve of Officers.

Birmingham, Peckham Road Council School, no.235

Copy of report of H.M. Inspector Mr J.A. Barrow, after visits paid on 27th and 28th May and 2nd June, 1937.

31.8.37. Mr Fineran returned to duty this morning.

12.1.38. Mr W.E.Fineran absent - Suffering from Influenza - Doctor's Certificate sent to ??? Office.

18.1.38. Mr Fineran returned to duty this morning.

20.6.38. Mr Fineran and Mr Forbes paid a visit to Shalford Road School this afternoon to view exhibition arranged by Miss Marks H.M.I. on 'Practical Aids to ????'

No. on Roll at end of 1st week - 641

Mr Fineran absent, leave of absence being granted....

...until 5th September, in order to complete annual training as a member of His Majesty's Supplementary Reserve of Officers.

5.10.38. Mr Fineran absent today, due to cycle accident - suffered slight concussion.

6.10.38. Mr Fineran returned to duty this morning.

18.11.38. Mr Talbot, Mr Fineran, Mrs Woodford, Miss Allen & Mr Shipton visited the Exhibition on 'Practical Arithmetic' at Dartmouth St. School this morning.

31.8.39 Evacuation of children. Because of the evacuation in other areas of the city the school is closed today. Teachers not assisting in evacuation should not leave Birmingham during the school week without authority.

1.9.39. Germany invades Poland.

3.9.39. UK declaration of war with Germany.