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Tuesday Jan 12th 1886 Decided to allow the following boys who had been examined Infants Stand 1 to take Stand 1 work again this year:- Alf Doughty, Robert Bowen, John Downing, Austin Richards, William Watson, Fred Welford, Frank Baines, Tom Holliday, George Hedley, Stephen J Smith, Walter Griffiths, Harry Jordan, Willie Griffiths, Robert Pickering. We had over 60 boys from Infants Stand 1 and all except the above 14 will I think be able to manage the work of Standard 11.
Frid 16th July 1920 Annual Scripture Examination in the morning. In the afternoon the majority of the scholars + teachers went by train to Seaton where an enjoyable time was spent. Received word that Arthur King had gained a scholarship available at Stockton Secondary school - this is the second scholarship he has obtained this term.
29 Jan 1940 Air Raid Warning ( siren) at 9.27. Water in shelters made it impossible to accommodate all boys present reasonably. Those living near school sent to their homes, remainder took cover. Boys accepted situation calmly + sensibly + carried out instruction without fuss. All clear sounded at 10.30 a.m; when teachers resumed their work.
16 Sept 1940 Air Raid Warning 2.35 to 2.44. The dispersal arrangements were carried out in satisfactory manner. Those chn. who lived within 5 min. went home, the remainder stayed in charge of the teachers. At St George's + Lightfoot Grove they went into the cellar of the bldg. + at the Congregational Ch they went to the public shelter opposite. At Lightfoot Grove a few of the younger boys were disturbed by the excited entrance of a hysterical woman who wanted her child. At 2.44 All Clear Signal went + the chn. returned to school. At 3.57 p.m a second warning sounded. The same procedure was followed. The children who stayed, remained in charge of teachers until the All Clear at 4.20 p.m.
Log Book Entries from Junior Boys Department 1885-1913
Monday November 2nd 1885
Opened this school today. Number on books 196 - present 167.
Staff
S Noble - Headmaster
Miss E Thwaites - Ex P.T.
Miss K Baxter - Ex P.T.
John H Allison - monitor
Thomas Phillips - monitor
Thursday November 5th 1885
Closed school the whole day on account of School Board election.
Tuesday November 10th 1885
School visited by Messrs. HIND and CRADDOCK ( vice chairman and member of the board ) HODGINS (clerk of the board) and WETHERILL (architect).
Monday November 16th
HARRISON ATKINSON commenced duties as monitor.
Thursday December 24th
Attendance this week very poor. Monitor ATKINSON left on account of bad health. Closed at noon for Xmas holidays.
Monday Jan 11th 1886
Reopened school after Xmas Holidays. Edward S TAYLOR commenced duties as Monitor.
Tuesday Jan 12th
Decided to allow the following boys who had been examined Infants Stand 1 to take Stand 1 work again this year:-
Alf Doughty, Robert Bowen, John Downing, Austin Richards, William Watson, Fred Welford, Frank Baines, Tom Holliday, George Hedley, Stephen J Smith, Walter Griffiths, Harry Jordan, Willie Griffiths, Robert Pickering.
We had over 60 boys from Infants Stand 1 and all except the above 14 will I think be able to manage the work of Standard 11.
Fri Feb 5th
Examined the 2nd Division of Stand 1, of which Miss Baxter has charge, + found them in a very backward condition - arithmetic especially very bad.
Miss Baxter, Ex P.T left, being transferred to another school under the board.
Mon Feb 8th
Closed school in the afternoon, all the teachers being invited to the opening of the new schools at Tilery Road.
Mon Feb 15th
Miss Lawson commenced duties as Ex P.T.
Mond March 8th
Miss Lawson heard today that she has been successful at the "Certificate" examination.
Monday March 29th
Miss Lawson called my attention to two boys in her class - John Atkinson + Rich. Featherstone. Atkinson is a very sickly lad, often being absent through sickness. Featherstone is a weak, puny lad and seems to be badly fed. Shall submit these two lads exceptions.
In the second division of Stand 1 there are four boys for the exception schedule - John Ashmore + A Clarke - both of defective intellect + Arthur Beddow and John Ward - both obviously dull. There is one very dull lad - George Race for refrescutation? in Stand 1.
Monday May 24th
Taylor's lessons badly done, especially Geography - cautioned him on the subject.
Fri May 28th
Had occasion to punish a boy - William Hardwick, Stand 1, for using bad language in school.
Mon May 31st
Taylor's lessons done a little better.
Fri Sept 3rd
Head Teacher absent from school, part of the week owing to recent death of wife.
Mon Sept 6th
Head Teacher absent in the afternoon attending daughters funeral.
Thurs Sep 9th
Head Teacher away from 9th to 17th Sep by permission of the Chairman of The Board.
Mond Sep 20th
Admitted a boy - John Donkin - nearly 8 years of age unable to name a single letter. Said to have been attending Mill Lane but can never have been to any school.
Mon Nov 29th
Admitted a boy - John Ruddy - 11 years of age who only knows one letter -`o'. His mother says he has been to St Mary's School, but he has probably been running about the streets.
Wed Jan 25th 1887
Punished a boy - James Skerritt, Stand ll for truanting.
Thurs Feb 10th
One of the boys of Stand ll - Fred Kitchen - drowned. This is the second Stand ll boy drowned within about three months. Fred Routh was drowned in October.
Tues Apr 26th
Readmitted a boy - Tom Danby - Stand ll, on April 4th the school warden returned this lad as "left, gone to Middlesbro'" but the lad has never been out of the town. He is a sharp lad and would have passed the examination if his name had not been removed from the books.
Mond July 18th
The following boys do not know their letters - William Griffiths, Charles Skerratt, Harry Watson, H Neyland, E Hudson, Ed. Instone, James Spears, John Thompson, George Davis, Bert Hudson, R Jones, Tom Betts, Fred Ashson, H E? Ashton, Tom Kitching, Ar. Marwood, Tom Cox, William Dawson.
Monday Aug 22nd
Reopened school after the Summer holidays. Admitted 15 lads, most of whom are from the Infant School. Have now 252 on the books and the school is very crowded.
Wed Aug 25th
Examined boys from the Infant School who were not here before the holidays - found several of them very backward. Placed James Dobson, G Wood, G Rodham, J Porter and C Benson in the "Alphabet" class. There are now about 30 boys in this class doing the work of 5 year old infants.
The following boys from the infant School have been placed in Standard ll - Harry Laws, Robert Winskill, James Taggart, John Kipling, Charles Edwards, John Hodgson, Arthur Anderson, Fred Hedley, Leonard Grace, Tom Dodshon, William Fairlamb, Arthur Rutherford.
Fri Sep 9th
According to instruction the following 27 boys were sent back to Infants - Tom Cox, John Matson, Percy Neyland, William Griffiths, Charles Skerratt, Arthur Walker, James Spears, John Thompson, Ar. Marwood, Tom Kitching, James Hall, Bert Hudson, Harry Watson, William Goss, George Davis, Edward Hudson, Tom Easby, George Barker, H Ashton, George Wood, Tom Betts, George Rodham, William Dawson, Alex Aitkin, John Porter, Charles Benson, Arthur Cordeux.
There are still many backwards lads in Stand 1 and several who do not know their letters but they are more than 7 years of age. Among the latter are John Allison (9yrs), James McKay (9 yrs old), William Reed (8yrs), William Cooper (8yrs), George H Garbutt (10 yrs), John T Payne (10 yrs). With the exception of William Cooper all these lads have recently come to the town and can never have been to any school before. William Cooper is a poor half starved child and always comes to school in a ragged and dirty state.
Fri Sept 23 1887
Attendance this week averages 193 which is 26 above the accommodation.
Thurs Sep 29th
One of the monitors - Thomas Phillips left today. He failed to pass the Government Exam and has obtained a situation in one of the shipyards.
Thurs Oct 6th
The following is a list of the boys in Stand 1 who will be unable to prepare the work of Stand 1. The reason is placed opposite each boys name.
Tom Atkinson - weak, half starved lad
George Garbutt - very dull boy
Joseph Gaddas - delicate lad, weak mentally
Arthur Fitzjohn
John E Mitchell - dull boy, mouth not properly formed
Thomas Galloway - weak, dull lad, often absent
Arthur G Barritt (Glover) - defective intellect
John Hardwick - defective intellect
Tom Metcalfe - defective intellect
* Tom Preston - sick during nearly all of first quarter
Jacob Thomas - deaf lad, suffers from pains in the head
Tom F Ashton - delicate lad, weak spine, often absent
* left the school
Mon Oct 17th
George Thomas Clarke commenced duties as monitor.
Thurs Jan 19th 1888
The father of one of the scholars in Stand ll came to school this morning and stated that as the lads were coming into school on the previous Thursday the 12th, his boy George Galloway was pushed by the monitor Taylor against the hat pegs in the cloakroom. Mr Galloway says that the boy was injured in the head and has been gradually getting worse. The case is now so serious that the doctors hold out very little hope of the lads recovery.
Wed January 25th
School visited by the Rev G S Ordish who enquired into above case and checked registers.
Wed Jan 25th
The boy George Galloway died on Monday night and an inquest was held on Tuesday evening. The only evidence connecting Taylor with the case was that of the mother who stated that when the boy came home on the 12th he said he had been pushed against the pegs. Every boy in the class has been questioned but not one of them remembers seeing him fall or seeing him pushed by anyone. He did his work as usual in school and Mr Lawson noticed nothing strange about him. As far as we can learn he neither cried nor complained to anyone until he reached home. Dr Beatty, in his evidence, said he and Dr Hind had made a post mortem examination and were agreed that the cause of death was inflammation of the brain and might have been due to natural causes. There was no external appearance of a blow. The jury after a short deliberation found "That deceased died from inflammation of the brain and that there was no blame attached to the teaching staff".
Thurs Jan 26th
Closed school in the afternoon. All the teachers of this department and most of the lads in Stand ll attended the funeral of G Galloway.
Wed Feb 29th
Robert Trattles - a Stand Vll lad from Boys School commenced duties as monitor.
Wed March 7th
A Beddow, R Thompson, J Baggett and A Barritt - boys who failed in the subject in Stand 1 last year - placed in Stand 1 again.
May 10th Thurs
Mrs Kipling came to school and complained of Miss Thwaites striking her son on the face. The boy in the presence of his mother admitted having fallen on the pavement and in that way injured his face.
Fri June 1st
John H Jones + George Butterfield have met with severe accidents. Both are badly cut about the head and are being treated at the hospital. they will probably be absent for some time and be unfit for examination next month.
Fri Sep 28th
Admitted two boys this week who have been to no school before. One - Harry Preston is a delicate lad and the other Richard Hardisty has not been long in the town. Also admitted George Rodham - a very backward lad from a private school. Another boy Edward William Smith, admitted last week, does not know his letters. he has recently come to the town from a country place in Wales and has been very little at school.
Fri Oct 5th
Formed a class of lads who are very backward in their work. Some of them have only been to school a short time and others are mentally weak or delicate. It will be better for these lads to take another year to do Stand l work so intend them to do work which will prepare them for taking Stand l work next year. Besides lads mentioned Sep 28th there are John G Lynch, James Kelsey, John Fishburn, Robert Selby, John Straight, Tom Walker, Joseph Gibson, Tom Ashton, Arthur Marwood, George Pearson, John Thompson, Robert Smith, George Garbutt and S Musson.
School Staff for 1888
Sam R Noble - Head Master
Margaret Lawson- Certificated Assistant
Emma Thwaites -
John H Allison - 3rd year P.T
Ed S Taylor - 2nd year P.T
Robert Trattles - Monitor
Thurs Nov 15th
Miss Lawson received her Parchment Certificate today.
Thurs Nov 29th
Caned a boy - James McKay for chalking on the school walls.
Thurs Feb 7th 1889
Received a note from clerk to the Board directing me to admit Arthur + Henry Preston. These lads removed to Alice Street near Mill Lane School in October last and have been to no school since.
Wed Feb 27th
Admitted Arthur Preston. He has been refused admission to Mill Lane School after being as he says `examined by the Head Master'.
Mon Mar 4th
John Laverick, who lives in same street as above mentioned , left this school and has been admitted at Mill Lane Boys School.
Tues April 9th
Robert Trattles,monitor left today. He is unable to pass Medical Exam. owing to defective eyesight.
Thurs June 27th
Miss Thwaites directed my attention to a lad in her class - Frank Walker - who was in a very dirty state - his clothes being infested with vermin. I at once sent him home to be cleaned. Found three other boys - Alf Barritt, Arthur Glover and John Thompson in a similar state. These also sent home.
Fri Oct 4th
Examined Stand 1. Found several boys who do not know their letters, these and one or two others of defective intellect will not be able to prepare Stand 1 work. The worst cases are:- James Thwaites, George Rodham, Edward Smith, Thomas Walker, Joseph Newbold, Alex Carnie, Thomas Clarke, George Temple + Ed Gibson.
Staff for 1889 - 1890
Sam R Noble - Head Master
Margaret Lawson - Certificated Assistant
Emma Thwaites - Ex P.T.
John H Allison - 4th year P.T
Edward S Taylor - 3rd year P.T.
Arthur Husband - Monitor
Average Attendance 196.6
Amount of Grant ÂŁ193.14.4
Wed Nov 13th
Admitted two boys Albert Hoskins and Thomas Wheatley from Tees Bridge ( which has until this month been outside the borough).
Thurs Feb 20th 1890
Head Teacher absent during afternoon attending the funeral of Mr Robert Evers - late Head Master of Bailey St Boys School.
Wed Mar 26th
Anthony C Wilkinson from Norton Road S commenced duties as monitor.
Fri Mar 28th
The monitor Wilkinson left - he has an impediment in his speech which makes him unfit for teaching.
Mon April 14th
Arthur R Pybus commenced duties as monitor.
Fri May 2nd
Monitor A R Pybus left - found him unsuitable for a teacher.
Mon May 6th
F S Elcoat a stand VII lad from Holy Trinity School commenced duties as monitor.
Thurs July 24th
Miss Lawson and Miss Thwaites left today - the former has been transferred to Oxbridge Lane Girls School and the latter is about to be married.
Wed Sep 4th
Drawing Exam Report received today. This Department awarded "Excellent". Monitor Elcoat obtained a 2nd class in Freehand.
Mon Sep 15th
Mr W Hope of Tow Law commenced duties as Ex P.T.
Fri July 31
John H Allison having resigned his position as Assistant Master in this school terminated his engagement today. He has been appointed to an Assistant Mastership under the Eston School Board. E S Taylor, Pupil Teacher whose services have been retained until after the Examination also left today.
Staff for 1891-2
Sam R Noble - Head Master
William Hope - Ex P.T.
H R Ireson - Ex P.T.
F S Elcoat - 1st year P.T.
Tues Oct 25th
A sub committee of the Board visited the school in the afternoon in reference to crowded state of the school. Mr Wright, Chairman and Messrs. Braithwaite and W J Watson were present. It was decided to transfer boys on W side of Yarm Road to Oxbridge Lane School - boys on E side to remain in this school.
Mon Feb 15th 1892
Mr Walker - Certificated assistant commenced duties.
Fri April 1st
Percy Smith monitor - left having obtained post as a clerk.
Fri April 29th
Mr John J Walker - certificated assistant left today - he has obtained an appointment at his home - Darlington. Mr Dent of Brighouse has been appointed but will be unable to commence duties for a week or two.
Thurs May 19th
Mr J G Dent commenced duties this afternoon - he has taken charge of the second division of Stand I.
STAFF for 1892-3
Sam R Noble - Head Master
J G Dent - Cert. Assistant
William Hope - Ex P.T
F S Elcoat - 2nd yr P.T
William Hewitt - Momitor
Walter Eggett - Monitor
Fri Mar 10th
Found one of the gas burners turned on full 9 a.m. in classroom and place full of gas. Spoke to school cleaner about it.
Mon Mar 13th
Admitted a boy - Thomas Wrightson from 7 Corporation St. His mother came to school before the end of the week to say he had left having been sent for from Oxbridge Lane School.
Mon Mar 20th
A boy - George Smith from 7 Sun St applied for admission. He had been refused admission at Oxbridge Lane on account of the school being full. Decided not to admit him pending enquiries.
Tues Aug 29th
Mr Dent took charge of Stand I and Mr Hope ex P.T - Stand II.
STAFF 1893-4
Sam R Noble - Head Master
John G Dent - Certificated Assistant
William Hope - Ex P.T.
Fred S Elcoat - 3rd yr P.T.
William Hewitt - 1st yr P.T.
Walt Eggett - 1st yr P.T.
Fri Nov 10th
The Inspector of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children called at school in reference to a boy, Tom Walker. It was alleged that the boy had been struck on Tuesday afternoon by Mr Hope and badly marked about the legs.
Mon Nov 13th
The boy, Tom Walker, came to school this morning. Upon being questioned he admitted having been kicked by a Stand I boy. This coincides with the opinion expressed by William Somerville to whom the lad had been taken by the Inspector that the bruise could not have been caused by a thin stick but was probably caused by a very thick stick or a kick. Sent for the lad's mother and in her presence the lad admitted being kicked. In face of this and the doctors opinion Mrs Walker still persisted in saying she was quite sure Mr Hope had caused the bruise.
Tues Jan 23rd 1894
Caned a Stand II lad - George McLean for indecent behaviour to a little girl called Moss - a scholar in the Junior Girls school.
STAFF for 1894-5
Sam R Noble - H Master
John G Dent - Cert. Assist.
William Hope - Ex P.T.
Fred S Elcoat - 4th yr P.T.
William Hewitt - 1st yr P.T
W A Eggett - 1st yr P.T.
Thurs Mar 14th
Received a note from the Clerk to the School Board stated that the Board had decided to transfer Mr Hope from this department to Mill Lane Boys School. William Hope left this morning.
Mon June 4th
Re-opened after Whitsun Holiday. Found one of the blackboards covered with indecent drawings placed there since the school was closed. Complained to the caretaker + asked him to make enquiries into the matter.
Fri Nov 8th
A man named Pearson came to school with the Inspector for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and complained of Elcoat having struck his boy - Charles Pearson - on the head. A scab on the boys head had been knocked off + the boy bled slightly. Elcoat admitted giving the boy a light tap on the side of the head but had not noticed any scab. Mr Sudron pointed out to Elcoat that it was entirely against the Boards regulations for P.T's to strike a child in any way whatever + gave him a strong caution on the subject. Elcoat expressed his regret and said it should not occur again.
STAFF 1895-6
Sam R Noble - Head Master
John G Dent - Cert. Ass.
Fred S Elcoat - 4th yr P.T.
William Hewitt - 1st yr P.T
Thomas Hodgson- Monitor
Tues Sep 15th 1895
I received note from Clerk to the School Board saying that Mr Charles Diamond of Hutton Rudby had been appointed Ex P.T. for this department. He will be unable to commence duties for another month.
STAFF for 1896 -97
Sam R Noble - H Master
John G Dent - Cert Ass.
William Hewitt - P.T.
Neil Nesbitt - Monitor
Tom Hodgson - Monitor
Mond Oct 19th
Mr Charles Diamond Ex P.T. commenced duties.
Fri Oct 30th 1896
Sent in resignation as Head Teacher of this Department (S R Noble).
Monday Jan 18th 1897
I (E R Dowse) commenced duties this morning.
Fri 15th Jan
Mr Dent left but the Board have been unable to fill his place.
Wen 26th Feb
Received notice fro the office this morning that Mr S Robinson of Thornley has been appointed Assistant (Ex P.T.) - Salary ÂŁ65 to commence duties on March 15th.
Mon 15th March
Mr Swinburne Robinson P.T at Thornley Boys School commenced duties this morning.
Wed 24th March
Sent Joseph Reynolds home today. He was in a very dirty condition. Boys complained about the stench coming from him. The teachers told me that he has been sent home a few times for the same cause.
1897 STAFF
E R Douse - H Master
Chas. Diamond
Swinburne Robinson - Ex P.T.
William Hewitt - 4th yr
Neil Nesbitt - 1st yr
Thomas Hodgson - 1st yr
STAFF 1898
E R Douse - H Master
C Diamond - Ex P.T.
S Robinson - Ex P.T.
J Shield - Ex P.T.
N Nesbitt - P.T 2nd yr.
T Hodgson - P.T 2nd yr.
Wed Mar 1 1899
Arthur Collen Staples - 4th yr P.T from Senior Boys commenced work this afternoon.
Fri Sept 1 1899
Jane Shield left today, gone to another school in Barnsley.
Mon 25th Sept
Mr S Robinson absent, after a situation in the neighbourhood of London.
Wed 27th Sep
Mr Robinson returned this morning + reported that he had been successful in obtaining the situation - he wants to leave as soon as possible.
Fri 27th Oct
Mr S Robinson left today.
Thurs 21 Dec 1899
A C Staples was appointed temporary assistant from January 1900 until the Scholarship results arrive.
Tues 27th March 1900
The Scholarship result has arrived this morning - A C Staples "second class"
Fri June 30th
The following boys have never been absent during the year -
Tom Dennison, Thomas Haylon?, H Turpin, William Young, William H Bellas, James Bailey.
June 1901
Boys who have never been absent during the year ending June 30th 1901-
Sydney Thompson, Thomas Dennison, JNO E Faulke, Frederick E Ireland, Bertie Wilson, William Harker, Robert A Dixon, J Greig, George Wilson, J Walker, Richard Gathergood, Robert Brown.
Mon Aug 26th 1901
Re-opened school this morning. Madelene Nicholson P.T at Oxbridge Lane School; late assistant at Bowesfield Lane Inf School commenced duty today.
Fri Oct 4th
Thomas Hodgson left. Thurs Oct 3rd to go into Nottingham Training College.
Mon 30th June 1902
Children never absent year ending June 3oth 1902 -
Reg Lake, Albert Noble, Willie Stephenson, Robert Hall, Tyson? Lackenby, William Richardson, J B Skipp, Henry Smith, Robert Walker.
Children present except through infectious disease -
Alonza Bell, J Greig, Fred Jackson, William Kelsey, Charles Pearson, Robert Hornsby.
Mond 22 Sept 1902
William Coutts started as a candidate for P.T this morning.
Tues Sep 23
Mr T R Moss started as temporary assistant this morning in place of M Nicholson who is still on the sick list.
Wed 22 Oct
Mr Moss left today - transferred into the Senior Boys.
Thurs 31st Mar 1903
W Coutts (Monitor) left today.
Tues 30 June 1903
Boys who have never been absent during the year -
Fred Broddie, J Pickles, Ern. Richards, Thomas S Longmire, George Linfoot.
STAFF 1903
E R Dowse - Head
A Roberts - Cert. Ass.
Madelene Nicholson - Ex P.T.
K Lindsay - Ex P.T. (Temp)
C Gill -P.T.
H Roberts - P.T.
June 30th 1904
Boys who have been present all the year -
Harold Crooks, J Hornsby (Norton) Fred Hollins (T'by) Tom Mitchinson, J W Pope, Ernest Richards, Joe Sowerby, Herbert Stoddart, J Pickles, Richard James, Charles C Hall, Fred Mothersdale, Alf Pullen, Albert Pearson, J G Richards, Ernest Bagley.
Omitted from last years list through transference to Senior Boys - J B Skipp
STAFF 1904
E R Dowse - Head
A Roberts - Cert Ass.
M Nicholson - Cert Ass.
E Justice - Ex P.T.
H Roberts - Ex P.T.
F Nasby - P.T.
Mon 24th July 1905
Margaret Blackwood (Ex P.T) from Oxbridge Lane Schools commenced duties this morning.
Mon Aug 28th 1905
William Turpin, 34 Woodland St, commenced as P.T this morning.
Wed 13th Sep 1905
This morning at 10 o'clock Mr Holdershaw, with permission of the council committee, gave a lesson on Alcohol to Stand II.
PRIZE BOYS YEAR ENDING 1906
Bronze Medal - Ernest Bagley
Never Absent - Granville Begg, Wilfred Hodgson, Christopher Bell, Ernest Bagley, Henry Butterfield, Richard James, Ernest Hodgson, J G Hunton, John Lake, Stanley Macintosh, Victor McGregor, Charles Nicholson, John Sirs, Joe Wardell, Charles Ainsley, Wilf Berry, J H Morton?, David Pendregh, Robert Shipley, Thomas Webster.
Absent once - Arthur Leonard, Alfred Harland?, James Lawson, Charles Sykes.
Absent twice - Daniel Briton, George Smith, Ben Clough, Thomas Lawson, Robert Brownless, George Wheatley.
Mon Aug 27th
STAFF 1906
E R Dowse - H.M
A Roberts - Cert Ass.
E Justice - Cert Ass.
M Blackwood - Cert Ass.
J Nasby - P.T.
J Burdon - P.T.
W Turpin - P.T.
Mon 24th Sep 1906
Having been appointed (E R Dowse) Head Master of the Newtown Schools which are to be opened on Oct 1st I have received permission from the Education Committee to attend to many details there during this week. During my temporary absences Mr A Roberts will be in charge fo this school.
Fri Sep 28th
I retire from the position of Head Teacher today. J Naisby P.T is transferred from this school to Newtown Schools commencing on Oct 1st.
Oct 19th
Mr Edwin M P Justice - cert assistant in this school completes his term of service here today, his resignation being dated for 28th.
Oct 31st
Miss Ethel Eva Pringle (Provisional Asst. Teacher) was transferred (temporarily) from Bowesfield Senior Girls School.
Dec 10th 1906
I (Andrew Schofield) commenced duties this morning.
Jan 7th 1907
Mr Harry Roberts Trained Cert. assist. master commenced duties this morning. Miss E E Pringle temporary assistant here since Oct 31 returned to her duties in the Senior Girls School, Bowesfield Lane.
STAFF 1907
A Schofield - H Master
A Roberts- Cert. Asst.
H Roberts - Cert Asst.
M Blackwood - Cert Asst.
J Burdon - P.T.
W Turpin - P.T.
August 26th 1907
Reopened school after Midsummer Holidays. Thomas Barber commenced duties as Pupil Teacher.
Prize Boys Year Ending 1907
Bronze Medal - George C Barrett, David Pendrigh, Robert Shipley
Special Prizes -
Stand II - Charles R Ainsley, W Berry, George C Barrett, Ben Clough, George Clarke, Charles W Gall, Alf H Harland, Ernest Hall, James Lawson, Thomas Lawson, J H Morton, Fred Owen, David Penrigh, Robert Shipley, Arthur Stacy, Tom W Webster, Harold Wright
Stand I - Thomas Allen, Robert Greig, Walter Harris, Stanley Kelsey, Robert Meynell, Fred Mawlam, Harry Proudfoot, Harry Simpson, James Wheeler, Charles T Gill, William Mackintosh, Stephen Plowman, Wilfrid Wilbraham.
Ordinary Prizes - Charles Sykes, George Brown, Henry Caldwell, Edwin Gorman, John Palliser, Thomas Andrews, Thomas H Hart, David Cutler, Walt. Wardell, Wilfred Hodgson
21st Feb 1908
W Turpin has received notice today of his success in the preliminary certificate Examination, Pt 1.
April 16th 1908
H Roberts cert. ass. left today having been transferred to the Newtown Council Schools.
April 29th
Rees Richardson appointed Assistant Master (Ex P.T.) here, commenced duties.
June 1st
Rees Richardson + T Barber have leave of absence this week in order to attend the London University Matriculation Examination.
11th Sep 1908
Rees J Richardson left today for Westminster College.
5th Novemebr 1908
Hilda Funnell commenced duties as uncertificated assistant this afternoon.
11th January 1909
School reopened this morning. W Turpin absent having obtained permission to attend the London Matriculation Examination.
Received the medals (bronze) for three years complete attendance -
R Greig, S Kelsey, S Stoddard, J Wheeler, J E Wilson obtain medals.
Staff 1909
A Schofield - H Master
A Roberts - Trained Cert Asst. Master
M Blackwood - Uncert. Asst. Mistress
H Funnell - Uncert. Asst. Mistress
W Turpin - Uncert. Asst. Master
T Barber - Uncert. Asst. Master
23rd Sep 1909
George Bell, Percy Street, a little Standard I boy, received a nasty scalp wound through falling in front of a motor car. The accident occurred about 1.20p.m. He was at once taken to the hospital by Mr Berry, caretaker of these schools. Boys advised not to play in the main street.
27th Sept 1909
Miss Hilda Funnell left today in order to enter the Training College, Sunderland. Mr Thomas Barber - formerly P.T was appointed Assistant Master as from August 1st.
24th Feb 1910
Mr Turpin absent - funeral of his mother.
4th March
Mr Frederick Ewart Bath commenced duties as Certificated Assistant.
18th Sept 1911
Received on Saturday the sad intimation that Mr A Roberts senior certificated assistant in this school for many years is suffering from consumption and has been advised to enter a sanatorium for six months as soon as possible. I very much regret the loss of Mr Roberts' valuable help and ever ready cooperation in the work and welfare of the school. His services have been greatly appreciated and all the members of the staff lament the cause of his absence.
1st April 1912
Mr Roberts resumed his duties.
26th April 1912
The following boys were promoted to the Senior Boys School on the 1st of April -
Sheraton Brown, Thomas S Carter, William T Dorman, Thomas Lonsdale, John McReady, John E Noble
The following were promoted for II B in to II A - Frank Barker, Thomas W Mosley
Promoted for IA into IIA - John Crosby, Norman Postle, Thomas Russell, Charles Bateman
Promoted from IB into IA - John Cowling, Lancelot Dobing
17th Oct 1912
Thomas Powell (St II) had a somewhat serious accident yesterday afternoon whilst at play, a bone being broken below the knee. After seeing the leg I deemed it necessary to send him to the hospital where he was admitted after being seen by the doctor. I saw Mrs Powell and informed her of the accident and she approved of what I had done. Mr Bath was in the playground to superintend the boys but did not see the accident.
4th Nov 1912
Arthur R Nasby a pupil in Standard IIA was accidently drowned during the holiday week. Letters of sympathy were sent to the parents by his teacher, Mr Roberts, and by myself. Arthur was one of the brightest and well behaved of boys, always a favourite amongst his companions, and teachers + scholars grieve the early loss of so promising a boy.
20th Dec 1912
After the Xmas Holidays I (A Schofield) have to take charge of the Hume Street Mixed School. Mr Bath is transferred to the Richard Hind School at the same time.
Log Book Entries from Boys Department
1913 - 1919
M Jany. 6 1913 Re-opened School this morning. Senior Boys and Junior Boys now form one department only. Mr Husband commenced in charge of Stand 4. Four Hundred and Twenty Six (426) present this morning including boys in all standards. Mr H Roberts took charge of Standards 6 + 7.
W Jany. 8 School Attendance Prizes distributed by R Johnson, Esq. chairman of Visiting Committee this morning.
W Jany. 10 - Mr Bath, Stand 1 and Mr Husband, Stand 4 left here today for the new schools in Yarm Rd.
Senrs. Average Attendance for week = 262.4 Percentage = 93.3
Junrs. = 173.1 Percentage = 89.6
Total = 435.5 Percentage = 91.8
Tues Jany. 14 - Mr Sugden commenced duties here today in charge of Stand 4. Miss Blackwood, Stand 1, had the misfortune to fall and break her wrist on her way home from school at noon today.
Thu Jany. 16 - Mrs Wheatley, Girls Mistress, has kindly lent me one of her teachers (Miss Harper) during Miss Blackwood's absence.
W Jany. 29 - Mr Turpin, (Stand 1) absent today owing to sickness.
Mon Feb 3 - Mr Jos. A Connors commenced duties here this morning in charge of Standard IV. Mr Sugden returned to Mill Lane School.
Thu Mar 20 Broke up at noon today for Easter Holidays.
Mon Mar 31 - Mr Arthur Roberts left this school today after serving as Certificated Assistant for eighteen years. The teachers presented him with a ...stand? and a D.l..man?- Fountain Pen. He has been appointed Head Master of the Coatham C of E School.
Tu Apr 1 - Mr Wm Sugden commenced duties here this morning vice Mr A Roberts (resigned).
Tu May 6 - Mr Gill took 24 boys to the Swimming Baths at 3.30 this afternoon. Mr H Roberts took 60 boys to the Empire Picture Theatre at 4 o'clock this afternoon to see the Illustrations of the Panama Canal.
Thu May 8 - Mr Roberts and Mr Connors took 70 more boys to the "Pictures" this evening.
Mon June 23 Medical Inspection of this department conducted by Dr Cox.
Mon June 30 Annual Scripture Examination held this morning. Boys present Snrs 162 Jnrs 116 Half Holiday in aftrn.
M July 28 Admitted a batch of Boys from the Infant's department.
Tu July 29 Broke up at 4 o'clock this afternoon for the Midsummer Holidays - this early in the week, to remove furniture, preparatory to extensive alterations. Mr Wm Turpin terminates his engagement here on Aug 31 as he has obtained an appointment at Bournemouth.
M Sepr. 1 Re-opened school this morning - all the teachers and 294 scholars present.
Fri Sep 5 A few of the lessons this week have changed their position on the Time Table to suit the new arrangement of rooms.
Wed Oct 1 -Thirty-nine (out of forty) boys present at the Woodwork class this afternoon.
Th Nov 6 Finished the October term examinations of the classes in each subject. Report in Record Books.
Fri Nov 7 - Mr Roberts and Mr Sugden took 140 boys to the Cinema Theatre at 4.30 o'clock last evng. to see the History of Guy Fawkes in Moving Pictures.
M Nov 10 Mayors Day - Councillor C Stephenson unanimously elected - Half Holiday in afternoon.
Wed Dec 3 Had short consultation with Dr Richardson concerning a few physically defective boys discovered by her at the recent Medical Inspection.
Wed Dec 24 Broke up at noon today for Xmas Holidays.
M Jany. 12 1914 Reopened school this morning in altered premises.
Fri Feb 6 - Mr Harry Roberts left this school on the 30th inst. for the Priory School Great Yarmouth. He received on leaving a present of a Silver Cigarette Case.
W Feb 11- Mr Austin Dee, B. Sc. commenced duties here this week ( 9th inst.) vice Mr Harry Roberts, resigned.
Thu Feb 19 - Mr Connors absent from school this afternoon with permission. Bestman at his friend's wedding.
Fri Mar 13 Average Attendance for week = 244.4 Percentage 88.0. The top class made 100% of attendances and the low percentage in the other classes is accounted for by continued sickness.
Tu Mar 31 Head Master out of school part of this morning attending the funeral of Mr R W Proud, head master of Holy Trinity Boys School, Stockton.
W May 6 On two occasions within the last week the boys have had to sit in wet clothes owing to there being no shed in the playground. I wrote to the Building Committee on this matter before Easter.
Thu May 14 - James Robinson (Stand VI) and Albert Banks (Stand V) have been awarded Swimming Scholarships by the Local Committee of the Amateur Swimming Association.
Fr May 22 To commemorate Empire Day ( Sunday 24th) the classes joined in a Patriotic Demonstration in the playground from three to four o'clock.
Mon June 8 The Head Master having completed thirty three years service in this school and being wishful to retire, has sent in his resignation to the Education Committee.
Tu June 9 The weather, like yesterday, is again very cold. Instructed the caretaker to light the fires - he should have done this on his own initiative. Most of the boys were again sitting in very wet clothes owing to there being no shelter for them in the school yard.
Mon June 22 - Mr Dee absent today meeting the Managers of a Secondary School as a selected Candidate for appointment.
W July 1 A Medical Certificate from Dr Hughes received this morning states that Mr Stokoe is suffering from Gastritis.
Thu July 16 Much rain between 8 and 9 o'clock this morning. Many boys are again sitting in wet clothes owing to there being no shelter in the school yard. (Mr Stokoe returned to school on Monday last, 13th inst.)
Fri July 24 Mr Stokoe has this week completed for me an Examination of each class prior to the promotion to higher standard.
Fri July 31 The Teachers and Scholars (Mr Johnson presiding) this afternoon presented the Head Master with a Four Hundred Days Timepiece and a Silver and Ebony Rose-bowl.
Closed at 3.30 for Midsummer Vacation.
M Aug 31 Re-opened school this morning. All the teachers and 302 scholars present. Admitted 57 boys from the Infant's Department. Head Master retires today having completed thirty-three years Head Mastership (1881 - 1914).
Tu Sept 1 Acting under instructions from the Education Office, I (A A Stokoe) have today taken over the duties of the late Headmaster, Mr Bage, pending the formal appointment of a successor.
Mr Jos. A Connors - Cert. Asst.- terminated his services at this school yesterday. In consequence of these withdrawals we are short-handed + a re arrangement of the staff has had to be made. Received 4 parcels of stock from the School Furnishing Co.
Thu Sept 3rd - Miss M Gatenby - Assistant Mistress arrived at school this morning with instructions to assist the staff until fresh appointments are made. The whole of Miss Gatenby's previous experience has been in the teaching of Infants.
Monday 7th Recd. nine packages from Arnold's per N.E.R. No invoice sent.
Thurs 10th Rec'd invoice from Arnolds + the package from S. F? Co.
Tuesday 15th - Mr Dee terminated his services as assistant master at this school last night. No one has arrived to take his place so that the teaching staff is much below normal strength.
Monday 21st - Wm. Ogle Reed Certificated Trained Assistant arrived at school this morning + has been placed in charge of Class I.
Monday 5th October - Mr A A Stokoe formally entered upon his duties as Head Master.
Tuesday 6th - Mr Albert Griffiths Certificated Assistant commenced duty this morning.
Thursday 8th Class 1 (Stds VI + VII) went at playtime with their teacher in the country for the purpose of Nature-Study.
Tuesday 13th - Miss Gatenby returned to the Infant School because of the illness of one of the staff.
Monday 2nd November - School reopened after Autumn holiday week. All the staff present with the exception of Miss Blackwood who had permission to have the morning off for travelling.
Friday 6th - Mr Chas. Gill terminated his services at the school yesterday having enlisted in the Grenadier Guards. Mr Gill, whose services will be much missed, was presented with a silver cigarette case by the members of the staff as a token of their appreciation.
The school has been understaffed since Midsummer + at present Standards III + V, numbering nearly 100 children, are without teachers.
Mon 9th - Mr Philip Cohen Ex P.T. from Mill Lane school arrived this morning to act as temporary help pending the appointment of permanent assistants.
Afternoon holiday because of Mayors Day.
Tuesday 10th - Mr Jno. G Dent commenced duty as Trained Certificated Assistant this morning - Mr Cohen having returned to Mill Lane.
Thurs 12th - Mr Sugden left for London today to enlist as a motor-cyclist in connection with the Aviation arm of the Service. If Mr Sugden succeeds his object this will be the sixth removal from the school in a little over two months. In consequence of this and the inadequateness of the staff a great deal of extra work + strain has been imposed upon the teachers of the school.
Monday 16th - Mrs Stokoe commenced duty (temporarily) at school this morning.
Tuesday 1st December - Miss Blackwood incapacitated from work a large part of the day through heart trouble - largely due to strain through extra duties owing to shortage of staff.
Weds 2nd Had reason to compliment the teacher of Standard VI upon the excellent manner in which his class carried out their physical exercises.
Thurs 24th School closed at noon for Xmas holidays.
Monday Jan 11th 1915 School resumed after Holidays. Mr Griffiths absent through family bereavement. Still short of a teacher for Std. III.
Tuesday 14th Head Master off an hour in the afternoon to attend a funeral service.
Tuesday 26th H M Inspector visited the school for a short time.
Friday 29th Head Master in bed with a serious attack of Intestinal Hemorrhage.
Feby. Friday 26th Head Master in full duty at school again.
(Entries continued in another Book)
Mar 1st 1915 No on books 322. Present: Headmaster and a Staff of 7. Mr Jas. Sharpe Nilson/Wilson? - Trained Certificated Ass' commenced duties here this morning + was placed at Std III.
15th - Mr Wm Reed had half an hour leave in the morning to go to the Railway Station.
18th Miss Harwood commenced duties as Assistant.
23rd Mrs Stokoe finished temporary engagement at this school this afternoon. Miss Harwood will take over Std IV to which a new teacher will be placed at the beginning of May. This will make the sixth teacher for this class in as many months - naturally very unsettling for the class.
Fri 23rd April F Nattrass Esq. Member of the Education Committee accompanied by the Sec. visited the school to obtain particulars re admissions + refusals.
Monday 3rd May - Mr Hy. Roberts (Trained Certificated) commenced duty as assistant here today and was placed with Standard IV.
Friday 7th A visit was paid by H M I of School to discuss the new scheme of work drawn up by the head master for the current year's school work.
Monday 17th The children in Std I are preparing a Musical Sketch, in view of Empire Day, entitled "Flag Drill". In consequence of this, the time table for this Std. may be slightly modified during this week.
Friday 21st Timetable of Std IV, V, VI + VII altered from 3 o'clock to four to enable boys to listen to a lecture in school given by Mr McLaughlan on "The British Navy + Modern Battleships". This proved very instructive + was illustrated by large models + diagrams.
Wed 9th June H MI Mr Dunn visited school to discuss a scheme for the closer co-ordination of work between Handicraft Centre + School.
Tues 22nd - Mr Nilson/Wilslon? was off school ( by permission) for a portion of the afternoon to attend a funeral.
Thurs 24th - Mr Dent (by permission) left school half an hour earlier this afternoon to attend to family business.
Friday 2nd July The members of the staff + a large proportion of the children proceeded by train in the afternoon to Seaton Carew. The weather was gloriously fine + a most enjoyable time was spent. The surroundings gave the teachers many opportunities for interesting little lessons in Nature Study.
Friday 16th July In the morning a lecture was given to the upper standards, by Lieutenant Jackson, on the Malay States, where he has resided for some years. It proved highly instructive + was followed by the boys with keen interest + enjoyment. Prizes are to be given for the best written description of the lecture.
School closed in the afternoon + the children attended a Picture Show + received sweets. Funds provided from Alderman Rudd's bequest.
Friday 30th 51 children came from the infant department this afternoon. School closed for the Annual August Holidays.
Mon 30th August School reopened this morning. All the staff present.
Sept Friday 3rd School closed for the day The staff engaged on National Registration.
Monday 6th - Mr Dent away for the week on National Registration work.
Wed 29th - Miss Harwood was temporarily transferred to Tilery Boy's School owing to the depletion of staff.
Friday December 3rd - Mr W O Reed, Certificated Assistant, terminated his services at school today having enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders for the period of the war. The members of the staff + the scholars of his class conjointly presented him with a gold signet ring. The headmaster made the presentation + Mr Reed responded in an eloquent + feeling speech.
Wed 8th - Mr Dent off school for the remainder of the week to assist in Enlistment registration. No one sent to supply Mr Reed's place - school in consequence is badly understaffed
Dec 23rd School closed for Xmas Vacation.
Jany. 10th 1916 School re-opened. All the staff present.
Fri 21st Lieutenant Ward-Jackson attended in the afternoon + gave a most interesting + instructive lecture to the upper standards on the Malay States. The lecture was illustrated by a very fine series of lantern slides. The original photographs had been taken by the Lieutenant + the majority had been coloured by Chinese artists. The boys were keenly interested + after thanks had been tendered to the lecturer by the Headmaster + the Head-Assistant, the boys showed their appreciation by three hearty cheers. The timetable was necessarily suspended for the occasion.
Thurs 3rd Feby - Miss Carr absent in consequence of semi-breakdown owing to overwork. With the exception of one week a class of 60 has been without a teacher since Dec 3rd. Had notice from the Office that Standard VII had to be transferred to other schools. 16 boys on register.
Frid 4th Letters received from parents of all 16 boys protesting strongly against removal. Copies made and sent to Office.
Mon 7th All the 16 boys (St VII) presented themselves at school this morning. They were dismissed with instructions to go to the "Richard Hind" School. Still no teacher sent by the Committee - The interests of the scholars naturally suffering.
Tues 8th Several of the Std VII boys turned up again with their parents with written requests that they might be allowed to go into Std VI rather than leave the school. Had to refuse their requests + dismiss them again.
Tues March 21st About 200 of the boys attended late in the afternoon at the Cinema to see the official pictures of the operations at the Dardanelles.
Frid 7th April The old hours of attendance were reverted to this week - they suit the school much better.
Sat 8th Several of the boys from Std's IV, V + VI had a long country ramble for recreation and Nature Study. A most enjoyable + profitable day was spent. The boys made maps + notes of their journey.
Thurs 11th May - Mr Roberts absent at M'bro this morning for Medical Examination, with a view to Military Service.
Mon 22nd May The Daylight Saving Bill came into operation at school this morning. It has made very slight difference to the punctuality of the scholars.
Weds 24th Empire Day To celebrate the occasion a very pleasant little function was carried out. The whole school assembled in the Playground - Flags were carried + the School-march was sung. After a few introductory remarks by the Headmaster, a telling and instructive address on the Empire + its Empire was given by Mr J G Dent. The children were keenly interested + at the close rewarded Mr Dent with a hearty round of applause. The National Anthem was then sung + three cheers were given for the King. After this the children marched round the Playground + saluted the flag.
Monday 12th June The usual Whitsuntide Holiday has been cancelled for war reasons - the attendance has suffered in consequence.
Friday 30th Scripture Examination. Holiday afternoon. Staff + children proceeded to the seaside where a pleasant half day was spent.
Oct 8th Visiting Committee held its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Insulting letter from Mrs Rodham of 49 Bowesfield Lane in reference to the absence of her son, shown to the Committee.
Oct 19th - Mr Wilson absent on account of medical military examination at Middlesbrough this morning.
Fri Oct 20th In compliance with a letter received from the Education Secretary, the teacher in charge, gave an address on "The Navy" to the whole of the school on Friday Oct 20th at 2.10pm in commemoration of the work of the navy on Oct 21 at the battle of Trafalgar 1805.
Mond 27th Nov - Mr Stokoe absent by permission of the Education Committee until the end of the year on account of illness.
Tuesday 28 A large number of children were absent this morning on account of sitting up late last night during the zeppelin raid.
Dec 5 Cupboards, books and desks from Oxbridge Lane brought here for their use.
Dec 6 The school commenced this morning at 8.45 on the half time system alternately with Oxbridge Lane Boy's School, the session to terminate at 12.15. Oxbridge Lane to commence at 12.30 + finish at 4.
Dec 5 News received that Private Wm. O Reed of the Seaforth Highlanders, had died of wounds received in action; He had charge of Stds VI+ VII while here.
Dec 11 School meets for afternoon sessions only. 12.30 - 4pm.
Dec 18 School resumed morning sessions at 8.45 this week.
Dec 22 School closed at 12 noon for Xmas Holiday.
Mon Jany 8th 1917 School resumed after Xmas Holidays.
Tues 30th - Mrs Nasby transferred to Infant School during the temporary absence of one of the staff of that school.
Thurs 1st Feb - Mr Roberts suffering from Neurasthemia. By Doctor's orders + by permission of the Committee left school this afternoon to recuperate.
Frid 2nd - Miss Ingram came this morning from the Girls School to act temporarily in Mr Robert's place.
Tues 13th - Mr Roberts resumed duty today.
Weds 14th - Miss Ingram returned to duty at her own school.
Mon 5th March A number of the upper boys under the care of a teacher visited Wombwells Menagerie this afternoon between 3.45 + 5.0. Object Lessons and Composition re the foregoing will follow in the Classroom.
Tues 20th School closed for Parliamentary Election.
Thurs 24th May Empire Day.
The children assembled in the yard where flags were carried + patriotic songs sung. After a few introductory remarks from the Headmaster dealing with the privileges + obligations of our Empire Mr Dent gave an interesting address on the subject - dealing largely with the historical side. The boys then saluted the flag + the proceedings closed.
Fri 8th June - Mr Nilson temporarily finished service this afternoon being called up for Military Service.
Mon 11th - School commenced full time again. The children from Oxbridge Lane having returned to their own school. Mrs Wise + Mrs Wilson commenced temporary duty here this morning.
Tues 19th - Mr Roberts missed some money from his desk in Room 6. Police communicated with.
Frid 22 - Mr Dent off school in the morning troubled with a boil on his neck.
Frid 29th Scripture Examination. Holiday in the afternoon. About 130 scholars + teachers went to Seaton Carew where a pleasant time was spent.
Tues 3rd July Miss Wise removed to Infant School in place of Miss Foster.
Thurs 5th Half Holiday in the afternoon for the Baby-week demonstration in the park.
13th - Mr Griffiths from school, to appear before the Military Tribunal at Durham to seek exemption.
Weds 18th - Master Harold Shaw, scholar at this school, received notice today that he had gained a 3 years Scholarship available at the Stockton Secondary School - Scholarship provided by the Durham C.C.
Mon 23 - Mrs Wise returned to duty from Infant Sch this morning.
Frid 27th School closed at 4.0 for Midsummer Holidays.
Aug 27th School re-assembled after Midsummer Holidays. All the staff present except Mr Griffiths who has been called up to assist H M Forces ( R.F.C.)
Mon 17th September - Mr A Griffiths - on the staff of this school - who has recently joined the R.F.C. was home on his first leave this weekend. He attended school this morning + gave the upper standards a most instructive address on aeroplanes + aviation. The boys were keenly interested + showed their deep appreciation of Mr Griffiths lecture.
Mon 24th - Miss Bowron commenced duty as a Cert. asst. in this school this morning.
Mon Oct 1st School hours altered for the Winter Session.
Morning 8.55 to 11.45
Afternoon 12.55 to 3.30.
Several cases of infectious disease reported (11)
Mon 8th Standards I, II + III commenced half time today to make room for a number of Oxbridge Lane Sch boys - their school being occupied for Military Purposes
Frid 12th - Miss Bowron transferred to Bailey St School today.
Frid 21st Dec School closed after afternoon session for Xmas Holidays.
Mond 7th Jany.1918 School opened. No fires on owing to lack of fuel. Cold intense. Scholars dismissed at 10 0'clock on the instruction of Chairman + Secty. School open in the afternoon.
Frid 18th The weather for a fortnight has been atrocious. Snowfalls with alternate frosts + rapid thaws. The attendance has consequently suffered severely.
Mon 21st - Mrs Wilson absent for half day - Husband home from the Front.
Frid 25th School closed for ensuing week - Staff engaged in Ration Registration.
Thurs 28th - Between 40 + 50 boys in the Upper Standards, under the care of Mr Roberts, went for a Nature Study Ramble to Potto, Swainby and the Cleveland Hills. Much information of a valuable character was obtained the result of which will be shown in future school essays.
Frid 8th March School closed in the afternoon. Children marched to Town Hall to make deposits in Local Ward Fund.
Mon 18th - Mrs Nilson? absent in the afternoon by permission:- (Husband home from the Front).
Tues 30th April - Mrs Wise finished duty at this school this afternoon having decided to devote her time to household duties.
Mon 27th May Standard 3 is still without a teacher no appointment having been made by the Committee.
Weds 29th - Mrs Blackburn commenced duty as temporary assistant at school this afternoon, in place of Mrs Wise Std. III.
Mon 10th June - Mrs Wilson absent for the day - Husband home from Military Service.
Frid 21 Percentage for week 89.4. This drop from the previous week is remarkable + is accounted for by a sudden epidemic of influenza which has swept over the district.
Frid 28th Percentage for week 76.3. This is the lowest for years - The influenza epidemic is still spreading.
Frid Aug 2nd - Mr Dent terminated his engagement as teacher having found a more lucrative post outside the teaching profession.
Sept 2nd - Mr David Raper C.A. commenced duties this morning in place of Mr Dent.
A rearrangement in the allocation of special subjects to members of the Staff has been made. The Headmaster taking the Singing of the school + the Mathematics of Stds. V+VI. Mr Roberts taking the Drawing of the school; + Mr Raper ( who has returned from Active Services with H M's Forces + has been acting as Drill Sergeant) taking the Physical Exercises of the school.
Oct 9th - Mr Raper absent owing to the death of his child in Harrogate.
Nov 11th News received this morning of the armistice concluded with the Central Powers - children dismissed for the day. Orders received from the School Medical Authority for schools to remain closed until further notice owing to Influenza epidemic.
Jany. 6th 1919 School reopened after Xmas Holidays. Influenza epidemic practically ceased.
Thurs 16th - Mr Raper absent at Harrogate burying his child.
Mon 20th School assembled. Headmaster alone present to attend to the scholars - the notices of resignation of the remainder of the Staff having expired on the 17th. Instruction recd. from the Education Office at 11o'clock to dismiss the scholars until further notice.
Weds 19th Feby. An arrangement having been made between the Teachers + the Education Committee the school reopened at the usual time this morning. Members of the Staff present :- The Headmaster, Mr Dent, Mr Gill, Mr Roberts, Mr Griffiths, Mr Raper, Miss Blackwood + Miss Carr. Mr Dent made his commencement after temporary employment as Pensions Secty. + Mr Gill + Mr Griffiths after their discharge from H M's Forces. Mrs Blackburn + Mrs Wilson engaged as "temporary" teachers terminated their engagements during the time the schools were closed.
Frid 28th Alderman Bainbridge attended school in the afternoon + gave an address to the children on the subject of War Saving Certificates.
Mon March 3rd - Mr F C Arkless commenced duty here this morning.
Frid. 21st - Mr Gill absent owing to the death of a relative.
Tues April 1st - Mr Arkless transferred to Bailey St Sch.
Thurs 15th May The boys in the upper standards had a ramble to the Cleveland Hills for the purpose of Nature Study. The weather was fine + a pleasant instructive time was spent. The points of interest will be embodied in future essays in Composition.
Thurs 22nd Standard IV spent the afternoon in the country studying nature under the direction of Mr Raper. Train was taken to Yarm + then the boys walked to Hilton + the time was spent in the Leven Valley. Flowers + birds were plentiful + much useful information was obtained by the boys.
Frid 23rd Today the Headmaster completed a thorough examination of all the Standards. Reports were presented + all the details of schemes + work were discussed with the various teachers.
Frid. 4th July Today one of the radiators in Room 1 fell from its support on the wall. It grazed + bruised the feet of the boys who were standing in front of the blackboard. They were taken across to the Hospital when it was found that their injuries were not serious. Their feet were dressed + the boys were carried home. This occurred about 1.23. Neither of the boys should have been in Room 1 at that time. I immediately reported to Mr Johnson Chairman of the School Committee who came round + examined the radiator + the wall staple which had evidently been defective.
Mon 7th - Mr W Sugden commended duties today at Oxbridge Lane School.
Frid 11th The scholars + the Staff proceeded to the Park at 10.40 for Organized Games.
Thurs 17th Mr R Johnson Chairman of the School Committee attended school in the afternoon to present the prizes the boys had won in the Peace Games.
Frid 18th School closed for Peace Celebrations.
Mon Sep 1st School reopened. Mr Sugden returned to duty after absence at Oxbridge Lane Sch.
Weds 3rd - Mr Sugden transferred to Newtown Boys School.
Tues 30th - Mr Raper finished duty at this school today at 4.30 having accepted a more remunerative post at Hesleden under the Durham County Council.
Weds 31st - Mr Sugden re-commenced duty at this school this morning in place of Mr Raper.
Tues 21st October Nelson Day In view of the anniversary of Trafalgar + the death of Nelson, the children were assembled in the yard + an interesting + instructive address was given by Mr Dent.
Tues 11th Nov Armistice Day. Short address to the children. Two minutes silence - with heads bowed - at 11 o'clock. The effect was most impressive + must long remain in the memory of the boys.
Mon 24th Headmaster's quarterly class examination commenced - all subjects being taken Mr Sugden absent through a reoccurrence of malarial fever originally contracted while on active service.
Tues 16th Dec - Mr Johnson for many years the highly respected Chairman of the School Committee was buried today. Two wreaths were sent by the Staff + the scholars of the various departments. 6 of the elder boys attended the funeral service + walked in the procession. The elder boys and girls lined the two sides of the roadway shortly before 12 o'clock + stood bareheaded while the cortege passed. Mr Johnson had done immense work for the school + had earned the respect + gratitude of all connected with it.
Tues 23rd School closed at 3.30 for the Xmas Holidays.
Examples of Log Book Entries - Boys Department 1920 - 1929
Weds Jany. 7th 1920 School reopened. 32 boys absent - possibly this is partly due to mid-week opening. Miss Blackwood absent with an attack of neuritis.
Thurs 5th Some of the older boys under the care of Mr Roberts went to see a series of animated pictures dealing principally with native life in Africa.
Mon 9th Feby - Miss Blackwood returned to duty.
Frid 13th -A boy named Laurence Dennison while running in the playground at playtime this morning tripped and fell over another boys foot breaking his own leg. The affair was a pure accident. He was immediately carried across to the Hospital + his parents informed.
Tues 17th After much consideration we have decided to introduce the `script' style of handwriting in the school.
Weds 5th May - Mr Sugden transferred temporarily to R H School owing to shortage of teachers there.
Thurs 20th - Mr Sugden returned from R H School.
Frid 21st - Empire Day. The children assembled in the playground. Addresses on the Growth Privileges + Responsibility of Empire were given by Mr J L McLaughlin (Member of the ED. Committee), Mr Roberts + The Headmaster. Medals to commemorate the signing of Peace were distributed to the children by Mrs McLaughlin. Patriotic songs were then sung + the children dispersed for the Whitsuntide Holiday.
Friday 4th June - Mr Gill absent in the afternoon to be examined by the army medical representatives for Pension purposes.
Tues 15th By mistake water was pored over a small quantity of sodium. A boy who was near had his clothes spotted in two + three places + his face made rather sore by the fumes. This in the school laboratory.
Wed 16th - Wm Caldwell, playing in the school yard at 1.15pm, fell on his head while playing leap-frog. He walked across the street to the hospital + had a slight cut washed + bandaged.
Fri July 2nd Holiday for Royal Agricultural Show at Darlington.
Frid 9th - Miss Carr absent - mother ill. (Afternoon). Miss Blackwood absent - Heart trouble.
Received notice today that four of our boys - A King, J H Bramley, H Lamb + J E Pinkney had won open scholarships for the Stockton Grammar School.
Mon 12th - Miss Blackwood + Miss Carr returned to duty.
Frid 16th Annual Scripture Examination in the morning. In the afternoon the majority of the scholars + teachers went by train to Seaton where an enjoyable time was spent. Received word that Arthur King had gained a scholarship available at Stockton Secondary school - this is the second scholarship he has obtained this term.
Frid 23rd A piano was delivered at school today - the first in the history of the school. We are all delighted at its advent - It will do much to improve the singing of the school - a subject which has always received enthusiastic treatment.
Thurs 29th - Holiday all day - Sports in the Park during the morning - Tea in school in the afternoon. Funds provided from the Alderman Rudd Bequest.
Thursday 30th Sept - Mr Griffiths terminated his services at this school today having accepted a more remunerative post under the Durham C.C.
Frid Oct 1st - Mrs M Woods (C.A) commenced temporary duties today.
Monday 11th - Letter rec'd from Education Office (copy)
Dear Mr Stokoe
I am requested to convey to you the congratulations of the Committee on the excellent attendance of children at Bowesfield Lane Boy's School during the month of July last. I also notice that this improvement has been more than maintained during the month of September.
Yours Truly
Jos. S Purdey
Director + Secty.
Mon Nov 1st - Mrs Woods terminated her services as temporary assistant at this school at 4 o'clock.
Tues 2nd - Mrs Craig commenced as temporary assistant this morning.
Tues 9th - Mayors Day - Half holiday in the afternoon by request of the newly elected Mayor - Councillor R Spark.
Mon 15th - Mr Sugden from school in the afternoon with a touch of ague - a legacy from his war experiences.
Friday 17th Dec - Harry Barker fell at the Park this morning during Organized Games + broke a small bone in his hand.
Mon 20th - Wm. Williams fell in the school porch + cut his knee - necessitating a stitch.
Thurs 23rd School closed at 4 o'clock for usual Xmas Holidays.
Mon 10th Jan 1921 School reopened. Attendance somewhat low. Much sickness prevalent.
Mon 17th + Tues 18th - School visited by H M Inspectors. Several suggestions were made which will be carried into effect.
Mon 24th - Mr Roberts went to R H School to assist temporarily in the absence of another teacher.
Mon Jany. 31st - Mr Roberts returned to duty from R H School.
Tuesday February 1st - Wm Murray Std. III, standing on the form in the back row of his class during lesson - in his eagerness to answer a question overbalanced himself. He cut his forehead on the nearest desk + was immediately taken to the hospital where a stitch was put in.
Tues 12th April Boys from the Upper Standards commenced the season at the Baths (Swimming).
Thurs 26th - Mr Gill absent for the day at Newcastle undergoing Medical examination for pension purposes (Military).
Monday 2nd May - Mr Roberts absent in the morning owing to a motor breakdown when returning from week-end holiday.
Weds 11th - Harold Ingledew was accidently knocked down in the playground during play hour this afternoon and received a cut about the middle of his right eye brow. He was taken to the hospital + had a couple of stitches put in.
Weds June 1st - Mr Gill absent in the morning being Medically examined by the Military Doctors.
Mon 20th - Mr Dent absent - collecting census papers.
Frid 29th July School closed at 4.0 for Midsummer Holidays.
Mon Aug 29th School re-opened.
Weds 31st - Robt. Groskop? accidentally fell in the playground this afternoon + cut his chin. He was taken to the Hospital + the wound was stitched.
Weds 21st Dec During the recreation time in the afternoon a boy named Wilfred Gale fell in the school yard + sustained a "Green-stick" fracture in his arm. He was taken to the hospital + had his arm put in splints.
Frid 23rd School closed at noon for Xmas Holidays.
Jany 9th 1922 School re-opened. Attendance only 85% owing chiefly to epidemic of influenza.
Frid 27th Half holiday - attendance for December being 95.3.
Feby 28th Shrove Tuesday. Days holiday to celebrate Princess Mary's wedding to Viscount Lascelles.
Mar 20th According to Regulations 77 to 81 of the local Education Committee I have delegated to each assistant in this school the power to inflict slight punishment for class offences.
Mon 3rd April 43 children were received from the Infant Dept. this morning.
Weds 12th April - Mr Roberts absent owing to the death of his mother.
Saty. 13th May About 140 scholars past +present proceeded by train to Potto + thence to Swainby + Scarth Nick. A very pleasant day was spent + much valuable information was gleaned by the way.
May 24th Empire Day. The children assembled in the Playground + addresses were given by the Headmaster + Mr Dent on the growth of our Empire + the duties + responsibilities that would be placed upon the boys as our future citizens. An enjoyable function finished with the singing of "God Save the King".
June 27th - Mr Dent absent owing to the death of his brother.
July 20th - Mrs Craig absent - While bicycling home from school yesterday afternoon she was knocked down by a horse-van + will be unable to walk at least for a fortnight.
Aug 27th - Mrs B M Craig terminated her engagement at this school today.
Sept 12th Acting on instructions from the Ed. Office, School opened at 1 o'clock + closed at 3 o'clock this afternoon to give the boys an opportunity to visit a travelling show.
Oct 2nd Ten boys who had been successful in the open examination were transferred to the Central School today.
Oct 3rd - Fred Fawcett one of the school monitors, was swinging on the railings in the porch during playtime this afternoon when he slipped + hurt his wrist. After going to his class he complained of pain. He was taken to the hospital where the doctor diagnosed a slight fracture of the wrist.
9th Today I have transferred 10 boys from Std. V to Std. III for each arithmetic lesson. An exceptionally unfortunate group, these boys have proved hopelessly incompetent from Std I and upwards. They have had to be taught apart from the rest of the class + have had much care + time spent upon them individually. They have been promoted Standard by Standard simply because of their age ( 3 boys are 13 years old + 5 are 12). There is just a possibility + a hope that in Std. III they may be able now to find their feet.
Mon 29th March 1923 Two valuable book prizes were kindly presented to the two most deserving boys in the school - Edward Marwood + Fred. Fawcett by the Chairman of the School Committee Mrs Mark.
April 25th - Mr Sugden left early in the afternoon to attend the wedding of a relative.
26th Holiday to celebrate the wedding of the Duke of York and Lady Bowes Lyon.
22nd June - Notice was received that Fred Fawcett + Thos, Swainston had gained scholarships at the Stockton Secondary School.
29th School closed in the afternoon to enable boys to run the qualifying heats for the school sports.
Mon 16th Mrs Mark, Chairman of the School Committee visited school this afternoon + gave the children an opportunity of hearing a gramophone record of the King + Queen's speeches to children on Empire Day. It was an excellent record + was greatly appreciated by both Teachers + Scholars who gave hearty expression of thanks to Mrs Mark for her kindness.
Aug 27th By order of the Committee Std I A+B were transferred to the Infants Dept. 25 boys were admitted from R.H.S. as an additional Std VI. Also by order of the Committee Miss Carr who has been accustomed to successful Senior Class teaching was transferred to the Infants Dept. while Miss Blackwood whose whole career has been spent in Junior work was retained in the Senior Sch.
Frid 7th Sept 50 books were received from the Ed. Office today as the foundation of a school library. The issue of books was commenced in the afternoon.
Jany. 7th 1924 School re-opened after Xmas holidays.
Weds 23rd Mr McLaughlin attended school this morning + gave a short gramophone concert to the Upper Standards. The records were by the worlds greatest singers and as the music was of a very high class the boys received both edification + musical education. Mr McLaughlin was given a hearty cheer.
Tues 29th - Chas Hunter fell in the playground during playtime this morning + fractured his arm - a greenstick fracture. He was immediately taken to the hospital. It was quite an accident + no one was to blame.
Feby. 25th The preliminary scholarship examination was held at school this morning. 41 boys took part.
Feby. 13th This afternoon a purse containing money was stolen from the coat pocket of the Teacher of Std. II - Miss Blackwood - by an old scholar who had entered the classroom + engaged in conversation with Miss Blackwood. The loss was discovered immediately after the boy left. The purse with part of its contents was found next day in a dust closet in the school yard. The boy, later, confessed to the theft.
Feby. 18th - Miss Blackwood absent for a time in the morning to attend at the Juvenile Court where the above case was dealt with. The boy was placed on probation for 2 years + was ordered to refund the money by instalments.
May 14th -This morning during playtime one of the boys - Jno Barker - climbed over the school railings to get a ball which had been knocked into the street. (Boys had strict instructions not to climb the school walls). In jumping down, Barker, caught his wrist on the end of one of the spikes + was cut. He was immediately taken across to the Hospital to be attended to. The wound was not serious.
May 23rd An interesting function was carried out in the school playground this morning. Mrs Mark, Chairman of the Committee kindly presented the school with a flagstaff + Union Jack + this was unfurled by the donor before the massed schools, the members of the Committee + a large number of parents. The function was presided over by Alderman Nattrass, the Chairman of the Education Committee. The children were variously addressed by the Chairman, Mrs Mark, Mr Jewitt. The Director of Education + the Headmaster who on behalf of the scholars + staff formally thanked Mrs Mark for her generous gift. The Dedication Ceremony was performed by the Rev. J Andrews M.C. Patriotic hymns were sung + the proceedings closed with three cheers for the King.
28th The Mayor + Mayoress paid a visit to school this afternoon. The Mayor gave the boys a pleasant, chatty + instructive address on Civic duties + opportunities. This was listened to intently by the boys who showed their appreciation by hearty applause.
June 30th Today the Headmaster (A A Stokoe) having reached the age of retirement terminated his engagement at this school in order to avail himself of the pension provided by the Education Dept. After school in the afternoon an interesting function took place - The Heads + Staff of the various departments of the school together with the elder scholars presented the Headmaster with a canteen of cutlery + a case of tea-knives. Mrs Stokoe at the same time receiving a Gold + Emerald brooch. Miss Eden, Miss Evans + several of the Staff took part in the proceedings + touching + affectionate references were made to past work and associations which had always been of an extremely pleasant character. Mr + Mrs Stokoe responded.
July 1st - I commenced duties in this school this morning 9 a.m. (Alfred E Lax)
Jan 5th 1925 The school opened this morning at 9.a.m.
Jan 29th The school was used today as a Polling Station in connection with the Corporation Bill.
Feb 24th Shrove Tuesday. School closed for the afternoon.
Mar 4th The school was closed all day. It was used as a Polling Station - County Council election.
April 1st 1925 The school was re-organised, and Std. VII retained. 46 boys were admitted, 7 left.
Arrangement
Std. On Roll Teacher
VII 51 Mr H Roberts
VI 52 Mr C Gill
V 52 Mr W Sugden
IV 58 Mr J G Dent
III 51 Mrs L E Short
II 45 Miss Blackwood
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These changes necessitated some alterations in the Time Table.
April 23rd Shakespeare Day. Lessons given on his life and work.
May 22nd (Friday) Empire Day celebrations were carried out this afternoon. All departments were gathered together in the Boy's yard, suitable hymns and songs were sung, and addresses were given by Councillors Bulmer and Gargett and the headmaster.
June 10th (Wednesday) Railway Centenary, Essay Competition. This morning the Senior boys wrote an essay in connection with the above competition.
Information was received this morning that the following boys had been awarded Scholarships :- Ed. Bullock, Leon. Martin, Fred Allan, Kenneth Thompson (Fee Paying), Arthur Stephens (Fee paying)
July 2nd + 3rd School closed. Railway Centenary Celebrations.
Thursday morning:- Children viewed a procession of Rolling Stock, showing the development of railways from their inception.
" afternoon:- Children taken to view the Royal Procession and the unveiling of a commemorative tablet.
Friday morning:- Sports
" afternoon:- Tea and presentation of medals, both kindly given by the Mayor Mr L Ropner.
Jan 8 1926 The following letter has been received from the Education Office.
School Sessions - Change of School Hours
Dear Sir
The Committee has had under consideration the subject of the change of School hours so that children leaving school may avoid the dangers arising from Street Traffic, and have decided that the Bowesfield Lane School Sessions be from 9 to 11.45a.m. and from 1.15 - 4p.m. as a test for a period of 3 months commencing on Monday next the 11th instant. Kindly arrange accordingly.
Yours Faithfully
J S Purdey ( Director + Secretary)
In compliance with the above instructions the following Time Table periods have been adopted.
Morning :- 9-9.20 9.20 - 10.0 10.0 - 10.35 10.35-10.45 10.45-11.15 11.15-11.45
Afternoons:- 1.15-2.0 2.00-2.40 2.40-2.50 2.50-3.25 3.25-4.0
Changes Morning Playtime 5 mins earlier - half hour periods after play
Afternoon First+ second lessons lengthened by 10 + 5 minutes respectively.
April 1st Commencement of a new School Year.
Arrangement of Classes
On Roll
Headmaster VII 17
Mr Roberts VII 42
Mr Gill VI 54
Mr Sugden V 52
Mr J G Dent IV 53
Mrs L E Short III 38
Miss Blackwood II 41
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April 12th - Miss Blackwood absent, she has scalded both feet.
A re-arrangement of the Time Table has been necessary, due to the formation of a new class, Std VIII. In addition each class has 3 twenty minute lessons in Physical Exercises in place of 2 half hour lessons each week.
May 6th The school was closed for ½ a day. There was a Hospital Carnival held in the town.
June 7th According to instructions received from the Office the school returned to the original dinner hour 12.0p.m to 1.30p.m (see Jan 8th 1926)
June 11th -Mr H Roberts was absent today.
June 14th Received word that Mr H Roberts had passed through an operation for appendicitis.
June 17th The following boys have won scholarships for Secondary School - F Harrison, Cliff. Watson. A Stephens, T? James, D Wheatley.
July 2nd The school was closed this afternoon in order to run off the heats for the various events in connection with the Elementary School Sports.
Aug 30th From this date an alteration in the length of periods for lessons has been made. Two 40 minute periods before "break". Two 30 minute periods after break (morning and afternoon).
Opening Ceremony at the Hospital. Visit of Princess Mary.
The school was closed for the afternoon session.
The children assembled in the yard at 3.0p.m. and were marched to Hartington Rd. to take up their position with the children of other schools of the town in order to see the passing of the Princess.
At 4.15p.m. the children returned to school and were entertained to tea through the kind hospitality of the Mayor Mr L Ropner.
The teachers and children left school about 5.15p.m.
Sept 28th I attended a meeting in the Educ. Office this afternoon. Its purpose was to discuss the co-ordination of the work in Elementary Schools with that in the Handicraft Centre.
Nov 9th Mayors Day. The school ws granted a half day holiday at the request of the Mayor + with consent of the Educ. Committee.
Nov 11th - Armistice Day. The keeping of the two minutes silence was observed by the whole school with due solemnity. Suitable hymns were sung, a short address was given, and the proceedings terminated by singing the National Anthem.
Nov 19 - League of Nations A party of 80 boys (Stds. VI, VII, VII) under the supervision of Mr H Roberts and Mr C Gill attended the Hippodrome this afternoon (3pm-4pm). A Cinema Picture ( The Star of Hope) was shown, and a brief address on the work of the League of Nations was given by Mr Seville, headmaster of the Grammar School.
March 31st 1927 My engagement in this school terminated tonight. My duties will commence tomorrow at the James Mackinlay Central Sch. Redcar.
April 1st - Mr W Hamilton T.C. (07/784) commenced duty as Headmaster to-day.
May 24th Empire Day was celebrated today. A combined ceremony took place for all Departments in the Boy's playground. Hymns + Patriotic Songs were sung and the children heard addresses from Mrs Mark, Alderman Nattrass, Councillor Birkbeck + Mr Purdey.
June 22nd - Today Norman Mallaby was buried. He was fatally injured in a motor accident in the Whitsuntide holidays + died in the Hospital on June 19th. Mr Dent, Mr Gill + 40 boys attended the funeral.
Aug 29th - Mr S Barnet commenced duty as P.T. in this school today.
Sept 27th - Mrs Mark visited the school this afternoon and congratulated Jack Cooper (13) Std. VIII on his musical success in gaining a National; Scholarship tenable at London Violoncells? School for 3 yrs.
Oct 21st - Mr Sugden finished duty here to-day, his transfer to Bailey St Boys School taking effect as from 31st Oct 27.
Jan 9th 1928 The school re-opened at 9.q.m. this morning.
Jan 10th News reached School today of the death on 7th inst. of Mr J C Bage, headmaster of the school form 1881 -1914.
Jan 11th The School Sessions today were altered as follows on acc. of Mr Bage's Funeral. A.M. 9.0 - 11.45 P.M. 12.45 - 3.0
Jan 19th The boys of Standards VI + VII visited the Hippodrome from 1.30 to 3.30 to-day to see a propaganda film of the League of Nations Union.
Mar 29th Mrs E Mark came this afternoon to school and presented the Swimming Certificates to the successful boys ( 2 Class II, 11 Prelim.)
July 11th? The School secured 2nd place in the Gazette Shield at the Stockton Cycling Club Sports. The School representatives were C Muirhead, G Dargie, R Swann, A Jackson.
Nov 26th Notification received from the Office that the following boys had been awarded book prizes in connection with the Captain Cook Essay Competition:-
Class B (Boys under 12) Rees Davis
Class D (Boys over 12) Robt. Robson, Chris. Muirhead.
Dec 21st The School closed at 4p.m. today for the Xmas Vacation.
July 17th 1929 The following boys have obtained scholarships at the Stockton Sec. Sch. J Hillman, W Matthews, R Fairlamb.
July 17th - L Wright representing Stockton in the Tees-side Inter Town Sports at Middlesbro' dead-heated in the High Jump at 4' 6".
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