Carr Lane School Low Moor: Mixed School Logbook 1889-1907
 

In 1889 the Carr Lane Boys' and Girls' Schools amalgamated under headteacher John Nightingale.

The original is deposited at Bradford Archives reference 19D75/4/3 the Boys' School records start the book and the Mixed School records follow on

There is an index to all log books here.
 
ID Date Comments
1 1889 04 29 Took charge of the Boys & Girls as a Mixed School. (signed) J Nightingale
2 1889 05 03 This week the Girls' and Infants' Schools have been connected by a door; the Boys have removed across and the Infants and are now occupying the School formerly occupied by the Boys.
3 1889 05 06 Having looked into the work of the upper standards during last week, and examined them on paper today I find that the Girls have done very little indeed of their work during the past six months. Standard IV cannot do Long Division of Money. In Standard V about 5 girls could work 1 Practice sum right out of 3 while the remainder made a very poor attempt. In the same standard 3 boys failed to work 2 sums correctly out of 3 sums set. Standard VI cannot work Vulgar Fractions, while the single Standard VII has not learnt a single new rule since the last examination in November. A considerable number of girls, it seems, have spent all their time in knitting instead of ordinary lessons. Composition and Writing are almost as bad as the Arithmetic.
4 1889 05 10 I find that the female pupil teachers are fairly well up in their lessons, though they are a little weak in Arithmetic, not in getting correct answers but in methods of working and management. During this week I have been giving Black-board lessons in Practice to Standard V girls. The Rev H L Cook visited the school yesterday.
5 1889 05 17 This week I have given Black-board lessons in Decimals to Standard VI girls. Standard IV girls have made considerable progress in their work during the past fortnight.
6 1889 05 24 The workmen have commenced the alterations this week. The school work has gone on as well as possible under the circumstances.
7 1889 05 27 The Revd H L Cook visited the school this morning.
8 1889 05 30 This morning being Ascension Day, the scholars attended a Children's Service in the Church at 8.30 am. We reached school at 9.30. Gave the school holiday this afternoon.
9 1889 05 31 This week I have given Blackboard lessons to Standard I in Addition of Fractions.
10 1889 06 06 The Revd H L Cook visited the school to-day.
11 1889 06 07 Dismissed the school at 12 o'clock for the Whitsuntide Holidays.
12 1889 06 17 Re-opened the school after the Holidays. The Revd H L Cook visited the school.
13 1889 06 22 The attendance this week has been fair, but not so good as it should be. The work is going on fairly well. I have given Blackboard lessons to Standard V in 'Proportion' this week.
14 1889 06 25 Geo S Carr Esq, Inspector for the Church of England Schools Society, examined the whole school to-day in Reading, Writing & Arithmetic.
15 1889 07 02 Examined the Registers (signed) H L Cook
16 1889 07 05 Thos J Howell, Assistant Master, absent from school this week attending the Scholarship Examination. Rachel A Binns, Monitor, absent from lessons on Tuesday morning without permission. The average attendance of the scholars this week is as follows: Boys 148.6, Girls 130.2. Total 178.8. This is considerably less than it should be. The Girls attend rather worse than the Boys.
17 1889 07 12 I was absent from school on Wednesday sick.
18 1889 07 15 I have given Rachel Binns permission to stay at home during this week as her aunt is very ill.
19 1889 07 19 The Scripture Examination was held this day.
20 1889 07 26 The attendance is very poor at present, as there is a deal of sickness about. This afternoon the children had their Annual Treat. We walked up to Royds Hall but, owing to the heavy rain we could not enter the field. We returned to school and had tea and buns.
21 1889 08 01 Closed the school at 12 o'clock for the Midsummer Holidays. I resigned charge of this school. (signed) John Nightingale
22 1889 08 26 I took charge of the school this morning. Found everything very clean and tidy. Children turned up very well after the holidays very few being absent. Have considered to take sewing on Tuesdays, commencing after the marking of the Registers in the morning and going on for the remainder of the day. This will necessitate only a slight change in the other lessons of the day. (signed) C Thornton. Also received the Scripture report on the above date. Out of 16 marks 9 were Excellent and 7 Good.
23 1889 08 28 Two boys Willie Reade and Robert Sutcliffe entered school about two minutes after the registers were marked. I allowed the Teacher to mark them present.
24 1889 08 29 Upon looking at the Time Table I find that there is only half an hour per week allowed for singing. In future I shall take an hour for that subject and the Lessons generally taken between 2.40 and 3.20 will be omitted and Repetition taken a Lesson earlier.
25 1889 09 02 Examined Standard VI in the three Rs. Found them very weak in Arithmetic and particularly the girls. The last mentioned also read without much expression and are able to answer very little on the subject matter of what they read.
26 1889 09 06 The Rev H L Cook visited the school this morning.
27 1889 09 13 The attendance for this week has been fairly good and the work seems to be going on in a satisfactory manner. Have discovered that there are a number of children in Standard I whom it will be impossible to present for examination on the annual visit of HMI as it would be unwise to push them as they are extremely dull.
28 1889 09 20 Gave an Examination this morning to Standards III & IV in Writing & Arithmetic. The result was as follows: 44 present in St III 24 passed in Writing, 32 in Arithmetic percentage of passes = 64. 61 were present in St IV, of these 47 passed in Arithmetic & 44 in Writing. Percentage of passes = 75. Many of the errors in both Standards were due to carelessness.
29 1889 09 26 George S Carr Esq, Inspector for the Church of England's Schools' Society examined the school to-day in Reading, Writing & Arithmetic. From what I have already seen of the work done, the errors arise not so much from inability as from a want of care.
30 1889 09 27 The attendance for this week has slightly decreased when compared with that of last week. This is owing partly to sickness of children in the lower Standards.
31 1889 09 30 School was visited this morning by the Rev H L Cook and Rev M Humble. Also received Forms VIII & IX and examination schedules this morning.
32 1889 10 01 Have given Louisa Hodgson (3rd Year PT) permission to be absent from school this afternoon and to-morrow morning in order to assist at the exam of the school of her sister who is ill.
33 1889 10 04 Examined the Registers (signed) H L Cook
34 1889 10 04 Examined Standards II, III, IV & V in Writing and Arithmetic. Standards II and V did very well in both subjects and the other Standards fairly well. Spelling seems rather weak in Standard IV. Mr T G Rooper HMI paid a surprise visit to the school this afternoon. All the lessons were going on according to Time Table.
35 1889 10 07 Very poor attendance this morning owing partly to wet weather and partly to a local fair.
36 1889 10 08 Received Mr Carr's report on the examination which took place on Septr 26th. The spelling of Standards III & IV is very weak as is also the Arithmetic of V & VI. Composition of VI is very poor. Standard II is the only Standard which passed a really good examination. Reading seems to have been done very well by all the Standards. Compared with last year the school does not seem to have done quite so well.
37 1889 10 11 The average attendance for this week is considerably lower than last week owing to the very poor attendance last Monday.
38 1889 10 14 Admitted one boy this morning and from questioning him I find he has not been attending school for three or four months ' gives no reason for this non-attendance. Received 9/2 this morning from Mr Priestley being fees paid by Guardians for certain children for quarter ending September 27th.
39 1889 10 18 The Rev H L Cook visited the school to-day. Received notice on Tuesday that the Government Examination will be held on the 13th, 14th, 15th of November.
40 1889 10 21 Had occasion to punish three boys ' Albert Brown, Willie Sugden & John Kneeshaw for truanting.
41 1889 10 22 This morning the Rev H L Cook and Rev M Humble visited the school.
42 1889 10 25 Examined Standards II, III, IV, V & VI this morning. The first two Standards did very well indeed and St IV seems to have improved somewhat both in Spelling and Arithmetic since I examined them a fortnight ago. Standards V & VI are still very weak in Arithmetic particularly the girls in both Standards. The Composition is very fair throughout.
43 1889 10 29 Have had to speak very frequently to Sarah Holdsworth and Louisa Hodgson the Third Year PTs about being at School in good time both morning and afternoon. This afternoon they came in after children were assembled and offered no explanation whatever.
44 1889 10 30 Have excused Rachel Ann Binns from attending lessons in the mornings this week.
45 1889 10 31 End of school year. The children seem to have made good progress during the last few weeks and with care should do very well on the Inspector's visit. Composition is still weak in the upper Division.
46 1889 11 05 Several children who are on the Exam Schedules are absent from school this week owing to illness. Mr Howell took boys of St V & VI in Singing from 3.15 to 4.15 this afternoon.
47 1889 11 08 Held the usual examination this morning. On the whole the children did very well. Several children have had to be sent home owing to sickness during the last few days. Many of them will be prevented from attending the examination on account of this.
48 1889 11 11 The Rev H L Cook & Rev M Humble visited the school this morning and examined the children placed on the schedule for exceptional treatment.
49 1889 11 12 List of Songs: Standards I & II (1) Blackberrying (2) Washing Day (3) Sleighing Song (4) Maying (5) Who'll buy my posies (Round); Standard III (1) Awake & Hail the Morn (2) Birthplace (3) Home of Glory (4) Bay of Biscay (5) Who'll buy my posies/Labour's strong & merry (Rounds); Standards IV, V & VI (1) Awake & Hail the Morn (2) Birthplace (3) Home of Glory (4) Spring Life (5) Who'll buy my posies/Labour's strong & merry
50 1889 11 13/14/15 School examined by T G Rooper Esq HMI assisted by Mr Watkins HMIA. Everything passed off satisfactorily. School closed on Friday afternoon.
51 1889 11 19 Sent Sarah E Holdsworth home this morning for being twenty minutes late to lessons & having no excuse for this irregularity. She has not returned to school to-day. Received the examination schedules back this morning. The school has passed about 83 pc. The cause of this low percentage may be ascribed to Standard IV which has done very badly indeed.
52 1889 11 20 Miss Varndell is absent from school to-day by permission. S E Holdsworth is also absent without permission.
53 1889 11 21 Closed school this afternoon in good time. Am giving the children holiday to-morrow (Friday).
54 1889 11 25 Admitted 24 Boys and 13 Girls from the Infants' School this morning. The Standards are now formed for next year and the Teachers have begun their respective work for the year.
55 1889 11 26 Four children have been admitted this morning. Owing to a slight fall of snow the attendance is not so good as it ought to be.
56 1889 11 28 The Pupil Teachers have been much more punctual in coming to lessons in the morning during the past week than I have known them before. Their lessons are however not prepared as well as I could wish, in fact, in many cases they show that they have either been hurried over or never looked at, in the least.
57 1889 12 02 The Rev H L Cook visited the school this morning ' admitted several new scholars. Miss R Varndell will be absent from school for the next fortnight as she intends sitting for the Certif Exam next week. George Woodhead is absent from school this morning, the cause is sickness I believe but have received no intimation of it.
58 1889 12 05 George Woodhead is still absent and I have not as yet been acquainted with the cause of absence. School work is going on smoothly notwithstanding the absence of two of the staff.
59 1889 12 09 I have been absent from school since Thursday morning owing to a case of serious illness at home. Returned & opened school this afternoon. During my absence Miss Seed has taken charge and the work has gone on without interruption. Mr Howell sent a note to school this morning saying that he was unable to attend owing to indisposition. George Woodhead is still off.
60 1889 12 10 Sarah E Holdsworth was half an hour late in coming to lessons this morning. Mr Howell has returned to his duties.
61 1889 12 13 The attendance in the lower Standards (I & II) is not very satisfactory but this can partly be accounted for by the fact that there is much sickness in the neighbourhood.
62 1889 12 16 All the Staff are present this morning. George Woodhead is better.
63 1889 12 18 The Report on the Examination held on Nover 13th, 14th & 15th was brought to School by the Rev H L Cook this morning. It is a very poor one there being no good points in it. This is due I think to the 'Mixed' School having been recently formed, and to frequent changes in the Staff.
64 1889 12 19 School dismissed this afternoon for Xmas Holidays. The Rev H L Cook was present and presented prizes for good attendance and also Certificates of Merit to those who had passed in two or more subjects at the annual examination.
65 1890 01 06 I took charge of this school this morning. Found school clean and tidy and the majority of the children were very neat. I admitted 12 children this morning and afternoon. (signed ) Walter Smith
66 1890 01 07 The Rev H L Cook and Rev J F Phillips visited the school this morning. Admitted one new boy this morning. On account of all the female teachers being engaged with the sewing with the exception of L Hodgson I arranged for Standards I and II to take the same lessons while sewing is being taken. Copy of Report The children have passed a barely fair examination in the Elementary subjects. Whilst the mechanical work is fairly well done in some classes, that requiring thought is a failure. Efforts should be made to improve the intelligence of the children, who seem to have become quite habituated to a state of mental inactivity. The Music Grant is recommended with hesitation on account of the weakness of the ear exercises. The extreme weakness in Grammar in the fourth standard, and the inability to grasp the poems recited in the second, third and fourth standards imperilled even the lower mark for English. The Geography barely deserves the lower Grant. Needlework is fair. The rearrangement of the school, and the change of Teachers have interfered with the progress of the children this year, but the newly-formed Mixed Department will probably prove successful when it is thoroughly established. Staff for the year Walter Smith Head-master, Annie Seed Mistress, Thomas J Howell Assistant-master, Rachel Varndell Assistant-mistress, Sarah E Holdsworth Fourth year PT, Louisa Hodgson Fourth year PT, George Woodhead Third year PT, Rachel A Binns Second year PT (signed) H L Cook Correspondent
67 1890 01 09 Visited this school (signed) Chas E Neville. When Mr Neville entered the school the lessons were being carried on according to Time Table.
68 1890 01 10 The average attendance this week has slightly increased being 187.5.
69 1890 01 13 Miss Varndell was absent to-day through illness. The attendance was good this morning.
70 1890 01 15 Miss Varndell returned to her duties this morning. The Pupil Teachers do not prepare their lessons thoroughly. They seem to be content with a vague idea of the subjects taken in hand. Rachel A Binns seems to be very backward in her work.
71 1890 01 17 Heard L Hodgson, S Holdsworth and G Woodhead give criticism lessons this morning. From the manner in which they were given it is evident they have had little practice in this branch of school-work.
72 1890 01 20 Admitted 2 children this morning. G Woodhead was 15 minutes late to lessons this morning ' he had no excuse. I expelled Willie Farrer this afternoon for stealing a girl's dinner. The Rev H L Cook visited the school for the last time to-day.
73 1890 01 31 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) Frank Emlyn Jones January 31st 1890.
74 1890 01 31 The Rev F E Jones visited the school this afternoon for the first time as vicar. The weather this week has been stormy causing the attendance to fall a great deal.
75 1890 02 04 Several children are away this week through colds caused by the severe weather.
76 1890 02 07 Examined the school to-day. The work seems to be progressing in all standards with the exception of standard IV.
77 1890 02 14 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day. The attendance this week is very poor. Sickness among the children still prevails.
78 1890 02 19 Yesterday being Shrove Tuesday a holiday was given. The children assembled at the church this morning at 8.30. After a short service they marched to school, arriving here at 9.15.
79 1890 02 20 The Rev F E Jones visited the school this afternoon.
80 1890 02 24 Rachel A Binns is absent from school to-day on account of illness in the house.
81 1890 02 25 Commenced working by the new Time Table this morning. The Rev F E Jones took scripture with standards V & VI this morning.
82 1890 02 28 Rachel A Binns is still absent from school.
83 1890 03 03 Rachel A Binns returned to her duties this morning.
84 1890 03 07 The attendance has slightly improved this week.
85 1890 03 10 Miss Varndell is away from school through illness.
86 1890 03 11 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning.
87 1890 03 12 I took a writing lesson instead of English this afternoon in the first class. The writing is very poor in these standards.
88 1890 03 14 G Woodhead was absent from school to-day through illness.
89 1890 03 17 G Woodhead and Miss Varndell returned to their duties this morning. L Hodgson was absent through illness.
90 1890 03 18 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning. L Hodgson returned to her duties.
91 1890 03 20 Examined the Registers and found them correct. (signed) Frank Emlyn Jones
92 1890 03 20 Heard criticism lessons this morning from S Holdsworth and G Woodhead. Both lessons were only vaguely prepared.
93 1890 03 21 Lorraine Grayson died to-day. Death was caused by inflammation of the lungs. The attendance is gradually increasing.
94 1890 03 25 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning.
95 1890 03 28 The average attendance this week has slightly improved but at present there are many children absent through illness.
96 1890 03 31 Rachel A Binns was absent from lessons this morning without permission. Her lessons are very improperly prepared.
97 1890 04 03 Closed school this morning for Easter holidays.
98 1890 04 14 School re-opened this morning. The attendance was good. Admitted one new boy.
99 1890 04 18 The attendance throughout the week has been good, the average being 266.6.
100 1890 04 24 G Woodhead gave a lesson this morning on the 'Rhine' which was nothing but a string of names. I went through the lesson afterwards in his presence.
101 1890 04 25 S E Holdsworth and R Binns and L Hodgson give lessons to-day.
102 1890 05 02 The average attendance has slightly fallen this week. Examined the school to-day. Spelling was weak throughout.
103 1890 05 09 Sarah E Holdsworth gave a lesson on 'Cocoa' this morning. I went through the weak points afterwards.
104 1890 05 15 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning.
105 1890 05 17 The children went to church this morning arriving at school at 9.15. To-day being Ascension Day, the school was closed in the afternoon.
106 1890 05 20 Heard lesson from L Hodgson on Cocoa.
107 1890 05 21 Examined school to-day. Standard IV still very backward.
108 1890 05 22 Closed school this morning for Whitsuntide Holiday.
109 1890 06 02 School re-opened this morning. The attendance was only moderate being 243.
110 1890 06 04 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
111 1890 06 11 Geo Woodhead was absent from school to-day through illness.
112 1890 06 13 The Rev F E Jones and Archdeacon Seymour visited the school this afternoon.
113 1890 06 16 Wilkinson Hirst commenced as monitor. Standard IV took arithmetic this afternoon instead of Grammar. I went through with them the work which they did in Friday's examination. This standard is very backward in every subject.
114 1890 06 20 Miss Varndell was away from school to-day through lameness. Two boys entered school this afternoon as the registers were being closed. They were marked present.
115 1890 06 23 Miss Varndell was absent from school to-day. Sent Rachel Ann Binns home this morning for being seven minutes late to lessons. She did not return to school to-day. The Rev F E Jones visited school this morning.
116 1890 06 25 Rachel Ann Binns returned to school to-day. Miss Varndell still absent. The Rev F E Jones and the Rev G G Whittingham ' the new curate of this parish - visited the school this morning.
117 1890 06 26 Rachel Ann Binns asked for leave of absence from school to-day and to-morrow on account of the death of her uncle. Permission was granted her.
118 1890 06 27 Louisa Hodgson absent from school to-day through illness. Miss Varndell still absent. The attendance in standard II register was added and enter wrongly for four meetings of the school. The mistake was rectified by placing the correct number by the side of the other.
119 1890 06 30 Louisa Hodgson and Miss Varndell still absent.
120 1890 07 02 George Woodhead is absent to-day and will be absent the remainder of the week through the death of his father.
121 1890 07 04 The attendance has been very poor this week on account of the wet weather.
122 1890 07 07 Sarah E Holdsworth, Louisa Hodgson and T Howell are away from school this week attending the Scholarship examination. On account of the absence of so many of the teachers the time table cannot be strictly adhered to. Miss R Varndell returned to school this morning. The Rev F E Jones visited school this morning.
123 1890 07 08 Mr Carr examined Standards VI, V and VI this morning.
124 1890 07 11 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) Frank Emlyn Jones
125 1890 07 14 All the teachers were present this morning. The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
126 1890 07 23 The annual Scripture examination was held this morning. The registers were not marked. L Hardy Esq JP visited school this morning along with the Rev F E Jones.
127 1890 07 24 The annual treat took place this afternoon. The children marched to Royds Hall and after enjoying themselves for some time march back to school where tea and buns were served out.
128 1890 07 25 The attendance was very poor to-day.
129 1890 07 28 Mr Howell was absent to-day ' permission being given.
130 1890 07 31 Closed school to-day for Midsummer Holiday.
131 1890 08 25 School re-opened to-day. The attendance was good being 256. Louisa Hodgson absent from school through inflammation of the brain.
132 1890 08 26 The Rev F E Jones visited school this morning.
133 1890 08 28 During the week seven children have been admitted. Louisa Hodgson still absent. During this absence my attention is divided between standards III and VI.
134 1890 09 01 The attendance was poor to-day owing to two fairs being held in the neighbourhood.
135 1890 09 02 Rachel A Binns had her lessons again unsatisfactory prepared.
136 1890 09 04 Heard a lesson on the 'Arab' by S E Holdsworth to Standard II. The lesson was fairly given.
137 1890 09 05 The Rev N Whittingham took scripture this morning. Examined school to-day. The papers were fairly done. The handwriting is much improved but yet it is not good.
138 1890 09 08 I took five children out of standard V and three out standard IV and placed them respectively a standard lower. They were all backward and much below their class-mates.
139 1890 09 09 Geo Woodhead gave a lesson to Standard III on two problems in arithmetic. Louisa Hodgson still absent.
140 1890 09 12 Examined Standard III to-day. The papers were neatly done and there was an average of 3 4/49 sums right.
141 1890 09 18 Louisa Hodgson, the teacher in charge of standard III up to Midsummer, died last night. Her loss is acutely felt by both teachers and scholars.
142 1890 09 22 Visited the school (signed) Geo Sedgwick
143 1890 09 22 Examined the school on Friday. There seems to be an improvement since the last fortnightly examination. The writing is more uniform and the arithmetic neatly put down. Since the 1st of Sept standard I has taken Grammar on Mondays and Thursday from 2.40 to 3.10.
144 1890 09 29 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day. Admitted one new boy this morning. Examined Standard IV in mental arithmetic. This subject is very weak in this standard.
145 1890 10 03 The Revs F E Jones and N Whittingham visited the school to-day. Received forms 8M and IX to-day. Examined standard IV in Grammar. This standard seems to be backward in every subject.
146 1890 10 06 The school was closed to-day for Wibsey Fair.
147 1890 10 07 The attendance this morning was low on account of wet weather. Closed school at 4 o'clock to-day.
148 1890 10 10 Warned G Woodhead and R Binns about being late. R Binns does her lessons in a most unsatisfactory manner.
149 1890 10 13 Examined standard I. The result was very good with the exception of about six children who are exceedingly dull.
150 1890 10 14 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning.
151 1890 10 17 Examined school to-day. The children worked their arithmetic with more intelligence than in preceding examinations. There is a slight improvement in the grammar of standard IV but it is still in a backward state.
152 1890 10 19 Geo Woodhead gave a lesson on prefixes to standard VI.
153 1890 10 22 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
154 1890 10 24 The average attendance this week was low. This is caused by the children in Standards I and II whose cause of absence is sickness. The English in standard IV is improving.
155 1890 10 28 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning.
156 1890 10 31 The attendance this week has been poor in standards I, II and III. The children are absent through sickness. Since the beginning of October I have taken the Grammar in standard IV.
157 1890 11 03 Rachel A Binns was absent from lessons this morning without permission.
158 1890 11 06 Examined school to-day. The handwriting on all papers was much more uniform than preceding papers. The paper work was well done in all standards especially standard II.
159 1890 11 11 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning.
160 1890 11 14 Closed this afternoon at 4 o'clock so that the Cleaner might wash floors.
161 1890 11 19/20/21 The Annual Inspection was held during these three days. The Class work was taken by Mr Rooper and Mr Sedgwick on the 19th. Everything passes off well.
162 1890 11 21 The school had holiday this afternoon.
163 1890 11 23 The children were put in the standard to which their abilities were best adapted this morning. Each teacher now knows his (or her) respective standard for the coming year. Commenced working with new Time Table this morning.
164 1890 11 24 The boys took drawing for the first time this morning. All classes commenced next year's geography yesterday afternoon.
165 1890 12 03 The school had holiday this afternoon.
166 1890 12 05 The average this week was low on account of some children being ill.
167 1890 12 08 Admitted 50 children this morning. Forty seven were from the Infants' School.
168 1890 12 10 Miss Varndell will be absent the remainder of this week.
169 1890 12 15 Admitted 3 new scholars this morning.
170 1890 12 17 The Rev F E Jones visited school this afternoon.
171 1890 12 19 Miss Varndell has been absent all the week attending the Certificate examination. Closed school this afternoon until January 5th 1891.
172 1891 01 05 Opened school this morning after Christmas Holidays. Admitted seven new scholars to-day.
173 1891 01 06 Punished Willie and Tom Sugden for playing truant.
174 1891 01 08 The Rev F E Jones and the new curate of this parish visited school to-day.
175 1891 01 15 In standard I I find there are four children who do not know their letters. The cause seems to be through the irregular attendance of the children.
176 1891 01 16 The attendance was poor to-day owing to a snow storm.
177 1891 01 19 Miss Varndell was away from school to-day through illness. Since Jan 5th I have taken the pupil teachers orally ' taking a separate subject each morning.
178 1891 01 23 The attendance was very poor to-day owing to severe weather. Copy of Report The elementary work has improved since the present Master took charge. Reading is generally satisfactory. Writing is good in the lower standards and fair in the higher, where spelling and composition are somewhat weak. Arithmetic has been well taught in the lower standards but it is very inaccurate in the fifth and sixth standards. Geography has been intelligently taught and needle work is well done. Although the children of the lower standards have a good knowledge of Grammar, the higher grant for English is recommended with hesitation on account of the meagre knowledge shewn by the girls of the upper standards. The introduction of some form of drill would be of great advantage. (signed) F Emlyn Jones Correspondent January 27th 1891
179 1891 01 27 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
180 1891 01 28 The school account was placed on the school door on Jan 23rd.
181 1891 01 29 The poles and Indian Clubs for drill arrived at the school to-day.
182 1891 02 05 Standard IV took drill this morning instead of Arithmetic.
183 1891 02 09 Examined the school on Friday. The work of the school is steadily being carried on.
184 1891 02 11 The school had holiday yesterday. To-day being Ash Wednesday the children assembled at church at 8.30.
185 1891 02 13 The attendance was poor to-day.
186 1891 02 20 Heard a lesson from Rachel Binns on 'Sugar' and one from Geo Woodhead on 'Cocoa'. The attendance to-day again was poor. Staff for the Year W Smith Head-master, Annie Seed Mistress, Thomas J Howell Assistant Master, Rachel Varndell Assistant Mistress, Sarah E Holdsworth Assistant Mistress, George Woodhead Fourth Year PT, Rachel Binns Third Year PT, Wilkinson Hirst Monitor. (signed) F Emlyn Jones Correspondent
187 1891 02 25 Examined school to-day. The work of standard IV is satisfactory. The spelling of standard III is fair, Arithmetic well done, Grammar and Geography are fairly good. The work of standard II is not satisfactory and this fact I pointed out to the teacher. The work of standard V is poor ' arithmetic being weak.
188 1891 02 27 The attendance this week has been rather poor ' several children being absent ' illness being the cause.
189 1891 03 05 Took Drill this morning instead of Arithmetic with standard V & VI.
190 1891 03 06 Heard lesson on 'Lead Pencils' from Rachel Binns this morning.
191 1891 03 10 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning. During the last few weeks we have lost several children who have obtained work at Oakenshaw and are compelled by the employers to attend Oakenshaw school.
192 1891 03 13 The attendance during the week has been poor on account of the severe weather.
193 1891 03 17 S E Holdsworth was away from school this morning through illness.
194 1891 03 15 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
195 1891 03 20 Heard lesson from Geo Woodhead on 'Candles' and Rachel Binns on 'Pens'.
196 1891 03 26 On Tuesday morning and this morning all the children attended service in church. During the last week two children died. Emily Boyes died through the effects of an ulcerated throat and John Kneeshaw through blood poisoning. The school closed this morning for Easter Holidays.
197 1891 04 06 Re-opened school this morning after the holidays.
198 1891 04 08 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
199 1891 04 10 Miss Varndell was absent to-day through illness.
200 1891 04 13 Miss Varndell still absent. Admitted three new scholars this afternoon.
201 1891 04 16 Sent George Woodhead home this (blank) for being late for lessons.
202 1891 04 17 Heard a lesson from Rachel Binns on the 'dog'.
203 1891 04 21 Punished Willie Sugden for playing truant.
204 1891 04 24 Heard lessons from Geo Woodhead and R Binns on 'the mountains and rivers of Cape Colony'. Woodheads lesson was well given.
205 1891 04 28 Drill will be taken on Tuesday morning instead of Arithmetic for standard V & VI and on Thursday morning instead of Arithmetic for standard IV. Standard III last lesson on Friday instead of Singing. Standard I & II on Friday morning instead of Grammar. This will be carried out throughout the year.
206 1891 05 01 Heard lessons from Rachel A Binns and George Woodhead on 'Suffixes'. The average attendance this week has been poor. Several children are absent through illness. Three more children have left during the last fortnight and gone to Oakenshaw.
207 1891 05 06 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
208 1891 05 06 Give standard I a writing lesson this morning. R A Binns was listening.
209 1891 05 07 Today being Ascension Day the children had a half-holiday. They assembled at church at 8.30.
210 1891 05 08 The attendance this week has been very poor. More than 30 children have been absent through the Influenza.
211 1891 05 12 The Rev and Mrs Jones visited the school this morning.
212 1891 05 14 Geo Woodhead has been absent all the week through Influenza. The average this week is still worse than it was last week. To-day there are over sixty children absent through illness. Closed school to-day for Whitsuntide Holiday.
213 1891 05 25 Re-opened school this morning. Several children are still absent through illness. Miss Varndell and Geo Woodhead were absent.
214 1891 05 26 Miss Varndell returned to work this morning. The Rev F E Jones visited school this morning.
215 1891 05 29 Heard lesson from R A Binns on the 'Horse'. Geo Woodhead been absent all the week. The average this week is much less than it ought to be.
216 1891 06 05 Examined the Registers & found them correct (signed) F Emlyn Jones
217 1891 06 05 The attendance was better this week than the preceding one but it is not yet up to the standard. Miss Varndell resigned her position as assistant mistress in this school.
218 1891 06 08 Miss Clayton, formerly under the Sowerby Bridge Board School commenced duties in this school this morning.
219 1891 06 10 Examined standards II, III, IV and V this morning. The weak subject in standards II, III and IV is spelling and in standard V arithmetic. Reading on the whole is satisfactory and the class work is well advanced. The handwriting is becoming uniform throughout and with few exceptions the letters are well made.
220 1891 06 12 The average this week is small, several children have not yet come back through illness.
221 1891 06 15 Geo Woodhead asked to be excused from lessons for a few weeks. Permission was given for two weeks.
222 1891 06 17 I took out of standard I six children who were very backward and gave them to W Hirst. The Rev F E Jones visited school.
223 1891 06 22 The scripture examination took place to-day. The registers were not marked.
224 1891 06 24 Gave standard II part of a lesson on M and O in the presence of Geo Woodhead and R Binns. They finished the lesson.
225 1891 06 26 During the last three weeks four children left to work at Oakenshaw.
226 1891 06 29 Geo Woodhead came late to lessons this morning.
227 1891 07 04 Heard lessons from Geo Woodhead on a 'Pansy' and Rachel A Binns on a 'Plant'.
228 1891 07 06 During the past week the spelling in standard II seems a little improved.
229 1891 07 10 Gave a lesson on 'Fire and Heat' to standard II in the presence of Geo Woodhead and Rachel A Binns. Each made out a blackboard sketch as the lesson proceeded.
230 1891 07 13 Mr Howell and W Hirst was absent to-day ' permission being given. Took standard V in arithmetic to-day. The work was rather inaccurate.
231 1891 07 17 Heard a lesson from George Woodhead on 'Leaves of Plants'. The pupil teachers have improved in giving lessons but yet the children are not made to think sufficiently.
232 1891 07 23 Mr Carr visited the school to-day and examined standards III, IV, V and VI. The work in standard III and IV was satisfactory but standard V is backward in reading and arithmetic.
233 1891 07 24 Standard I are preparing twenty object lessons. I went through two or three this afternoon.
234 1891 07 29 Closed school this morning for Midsummer Holiday. Mr Howell resigned his post as assistant master of this school.
235 1891 08 24 Re-opened school this morning after Midsummer Holidays. Admitted three new scholars to-day. Being a teacher short I was compelled to take standards V, VI and VII.
236 1891 08 25 Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
237 1891 08 31 School had holiday to-day.
238 1891 09 01 Admitted two new scholars this morning. The work of standard V is very backward in every subject. Mr Carr in his report complained of the want of care in all subjects.
239 1891 09 05 The average attendance this week was a little better.
240 1891 09 07 Admitted two new scholars this morning.
241 1891 09 09 Examined the school to-day. The arithmetic was good in standards II, III and IV but rather weak in standards I and V. The mistakes in spelling were chiefly in the easier works and due to carelessness.
242 1891 09 14 We are still a teacher short.
243 1891 09 15 Miss Holdsworth was absent yesterday afternoon and to-day.
244 1891 09 18 The average attendance this week was in improvement on last weeks.
245 1891 09 23 Examined the school to-day. There has been a general improvement in all standards. The average sums work accurate in standards II, III and IV was just over three, while standard II was 2.75.The writing and spelling is much better than last examination.
246 1891 09 24 Miss Clayton was absent to-day. She informs me that she has been ill.
247 1891 09 28 Miss Clayton return to school to-day.
248 1891 09 29 Rachel A Binns was absent from lessons this morning. The Rev F E Jones took a class in reading this morning.
249 1891 10 05 School had holiday to-day on account of Wibsey Fair.
250 1891 10 06 The attendance was poor this afternoon ' many children attending Wibsey Fair.
251 1891 10 07 Examined standard I in Arithmetic this morning. There was a little improvement.
252 1891 10 09 The attendance this week was rather poor on account of the fair in neighbourhood.
253 1891 10 12 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
254 1891 10 14 Received this morning the dates of examination. Gave a lesson this morning in the presence of R A Binns to standard II. It was on the working of a problem.
255 1891 10 16 The average this week was a little better than last week.
256 1891 10 21 The drawing examination took place this morning. There were 155 boys present out of 171.
257 1891 10 22 Commenced work in drawing for next year ' gave lesson on model drawing to standard V.
258 1891 10 27 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
259 1891 10 27 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day. Mr F Wood formerly assistant master at the British School, Cleckheaton, commenced duties in this school this morning.
260 1891 10 28 Examined standards I, II, III, IV & V to-day. There was a general improvement in the work. Standard I averaged 211/51 sums right, Standard II averaged 39/52 sums right, Standard III averaged 311/48 sums right, Standard IV averaged 29/37 sums right. The average mistakes in stand II was 131/51 and in stand III was 21/4
261 1891 10 31 The average this week was rather low ' several children being ill.
262 1891 11 06 Mr Wood was absent to-day.
263 1891 11 09 Mr Wood was present this morning.
264 1891 11 12 Miss Clayton was absent on Wednesday and Thursday. She has not given me her reason.
265 1891 11 13 Miss Clayton resumed duties this morning.
266 1891 11 16 The Annual examination took place to-day and will continue on the two succeeding days. Mr Sedgwick took the three Rs and Mr Rooper the class-work. Mr Rooper approved of the poetry and the scheme for elementary science.
267 1891 11 18 The school closed to-day for the remainder of the week.
268 1891 11 23 Commenced working with the new time table this morning. Each child was placed in the class to which its abilities were the most suitable.
269 1891 11 28 Miss F Clayton resigned her situation as assistant in this school.
270 1891 11 30 Admitted several new children to-day.
271 1891 12 02 Mr Wood was absent from school to-day.
272 1891 12 04 Mr Wood is still absent. Also Rachel A Binns has been absent since Wednesday.
273 1891 12 07 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
274 1891 12 07 About 24 children came from the Infants' School to-day. Miss L Greenough formerly a pupil teacher in the Infant School commenced duties in this school as an assistant. Mr Wood is still absent. Rachel A Binns returned to school.
275 1891 12 10 Mr Wood still absent. Miss S E Holdsworth has been absent in the mornings for the last fortnight preparing for her examination.
276 1891 12 13 Miss S E Holdsworth will be absent all the week attending the certificate examination.
277 1891 12 18 During the last fortnight the time table has not been strictly adhered to on account of the absence of two teachers.
278 1891 12 23 Five children came in five minutes late this afternoon. They were marked present. The school closed this afternoon until January 11th.
279 1892 01 11 The school re-opened this morning after the Christmas Holiday. The children turned up fairly well. Mr Wood resumed his work again this morning.
280 1892 01 18 The Report came this morning. The highest grant has been obtained for Geography, Grammar and Singing.
281 1892 01 19 Mr Wood was absent to-day.
282 1892 01 20 Rachel A Binns received her notice to-day on account of having failed in her third year's examination.
283 1892 01 27 Miss Greenough was absent to-day.
284 1892 01 28 Mr Wood was absent to-day.
285 1892 01 29 Miss Greenough and Mr Wood are still absent. The attendance was very poor to-day on account of the severe weather.
286 1892 02 01 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day. Admitted one new boy to-day.
287 1892 02 02 The resignation of Rachel A Binns having been re-considered the managers allowed her to take the third year's papers again. Several children were put a standard lower at the beginning of this week.
288 1892 02 05 Miss Greenough has been absent all week through an attack of Influenza. Copy of Report The elementary work is on the whole fairly done but there are some weak points that require the careful attention of the teaching staff. Reading is slow and inaccurate in the first standard, it is of very fair style in the other classes but in the fourth standard the scholars are slow to gather the meaning of what is read. Writing and Spelling are fairly done, but in the fifth standard the composition exercises are of poor quality and the papers generally carelessly worked. Arithmetic is fairly done in the first, second and fourth standards, it is good in the third standards, but in the fifth and sixth standards it is very inaccurate. The choice of passages for Recitation was of unusual merit, but the style of reciting wanted spirit and feeling. In teaching Geography the Teachers should train the children to observe and think. The discipline should be firmer. No talking should be allowed while the children are in school. Care should be taken especially in the upper standards to keep the attention of all the scholars in the class. Needlework was well done. (signed) F Emlyn Jones February 10th 1892
289 1892 02 08 Miss Greenough returned to school this morning.
290 1892 02 09 The Rev F E Jones visited school this afternoon. Had occasion to punish Wallace Kershaw for disobedience. Mr Wood is absent to-day.
291 1892 02 11 Mr Wood is still absent. Staff for the year: Walter Smith Master, Annie Seed Mistress, Fred Wood Assistant Master, Sarah E Holdsworth Assistant Mistress, Lousia Greenough Assistant Mistress, George Woodhead 4th year PT, Rachel A Binns 3rd year PT, Wilkinson Hirst 1st year PT.
292 1892 02 16 Mr Wood resumed work this morning. He has been suffering from a bad throat and chest.
293 1892 02 17 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day. Permission has been granted by the Education Department for Rachel A Binns to go over the third year's work again.
294 1892 02 19 The average attendance is rather low this week ' several children being absent through sickness.
295 1892 02 22 The Rev F E Jones visited the school this morning.
296 1892 02 24 Examined the school to-day. The work has improved during the past month. The arithmetic in standard IV was good but spelling was rather weak. The papers in standards II and III were rather untidy. The spelling and arithmetic was fair. The hand-writing on the whole was fairly well done although there were some bad papers. Mr Wood is again absent to-day.
297 1892 02 29 Mr Wood returned to school this morning.
298 1892 03 01 The school was closed to-day ' holiday was given for Shrove Tuesday.
299 1892 03 02 The children assembled at Church this morning at 8.30. School was reached at 9.15 when registers were at once marked.
300 1892 03 04 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
301 1892 03 06 There was a poor attendance to-day on account of a snowstorm.
302 1892 03 08 The fall of snow was great during the 7th and 8th. On account of the poor attendance the school was closed during these two days.
303 1892 03 14 The attendance was fairly good this morning.
304 1892 03 16 The Rev F E Jones took scripture this morning.
305 1892 03 18 The attendance this week has improved a little.
306 1892 03 22 Mr Wood is absent this morning.
307 1892 03 25 Mr Wood is still absent. This absence entirely disorganised the working of standard II and III.
308 1892 03 28 George Woodhead was late to lessons this morning.
309 1892 03 30 Mr Wood returned to school. He gave sickness as the cause of his absence.
310 1892 03 30 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
311 1892 04 04 The average attendance was fairly good this week.
312 1892 04 09 Examined the school this morning. There was a great improvement in the Arithmetic of standards II, IV, V and VI but standard III was barely satisfactory. The Spelling was rather weak. I have impressed upon the teachers the great importance of word building. The handwriting is an improvement upon last month's work. There are some papers which still lack uniformity.
313 1892 04 11 Geo Woodhead is absent.
314 1892 04 13 School closed to-day for Easter holiday.
315 1892 04 25 Visit (signed) A Watkins
316 1892 04 27 Mr Wood was again absent yesterday and to-day.
317 1892 05 02 Mr Wood resumed his duties this morning.
318 1892 05 06 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
319 1892 05 06 The average attendance was rather low this week.
320 1892 05 12 Mr Wood was absent to-day.
321 1892 05 13 Mr Wood resumed his work to-day.
322 1892 05 20 The average attendance has been rather low this week ' twenty have never been present at all. Six children have left during the last three weeks for Oakenshaw. They have commenced to work at Oakenshaw Mill and the master of this mill compels the children in his employment to attend Oakenshaw School. Mr Wood was absent on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
323 1892 05 23 Admitted two new children this morning.
324 1892 05 30 Mr Wood was again absent.
325 1892 05 31 Mr Wood resumed work again this morning.
326 1892 06 01 The Annual Scripture examination took place to-day.
327 1892 06 02 School closed this afternoon until June 13th.
328 1892 06 13 Re-opened school this morning after the Whitsuntide Holiday. Re-admitted two boys to-day.
329 1892 06 16 Mr Jones visited this school this afternoon.
330 1892 06 17 Mr Wood absent to-day.
331 1892 06 20 Mr Wood resumed his duties. He gave 'backache' as cause of absence.
332 1892 06 25 Geo Woodhead has been at home studying during the mornings this week.
333 1892 07 04 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
334 1892 07 01 Mr Wood has been away since Wednesday (June 29th).
335 1892 07 04 Geo Woodhead will be away all this week attending the scholarship exam at York. Mr Wood resumed his duties this morning. He gave soreness of throat as his excuse. He was told that this frequency of absence could not be allowed.
336 1892 07 07 The Rev F E Jones visited the school.
337 1892 07 08 The attendance this week has been rather poor.
338 1892 07 13 Mr Wood was absent again to-day without leave. Examined the school to-day. All the standards seem to be progressing favourably with the exception of Standard III. Here the arithmetic and spelling are very poor.
339 1892 07 15 The attendance this week is even worse than last.
340 1892 07 19 Admitted three new boys this morning and afternoon.
341 1892 07 21 Received notice that Mr Stannard will visit and examine the school on July 25th.
342 1892 07 25 Mr Stanndard and his Assistant examined the school to-day.
343 1892 07 28 Closed the school for the Midsummer holiday this morning. In the afternoon the children had their annual treat.
344 1892 08 22 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
345 1892 08 22 Re-opened school after Midsummer holiday. The children turned up very well. Admitted one new boy this afternoon.
346 1892 08 24 Give Standard II a lesson in Arithmetic in the presence of Geo Woodhead and Rachel A Binns.
347 1892 08 29 Mr Wood was absent to-day ' permission given.
348 1892 08 31 Examined school to-day. Standard II & III are still backward in spelling. The most apparent fault at this examination was the manner in which the pens were held.
349 1892 09 01 Wilkinson Hirst went home this morning ill.
350 1892 09 02 Miss Holdsworth will be absent on Monday and Tuesday as well as to-day. Leave of absence was granted her.
351 1892 09 07 Took standard II for writing in the presence of George Woodhead and Rachel A Binns.
352 1892 09 08 Wilkinson Hirst is still absent.
353 1892 09 13 The Rev A E Barnacle visited school to-day. Admitted two new boys this afternoon.
354 1892 09 15 Examined school to-day. The progress in Standards II and III is not so favourable as it ought to be. I have taken these classes several times myself during the last fortnight. R A Binns is absent to-day.
355 1892 09 17 Both R A Binns and Wilkinson Hirst are still absent.
356 1892 09 20 Twenty-six of our scholars were absent to-day attending the Labour examination.
357 1892 09 23 Wilkinson Hirst and Rachel A Binns have been absent all the week.
358 1892 10 03 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones.
359 1892 09 26 Wilkinson Hirst resumed his duties this morning. Mr Wood was absent this morning and Rachel A Binns is not yet fit to attend.
360 1892 10 03 Mr Wood was absent all last week and has not been to school to-day. Rachel A Binns resumed her duties this morning.
361 1892 10 05 The School was closed to-day for Wibsey Fair.
362 1892 10 07 The attendance yesterday and to-day was poor ' many of the children being at Wibsey Fair.
363 1892 10 10 Mr Wood was absent all last week and is away again. Since Midsummer holidays I have to neglect taking standard VI in order to look after standards II and III.
364 1892 10 11 Mr Wood resumed his duties this morning.
365 1892 10 12 Examined school to-day. There was a marked improvement in all the paper work throughout the school.
366 1892 10 14 Mr Stannard visited the school this morning. In the afternoon the school was closed on account of stormy weather.
367 1892 10 18 Miss Greenough was absent yesterday and this morning. She informs me that she had a severe attack of indigestion.
368 1892 10 20 The Drawing Examination took place this morning. Notice of the examination was sent to me this morning.
369 1892 10 26 Mr Wood was late yesterday morning and this morning. On account of the backwardness of standard III in their Science I have taken them for the last three weeks.
370 1892 10 31 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
371 1892 11 02 Examined standards I ' III this morning. The figures in standard I were only fairly done.
372 1892 11 08 Mr Stannard examined the school in geography this afternoon. Mr Wood was absent this morning.
373 1892 11 09 Took Science instead of Drawing for one hour this afternoon.
374 1892 11 11 Received the result of the Drawing examination this morning. The boys have earned the 'Excellent' merit grant.
375 1892 11 16 T G Rooper Esq HMI visited the school this morning.
376 1892 11 17 Miss Holdsworth was absent this day ' permission was given her.
377 1892 11 22 The annual examination took place yesterday and to-day.
378 1892 11 23 The children were placed in the standards to which their abilities best fitted them. Closed the school to-day for the remainder of the week.
379 1892 11 28 Admitted nearly forty children from the Infants' School this morning. Miss Holdsworth and Miss Greenough will be absent on alternate days studying for their examination.
380 1892 12 01 Mr Wood was absent to-day.
381 1892 12 05 Admitted three new scholars to-day.
382 1892 12 07 Mr Jones informed to-day that he had received ?14.16s for drawing grant.
383 1892 12 09 Mr Wood has been absent since Wednesday. He has given no excuse of his absence.
384 1892 12 12 Mr Wood resumed his duties this morning. Misses Holdsworth & Greenough will be absent Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Friday next preparing for their examination. Admitted three new scholars to-day.
385 1892 12 19 Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
386 1892 12 22 Closed school to-day for Christmas Holiday. Mr F Wood terminated his tenure of office this afternoon.
387 1893 01 09 Re-opened school after Christmas Holiday. The frost had burst several of the hot water pipes round the school and in consequence the pipes will have to be thoroughly repair which will take some time.
388 1893 01 13 The school was closed to-day so that the workmen might finish the repairs to the pipes. Copy of Report: A satisfactory examination has been passed in the elementary subjects. The reading is fairly good except in the second standard. The Handwriting of the first and sixth standards deserves praise, but that of the fourth standard is weak. Spelling and Composition have been well taught, especially in the third, fourth and sixth standards. The Arithmetic of the fifth and sixth standards is not so accurate as that of the other standards. The Recitation has been intelligently taught. A fair beginning has been made in Elementary Science, but the teaching should be more carefully illustrated. The discipline is improved and a smarter tone prevails. I recommend the higher grant for discipline. I should like to see instruction given in cookery. (signed) F Emlyn Jones January 25th 1893 Staff for 1893 Walter Smith Headmaster, Annie Smith Mistress, Sarah E Holdsworth Assistant Mistress 1st year, Louisa Greenough Assistant Mistress, George Woodhead Assistant Master, Rachel Binns 4th year PT, Wilkinson Hirst 1st year PT. (signed) F Emlyn Jones January 25th 1893
389 1893 01 17 Admitted two new scholars to-day.
390 1893 01 20 The average this week was 270.6. Several children are still absent through illness.
391 1893 01 25 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
392 1893 01 27 The average has fallen to 266 this week. Most of the absentees are ill.
393 1893 02 01 Examined the school to-day. Each standard seems to have grasped the allotted work with the exception of standard III who are backward in sums.
394 1893 02 06 Commenced working with the new Time Table this morning.
395 1893 02 09 The Rev F E Jones visited the school this morning.
396 1893 02 14 To-day being Shrove Tuesday the school had holiday.
397 1893 02 15 The children assembled at Church this morning at 8.30. School was reached at 9.10 when registers were marked.
398 1893 02 17 The average this week is a little better than last week.
399 1893 02 22 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
400 1893 03 01 There was a severe storm this morning. The attendance was very poor to-day.
401 1893 03 06 Admitted seven new boys this morning.
402 1893 03 08 Examined the school to-day. The allotted work of each standard has been fairly well done with the exception of standard VI who did poorly in sums.
403 1893 03 10 The new school cleaners has done their work well during the last fortnight.
404 1893 03 13 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
405 1893 03 15 Admitted one new boy to-day.
406 1893 03 16 Rachel A Binns has done her lessons very badly during the last fortnight.
407 1893 03 21 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
408 1893 03 22 Admitted one new boy to-day.
409 1893 03 29 Examined the school this morning on the portion of work allotted for the month. The following is the average sums correct in each class: Standard I 21/30, Standard II 217/56, Standard III 27/10, Standard IV 27/19, Standard V 27/9, Standard VI 11/11. The spelling was fair in standards II, III and IV and the hand writing and the figures are better than on March 8th.
410 1893 03 30 Closed the school this morning for Easter Holiday.
411 1893 04 10 Re-opened school after Easter Holiday.
412 1893 04 10 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
413 1893 04 12 Visited (signed) E Witear
414 1893 04 14 The average this week was the highest for two years ' being 276.
415 1893 04 17 Fred Barraclough ' a boy in the sixth standard - died to-day from blood poison.
416 1893 04 21 The average was much lower this week than last.
417 1893 04 26 Examined the school to-day. The work was fair. The hand writing in standard II, IV and V being carelessly done. The Arithmetic was fairly done in all standards except standard VI. Standard VI are very backward.
418 1893 05 01 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
419 1893 05 05 The average still continues to decrease. Several children being away ill.
420 1893 05 10 The Science and Singing lessons were inter-changed this afternoon. The children assembled at Church this morning at 8.30.
421 1893 05 15 The Rev F E Jones visited the school.
422 1893 05 17 Mrs Jones and Mrs Whittingham heard the children sing this afternoon.
423 1893 05 18 Closed the school this morning for Whitsuntide Holiday.
424 1893 05 28 Re-opened school after Whitsuntide Holiday ' 273 were present.
425 1893 06 02 The average this week was a great improvement on the two or three weeks before the holidays.
426 1893 06 06 The Rev F E Jones visited the school.
427 1893 06 09 Gave a writing lesson to standard III, the common fault being the manner in which the pens are held.
428 1893 06 16 Mr Stannard examined the school to-day. He spoke encouraging of the work which had been gone through.
429 1893 06 19 George Woodhead will be away in the mornings for the next fortnight preparing for the Scholarship examination.
430 1893 06 25 The writing lessons during this week have been taken from the blackboard.
431 1893 06 23 Received Mr Stannard's report this morning. He says that the work of the school is progressing favourably.
432 1893 07 03 George Woodhead will be absent this week attending the Scholarship Exam.
433 1893 07 04 The annual Scripture Examination took place this morning. The school went on as usual in the afternoon.
434 1893 07 06 Holiday was given to-day commemorating the Royal Wedding.
435 1893 07 10 George Woodhead returned to school this morning.
436 1893 07 14 Received the scripture report this morning. The 'excellent' mark has been gained by every class in the school.
437 1893 07 17 The Rev F E Jones visited school to-day.
438 1893 07 20 Had several complaints about Miss Holdsworth and Miss Greenough thrashing within the last few days.
439 1893 07 24 Wilkinson Hirst was absent from school to-day ' permission being granted.
440 1893 07 26 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
441 1893 07 27 The Children's treat was given this afternoon after which the school was closed for Midsummer Holiday.
442 1893 08 21 Reopened school to-day after the holidays. The attendance was very poor. George Woodhead was absent to-day through sickness.
443 1893 08 23 George Woodhead returned to school to-day.
444 1893 08 25 The average this week has been rather low.
445 1893 08 30 Examined the school to-day. The handwriting is more uniform and the up and down strokes more evenly made. The average sums right in standards II, III, IV and V is over two and a half but in standard VI it is only one.
446 1893 09 05 George Woodhead went home this morning ill and was away all day.
447 1893 09 08 George Woodhead has been absent since Tuesday. The average this week has been much reduced on account of several children having Scarlet Fever.
448 1893 09 11 George Woodhead resumed his duties this morning.
449 1893 09 15 The attendance continues to decrease ' the fever in one portion of the district continues to spread.
450 1893 09 19 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
451 1893 09 22 The average this week is twenty below last week. The boys are beginning to stay away to gather coal.
452 1893 09 27 There was a general improvement in all the paper work at the examination this morning.
453 1893 10 04 The school was closed this afternoon for Wibsey Fair ' holiday being given on Oct 5th & 6th.
454 1893 10 09 Reopened school to-day. The attendance continues to fall on account of illness.
455 1893 10 12 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day. Took standard II and III for writing this morning.
456 1893 10 13 Mr Stannard examined the school to-day.
457 1893 10 17 Received Mr Stannard's report this morning. On the whole his report is very favourable. Eight fresh cases of Scarlet fever were reported this morning.
458 1893 10 20 Gave standard IV a lesson on figures this morning.
459 1893 10 24 Miss Holdsworth was absent to-day through illness.
460 1893 10 25 Mrs Smith had to go home this morning ill.
461 1893 10 27 Miss Holdsworth was away yesterday and to-day and Mrs Smith has been absent since Wednesday.
462 1893 10 30 Mrs Smith and Miss Holdsworth returned to school this morning.
463 1893 11 01 Examined the school this morning.
464 1893 11 04 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
465 1893 11 06 George Woodhead asked permission to leave this school on Nov 30th having accepted an appointment under the Bradford Board.
466 1893 11 08 Received the Drawing report this morning. Good has been obtained.
467 1893 11 10 The average this week was rather low.
468 1893 11 13 The fever has abated some little and some of the children have returned to school this morning.
469 1893 11 17 The annual inspection took place yesterday and this morning. Holiday was given this afternoon.
470 1893 11 20 Admitted about 40 children from the Infant's School this morning. All children were placed in their respective standards suitable to their capabilities.
471 1893 11 24 Give a lantern exhibition this afternoon at 4 o'clock to all children who had only been absent once during the last fortnight.
472 1893 11 27 Miss Greenough has been absent in the mornings during the last week and will be absent in the morning this week. She is preparing for the Certificate examination.
473 1893 11 30 The Rev F E Jones visited the school.
474 1893 12 02 The average this week was 283.
475 1893 12 06 The Rev F E Jones visited the school bring with him Form IX which had been returned.
476 1893 12 11 Miss Greenough will be absent all this week attending the Certificate Examination.
477 1893 12 18 Miss Greenough returned to school this morning.
478 1893 12 21 About 80 prizes and 50 certificates were given this morning by the Vicar for regular attendance after which the school was closed for Christmas Holiday. George Woodhead left school to-day. He is going to College in January.
479 1894 01 08 Reopened school after Christmas Holiday. Annie Mather, formerly an Assistant Mistress in the Infants School commenced duties in this school this morning. Julia Kershaw commenced as first year pupil teacher this morning. Admitted 10 new scholars to-day.
480 1894 01 10 Received the report this morning.
481 1894 01 12 The average this week was rather lower more than 30 children being absent through illness.
482 1894 01 15 Admitted six new scholars this morning.
483 1894 01 16 Took standard II this afternoon in Geography. Copy of Report (1893) The children have passed a creditable examination in the elementary work. The only parts below fair were the Spelling of the third and fourth standards and the mental arithmetic of the third; whereas the Reading of the first, sixth and seventh, the writing of the first and the written arithmetic of the third and fourth deserve praise. The style of the Recitation is good, and the pieces learnt are intelligently known, except in the third standard. The teaching of Geography cannot be called satisfactory while the girls are so much inferior to the boys. In order to receive the higher grant next year the girls must show more interest in the subject. Elementary Science has been intelligently taught on the whole, but the girls in the upper standards should have a more thorough knowledge of Domestic Economy. The school is in good order. (signed) F Emlyn Jones Vicar Teaching Staff 1894 Walter Smith Head Teacher, Annie Smith Mistress, Sarah E Holdsworth Certificated A, Louisa Greenough Assistant, Annie Mathers Assistant, Rachel Binns 4th year PT, Wilkinson Hirst 2nd year PT, Julia Kershaw 1st year PT (signed) F Emlyn Jones Vicar
484 1894 01 19 The average this week was good being 303.5
485 1894 01 24 Examined the Registers and found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
486 1894 01 26 The average this week was 297.
487 1894 01 29 Admitted four new scholars to-day.
488 1894 01 31 Took standard I for writing this morning.
489 1894 02 02 Very stormy weather yesterday and to-day which greatly reduced the average attendance.
490 1894 02 07 The school had holiday yesterday for Shrove Tuesday. This morning the children assembled at church at 8.30 school being reached at 9.15.
491 1894 02 12 The weather all day was very stormy causing the attendance to be poor all day.
492 1894 02 14 The Rev F E Jones visited the school to-day.
493 1894 02 16 The average has fallen this week to 285 owing the severe weather.
494 1894 02 20 Give writing lesson to standard I.
495 1894 02 23 The average this week was only 277 ' this being the lowest since November. 36 children have never been to school this week.
496 1894 02 28 The Inspector of Nuisance visited the school to-day with reference to the Scarlet Fever. He reported that 22 children were absent through the fever.
497 1894 03 05 Took standard I in writing this morning.
498 1894 03 06 The Rev F E Jones visited the school this morning.
499 1894 03 09 The average is week was only 270 ' 38 children were absent all week. This low average is almost entirely due to the prevalence of fever.
500 1894 03 19 The children assembled at Church this morning at 8.30 ' school being reached at 9.10.
501 1894 03 21 Closed school this afternoon for Easter Holiday.
502 1894 04 02 Re-opened school after Easter Holiday ' 287 being present.
503 1894 04 04 Examined the school to-day. The work was well done with the exception of standard I who did badly in Arithmetic and Reading. I have re-arranged the teachers as follows: Mrs Smith goes from Stan IV to Stan I, Miss S E Holdsworth goes from Stan V to Stan IV, Miss A Mathers goes from Stan I to Stan IV.
504 1894 04 25 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
505 1894 04 25 Took standard II in writing in the presence of R A Binns.
506 1894 04 26 Took about 20 children this afternoon in pattern making with coloured paper. This was an experiment to ascertain how the children would take to the work.
507 1894 04 30 The children turned up very poorly this morning ' only 271 being present. Admitted four new scholars this morning.
508 1894 05 02 Examined the school this morning the work seems to be well in hand. Standard V is the weakest class at present.
509 1894 05 04 The average this week is only 268 ' being the lowest since Nov 26th.
510 1894 05 09 The attendance is worse than in the previous weeks. The cause of absence seems to be general sickness.
511 1894 05 10 Closed school to-day for Whitsuntide Holiday.
512 1894 05 24 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones May 24th 1894
513 1894 05 24 Commenced with Cardboard work with standards I, II and III. Standards I & II will take it the last lesson on Thursday afternoon and second lesson on Friday afternoon. Standard III will take it on Wednesday afternoon from 3.50.to 4.30 and on Thursday afternoon from 2.30 to 3.10.
514 1894 05 25 The average this week was 281.
515 1894 05 28 R A Binns was absent to-day through sickness.
516 1894 05 30 R A Binns resumed her duties this morning.
517 1894 06 04 Miss Greenough was absent to-day through sickness.
518 1894 06 05 Miss Greenough returned to school this morning but Miss Mathers was absent through illness.
519 1894 06 07 Miss Mathers return to school this morning.
520 1894 06 11 Took standard II for writing this morning ' the style of the paper work in this standard requires attention.
521 1894 06 15 The average this week has improved greatly.
522 1894 06 16 Rachel A Binns will be absent during the mornings for the next fortnight preparing for Scholarship. On account of the want of uniformity in the writing of standards III ' VI I have decided to change the style to that of the Civil Service.
523 1894 06 22 The Rev F E Jones visited the school this morning.
524 1894 06 27 During the last few days writing lessons have been given solely from the blackboard. The progress made by some of the children in the new style of writing is very marked.
525 1894 06 29 The average this week was 283.
526 1894 07 02 R A Binns will be absent all this week attending the Scholarship examination.
527 1894 07 04 The Rev F Emlyn Jones visited the school.
528 1894 07 09 R A Binns resumed duties this morning.
529 1894 07 11 Examined the school this morning. Standard II did badly ' the papers were generally untidy. The average sums in Standard IV was low.
530 1894 07 13 The average this week was 281.
531 1894 07 17 The annual scripture examination took place this morning. Holiday was given in the afternoon.
532 1894 07 23 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) F Emlyn Jones
533 1894 07 24 Mr Stannard examined the school to-day.
534 1894 07 28 Received Mr Stannard's report of the school this morning. He says the work gone through is equal to that of the best schools and should the same rate of progress be made the school will obtained the highest grant in all subjects. The subjects marked as weak are mental arithmetic, spelling in standards II, III and IV and the Geography of standards II, III and VI. All other work is well in hand. The average this week has fallen to 273.
535 1894 08 01 Closed school this afternoon for Midsummer Holiday.
536 1894 08 27 Reopened school after Midsummer Holiday. The attendance was only moderate.
537 1894 08 31 During the week the writing lessons have been taken solely from the blackboard.
538 1894 09 04 The Rev F Emlyn Jones visited the school this morning.
539 1894 09 07 The average this week was 273. A large number have been absent attending local fairs.
540 1894 09 12 Five cases of measles were reported this morning in standard I.
541 1894 09 17 The Rev F Emlyn Jones visited the school this morning.
542 1894 09 19 The Rev B Hallowes and Miss Hallowes visited the school to-day.
543 1894 09 21 The average this week has fallen to 261. Measles and general sickness are on the increase. Miss Greenough has been absent all day.
544 1894 09 25 On account of Miss Greenough's absence I have had to leave standard VI and take standard II.
545 1894 09 27 Miss Greenough resumed her duties this morning.
546 1894 09 28 Heard lesson from J Kershaw this afternoon.
547 1894 10 02 The Rev F Emlyn Jones visited the school this morning.
548 1894 10 05 The school had holiday all day for Wibsey Fair.
549 1894 10 08 The Rev F Emlyn Jones visited the school this morning for the last time as Manager.
550 1894 10 10 Measles have increased rapidly during the last few days ' more than 20 children are absent through this illness.
551 1894 10 15 The second and third lessons this afternoon were interchanged.
552 1894 10 18 The annual drawing examination took place this afternoon.
553 1894 10 19 The average this week is very low ' being the lowest for nine months. This is partially on account of the Infants School being closed and partly through sickness.
554 1894 10 25 Mr Stannard commenced his second examination of the school this morning.
555 1894 10 26 Mr Stannard completed his examination of the school this morning. He spoke very hopeful and encouraging of the year's work.
556 1894 10 30 Received Mr Stannard's report. The report is very good and in it he says 'I shall be very disappointed if the school does not obtain the highest fixed grant.' The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon for the first time as manager.
557 1894 11 02 The average this week was 258.
558 1894 11 07 Examined the school to-day. The work on the whole was well done ' the handwriting having much improved during the last few weeks.
559 1894 11 09 The average this week has fallen to 253.
560 1894 11 13 The boys this afternoon took science for half an hour instead of drawing.
561 1894 11 16 The average this week has improved. There was not a single absentee all the week in standard II.
562 1894 11 22 The examination terminated this morning. Mr Fear commenced on Nov 20th. The school closed this morning for the remainder of the week.
563 1894 11 26 The scholars from the Infants' School came in this morning. There were about 32 out of which number five did not know their letters.
564 1894 11 30 Miss Mathers and R A Binns have been absent on half days all this week and will continue during next week.
565 1894 12 03 Admitted fourteen scholars from Hill Top Infants School this morning.
566 1894 12 07 Julia Kershaw has been absent all day through illness.
567 1894 12 10 Miss Mathers will be absent all this week attending the certificate examination.
568 1894 12 12 Julia Kershaw is still absent.
569 1894 12 13 Julia Kershaw resumed her duties this morning.
570 1894 12 17 Miss Mathers returned to school this morning but Rachel A Binns will be away all this week attending the Scholarship examination.
571 1894 12 20 The prizes for regular attendance were given this morning by the Vicar. After the distribution the school was closed for Christmas Holiday.
572 1895 01 07 Reopened school after Christmas Holiday. Admitted a boy this morning.
573 1895 01 10 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
574 1895 01 14 Received the report his morning. The higher grants have been obtained for all subjects.
575 1895 01 16 Miss Greenough has to leave school this morning ' having been taken very ill.
576 1895 01 18 The school had holiday all day.
577 1895 01 22 Miss Greenough returned to school this morning.
578 1895 01 25 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis
579 1895 01 28 The weather this morning was very stormy ' only 260 children were present. The Rev E Davis visited the school.
580 1895 01 30 Heard lesson from Julia Kershaw this morning.
581 1895 02 01 The attendance was still less this morning and on this account holiday was given in the afternoon.
582 1895 02 04 Admitted a new girl this morning.
583 1895 02 06 Took cardboard work with standard III this morning.
584 1895 02 08 Took clay modelling with standards I and II to-day.
585 1895 02 13 T G Rooper Esq visited the school this afternoon.
586 1895 02 15 The average this week was 294.5.
587 1895 02 20 Standards I and II took clay-modelling this morning. Miss A Mathers was absent all day on account of her mother's illness.
588 1895 02 21 The children whose parents were needy were provided with tea this afternoon at school.
589 1895 02 26 The school had holiday yesterday being Shrove Tuesday and this morning the children assembled at church at 8.40.
590 1895 02 27 Miss Mathers was again absent yesterday and to-day. Report 1894 The elementary subjects of this school are generally of a highly satisfactory character, and all the paper work is unusually neat ' that of the fourth standard deserving special mention. Handwriting is uniformly good and Composition and written Arithmetic are on the whole creditable. The following points need improvement: oral arithmetic and rapid addition in the fifth and sixth standards, concrete arithmetic in the second, written Arithmetic in the sixth and intelligence in the reading of the upper standards. Of the class subjects, Elementary Science has been successfully taught throughout. Geography is good in the second and third standards and very fair in the first, fifth and sixth standards. The girls of the fourth, fifth and sixth standards are distinctly weak in this subject. The discipline is fairly good. It would be a good plan one day to build another classroom over the present juniors' room which might then provide accommodation for Cookery and Manual Training. The small classrooms would make convenient cloak rooms. (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent
591 1895 01 00 Staff 1894-5 Walter Smith Headmaster, Annie Smith Mistress, Sarah Holdsworth Certificated Assistant, Louisa Greenough Certificated Assistant, Annie Mathers Assistant Mistress, Rachel Binns, Wilkinson Hirst 3rd year PT, Julia Kershaw 2nd year PT, Carrie Snowball 1st year PT (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent
592 1895 03 04 Miss Mathers returned to school this morning.
593 1895 03 06 Over twenty cases of sickness were reported this morning.
594 1895 03 08 On account of illness the average has fallen to 278.5.
595 1895 03 12 Examined the school to-day. The Arithmetic throughout was well done but the Spelling in Standard IV was weak and the Reading in standards II, IV and V was monotonous. Elementary Science in standard II was not well done.
596 1895 03 15 The average this week was 282.
597 1895 03 20 Julia Kershaw was absent yesterday and to-day on account of her father's illness.
598 1895 03 25 Julia Kershaw is still absent. Heard lesson from Carrie Snowball on numeration to standard I.
599 1895 03 27 Took standard V in first lesson on a fraction.
600 1895 03 29 The average this week was 298.
601 1895 04 01 Julia Kershaw resumed her duties this morning.
602 1895 04 02 Took standard VI this afternoon in modelling the map of India in clay. Many of the maps were well done.
603 1895 04 05 The average this week was 297.4.
604 1895 04 10 Examined the School to-day. The Handwriting throughout the school is making good progress and the children are intelligently grasping their Arithmetic. Reading is fairly accurate but is rather monotonous in one or two standards. Elementary Science and Geography are improving satisfactorily.
605 1895 04 11 Closed the school to-day for Easter Holiday.
606 1895 04 22 Reopened School to-day after the holiday. Admitted two new scholars this morning.
607 1895 04 23 Admitted a new girl this afternoon. Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis April 23 95
608 1895 04 26 Heard lesson from Julia Kershaw this morning on a 'Camel'. The average this week was 306.9 ' the largest ever been in this school.
609 1895 04 29 Heard lesson from Carrie Snowball on 'Subtraction'.
610 1895 05 01 The school had holiday this afternoon on account of Lord George Sangers being in the neighbourhood.
611 1895 05 03 The average this week was again 306. Heard lessons this week from all the PTs.
612 1895 05 08 Examined school to-day. Reading is more expressive than last month with the exception of standard I where the reading was rather poor. Arithmetic is now being intelligently grasped in all standards and the handwriting is good. The allotted portions of the Science has been well taught.
613 1895 05 13 Admitted a new girl this morning. Miss Greenough is absent this morning through illness.
614 1895 05 15 Miss Greenough resumed her duties this morning.
615 1895 05 17 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
616 1895 05 23 To-day being Ascension Day the children assembled at Church at 8.30 and arrived at school by 9.10. Holiday was given in the afternoon.
617 1895 05 29 Miss Holdsworth is absent to-day on account of her sister's illness.
618 1895 05 30 Miss Holdsworth is still absent. The school was closed this afternoon for Whitsuntide Holiday.
619 1895 06 10 Re-opened school after Whitsuntide Holiday. Miss Holdsworth return to duties.
620 1895 06 12 Heard lessons from PTs yesterday and to-day.
621 1895 06 14 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
622 1895 06 18 The pupil teachers gave their weekly lesson yesterday and to-day.
623 1895 06 19 The Annual Scripture examination took place this morning. The registers were not marked and the school had holiday in the afternoon.
624 1895 06 23 Miss Mathers went home ill this morning.
625 1895 06 24 Miss Mathers resumed her duties.
626 1895 06 29 The average this week was very low. Eight children have left this week owing to their parents having obtained work in other districts.
627 1895 07 01 Alice Dean returned to school this morning after being absent two weeks attending Oakenshaw School.
628 1895 07 03 Examined the school this morning and the result of each class will be found in the record book. The girls are better than the boys in reading.
629 1895 07 05 The average this week was only 274.
630 1895 07 26 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis July 26.95
631 1895 07 12 Several cases of Scarlet Fever have broken out among children attending the school which has considerably reduced the attendance.
632 1895 07 17 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
633 1895 07 19 The teachers gave the usual lessons this week.
634 1895 07 23 Mr Stannard examined the school this morning.
635 1895 07 25 Received Mr Stannard's report this morning. His report was very encouraging.
636 1895 07 29 I took charge of the school during the absence of the Master who is attending a class at Naas. (signed) A Smith
637 1895 07 30 Miss Greenough is away from school again being sick.
638 1895 08 01 Miss Greenough was at school yesterday afternoon, but is away again today. Closed school this afternoon for the Midsummer Holiday. The children having their annual treat.
639 1895 08 26 Re-opened the school today after the holidays.
640 1895 09 02 The attendance to-day is very poor owing to two neighbouring feast.
641 1895 09 09 Returned to duties this morning & found everything going well and the school very clean. Admitted one new boy this morning.
642 1895 09 11 Examined the school to-day and there was a general improvement all round.
643 1895 09 13 The average this week was 263. There is a general decrease in the attendance owing to Scarlet Fever.
644 1895 09 18 Heard lesson from Julia Kershaw.
645 1895 09 20 The average this week fell to 251. Scarlet Fever is increasing rapidly.
646 1895 09 24 The school was closed this afternoon for disinfecting.
647 1895 09 25 The Medical Officer and Sanitary Inspector visited the school this morning and ordered the school to be closed.
648 1895 10 14 Reopened school to-day after being closed for Scarlet Fever. Over fifty day scholars were absent.
649 1895 10 16 Heard Carrie Snowball give a lesson on Reading to Stan I.
650 1895 10 18 The average this week is 245.8. This is the lowest for the whole year.
651 1895 10 21 The Rev E Davis visited the school. Only 242 were present this morning.
652 1895 10 28 (signed) Chas E Neville 28 X 96
653 1895 10 30 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Oct 30 95
654 1895 11 01 Admitted 30 children from the Infants School this morning.
655 1895 11 04 The new years work was commenced this morning, and the children were generally raised a standard.
656 1895 11 13 Carrie Snowball was absent this afternoon
657 1895 11 15 Inspected school (signed) Geo Sedgwick
658 1895 11 15 Carrie Snowball has been absent since Nov 13 through illness.
659 1895 11 18 Carrie Snowball resumed her duties.
660 1895 11 20 Julia Kershaw has been absent all day the cause of absence being face ache.
661 1895 11 22 Julia Kershaw still absent. The average this week was 288.
662 1895 11 25 Julia Kershaw resumed her duties. Admitted three new boys this morning.
663 1895 11 27 Miss Greenough sent word to school this morning that she was ill and could not attend.
664 1895 11 29 The average this week was 273 being 15 less than last week.
665 1895 12 05 Examined the register & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Dec 5 1895
666 1895 12 03 Miss Greenough returned to school this morning.
667 1895 12 05 Colonel Milligan visited the school this morning with reference to the suggested alterations.
668 1895 12 06 On account of an outbreak of measles the average attendance was greatly diminished.
669 1895 12 09 More than forty children were absent this morning through measles.
670 1895 12 13 The average this week was only 251. There seems to be no abatement of measles.
671 1895 12 17 Commenced examination this morning a report of which will be found in the report book of each standard.
672 1895 12 18 Closed school this afternoon for Christmas Holiday.
673 1896 01 06 Reopened school after Christmas Holiday. Admitted three new scholars. There were 286 present.
674 1896 01 08 The Rev E Davis visited the school.
675 1896 01 10 The average this week was 288.9.
676 1896 01 15 The Rev J B Mace took scripture this morning.
677 1896 01 17 Average this week was 287.3. There are still a number of children absent in Stan I.
678 1896 01 20 Admitted two new scholars this morning and heard J Kershaw give arithmetic lesson to section of Stan I.
679 1896 01 22 Fair progress is being made with the new copy books and in time the style should be much improved. Admitted a new boy this morning.
680 1896 01 24 The average this week was 292.
681 1896 01 28 Mr Brown HMIA visited the school to-day.
682 1896 01 31 The average this week was 283.7. The falling off was due to about 30 children being at a labour examination.
683 1896 02 03 The Rev E Davis visited the school.
684 1896 02 07 Mrs Smith was absent from school to-day after 10.10 on account of father's death. Received report this morning. It was sent off to the Managers. Mrs Smith and self were absent this afternoon attending father's funeral. Miss Holdsworth was in charge.
685 1896 02 17 Visit P Worley HMI Found classrooms seriously overcrowded.
686 1896 02 17 Closed school this morning until Feb 19th.
687 1896 02 19 The children assembled at the church this morning for a short service. School was reached at 9.10.
688 1896 02 20 Took Stand V boys in model drawing this afternoon in the presence of W Hirst.
689 1896 02 21 The average this week was 285.5.
690 1896 02 24 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Feb 24.96
691 1896 02 26 Commenced the examination of school this morning.
692 1896 02 28 The average this week fell to 277.9.
693 1896 03 03 The examination of the school during the last week showed that satisfactory progress is being made in all the standards, the spelling of Stan III being the weakest part.
694 1896 03 05 Miss Binns will be absent this afternoon and to-morrow on account of the illness of her aunt with whom she lives.
695 1896 03 06 On account of the rough weather the attendance was poor to-day. The average this week was only 267.
696 1896 03 09 Miss R Binns returned to school this morning. Report 1895 The school continues to be well managed and taught. The elementary work is, on the whole, satisfactory, Reading being generally praiseworthy. Arithmetic however needs a little additional attention in the higher standards, where the oral Arithmetic of the girls is somewhat poor. The class subjects have been taught with intelligence and success, and suitable Occupations have had careful attention. The condition of the two small classrooms should have the immediate attention of the Managers. On the day of inspection 53 children were being taught in a room 15ft square. (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent Staff or 1895-6 Walter Smith Master, Annie Smith Mistress, Sarah E Holdsworth Certificated Assistant, Louisa Greenough Certificated Assistant, Annie Mathers Certificated Assistant, Rachel A Binns Assistant Mistress (50), Wilkinson Hirst 4th year PT, Julia Kershaw 3rd year PT, Carrie Snowball 2nd year PT. (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent
697 1896 03 11 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
698 1896 03 13 The attendance was again rather poor this week on account of the bad weather.
699 1896 03 16 Took standard III in Geography this afternoon.
700 1896 03 18 The Rev J B Mace visited the school.
701 1896 03 20 Miss Greenough went out of school ill at 10.30 this morning.
702 1896 03 23 Miss Greenough returned to school this morning. The Managers let me know that they had decided to put a petition in the Junior Room and build a cloak room.
703 1896 03 25 Have taken standard VI on the meaning of fractions twice this week.
704 1896 03 26 Give lesson to standard V and VI on Polygons.
705 1896 03 27 The average this week was 277.8. Wilkinson Hirst had his collar bone splintered on Saturday last while playing at football. He has not been able to do any work in school this week.
706 1896 03 30 Mr Brown HMI visited the school this morning.
707 1896 04 01 Closed school this afternoon for Easter Holiday.
708 1896 04 14 Re-opened school after Easter. The workmen have altered the Junior Room into two classrooms and are at present building a Cloak Room. A time table adapted to the altered rooms will have to be made.
709 1896 04 17 The average this week is 276.
710 1896 04 20 Admitted two new girls this morning. The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
711 1896 04 22 Heard lesson from Carrie Snowball this morning on Spelling.
712 1896 04 24 The average this week is 277.
713 1896 04 27 Miss Greenough sent word to school this morning that she was ill and could not attend.
714 1896 04 30 Miss Greenough resumed her duties this morning.
715 1896 05 01 The cloakrooms and heating room were made ready for use yesterday.
716 1896 05 04 Three children left the school on Friday on account of having to work at Oakenshaw Mill.
717 1896 05 06 Took standard III in a mental arithmetic lesson this morning.
718 1896 05 08 The average this week was 269.
719 1896 05 12 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
720 1896 05 14 The children assembled at church this school being reached at 9.10. The school had holiday this afternoon.
721 1896 05 19 Commenced to examine the school this morning.
722 1896 05 21 Closed school this afternoon for Whitsuntide Holiday.
723 1896 06 01 Re-opened school after Whitsuntide Holiday.
724 1896 06 03 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning. Miss Mathers sent a noted to school saying her mother was ill and she could not attend.
725 1896 06 08 Miss Mathers still absent.
726 1896 06 10 Heard C Snowball give a mental arithmetic lesson to Stan III.
727 1896 06 12 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis June 12th 96
728 1896 06 15 Miss Mathers still absent and no cause for this absence has been sent to school.
729 1896 06 17 The annual scripture examination was held this morning. The school had holiday in the afternoon.
730 1896 06 22 Admitted two new scholars this day. Miss Mathers still absent.
731 1896 06 25 The Rev E Davis visited the school. Heard Carrie Snowball give Reading lesson to Standard IV.
732 1896 06 29 Miss Mathers returned to school after being absent for three weeks and three days.
733 1896 06 30 Miss Binns will be absent in the mornings during this week and next preparing for her examination. In her absence Julia Kershaw will have charge of Stan I.
734 1896 07 01 The Rev E Davis brought the scripture report which is again excellent.
735 1896 07 06 Took standard I this afternoon for Geography.
736 1896 07 10 The average this week was 253. Three scholars were taken off this week going full time.
737 1896 07 13 Miss R A Binns will be away this week attending the Certificate examination.
738 1896 07 15 Took standard I for Writing this morning.
739 1896 07 17 Heard J Kershaw give a lesson to standard I on a problem.
740 1896 07 20 Mr Stannard examined the school to-day.
741 1896 07 22 Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
742 1896 07 30 Closed school this dinner time for Midsummer Holiday.
743 1896 08 24 Reopened school after Midsummer holiday. Heard lesson from Julia Kershaw this morning on writing the word 'plough'.
744 1896 08 27 The Rev E Davis visited the school.
745 1896 09 02 Heard Carrie Snowball give a reading lesson to standard III.
746 1896 09 03 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day saying that he would be away for a month.
747 1896 09 07 Miss Greenough was absent to-day through illness. I had charge of standard II.
748 1896 09 15 Visit P Worley HMI
749 1896 09 09 Miss Greenough resumed her duties this morning.
750 1896 09 16 Heard W Hirst give a lesson on 'decimal fraction' to standard VI.
751 1896 09 18 The average this week was only 248.8. The fall was due to 24 children being absent on account of the Labour examination on the 15th.
752 1896 09 21 Miss Greenough was absent this afternoon on account of illness.
753 1896 09 22 Miss Greenough resumed her work this morning.
754 1896 09 25 The average this week rose to 253.9.
755 1896 09 29 The Rev J B Mace visited the school to-day.
756 1896 10 01 Took pupil teachers in their lessons from 9.30 to 10.
757 1896 10 05 The school had holiday to-day for Wibsey Fair.
758 1896 10 06 Took an examination in Drawing this morning.
759 1896 10 07 The school had holiday yesterday.
760 1896 10 09 The Annual Drawing examination took place this morning.
761 1896 10 14 Commenced the examination of the school to-day.
762 1896 10 16 The pupil-teachers spent most of the week in private study preparing for their examination on Saturday next.
763 1896 10 21 Finished the examination of the school to-day. Each child was fully examined with a view of being raised to the next standard.
764 1896 10 27 Mr Worley visited the school to-day. He complained of the offices and the unsuitability of the desks.
765 1896 10 28 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Oct 28.96
766 1896 10 30 The school year terminated to-night.
767 1896 11 02 Admitted 34 new scholars from the Infants' School. All the scholars were placed in the standards for which they were qualified by their attainments and the new year's work was commenced with.
768 1896 11 05 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
769 1896 11 10 Admitted seven scholars from Hill Top Infants' School yesterday and to-day.
770 1896 11 10 Science in standards IV & VI will be changed to History during the next year.
771 1896 11 11 The school floor was badly swept this morning.
772 1896 11 18 Visit P Worley HMI
773 1896 11 20 The average this week was 278.8. W Hirst has been away in the mornings this week preparing for the scholarship examination. He will be away in the mornings until his examination.
774 1896 11 23 Admitted three new scholars this morning.
775 1896 11 27 Had complaints from two parents regarding Miss Mathers punishing.
776 1896 11 30 Rev E Davis visited the school.
777 1896 12 04 The average this week rose to 295.
778 1896 12 08 The Rev E Davis called to the school to-day with regard to the teachers salaries.
779 1896 12 11 The average this week fell to 285.9. This was caused by the parents neglecting to send the children to school. Have sent a list of bad attenders to the Attendance Officers.
780 1896 12 14 W Hirst will be absent all week attending the scholarship examination.
781 1896 12 18 The average this week fell to 280. Many children are absent helping at home.
782 1896 12 21 W Hirst returned to school this morning.
783 1896 12 23 Miss Greenough was absent to-day. The prizes for good attendance were distributed this afternoon after which the school was closed until Jan 11th 1897.
784 1897 01 11 Reopened school this morning. There were 283 present. The report for 1896 came to hand during the holidays.
785 1897 01 12 The Rev E Davis brought the report to school this morning. Miss Greenough was married during the holidays. Report for 1896 'The children in this department have been carefully and intelligently taught. The Managers' attention is directed to the closets, which are in a very unsatisfactory condition. J Kershaw has passed well, C Snowball, Grammar, Geography, History, Knowledge of Method.' (signed) Edwin Davis Staff for 1896-7 W Smith Head Teacher, A Smith Mistress, S E Holdsworth Certificated Assist, Mrs L Briggs Certificated Assist, Annie Mathers Certificated Assist, Rachel A Binns Assistant 1st Yr papers, Wilkinson Hirst Assistant Master, Julia Kershaw 4th year, Carrie Snowball 3rd year, Hannah Brook 1st year. (signed) Edwin Davis
786 1897 01 00 Repetition for 1896-7 Standard V-VII Selection from King Lear, Standard IV 'Ginevra', Standard III 'Spanish Champion', Standard II 'Keeping his word', Standard I 'Harry and the guide post'.
787 1897 01 15 Twenty five scholars were absent this morning attending the Labour Examination.
788 1897 01 18 The attendance this morning was poor ' several children are away with whooping cough.
789 1897 01 21 The attendance dropped to 266 on account of the stormy weather.
790 1897 01 22 The average this week was only 275.
791 1897 01 29 Commenced examination of school this morning. Examined the registers & found them correct (signed) Edwin Davis Jan 29.97. The average this week was 274. Several children in standards I & II are absent through illness.
792 1897 02 03 The school was closed this afternoon on account of a Wild Beast show being in the district.
793 1897 02 04 Heard lessons from Julia Kershaw and Carrie Snowball to-day.
794 1897 02 05 The average this week was 273.
795 1897 02 09 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
796 1897 02 11 The school will be closed tomorrow on account of a concert in the school on Saturday night. The concert will be given by the children of the school for a piano.
797 1897 02 15 The platform remained up all to-day as the concert will be repeated to-night.
798 1897 02 19 The attendance was poor this week, a large number of children being absent through illness.
799 1897 02 26 Feb 97 Visit E D Fear (HM Inspector)
800 1897 02 26 The average this week was 265.
801 1897 03 01 The school will have holiday to-morrow being Shrove Tuesday.
802 1897 03 03 The children assembled at Church this morning for a short service. The school was reached by 9.5
803 1897 03 05 The Rev J H B Mace visited the school this morning.
804 1897 03 08 Admitted two new boys to-day.
805 1897 03 10 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
806 1897 03 12 The average this week rose to 270. This is still below the average of two years ago.
807 1897 03 15 Took standard II in Object Lesson this afternoon.
808 1897 03 19 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
809 1897 03 22 Commenced examination of the school to-day ' took reading with standards II and III.
810 1897 03 24 Heard J Kershaw give a Reading Lesson to standard II. The lesson was fairly well given. She is making good progress as a teacher.
811 1897 03 26 Finished the examination of the school this morning. The work of the year is well in hand and good progress has been made with all subjects except oral arithmetic in standard IV and knowledge of matters read in Standard II.
812 1897 04 01 W Hirst heard this dinner time that he had failed to pass the Scholarship examination.
813 1897 04 02 Twenty six children were absent this morning attending the labour examination. These examinations affect the average materially.
814 1897 04 06 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis April 6.97
815 1897 04 07 Heard J Kershaw give a lesson on metals to standard II. The school had holiday this afternoon on account of the visit of a circus.
816 1897 04 09 The average this week was again rather poor ' a large number of children have been absent helping at home. I have complained to the attendance officer repeatedly about the irregular manner some of the domestic half-timers attend school.
817 1897 04 12 The Rev E Davis visited the school.
818 1897 04 14 The school was closed this afternoon for Easter Holiday.
819 1897 04 26 Reopened school after Easter Holiday. There were 264 present. Admitted four new scholars to-day.
820 1897 04 28 Heard Reading lesson to standard I by C Snowball.
821 1897 04 30 The average this week was 263. This is again poor.
822 1897 05 06 The Kershaw family from Morley Carr are being neglected by their parent as regards attendance at school.
823 1897 05 10 Visit (signed) P Worley HMI
824 1897 05 12 I was absent this afternoon in connection with the Annual Survey of the District Council.
825 1897 05 14 The average this week was 259. This is a decrease on the past few weeks.
826 1897 05 17 Miss Mathers sent a note to school this morning saying she would be absent through influenza.
827 1897 05 19 Mr Stannard of the Dewsbury district visited the school this afternoon.
828 1897 05 21 Miss Mathers still absent. The average this week was 253.
829 1897 05 24 Miss A Mathers still absent and J Kershaw sent a note to school saying she could not attend on account of a swollen face.
830 1897 05 26 J Kershaw returned to school this morning.
831 1897 05 27 To-day being Ascension Day the scholars assembled at the Church at 8.30. School was reached at 9.10.
832 1897 05 28 Miss Mathers still absent.
833 1897 05 31 Miss Mathers returned to school this morning after being absent a fortnight.
834 1897 06 02 The annual scripture examination was held this morning. The work was carried on according to Time Table in the afternoon.
835 1897 06 03 The school was closed this afternoon for Whitsuntide Holiday.
836 1897 06 14 Reopened the school after Whitsuntide Holiday ' 261 being present.
837 1897 06 16 Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
838 1897 06 18 The school was closed this afternoon until June 28th for the Diamond Jubilee.
839 1897 06 28 Re-opened school this morning. Miss Binns will be away in the mornings for the next fortnight studying for the Certificate exam.
840 1897 07 01 Have taken standard II in arithmetic while the teacher has been away this week.
841 1897 07 02 Received notice this morning that Flora Kershaw, a girl in standard VII, had obtained a Minor Scholarship at the Girls' Grammar School.
842 1897 07 06 The Kershaw family, Morley Carr, are still very irregular in their attendance. I have brought the matter twice before the attendance officer.
843 1897 07 09 Punished Fred Kershaw for playing truant.
844 1897 07 12 Miss R Binns will be absent all the week attending the Certificate examination.
845 1897 07 15 Have taken standard II this week while Miss Binns has been absent.
846 1897 07 16 The attendance is falling. Many children are assisting at home.
847 1897 07 19 W Hirst and self were absent to-day. Miss R Binns returned to school after attending the certificate examination.
848 1897 07 21 Punished Fred Kershaw and Victor Whitehead for playing truant. This is the second occasion within a fortnight.
849 1897 07 23 The average this week was only 251.
850 1897 07 26 Mr Stannard, Organising Master of the Dewsbury District visited the school to-day and examined the work.
851 1897 07 28 Mrs Smith was absent this morning on account of illness.
852 1897 07 29 Closed school for Midsummer Holiday this afternoon.
853 1897 08 23 Reopened the school after Midsummer Holiday. Julia Kershaw sent word that she was ill. Admitted three new boys to-day.
854 1897 08 24 Received the report of Mr Stannard. He says 'the discipline is excellent and that capital progress has been made with the year's work.'
855 1897 08 26 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning. Julia Kershaw is suffering an ulcerated throat.
856 1897 08 27 The average this week was 258.
857 1897 08 30 Took standards II and IV in problems this morning.
858 1897 09 02 Julia Kershaw returned to school this morning ' the first time since the re-opening after Midsummer.
859 1897 09 03 The average has fallen to 244. This is very low and is caused by the severe weather.
860 1897 09 08 Mr Fear and Mr Carter visited the school this morning.
861 1897 09 13 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Sep 13.97
862 1897 09 14 The Rev J H B Mace visited the school this afternoon for the last time. He leaves for the south.
863 1897 09 16 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
864 1897 09 17 The average attendance this week was 253.
865 1897 09 21 Commenced the examination of the school this morning. The written work is well up to last year's standard.
866 1897 09 25 The average this week fell to 244. This was on account of a neighbouring tide.
867 1897 09 29 Took Geography and History with standard IV. 32 children at the Labour Exam.
868 1897 10 01 Had to punish L Whitehead for playing truant.
869 1897 10 04 Closed the school until the 6th for Wibsey Fair.
870 1897 10 06 The school had holiday this afternoon.
871 1897 10 08 The average was very low this week through Wibsey Fair although holiday was given on Oct 5th and in the afternoon of the 6th.
872 1897 10 11 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
873 1897 10 13 The Pupil Teachers will have the remainder of this week for studying in preparation for their examination on Saturday.
874 1897 10 15 The Annual Drawing examination took place this morning.
875 1897 10 18 Received a note from Julia Kershaw's parents this morning say that she was unable to attend school.
876 1897 10 20 Julia Kershaw returned to school this morning.
877 1897 10 22 The average this week was 255.7.
878 1897 10 28 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Oct 28.1897
879 1897 10 29 The year closed to-night.
880 1897 11 01 Admitted the scholars from the Infants' School this morning. The children were raised according to their abilities and the new year's work was commenced with. Miss Mathers was absent from school to-day through illness.
881 1897 11 02 Miss Mathers returned to her duties this morning.
882 1897 11 05 The average this week was 295.
883 1897 11 08 Admitted sixteen children this morning ' fourteen being from Hill Top Infants' School. Wilkinson Hirst and Julia Kershaw will be absent four half days per week until the Scholarship examination.
884 1897 11 12 The average this week was 307. The children in standard IV-VI commenced with the staff notation this afternoon.
885 1897 11 15 Admitted six new scholars this morning.
886 1897 11 17 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
887 1897 11 18 I have taken standard V in Arithmetic during the past few days.
888 1897 11 19 The average fell to 306 although six new scholars have been admitted.
889 1897 11 22 (signed) P. Worley HMI
890 1897 11 23 Mr Worley suggested that English should be taken in the upper standards. In accordance with this suggestion I commenced English with Standards V ' VII this morning. Standard IV will take an advanced course of object lessons.
891 1897 11 26 Mr Worley has approved of the following pieces for recitation: Standard I 'A Cornfield' Rossetti, Standard II 'The Goose' Tennyson, Standard III 'Johnny Christina' Rossetti, Standard IV 'A Royal Princess' Rossetti, Standard V ' VII Selection from 'The Passing of Arthur' Tennyson.
892 1897 11 29 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
893 1897 12 03 The average this week was only 300.
894 1897 12 05 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning and informed me that Miss A Mathers has been asked to resign on account of the school being overstaffed.
895 1897 12 10 The average this week fell to 289. Many children are absent through sickness.
896 1897 12 13 Julia Kershaw and Wilkinson Hirst will be absent all this week attending the Scholarship Examination.
897 1897 12 14 On account of being short of staff Drill was omitted this morning.
898 1897 12 17 The average is very bad this week. 21 girls have never been in school.
899 1897 12 19 W Hirst and J Kershaw resumed their work this morning. The report for the year came to hand this morning. The highest grants have again been earned in all subjects. Copy of Report 1897
900 1897 01 00 Mixed School 'The attainments of the children reflect credit upon the master and his staff. The attention of the Managers is directed to the occasional overcrowding of the two small classrooms. The desks with the exception of ten are of one uniform height. Better ones should be provided. Were the main room divided by a wood and glass partition, the work could be done with much less wear and tear.' (signed) Edwin Davis
901 1897 12 23 Closed the school this morning for Christmas Holiday.
902 1898 01 10 Reopened the school after Christmas Holiday ' there were 309 present. Admitted two now scholars.
903 1898 01 12 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
904 1898 01 14 Was absent from school this afternoon attending a conference in connection with the Low Moor PT's Classes at Wakefield. The average this week was 310.
905 1898 01 17 The school was closed this morning on account of 54 children being at the Labour examination.
906 1898 01 21 The average this week was 308.
907 1898 01 25 Commenced to examine the school to-day.
908 1898 01 27 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Jan 27.1898
909 1898 01 28 Miss A Mathers resigned her position as assistant mistress this afternoon.
910 1898 02 01 Mrs Smith will now take Stan IV in Needlework and Recitation and standard II will be in charge of C Snowball during her absence. Staff or 1897-8 W Smith Master, A Smith Mistress, S E Holdsworth Certificated Assist, Louisa Briggs Certificated Assist, R A Binns Assistant Teacher, W Hirst Assistant Teacher, Julia Kershaw Assistant Teacher, Carrie Snowball 4th Year PT, Hannah Brook 1st Year PT, Herbert Bartle.
911 1898 02 04 The average this week was 300.
912 1898 02 09 The school was closed on the 7th & 8th in order to get ready for the annual concert. Re-opened this morning. The amount of the Aid Grant was ?89-0-0. 'This grant is made for the purpose of maintaining the high efficiency of the staff and replacement of furniture.' Herbert Bartle began work as a pupil teacher this morning. He is 17 years of age. It is not definitely settled what year's papers he will take.
913 1898 02 11 The average this week fell to 290.8.
914 1898 02 14 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning. He informed me that the Low Moor Company has decided to hand over the schools to a body of Managers to be chosen by the Churchwardens of St Mark's Church.
915 1898 02 16 Took standards II & III in science to-day.
916 1898 02 18 The average this week was 290.
917 1898 02 22 To-day being Shrove Tuesday the school had holiday.
918 1898 02 23 The children assembled at the Church this morning at 8.30 for a short service. School was reached at 9.15.
919 1898 02 25 The average this week was 290.
920 1898 02 28 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
921 1898 03 02 During the last 3 wks 10 children have left the school through removal out of the district.
922 1898 03 04 The average this week was 288.
923 1898 03 07 Admitted three children this morning.
924 1898 03 11 The average this week was 285.
925 1898 03 15 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning and informed me that he had completed the arrangement for the new management.
926 1898 03 16 The Kershaw family, Morley Carr, continue to attend school in a very neglected state.
927 1898 03 18 The average this week was 295.5.
928 1898 03 24 The results of the Scholarship Examination came to hand this morning. Julia Kershaw is number 266 on the Female list and W Hirst has failed.
929 1898 03 25 The average this week was 284.4.
930 1898 03 28 Commenced an examination this morning. The Reading throughout the school has made steady progress.
931 1898 03 29 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
932 1898 04 01 The average this week was 286.3.
933 1898 04 06 Closed the school to-day for Easter Holiday.
934 1898 04 18 Reopened the school after the Easter Holiday. Admitted two new scholars this morning.
935 1898 04 20 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
936 1898 04 21 The average this week was 275.8. This is much reduced for the last week.
937 1898 04 26 Visited school. (signed) Geo Sedgwick
938 1898 04 28 Mr Sedgwick visited the school this morning.
939 1898 04 29 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis April 29.1898. The average this week was 269.5. This is the lowest for the half year.
940 1898 05 02 The Kershaw family, Morley Carr, are now being better attended to and are tidier.
941 1898 05 05 The Rev E Davis visited the school today.
942 1898 05 06 The average has fallen again to 265. There is much sickness in the school.
943 1898 05 11 After 10 o'clock I was absent from school to-day.
944 1898 05 13 During the last four weeks four scholars have left for Oakenshaw. The attendance continues to be very poor. The average this week was only 260.5.
945 1898 05 19 Being Ascension Day the scholars assembled at the church at 8.30. The children arrived at the school at 9.15.
946 1898 05 20 The average this week was 261.
947 1898 05 23 By order of the Medical Officer of Health for North Bierley the school was closed for a fortnight on account of the prevalence of measles in the district.
948 1898 06 06 The children assembled this morning but on account of the continued prevalence of measles the school was ordered to remain closed for another fortnight.
949 1898 06 20 The school re-opened this morning ' the number present was 246.
950 1898 06 23 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day. Pupil Teachers H Brook and C Snowball give lessons to-day.
951 1898 06 25 The average this week was only 251.
952 1898 06 28 The attendance this morning was very poor ' only 248 being present. Many children have brothers or sisters in the measles.
953 1898 06 30 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
954 1898 07 02 The average this week was 249.
955 1898 07 05 On account of the prevailing state of measles there were only 234 present this morning.
956 1898 07 07 17 children were away this morning in standard I.
957 1898 07 08 The average this week was only 239.
958 1898 07 12 W Hirst was absent yesterday afternoon permission being given.
959 1898 07 13 Julia Kershaw was absent from school to-day through sickness.
960 1898 07 14 Julia Kershaw returned to school to-day.
961 1898 07 15 The average this week was 246.7. Many children are still absent through measles.
962 1898 07 28 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis July 28 1898
963 1898 07 28 Closed the school to-day for the Midsummer Holiday. Julia Kershaw terminated her engagement to-day. She leaves to go to Tottenham Training College on Sept 8th. W Hirst gave three months notice to-day. He failed to pass the scholarship examination and in consequence cannot be recognised.
964 1898 08 22 Reopened school to-day after Midsummer Holiday. There were 249 present. Received a letter this morning saying that Mrs Briggs had been taken seriously ill while on a visit to Blackpool and could not be moved. During her absence I shall have charge of Standard IV & VI with C Snowball.
965 1898 08 23 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
966 1898 08 26 The average this week was 252.9.
967 1898 08 29 Mrs Briggs still absent. The work goes on as satisfactory as possible.
968 1898 09 02 The average this week was 245.8. This is very low and is caused by unneeded irregularity.
969 1898 09 05 Mrs Briggs returned to school this morning. The work of the school now goes on much easier.
970 1898 09 07 A note came from Mrs Briggs saying she was unable to attend this morning.
971 1898 09 12 Mrs Briggs returned to school this morning.
972 1898 09 22 (signed) P Worley HMI
973 1898 09 20 The School had holiday yesterday.
974 1898 09 21 There were present this morning 241.
975 1898 09 23 The average this week was 245.
976 1898 09 26 I was absent to-day and until Sept 29th.
977 1898 09 29 Returned to duties this morning and found all working well. During my absence Mrs Smith has been in charge. Mrs Briggs sent a note to school this morning saying that her husband was seriously ill and in consequence she could not attend school.
978 1898 10 03 Mrs Briggs returned to school this morning.
979 1898 10 05 The school had holiday to-day for Wibsey Fair.
980 1898 10 06 Re-opened this morning ' the attendance was very poor.
981 1898 10 12 Visited school. (signed) Geo Sedgwick
982 1898 10 14 The average this week was 256.
983 1898 10 18 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
984 1898 10 21 Completed the examination of the school to-day. The work is equal in every way to that of last year.
985 1898 10 24 Took standard IV in Geography this morning.
986 1898 10 26 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
987 1898 10 28 W Hirst terminated his engagement this afternoon.
988 1898 10 31 The school year ended to-night.
989 1898 11 01 The Infants were admitted this morning and the new year's work was begun throughout the school.
990 1898 11 04 The average this week was 288.2. Many children have been absent all the week.
991 1898 11 07 Admitted 18 new scholars this morning from Hill Top Infants. Standard I will be a large class this year. The Infants, both from Hill Top and Carr Lane, are backward in Arithmetic.
992 1898 11 11 The new desks came to hand this morning.
993 1898 11 14 Miss E Hall formerly of the Low Moor School commenced duties in this school this morning. Admitted six new scholars this morning.
994 1898 11 17 Miss R A Binns was absent this afternoon on account of the death of her father.
995 1898 11 21 Miss Binns is still absent. She will be absent until after the funeral.
996 1898 11 22 Miss Binns returned to school this morning.
997 1898 11 23 There was a very heavy snow-storm this morning which caused the attendance to fall seriously.
998 1898 11 25 The attendance has been very poor since Wednesday.
999 1898 11 28 Admitted three new scholars this morning.
1000 1898 11 30 Admitted a boy from New Road Side School yesterday but the master went to the parents and persuaded them to allow him to return. Staff for 1898-9 W Smith Master, A Smith Certificated, Sarah E Holdsworth Certificated, Louisa Briggs Certificated, Rachel Ann Binns Assistant, Emily Hall Assistant, Carrie Snowball PT 4th year, Hannah Brook PT 2nd year, Herbert Bartle PT 2nd year (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent List of Repetition V ' VII 'Tournament' by Lord Tennyson, IV Excalibur by Lord Tennyson, III Twilight Calm, II 'The May Queen' by Lord Tennyson, I Somebody's Mother. Courses for English Stand V ' VII Poetry from Mrs Hemans, Analysis of simple sentences in the poetry, Simple Parsing, Formation of Sentences illustrative of Subject, Predicate, Object and extension and to illustrate the parsing.
1001 1898 11 30 Miss Binns sent a note to school say she was not well enough to attend.
1002 1898 12 02 Miss Binns still absent.
1003 1898 12 05 Miss Binns returned to school this morning and the work will again continue smoothly.
1004 1898 12 07 Miss Hall is becoming more intelligent in her teaching. She was very mechanical during her first three weeks.
1005 1898 12 09 The average this week was 305.9.
1006 1898 12 12 Miss Julia Kershaw, formerly pupil teacher, visited the school this afternoon.
1007 1898 12 15 The Kershaw family from Morley Carr, continue to give much trouble as regards attendance.
1008 1898 12 19 Arthur Dalby, a boy in the fourth standard died to-day through brain fever consequent of Typhoid Fever.
1009 1898 12 21 The prizes for good attendance were given this afternoon by the Vicar, after which the school closed for Christmas Holiday.
1010 1899 01 09 Reopened school after Christmas Holiday. There were 307 present. Admitted one new boy from Raw Nook. Standard IV took Arithmetic instead of Geography this afternoon. Copy of Report Mixed School 'The school continues to be conducted with energy and skill, and the work done is of a generally satisfactory character.' 'J Kershaw obtained a first class in the Queen's Scholarship Examination.' (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent
1011 1899 01 13 The average this week was 303. Many children are attending irregular.
1012 1899 01 16 Admitted one new girl this afternoon.
1013 1899 01 19 The attendance this morning was poor on account of the wet weather.
1014 1899 01 20 Standard III are making fair progress with their writing.
1015 1899 01 24 Commenced examination this morning. Standard II ' IV were taken.
1016 1899 01 26 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Jan 26.99
1017 1899 01 27 The average attendance is falling some little ' many children are at home through illness.
1018 1899 01 30 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1019 1899 02 02 The school was closed this afternoon until Feb 6th in order to get ready for the Children's Concert.
1020 1899 02 06 Re-opened school this morning. The attendance was very poor on account of a snow-storm.
1021 1899 02 08 The attendance continues to be poor.
1020 1899 02 10 Finished the examination of standards I ' IV this afternoon. All the work is well in hand ' the Reading being especially good.
1021 1899 02 13 The school will be closed to-morrow for Shrove Tuesday.
1022 1899 02 15 The children met this morning at the Church ' school was reached at 9.10.
1023 1899 02 17 The average this week has fallen very much ' many children are absent through illness.
1024 1899 02 22 Examined standards V ' VII this morning in the three Rs. The subjects are well in hand. The handwriting is very promising.
1025 1899 02 24 The average this week was 287. This is very poor considering the number of children on the books.
1026 1899 02 27 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1027 1899 03 01 The school had holiday this afternoon.
1028 1899 03 03 (signed) W J Carter (Sub-Inspector)
1029 1899 03 07 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
1030 1899 03 09 Commenced with Specific Subjects on Feb 27th. The boys will take Mensuration and the girls Domestic Economy. It will be taken on Mondays and Wednesdays.
1031 1899 03 10 The average this week was 281.7. This is below what it was last year although there are more scholars on the books.
1032 1899 03 13 Punished Fred Kershaw for disobedience this morning.
1033 1899 03 15 Miss Binns was absent this afternoon attending the funeral of her uncle.
1034 1899 03 20 Mrs Briggs was absent all day attending the funeral of her grandmother.
1035 1899 03 24 Sent New Time Table to Mr Worley for approval.
1036 1899 03 28 Received Time Table from Mr Worley duly signed.
1037 1899 03 30 Closed the school this morning for Easter Holiday.
1038 1899 04 10 Re-opened school to-day after Easter Holiday. There were 270 children present.
1039 1899 04 11 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1040 1899 04 14 The average this week was 283.
1041 1899 04 17 Admitted two boys this morning belonging to the itinerant show people.
1042 1899 04 19 Took standard III this afternoon for object lessons. The chief fault was a lack of smartness in the answering.
1043 1899 04 21 The average this week was only 281. Many children are coming very irregular.
1044 1899 04 25 Miss Binns left the school this afternoon at 2.30 pm in order to attend Raw Nook School for the purpose of saying her poetry.
1045 1899 04 28 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis April 28-1899
1046 1899 05 01 Three families have left the district which causes six children to leave the school.
1047 1899 05 03 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1048 1899 05 05 The average this week was 273.8.
1049 1899 05 10 Commenced examination of the school this morning.
1050 1899 05 11 The children assembled at Church this morning at 8.30. School was reached at 9.10 am.
1051 1899 05 13 The average this week was 278.
1052 1899 05 17 Finished the examination of reading this morning. It is much improved throughout the school - standard IV read very well.
1053 1899 05 18 Closed the school to-day for Whitsuntide Holiday.
1054 1899 05 29 Re-opened the school this morning after Whitsuntide Holiday. There were 273 present.
1055 1899 06 01 The school attendance officer visited the school to-day. I had to complain of the irregularity of four or five families.
1056 1899 06 05 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1057 1899 06 08 Took standard III for Object Lessons this afternoon.
1058 1899 06 09 The average this week was much better, yet there are many children who attend very irregular.
1059 1899 06 10 Miss Binns was absent this afternoon attending a funeral.
1060 1899 06 13 The boys in Standard V and VI did an original copy this morning in Freehand. The Rev E Davis informed me to-day that the Ripon Association had written to him that unless the staff was reduced there would be no aid grant next year.
1061 1899 06 16 The average this week was 273.
1062 1899 06 21 The registers were marked this morning at 9.15 am so that the morning school might close at 11.20.
1063 1899 06 23 The average this week was only 267. I have complained many times about the attendance of several of the scholars.
1064 1899 06 26 Miss Binns and Miss Hall will be away this week on alternate half-days preparing for the forth-coming Certificate Examination.
1065 1899 06 30 The average this week was 274.
1066 1899 07 03 Miss Binns and Miss Hall will be away this week attending the Certificate Examination.
1067 1899 07 05 Miss Binns returned to school this morning.
1068 1899 07 07 Both Miss Binns and Miss Hall returned to school this morning. The average this week was 274.
1069 1899 07 10 The attendance this morning was very poor ' only 255 being present.
1070 1899 07 12 The Annual Scripture examination was held to-day.
1071 1899 07 13 Hannah Brook sent a note to school to-day say she was ill.
1072 1899 07 14 Hannah Brook still absent. The attendance has been exceedingly poor this week. I have again complained to the Attendance Officer.
1073 1899 07 17 Hannah Brook returned to school this morning. Commenced the examination of the school this morning.
1074 1899 07 20 Finished the examination this morning. Good progress has been made in all standards. The Reading in standard IV was especially good.
1075 1899 07 20 The average this week was 267.
1076 1899 07 24 I was absent from school to-day, Mrs Smith being in charge.
1077 1899 07 27 Closed the school this morning for Midsummer Holiday.
1078 1899 08 28 Re-opened school this morning after Midsummer Holiday. There were 264 present. Miss Holdsworth has been married during the holiday.
1079 1899 08 28 Miss Hall was absent this day attending a funeral.
1080 1899 08 29 Miss Hall returned to her duties this morning.
1081 1899 08 31 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
1082 1899 09 01 The average this week was 263.7.
1083 1899 09 04 A note was sent from the parents of Carrie Snowball saying that she was ill from English cholera.
1084 1899 09 06 Have taken standard VI ' VII during Carrie Snowball's absence.
1085 1899 09 08 The average this week was 256.
1086 1899 09 11 Carrie Snowball still absent. The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1087 1899 09 12 About 8.30 last night a fire broke out in the cellar and destroyed part of the boys' cloak room. It was caused by the cleaner burning old paper.
1088 1899 09 15 The average this week was 263.
1089 1899 09 18 Carrie Snowball still absent. The attendance was very poor this morning on account of many children being at the Labour Examination.
1090 1899 09 20 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1091 1899 09 22 The average this week was 248. This poor attendance was caused by severe weather.
1092 1899 09 25 Carrie Snowball returned to school this morning.
1093 1899 09 28 I was absent yesterday and to-day in Ireland. Mrs Smith has been in charge during my absence.
1094 1899 10 02 The attendance was very poor this morning owing to heavy rain.
1095 1899 10 03 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1096 1899 10 06 The school had holiday yesterday for Wibsey Fair. The attendance to-day was very poor.
1097 1899 10 09 (signed) W J Carter (Sub-Inspector)
1098 1899 10 12 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
1099 1899 10 13 The average this week was 254.
1100 1899 10 16 Examined standard I this morning. The work throughout was well done.
1101 1899 10 19 Finished the examination of the whole school to-day. The attainments in all classes are equal to that of past years.
1102 1899 10 20 The average this week was 256.
1103 1899 10 25 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Oct 25.99
1104 1899 10 30 Commenced work for new year this morning. Each child was placed in the standard best fitted to its capabilities.
1105 1899 10 31 Carrie Snowball left the school this afternoon. The cause of her leaving was, the Managers informed me, on account of the note mentioned under June 13th.
1106 1899 11 01 The vicar informed me that the Managers had further decided to reduce the staff by transferring Hannah Brook to the Infants' Department. This will leave me with entire charge of Standards VI & VII in addition to the supervision of the entire school. Miss Hall (Art.50) will have charge of standard II, consisting of 68 scholars. Admitted 34 scholars from Infants' school this morning.
1107 1899 11 02 Hannah Brook and Herbert Bartle were both absent this afternoon attending the pupil teachers' classes in Bradford.
1108 1899 11 06 Admitted sixteen scholars this morning from Hill Top Infants School.
1109 1899 11 08 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1110 1899 11 10 The average this week was 299.5.
1111 1899 11 13 Admitted one new girl this morning. Since the beginning of the year no specific work has been taken in upper standards, as it is not being taken this year. Until the new time table is signed the lessons taken will be Monday English, Wed Reading, Thurs Arith.
1112 1899 11 17 The average this week was 298.7. The PTs were absent yesterday afternoon.
1113 1899 11 22 (signed) P Worley HMI
1114 1899 11 25 A deputation from the Bradford Committee visited the school this afternoon.
1115 1899 11 27 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1116 1899 12 01 The average this week was 295.
1117 1899 12 04 The attendance this morning was poor ' only 279 being present.
1118 1899 12 08 The average has been poor all the week.
1119 1899 12 11 Commenced examination this morning. The attendance was poor again ' many children being absent from sickness.
1120 1899 12 15 Finished examination this morning. Good progress has been made with the year's work.
1121 1899 12 18 The attendance was poor this morning.
1122 1899 12 21 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning and distributed the prizes. The school then closed for the Christmas Holiday.
1123 1900 01 10 The school re-opened to-day after the Christmas Holiday. There were 286 present. Three new scholars were admitted.
1124 1900 01 12 The school attendance officer visited the school this morning. I complained to him of the irregularity of several children.
1125 1900 01 15 Admitted one new boy this morning.
1126 1900 01 17 Took standard I this afternoon in Geography.
1127 1900 01 19 The average this week was 289.6.
1128 1900 01 22 Mrs Briggs sent word this morning that she was unable to attend the school on account of illness. During her absence H Brook will have charge of standard III.
1129 1900 01 26 Mrs Briggs resumed her duties this morning. The Rev E Davis brought the report this afternoon. Report 1899 Mixed School 'The school is taught with vigour and the attainments of the children are on the whole very satisfactory. Under the present conditions of staff and accommodation and with a large proportion of half-time children involved, the addition of Specific Subjects to the curriculum is scarcely advisable, and only the lower grant for Specific Subjects is therefore recommended. The two small classrooms are often overcrowded. No class exceeding 25 children should be taught in either of them.' (signed) Edwin Davis Staff for 1899-1900 Walter Smith Master, Annie Smith Certificated, Sarah E Lightowler Certificated, Louisa Briggs Certificated, Rachel Ann Binns Assistant, Emily Hall Assistant, Hannah Brook Pupil Teacher 3rd year, Herbert Bartle Pupil Teacher 3rd year. (signed) Edwin Davis
1130 1900 01 29 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Jan 29.1900
1131 1900 02 01 The Rev E Davis and Dr Robinson visited the school this afternoon.
1132 1900 02 02 The average this week was 298.3.
1133 1900 02 06 The registers were marked this afternoon at 1.30 pm and closed at 3.40 pm.
1134 1900 02 09 Examined the registers & found them correct (signed) A H Robinson Feby 9 1900
1135 1900 02 12 On account of a heavy snowstorm there were only 208 present this morning.
1136 1900 02 16 The school was closed to-day on account of severe weather.
1137 1900 02 19 The school had holiday this afternoon.
1138 1900 02 20 The vicar informed me that the two smaller classrooms had not to have more than 28 children in them. On account of this I have brought stand III & IV into main room and standard VI & VII into the classrooms. Under the new arrangements three classes are continually being taught in main room.
1139 1900 02 23 The average this week was 290.
1140 1900 02 26 To-morrow being Shrove Tuesday the school will be closed.
1141 1900 02 28 The children assembled this morning at 8.30 at the church. School was reached at 9.15.
1142 1900 03 02 The average this week was 288.2.
1143 1900 03 06 The amount of aid grant should be entered in the Log Book as soon as known. (signed) J L Brown (Sub-inspr). The amount of Aid Grant for 1899 was ?86, and was made for the purpose of meeting deficit. The amount of Aid Grant for 1900 was ?86 and was given for the following:- Increase of Salaries of Assistants ?30, Better instruction of Pupil Teachers ?10, Furniture (Desks) ?25, Maintaining Salaries ?21.
1144 1900 03 07 Commenced examination of school this morning. Paper work was taken by standards I, II and III.
1145 1900 03 08 Paper work was taken with remainder of school this morning.
1146 1900 03 12 Admitted three new scholars this morning.
1147 1900 03 14 Completed examination to-day. The whole of the work is well in hand.
1148 1900 03 16 The average this week was 290.
1149 1900 03 19 Only 267 were present this morning on account of the snowstorm.
1150 1900 03 21 Punish Laurence Worsnop for playing truant.
1151 1900 03 22 The average this week was 286.
1152 1900 03 26 Two of the children have obtained Scholarships to Higher grade Schools in Bradford.
1153 1900 03 28 Mr Worley visited the school this morning. The Rev E Davis visited this afternoon.
1154 1900 03 30 The average this week was 289.
1155 1900 04 02 Mr Worley visited the school this morning. He met the Vicar regarding the accommodation.
1156 1900 04 05 During the week we have been trying alterations in the time table so as to allow standards III and IV to use the larger classrooms.
1157 1900 04 06 The average this week was 290.
1158 1900 04 09 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1159 1900 04 12 Closed school to-day for Easter Holiday.
1160 1900 04 23 Re-opened school this morning after Easter Holiday.
1161 1900 04 25 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1162 1900 04 27 The average this week was 302.
1163 1900 04 30 Admitted a new boy this morning.
1164 1900 05 01 The Rev E Davis and Dr Robinson visited the school this morning.
1165 1900 05 04 The average this week was 294.
1166 1900 05 11 Visit of Inspection (signed) M H Langley Sub-Inspector
1167 1900 05 14 Thrashed Walter Carter for playing truant.
1168 1900 05 16 Commenced examination this morning.
1169 1900 05 18 Took standards II, I in Reading.
1170 1900 05 22 Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1171 1900 05 24 The school was closed to-day for the Queen's birthday and the Relief of Mafeking.
1172 1900 05 25 The average this week was 286.
1173 1900 05 28 Finish examination of three Rs to-day. All the work is well in hand.
1174 1900 05 30 Closed the school for the Whitsuntide Holiday.
1175 1900 06 11 Re-opened school this morning after Whitsuntide Holiday, there were 287 present.
1176 1900 06 13 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
1177 1900 06 15 The average this week was 283.
1178 1900 06 18 During this week Miss Binns and Miss Hall will be absent on alternate half-days preparing for the Certificate Examination.
1179 1900 06 21 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day in connection with the proposed alterations.
1180 1900 06 22 The average this week was 284.9.
1181 1900 06 25 Syllabuses and plans were sent off to the department for Higher Elementary School.
1182 1900 06 26 Miss Hall and Miss Binns will be absent on alternate half-days preparing for Certificate Examination.
1183 1900 06 29 The average this week was 282.
1184 1900 07 13 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) A H Robinson (Manager)
1185 1900 07 03 Miss Hall and Miss Binns will be absent this week attending the Certificate examination.
1186 1900 07 06 Punished J W Eastwood this morning for playing truant.
1187 1900 07 09 Miss Hall and Miss Binns returned to school this morning.
1188 1900 07 13 The average this week was 273.
1189 1900 07 18 The Annual Scripture examination took place this morning. The school was closed in the afternoon.
1190 1900 07 20 Commenced examination of school this morning.
1191 1900 07 24 Finished examination to-day. All the work of the school is well in hand. The writing of Standards I and II are specially good.
1192 1900 07 26 Closed school to-day for Midsummer Holiday.
1193 1900 08 27 Re-opened school after Midsummer Holiday. There were 275 present. The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1194 1900 08 29 Admitted one new boy this morning.
1195 1900 08 30 The average this week was 273.
1196 1900 09 04 36 new desks for large room came to hand this morning.
1197 1900 09 05 Admitted two new boys this morning.
1198 1900 09 07 The average this week was 264.
1199 1900 09 10 Ben Hirst, a boy in standard V has won a scholarship to Carlton St.
1200 1900 09 11 All the desks were fitted up yesterday and will be used to re-furnish the large room.
1201 1900 09 13 The average this week was 266.5.
1202 1900 09 16 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1203 1900 09 21 The average this week was 270.
1204 1900 10 01 I was absent all last week in Ireland. Mrs Smith was in charge.
1205 1900 10 02 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Oct 2.1900
1206 1900 10 04 The average this week was 272. The school will be closed to-morrow for Wibsey Fair.
1207 1900 10 11 Visit of Inspection (signed) J L Brown(?) 11.X.1900 Sub-Inspector
1208 1900 10 12 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1209 1900 10 16 Commenced examination of school to-day. The paper work of standards I & II was very good. The Reading of standards III & IV has much improved. Oral work throughout is well in hand.
1210 1900 10 19 Hannah Brook was absent from school to-day through illness.
1211 1900 10 22 Hannah Brook returned to the school this morning.
1212 1900 10 24 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1213 1900 10 26 The average this week was 269.
1214 1900 10 29 The children were placed in the standards suitable to their requirements and the new years work was begun with.
1215 1900 11 01 Admitted 36 children from the Infants' School this morning. Mrs Briggs, Certificated Assistant gave a month's notice which was accepted.
1216 1900 11 03 The attendance this week has been very good.
1217 1900 11 05 Admitted 3 girls this morning.
1218 1900 11 07 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1219 1900 11 09 Took Brush Drawing this afternoon with standards IV ' VI. The average this week was 309.
1220 1900 11 12 Admitted 10 children to-day from Hill Top Infants' School.
1221 1900 11 15 Standard III Boys took brush-drawing this morning.
1222 1900 11 16 The average this week was 310.5.
1223 1900 11 19 Admitted two new boys this morning. Mary E Dalby return this morning from the Infants' Dept.
1224 1900 11 22 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1225 1900 11 23 Mr Worley visited the school this afternoon. The average this week was 310.6.
1226 1900 11 26 The girls in standard V VI began with Cookery this morning. Mrs Woodhead of St James School, Bradford is the Teacher. Hannah Brook is absent through illness. Admitted three scholars this morning.
1227 1900 11 28 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1228 1900 11 30 The school closed this morning until Wednesday.
1229 1900 12 05 Re-opened the school this morning. Mrs Briggs left on the 30th of Nov according to notice given. As no-one is coming in her place I have re-organised the school. H Brook will have charge of standard IV. H Brook returned to school this morning.
1230 1900 12 07 The average this week was 305.
1231 1900 12 11 The work of the school is much more difficult on account of the weakened staff.
1232 1900 12 14 The average this week was 300.7.
1233 1900 12 17 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1234 1900 12 20 Closed the school to-day for the Christmas Holiday. The prizes were distributed by the Vicar. There were 24 children who had never missed during the year.
1235 1901 01 07 Re-opened the school to-day after the Midsummer Holiday. Admitted two new boys. There were 304 present.
1236 1901 01 09 During the week we shall try a new time table. One lesson per week in English and English History will be added.
1237 1901 01 11 The average this week was 301.
1238 1901 01 14 The amount of aid grant for 1901 is:- Increase of Salaries ' Assistants ?30.0.0, Better instruction of PTs ?5.0.0, Cookery ?10.0.0, Partition ?10.0.0, Desks ?25.0.0, Organising Master ?4.7.6, Total ?84.7.6. Examined the registers & found them correct (signed) Edwin Davis Jan 14 1901
1239 1901 01 17 The Rev E Davis brought the report to the school this afternoon. Report for 1900 'The teachers work hard and produce under difficult circumstances very satisfactory results.' (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent. Staff for 1900-1901 Walter Smith Head Teacher, Annie Smith Certificated Assistant, Sarah E Lightowler Certificated Assistant, Rachel A Binns Certificated Assistant, Emily Hall First year papers, Herbert Bartle Scholarship Candidate, Hannah Brook Scholarship Candidate, Mary E Dalby Monitress (Signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent
1240 1901 01 18 This school had holiday this afternoon.
1241 1901 01 21 Admitted two new boys this morning.
1242 1901 01 31 It is highly necessary in a school of this size that a very full and efficient staff should be maintained. (signed) P Worley HMI
1243 1901 01 31 The two children who have previously left for New Road Side returned to this school to-day.
1244 1901 02 01 Admitted four children during this week.
1245 1901 02 01 Mr Worley signed a New Time Table yesterday and we begun working with it to-day.
1246 1901 02 02 The average this week was 294.8.
1247 1901 02 04 Admitted three girls this morning.
1248 1901 02 06 Mr Lees, organising master of the Leeds District visited the school this afternoon.
1249 1901 02 07 Visit of Inspection (signed) M H Langley Sub Inspector
1250 1901 02 07 The lessons of Wednesday afternoon were taken this afternoon and Thursdays were taken yesterday. This was done to enable one of the pupil teachers to attend the classes in Bradford. This will be continued for some time.
1251 1901 02 08 The average this week was 301. More than 30 children were absent during the whole week.
1252 1901 02 11 Admitted two children this morning.
1253 1901 02 13 With such a weak staff, H Bartle has to divide his time between Stan II and VI so as to enable me to get about the school.
1254 1901 02 14 Admitted one new scholar this afternoon.
1255 1901 02 15 The average this week was 308.1.
1256 1901 02 20 The school had holiday yesterday being Shrove Tuesday. The children met this morning at 8.30 at the church. School was reached at 9.10.
1257 1901 02 21 The average this week was 306.6.
1258 1901 02 24 The new school cleaner commenced duties this morning.
1259 1901 02 26 Commenced second periodical examination this morning. Took all paper work to-day.
1260 1901 02 27 Heard H Brook give a lesson to standard IV this morning.
1261 1901 03 01 The average this week was 300.
1262 1901 03 05 Took standard IV in Arithmetic this morning.
1263 1901 03 08 The average this week was 291.8.
1264 1901 03 11 Hannah Brook was absent to-day through sickness.
1265 1901 03 12 H Brook returned to school this morning.
1266 1901 03 15 The average this week was 291.3.
1267 1901 03 18 More than 30 children were away from school this morning through sickness.
1268 1901 03 20 Punished six boys this morning for being late.
1269 1901 03 22 The average this week was 289.
1270 1901 03 25 Heard H Bartle give a lesson this morning to Standard VI on 'Reduction of Fractions'.
1271 1901 03 29 Sent to the Vicar yesterday for material required for the working of the school. The average this week was 288.
1272 1901 04 01 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1273 1901 04 03 Closed school this afternoon for Easter Holiday.
1274 1901 04 15 Re-opened school to-day after Easter Holiday. Admitted three new scholars to-day.
1275 1901 04 18 Mr Worley visited the school to-day.
1276 1901 04 19 The average this week was 295.6.
1277 1901 04 22 Admitted two new scholars this morning.
1278 1901 04 24 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1279 1901 04 25 Mr Worley HMI visited the school today.
1280 1901 04 26 Material asked for on Mar 29th came to hand to-day.
1281 1901 04 30 Commenced examination to-day.
1282 1901 05 01 The Rev E Davis and Dr Robinson visited the school to-day.
1283 1901 05 03 The average this week was 299.
1284 1901 05 20 (signed) P Worley HMI
1285 1901 05 16 To-day being Ascension Day the children assembled at the church at 8.30. School was reached at 9.20. Holiday was given in the afternoon.
1286 1901 05 16 Mrs Lightowler informed me to-day that the Managers had accepted from her 12 days notice to resign her position as assistant teacher.
1287 1901 05 17 The average this week was 298. The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1288 1901 05 22 Mrs Lightowler was absent to-day attending the marriage of her sister.
1289 1901 05 23 Closed school to-day for Whitsuntide Holiday. Mrs Lightowler resigned her position as assistant mistress to-day.
1290 1901 06 03 Re-opened school to-day after Whitsuntide Holiday. There were 289 present. Mrs Briggs formerly assistant mistress was appointed temporary in the place of Mrs Lightowler who left on May 23rd. She will have charge of standard III.
1291 1901 06 06 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1292 1901 06 07 Received notice from the Vicar that both pupil teachers must attend the classes in Bradford on Thursdays. Previously on account of the smallness of the staff only one has been attending.
1293 1901 06 08 The average this week was 293.
1294 1901 06 11 Admitted a new scholar this morning.
1295 1901 06 13 Heard H Brook give a lesson on 'Ireland' to standard IV.
1296 1901 06 15 The average this week was 293.
1297 1901 06 18 Admitted two new scholars to-day.
1298 1901 06 21 Heard lesson from H Bartle on a problem in Arithmetic.
1299 1901 06 27 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis June 27 1901
1300 1901 06 28 The average this week was 291.
1301 1901 07 01 Admitted a new scholar this afternoon.
1302 1901 07 04 The annual scripture examination was held to-day.
1303 1901 07 05 The average this week was 280.
1304 1901 07 08 Took standard IV in Arithmetic this morning.
1305 1901 07 10 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1306 1901 07 12 The average this week was 287.
1307 1901 07 15 Commenced examination of the school to-day. The paper work throughout the school is much improved. The oral work is also well in hand. With the smallness of the staff the work on every teacher has been very great.
1308 1901 07 17 The Revs E W Brereton & E Davis together with A Crabtree Esq visited the school this afternoon.
1309 1901 07 21 Miss Binns was away this afternoon on account of the death of her sister.
1310 1901 07 24 Dr Robinson visited the school to-day.
1311 1901 07 26 Closed the school this morning for the Midsummer Holiday. Mrs Briggs who came as supply until Midsummer left his afternoon. The children had their yearly treat.
1312 1901 08 29 Re-opened school this morning after Midsummer holiday. There were 269 present. Admitted 3 new scholars to-day.
1313 1901 08 30 The average this week was 277.8.
1314 1901 09 02 Mary Coates, a former pupil teacher at the Newsome Infants School commenced duties here this morning. She will have charge of standard III along with Herbert Bartle. Admitted three girls and a boy this morning.
1315 1901 09 03 Until Mary Coates becomes accustomed to upper school work I shall have to take charge of the Drawing in Standards IV ' VI.
1316 1901 09 06 The average this week is 294.3.
1317 1901 09 09 Took standard III this morning for Arithmetic in the presence of both pupil teachers.
1318 1901 09 11 Took standard III this morning in Writing.
1319 1901 09 13 The average this week was 299.
1320 1901 09 16 Took standard III to-day in Geography in the presence of both pupil teachers.
1321 1901 09 20 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day. The average this week was 290.6. I shall be absent during next week attending an examination in Ireland. Mrs Smith will be in charge.
1322 1901 09 27 The average this week was 292.8.
1323 1901 09 30 Returned to school this morning. Found everything had gone well.
1324 1901 09 30 Examined the registers & found correct. (signed) A H Robinson one of the Managers
1325 1901 10 02 Sent list of goods required for the working of the school to the Managers.
1326 1901 10 04 The average this week was 289. The school will be closed on Monday for Wibsey Fair.
1327 1901 10 10 Visit of Inspection (signed) M H Langley Sub Inspector
1328 1901 10 10 Hannah Brook was absent this afternoon attending the Pupil Teachers classes.
1329 1901 10 11 The average this week was 289.
1330 1901 10 11 Dr Robinson, one of the Managers visited the school this morning.
1331 1901 10 15 Dr Robinson visited the school this morning.
1332 1901 10 16 Commenced examination this morning.
1333 1901 10 17 Took paper work throughout the school this morning.
1334 1901 10 18 The average this week was 294.
1335 1901 10 22 Took standards I and II for Reading this afternoon.
1336 1901 10 25 The average this week was 287.3.
1337 1901 10 28 Commenced with the year's work this morning.
1338 1901 10 28 Mr Worley visited the school this afternoon.
1339 1901 10 30 Mary Coates attended the central classes this afternoon.
1340 1901 11 01 Admitted 30 children from the Infants' School this morning.
1341 1901 11 05 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
1342 1901 11 06 Took standard I to-day in the presence of the pupil teachers.
1343 1901 11 08 The average this week was 310.
1344 1901 11 11 Admitted 12 boys from Hill Top Infants School.
1345 1901 11 12 Admitted a boy this morning from Raw Nook School.
1346 1901 11 14 Dr Robinson visited the school this morning. I showed him the overflow pipes which come into the school.
1347 1901 11 15 The average this week was 318.
1348 1901 11 18 Admitted three new scholars this morning.
1349 1901 11 20 On account of the smallness of staff on Wednesday afternoons I have to take the whole of the boys for Drawing.
1350 1901 11 25 The average this week reached 318.
1351 1901 11 27 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1352 1901 11 29 The average this week was 328.
1353 1901 12 02 All the classes have now got well on with their work. Although the classes are large the work is up to last year's standard.
1354 1901 12 04 Took standard IV in writing this morning in the presence of H Bartle.
1355 1901 12 06 The average this week was 320.
1356 1901 12 09 On account of the stormy weather there were only 252 present this morning.
1357 1901 12 10 Hannah Brook & Herbert Bartle will be away all the week attending the Scholarship Examination.
1358 1901 12 13 The attendance was poor this morning and a very large proportion of the children had wet feet. The school had holiday in the afternoon.
1359 1901 12 15 The average this week was 312.
1360 1901 12 19 Closed school for Christmas Holiday.
1361 1902 01 06 (signed) P Worley HMI
1362 1902 01 06 Re-opened school this morning after Christmas Holiday. There were 312 scholars present. Hannah Brook left on Dec 19th 1901. The two new rooms were used for the first time this morning. When the partitions have been erected, they will be a great improvement on the old system.
1363 1902 01 06 The amount of Aid Grant is ?128-3-0. The grant is made for the following purposes:- 1. To maintain the present charge for salaries ?35, 2. Partitions, offices &c ?90, 3. Organising Master ?3-3.
1364 1902 01 06 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning. Copy of Report Mixed School 'The work has been carried on in cramped premises. Considerable extensions are being made, and under the new conditions the master, who has hitherto done excellent work, will, if ably supported by a full staff, be further able to meet the requirements of this large school'. (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent Staff for 1901-2 Walter Smith Head-teacher, Annie Smith Certificated Assist, Emily Hall Certificated Assist, Rachel Ann Binns Certificated Assist, Herbert Bartle Sat for Scholarship, Mary North Coates 4th year, Mary Elizabeth Dalby 1st year. (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent.
1365 1902 01 09 Dr Robinson visited the school this morning.
1366 1902 01 10 I have had charge of standard VI and VII since the beginning of year.
1367 1902 01 10 The average this week was 315.4.
1368 1902 01 13 Took standard IV for part of lesson in Arithmetic this morning.
1369 1902 01 16 Mr W Lees, inspector of the Leeds Church Association visited the school this morning.
1370 1902 01 17 The average this week was (left blank)
1371 1902 01 17 (signed) T D Walker Sub-Inspt (Drawing)
1372 1902 01 20 Ida Helliwell commenced this morning as a Candidate. She will assist with standard IV.
1373 1902 01 25 The registers were not marked this afternoon as the children were practising for their annual concert.
1374 1902 01 24 The school will be closed to-day and Monday as the men are working to finish the partitions in new portion of building.
1375 1902 01 25 Re-opened school this morning but on account of inclement weather the attendance was poor.
1376 1902 01 30 Commenced the quarterly examination this morning. The paper work in the various standards was taken.
1377 1902 01 31 The average this week was 296. Ida Helliwell and Agnes Bacon began duties on Monday as monitresses. Helliwell will assist with standard IV and Bacon will go to standard III.
1378 1902 02 05 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1379 1902 02 07 The average this week was 302. The work of the school has been seriously interfered with during the last three weeks. Workmen have been in the whole of the time fixing the two partitions in the new portion.
1380 1902 02 10 Miss Binns will be absent for a few days on account of the death of her aunt with whom she resides.
1381 1902 02 12 The school was closed yesterday for Shrove Tuesday.
1382 1902 02 12 The children met this morning at Church. School was reached at 9.10.
1383 1902 02 14 The average this week was 297.7. Miss Binns was absent all the week.
1384 1902 02 17 Miss Binns returned to school this morning. The workmen finished on Friday, after being in school four full weeks. We can now use the whole of the new portion.
1385 1902 02 19 Dr Robinson, one of the Managers, visited the school this morning.
1386 1902 02 21 The average this week was 295.9.
1387 1902 02 24 Took standard IV this morning in Arithmetic.
1388 1902 02 26 The Rev E Davis and Dr Robinson visited the school this morning.
1389 1902 02 28 The average this week was 301.
1390 1902 03 03 Took standard IV in Arithmetic this morning.
1391 1902 03 04 Inspection visit (signed) E D Fear (Sub-Inspector). All the standards except the first are much in need of new Reading Books. EDF
1392 1902 03 07 (signed) P Worley HMI
1393 1902 03 07 Agnes Bacon left to-day. She is going to be a pupil teacher in Leeds.
1394 1902 03 10 Cookery in future will be taken from 9.45 to 11.45 in the mornings and from 2 to 4 in the afternoons.
1395 1902 03 12 The school had holiday this afternoon.
1396 1902 03 12 Herbert Bartle obtained a third class in the recent Scholarship Examination.
1397 1902 03 14 The average this week was 305.
1398 1902 03 17 Ethel Pollard, a girl in standard III died this morning from Inflammation of the brain.
1399 1902 03 20 Took standard IV this morning in Repetition.
1400 1902 03 22 The average this week was 301. Rev E Davis visited the school.
1401 1902 03 25 Took standard IV for Arithmetic this morning.
1402 1902 03 26 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis March 26 1902
1403 1902 03 27 Closed school for Easter holiday.
1404 1902 04 07 Re-opened school to-day after Easter holiday. There were 294 present. E D Fear Esq (sub-inspector) visited the school this morning.
1405 1902 04 09 Send two children home this morning on account of measles being in their family. There are several children at home on account of this disease.
1406 1902 04 11 The average this week was 295.5.
1407 1902 04 14 The Revs E Davis and J W Brereton visited the school to-day.
1408 1902 04 15 There were three fresh cases of measles in school to-day.
1409 1902 04 18 The average attendance this week has fallen to 285.3.
1410 1902 04 21 The average number present this morning 278.
1411 1902 04 23 Many more children in the measles.
1412 1902 04 25 The average this week has fallen to 278.
1413 1902 04 29 By command of Dr Evans, Medical Officer of Health for the City of Bradford, the school was closed until May 16th on account of measles.
1414 1902 05 16 The school will remain closed until May 26th for Whitsuntide Holiday.
1415 1902 05 26 Re-opened the school after Whitsuntide Holiday ' there were only 268 present.
1416 1902 05 26 During the time the school has been closed two new cloak-rooms were commenced. These were still in progress when the school re-assembled.
1417 1902 05 28 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1418 1902 05 30 The average this week was 280.4.
1419 1902 06 02 There are still many children absent through sickness.
1420 1902 06 06 The average this week was 283.
1421 1902 06 09 The Rev E Davis visited this morning.
1422 1902 06 11 Took standard IV in Geography this afternoon.
1423 1902 06 13 The alterations interfere much with the working of the school. As the side door has to be walled up to-day, the boys used the new door which was only partially finished.
1424 1902 06 13 The average this week was 280.5.
1425 1902 06 17 The school requisites asked for in April have not yet arrived.
1426 1902 06 19 Closed school this afternoon for the Coronation Festivities. The children were told to assemble on June 28th for their treat.
1427 1902 06 30 Re-opened the school to-day after the holiday. There were 272 present.
1428 1902 07 03 On account of there being no ink in school no written work has been taken this week except in standard III and VI.
1429 1902 07 04 The cloakroom for the girls was used for the first time this morning.
1430 1902 07 04 The average this week was 278.
1431 1902 07 06 Part of the goods ordered came to hand this afternoon.
1432 1902 07 08 Examined registers & found correct. (signed) A H Robinson one of the Managers
1433 1902 07 10 Took standard I in drawing this morning.
1434 1902 07 11 The school will be closed on Monday on account of the Coronation Festivities in Bradford.
1435 1902 07 15 Re-opened school this morning. Commenced examination with the whole of the school. The paper work was taken throughout and shows a marked improvement on the last examination. The composition in standard II and III was very good.
1436 1902 07 18 The average this week was 281.
1437 1902 07 21 Dr Robinson visited the school this afternoon.
1438 1902 07 23 Finished the examination in Reading. The whole of the Reading is good with the exception of Section II in Standard I where it is still backward.
1439 1902 07 23 The remainder of goods ordered, came to hand on July 21st 1902.
1440 1902 07 25 Closed school to-day for Midsummer Holiday.
1441 1902 08 25 Re-opened school this morning. The floors, desks and paint were fairly clean. There were eight new scholars admitted.
1442 1902 08 27 Took standard IV for Arithmetic this morning and standard I for Object Lesson this afternoon.
1443 1902 08 29 The average this week was 291.
1444 1902 09 01 There were only 269 present this morning. Many children were absent at local feasts.
1445 1902 09 01 Received notice to-day that the scripture examination will take place on Sept 17th.
1446 1902 09 05 The average this week was 288.1.
1447 1902 09 08 Admitted two new scholars this morning.
1448 1902 09 10 Took standard IV in Arithmetic this morning.
1449 1902 09 12 The average this week was 284.
1450 1902 09 17 The scripture examination was held this morning. The lessons went on as usual in the afternoon.
1451 1902 09 19 Cookery has been taken with some of the girls on Fridays in addition to Monday for two weeks.
1452 1902 09 22 Took standard I in Geography.
1453 1902 09 23 Received Scripture Report this morning. The work is very satisfactory throughout.
1454 1902 09 26 Inspection visit (signed) E D Fear Sub Insptr 26/IX/02
1455 1902 09 26 The average this week was 277.
1456 1902 09 29 Took standard IV this afternoon in Geography.
1457 1902 10 01 Ida Helliwell has done her lessons very indifferently for some time.
1458 1902 10 03 The average this week was 280.
1459 1902 10 07 The school was closed yesterday on account of Wibsey Fair.
1460 1902 10 07 Examined registers & found correct. (signed) A H Robinson One of the Managers
1461 1902 10 10 The average this week was 278.5.
1462 1902 10 14 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1463 1902 10 17 The average this week was 285.4.
1464 1902 10 20 Cookery continues to be taken on Fridays as well as Mondays.
1465 1902 10 21 Dr Robinson visited the school this morning.
1466 1902 10 22 I was away from school from 2.10 to 3.40 this afternoon attending a funeral.
1467 1902 10 24 The average this week was 287.1.
1468 1902 10 27 Commenced the new year's work this morning.
1469 1902 10 29 Dr Robinson, one of the Managers, visited the school this morning.
1470 1902 10 31 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Oct 31 1902
1471 1902 11 03 Admitted thirty children from the Infants School this morning. Closed school this afternoon for the rest of the week on account of the rooms being used for a Bazaar.
1472 1902 11 10 Admitted 9 new scholars this morning.
1473 1902 11 18 New books should be supplied, and if the scholars are to be duly instructed the present staff should at once be augmented. (signed) P Worley HMI
1474 1902 11 18 Mary E Dalby 2nd year PT has been away from school all day.
1475 1902 11 17 I admitted 5 new scholars this morning.
1476 1902 11 20 Mary E Dalby still absent.
1477 1902 11 20 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1478 1902 11 21 The average this was 318.
1479 1902 11 24 Admitted seven new scholars this morning. Mary E Dalby returned to school but Mary N Coates was absent through illness.
1480 1902 11 26 Mary N Coates returned to school to-day.
1481 1902 11 28 The average this week was 321.5.
1482 1902 12 01 Admitted three new scholars this morning.
1483 1902 12 03 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon. The Cookery schedules had been returned.
1484 1902 12 05 The average this week was 320.
1485 1902 12 08 Admitted two new scholars this morning.
1486 1902 12 09 The Revs E Davis & A A Hughes, together with Dr Robinson visited the school to-day.
1487 1902 12 12 The average this week was 315.7.
1488 1902 12 15 Mary N Coates and Herbert Bartle will be absent this week attending the Scholarship examination.
1489 1902 12 16 I have charge of standards V, VI and VII.
1490 1902 12 19 The Prizes for good attendance were distributed this morning after which the school was closed for the Christmas Holiday.
1491 1903 01 05 The school was re-opened this morning after the Christmas Holiday. Mary N Coates and Herbert T Bartle returned to their duties.
1492 1903 01 05 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1493 1903 01 09 The average this week was 318.2.
1494 1903 01 12 Took standard II in Geography this afternoon.
1495 1903 01 14 The Rev E Davis brought the report to school this afternoon. Copy of Report Mixed School 'The extension of the premises, upon which the Managers are to be congratulated, has already proved a great benefit. The scholars are in good discipline and most of their work is very creditable. A better supply of books is necessary. In a school of this size, such a staff should be provided as will allow the Master a free hand to deal with all the classes, and time in which he can train the younger member of his staff in the art of teaching.' (signed) Edwin Davis
1496 1903 01 15 Aid Grant The aid grant is made for the following purposes:- General Repairs ?15, New Windows & Cloak Room ?80, Organising Master ?2-2-0. Staff for 1903 Walter Smith Head Teacher, Annie Smith Certificated Assistant, Rachel Ann Binns Certificated Assistant, Emily Hall Certificated Assistant, Herbert T Bartle Art 50,(?) Mary N Coates 1st yr PT, Mary E Dalby 2nd yr PT, Ida Helliwell Monitress. (signed) Edwin Davis
1497 1903 01 16 The average this week was 318.
1498 1903 01 19 Admitted a new girl this morning.
1499 1903 01 21 Worked with standards II and III during the last lessons this morning.
1500 1903 01 23 The average this week was 315.
1501 1903 01 26 Admitted one new girl this morning. Mrs Woodhead, the Cookery Teacher sent a letter this morning say she was not well enough to take her lessons to-day.
1502 1903 01 28 The registers will not be marked on Thursday and Friday on account of the children practising for concerts on Jan 31st Feb 2nd.
1503 1903 01 28 Mrs Woodhead resigned her position as Teacher of Cookery at the centre held here.
1504 1903 02 03 The school was closed yesterday on account of the room being used for a concert in the evening.
1505 1903 02 04 The Revs E Davis & Wm Priestley visited the school this afternoon.
1506 1903 02 05 Miss Whiteley, the new Cookery Teacher commenced duties this morning.
1507 1903 02 06 The average this week was 322.
1508 1903 02 10 Commenced examination this morning.
1509 1903 02 11 Cookery was taken this morning and will continue to be taken on Wednesdays.
1510 1903 02 13 The average this week was 323.
1511 1903 02 23 Visit of Inspection. (signed) W J Carter (Board of Education) Sub-Inspector. The attention of the Mangers is requested to Article 85(a) of the Code with especial reference to the Reading books (and to those of Standard IV in particular) WJC
1512 1903 02 25 The school was closed yesterday for Shrove Tuesday.
1513 1903 02 25 The children assembled at Church this morning at 8.30. School was reached at 9.15.
1514 1903 02 26 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1515 1903 02 27 Miss Binns gave notice that she would resign her position as Assistant Teacher in the school on April 30th.
1516 1903 02 28 The average this week was 313.
1517 1903 03 02 Admitted one new scholar to-day.
1518 1903 03 04 Took standard III in Arithmetic this morning.
1519 1903 03 05 Mary E Dalby 2nd year PT attended the classes in Bradford this afternoon.
1520 1903 03 06 The average this week was 315.
1521 1903 03 09 Mary Coates has failed to pass the scholarship examination.
1522 1903 03 11 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis March 11 1903
1523 1903 03 13 The average this week was 313. Mrs Smith was absent attending the funeral of Sarah Ann Benn, a scholar in Standard VI.
1524 1903 03 17 The Rev E Davis informed me that he had engaged Misses Hannah Brook and Elinor Shaw (Art 50) to take the place of Miss Binns.
1525 1903 03 19 Ida Helliwell has come with her lessons badly prepared.
1526 1903 03 20 The average this week was 313.
1527 1903 03 24 Herbert Bartle was absent to-day attending a funeral.
1528 1903 03 27 The average this week was 316.
1529 1903 03 30 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1530 1903 04 09 Closed school to-day for Easter Holiday.
1531 1903 04 20 Re-opened school this morning after Easter Holiday. There were 317 present.
1532 1903 04 27 (signed) P Worley HMI
1533 1903 04 27 The attendance is very good only about 5% of the children were absent to-day.
1534 1903 04 30 Dr Robinson one of the Managers visited the school to-day.
1535 1903 04 30 Miss R A Binns terminated her engagement this afternoon as assistant teacher in this school.
1536 1903 05 01 Hannah Brook (Art 50) commenced duties in this school this morning.
1537 1903 05 01 The average this week was 319.4.
1538 1903 05 04 Miss E Shaw commenced duties in this school this morning. Miss Shaw will have charge of standard I along with Mary N Coats PT. Miss Brook goes to standard II and will be assisted by Ida Helliwell. Mary E Dalby will assist with stand VI ' VII so that I might have some time for general supervision.
1539 1903 05 06 Commenced examination of the school this morning.
1540 1903 05 08 The average this week was 320.3.
1541 1903 05 12 Tuesday: Received intimation that Harry Lee, a boy in standard IV, had died through a kick while at play in the school yard.
1542 1903 05 13 The coroner's inquest was held this evening as to the cause of death of Harry Lee. The text below comes from a newspaper cutting and is a summary of the Doctor's evidence and the Jury's verdict:- It is split into parts to make it easier to read the large amount of text.
1543 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 1.
A LOWMOOR SCHOOLBOY'S DEATH - KICKED WHILE AT PLAY
A young schoolboy named Harry Lee, the son of John Lee, of School-street, Lowmoor, died somewhat suddenly on Monday, under circumstances which gave rise to various wild rumours in the district. The boy attended Carr-lane day school, and was, it appears, kicked in the abdomen by another boy while at play in the schoolyard last Friday afternoon. On Sunday night, Dr Robinson was asked to call in and see him whilst making his rounds on Monday, but when the doctor arrived at the house the boy was dead. An inquest was held on the body on Wednesday afternoon in the Oxley-place schoolroom, before Mr J G Hutchinson, City Coroner, and a jury of whom Mr J Borrow was elected foreman. The inquiry was attended by Detective-Inspector Talbot, of the Bradford police, Inspector Davis, of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, by Mr Walter Smith, headmaster of the Carr-lane school, and by a boy named David Myers and his father.
1544 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 2.
John Lee, woolcomber, of 44, School-street, Lowmoor, said deceased was his son, and was eleven years old. On Friday noon (he continued), he came home from school, and complained of a pain at the bottom of his abdomen and on one leg. He said a boy had kicked him. I was not at home, but he told me this in the evening. He appeared to be all right in the evening and all right on Saturday. When he got up on Sunday morning he again complained of the pain, but at night he appeared all right and went to bed with the other boy. At eleven o'clock I thought he was uncomfortable, and went to look at him. He was awake. I re-arranged him on his pillow and left him. Perhaps half-an-hour afterwards I heard him moaning. I went to him again. He said his pain was worse, and I made up a fire downstairs and fetched him down, wrapped in a shawl. I then remained with him up to about 7.30, and the pain continued 'on and off'. He died quietly about ten minutes to twelve on Monday noon. I went for the doctor about eight o'clock on Sunday night, and he said he would call the following morning (Monday) during his rounds. When the doctor arrived he was dead.
1545 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 3.
Did he ever tell you who had kicked him? He has mentioned the name, but I am sure I cannot tell who it was. He has had a lump on the left side of his neck for eight or nine weeks past, and has been quieter than usual.
1546 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 4.
Mary Lee said: Deceased was my step-son, I saw him when he came home from school on Friday. He complained of a pain in his stomach, and said, a boy at school had kicked him, but did not give his name, and did not say whether it was in play or they had been fighting. He never mentioned the boy's name to me, and I did not attach much importance to it. He appeared all right on Saturday, but got worse on Sunday. He had a lump on his neck, but it had made no difference to his spirits. He had always been a quiet boy. He had never complained before of anyone interfering with him at school. He attended Carr-lane day school. He gave me to understand that it was during play-time he was kicked.
1547 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 5.
Leonard Mounsey (11), of Hill-top, said:- I attend Carr-lane school. Deceased attended the same school. I saw him kicked last Friday about ten minutes to twelve. We leave school at a quarter to twelve. He was going home. The whole of the children were running around. The boy who kicked him was David Myers. They were playing ' romping and pulling each other about. They were not fighting. Deceased was bending down, and while he was doing so, Myers in a playful way lifted up his foot and kicked him. Lee commenced to cry afterwards, and went home. I am sure Myers did not kick him for the purpose of hurting him.
1548 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 6.
Albert Dickenson (12) of 11 Fern Bank, another boy attending the Carr-lane school, said he knew Harry Lee. On Friday, about twelve o'clock noon, Lee was coming out of the school gates. David Myers was playing with him, and witness saw him kick him in the stomach. They were playing together. They were not fighting 'right'. Lee cried after he was kicked.
1549 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 7.
Emily Hall, of 11, Railway-terrace, Lowmoor, a teacher at the school, said that on Friday morning the deceased did not take part in any of the lessons. He complained of pain in his head and appeared ill. He did his work all right on Friday afternoon. He did not complain of any pain in his body on Friday.
1550 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 8.
Dr A H Robinson said: I was sent for, and when I got to the house about 12.30 on Monday, he was dead. His father came with the message, but said it was not at all urgent. I have to-day examined the body of the deceased. Externally, I noticed the body was poorly nourished. There was a large swelling on the left side of the neck, just under the ear, occupying nearly the whole side of the neck. There was discolouration in the lower part of the body on the right side. Externally, there was nothing further. On opening the abdomen, a quantity of blood-stained serum oozed out. On examining the bowels there was extensive tubercular diseased glands under the stomach. There was also evident signs of tubercular peritonitis. In addition, there were two well-marked patches of gangrenous bowel, and in one instance a recent perforation. The perforation, I think, arose from the gangrene. In my opinion, death was due to perforation of the bowels from the gangrenous inflammation.
1551 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 9.
Do you think this gangrenous inflammation arose from natural causes, or might it have arisen from some external violence, or pressure? My impression is that it must have been from some external injury, which might have been very slight. He has evidently had peritonitis some months, and a slight injury on such a weak, tubercular constitution might have been serious.
1552 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 10.
The Coroner, in his summing up, said so many rumours had got abroad about this case that a full investigation was called for. The doctor's opinion was that death was due to perforation of the bowel due to gangrene, arising from some external injury, and that very little pressure or injury would cause what he found when the condition of the boy was taken into account. Whilst gambolling about with other boys, deceased had received a kick from Myers, and complained of a pain afterwards. He thought the jury would have little hesitation in coming to the conclusion that the external injury the doctor spoke of had been caused by the kick from Myers, but if they thought that the kick had been given in a playful manner, and not wilfully, they would have no alternative but to conclude that the case was an accident.
1553 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 11.
The Foreman (to the Doctor): Did he die from natural causes? Dr Robinson: There is no doubt he died from gangrene of the bowel and perforation. That is a natural cause of death.
1554 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 6.
The coroner: But from what you found, and the evidence you have heard, your opinion is that this gangrene and perforation were set up by some external injury? Dr Robinson: Oh, yes. He died a natural death, but the cause was perhaps immaterial. Any slight injury of such a constitution and under such conditions might be very serious ' as it has been no doubt.
1555 1903 05 13 Newspaper Cutting Text Part 6.
A Juryman: How long had the gangrene been there? Dr Robinson: About three days. After a short consultation, the jury agreed upon a verdict of 'Died from perforation of the bowels due to gangrene, arising from having been accidentally kicked while at play on the 8th day of May instant.'
1556 1903 05 15 The average this week was 316.9.
1557 1903 05 19 Elinor Shaw shows a lack of power to carry the children with her in the work of the class. She has only been accustomed to small classes.
1558 1903 05 21 To-day was Ascension Day. The children assembled at Church at 8.30; school was reached at 9.15. Holiday was given in the afternoon.
1559 1903 05 22 The average this week was 306.9.
1560 1903 05 27 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1561 1903 05 29 Closed school to-day for Whitsuntide Holiday.
1562 1903 06 08 Re-opened school after Whitsuntide Holiday. There were 309 present.
1563 1903 06 10 The lessons of Mary N Coates are not done satisfactorily. She has omitted both her his and her essay.(sic)
1564 1903 06 12 The average this week was 308.1.
1565 1903 06 12 I shall be absent during next week attending an examination. Mrs Smith will be in charge.
1566 1903 06 19 Visited school. (signed) Geo Sedgwick
1567 1903 06 21 Returned to school this morning and found all had gone well during the past week. Mrs Briggs, a former Assistant in the school, helped when the classes were divided for Needlework and drawing.
1568 1903 06 23 Ida Helliwell has failed to pass the examination for Candidates. Four new scholars were admitted yesterday.
1569 1903 06 26 The average this week was 307.
1570 1903 06 29 Ida Helliwell informed me this morning that she would terminate her engagement on July 24th 1903.
1571 1903 06 30 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning. He said the Scripture Examination was fixed for July 17th.
1572 1903 07 03 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis July 3 1903
1573 1903 07 03 The average this week was 302.
1574 1903 07 07 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1575 1903 07 10 The average this week was 307.
1576 1903 07 15 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1577 1903 07 17 The average this week was 302.2.
1578 1903 07 21 Commenced the examination of the school to-day.
1579 1903 07 23 Completed examination this morning. There is a decided improvement in all branches of the school work. The paper work throughout is good and handwriting has become fixed in style. The answering in oral work was pleasing.
1580 1903 07 23 Ida Helliwell terminated her engagement to-day. School was closed to-day for Midsummer Holiday.
1581 1903 08 24 Re-opened school to-day after Midsummer Holiday. There were 287 present. Mary Elizabeth Kershaw commenced duties this morning as a candidate. She will attend the Pupil Teachers classes at Church Institute.
1582 1903 08 26 The work of the school has now settled to its normal conditions after the holiday.
1583 1903 08 28 The average attendance this week was 289. Many children are either away from home or ill.
1584 1903 09 01 Dr Robinson, one of the managers visited the school this morning.
1585 1903 09 02 Received forms this morning from the City Council in connection with qualifications &c of staff.
1586 1903 09 04 The average this week was 290.
1587 1903 09 07 Forms returned to City Council this evening.
1588 1903 09 08 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1589 1903 09 10 The lessons of Mary N Coates has not been well prepared for some time.
1590 1903 09 11 Average this week was 291.
1591 1903 09 15 Sent home Irvin and Emma Clough because there was fever in the house.
1592 1903 09 28 (signed) P Worley HMI
1593 1903 09 21 Masons commenced to build the new workroom this morning.
1594 1903 09 23 The Rev J H B Mace visited the school to-day.
1595 1903 09 25 Visit of Inspection (signed) W J Carter Sub-Inspr
1596 1903 09 25 The average this week was 291.
1597 1903 09 29 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Sep 29 1903
1598 1903 10 02 Average this week was 295. Closed school until Wednesday for Wibsey Fair.
1599 1903 10 07 Re-opened school this morning after the Holiday. The thermometer stood at 48 F.
1600 1903 10 09 The average this week was 293.6.
1601 1903 10 14 Dr Robinson one of the Managers visited the school this morning.
1602 1903 10 16 The average this week was 294.
1603 1903 10 19 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1604 1903 10 23 The average this week was 299.9.
1605 1903 10 25 Commenced examination to-day.
1606 1903 10 30 Completed examination. There was a marked improvement throughout.
1607 1903 11 02 The children were placed in the classes best suited to their capacities and attainments.
1608 1903 11 02 Thirty-one children were admitted this morning from Infants' School.
1609 1903 11 06 The average this week was 328.4.
1610 1903 11 09 Admitted 13 new scholars this morning.
1611 1903 11 12 The school was closed on the 10th and 11th because the room was used for concert purposes.
1612 1903 11 13 The average this week was 334.
1613 1903 11 18 Standard IV took Arithmetic this afternoon the second lesson instead of Object Lessons as their room was needed for singing by standard II.
1614 1903 11 20 The average week was 335.
1615 1903 11 22 Mary N Coates will be away from school on half-days during the next fortnight at the classes in Bradford. As she has charge of Standard II it will leave me with this class as well as standard VII. Staff for 1903-4 Mrs A Smith (C) standard I, Mary N Coates PT/Mary E Kershaw P Standard II, Eleanor Shaw (A) standard III, Hannah Brook (A) standard IV, Emily Hall (C) standard V, Herbert T Bartle (A) standard VI, Mary E Dalby PT/W Smith Head Standard VII.
1616 1903 11 30 (signed) P Worley HMI
1617 1903 11 30 I Mrs Smith and Miss Brook were absent this afternoon attending the funeral of my brother. Miss Hall will be in charge.
1618 1903 12 01 Miss Hall informs me that all went well yesterday afternoon.
1619 1903 12 03 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1620 1903 12 04 The average this week was 326.
1621 1903 12 07 Admitted one new boy this morning.
1622 1903 12 09 The registers will not be marked until the 15th on account of the Childrens Concert.
1623 1903 12 15 Herbert T Bartle and Mary N Coates will be away from school the whole of the week attending the scholarship examination. This may prevent some slight deviation from the Time Table.
1624 1903 12 18 The average this week was 318. Many children are absent through illness.
1625 1903 12 21 Herbert T Bartle and Mary N Coates returned to school this morning.
1626 1903 12 22 The scholars received prizes today for good attendance. 134 were presented.
1627 1903 12 22 Completed the taking of stock to-day.
1628 1903 12 22 Closed school to-day for Christmas Holiday.
1629 1904 01 11 Reopened school this morning after Christmas Holiday. There were 333 present. Mrs Maudsley, appointed Jan 1st as Certificated Assistant, commenced duties this morning. Received notice from the City Council and the Managers that Mary N Coates was appointed Ex PT, provisionally. Her appointment is dependent on her success at the late King's Scholarship Examination.
1630 1904 01 11 On account of having neither ink nor pen nibs no written work could be taken today.
1631 1904 01 11 Miss Brook was absent this afternoon attending the funeral of her aunt.
1632 1904 01 13 Mr F Pattison commenced duties in school this morning as a temporary Assistant Master.
1633 1904 01 14 As there is no colour in school Brushing Drawing could not be taken this afternoon. History and Reading were taken instead.
1634 1904 01 15 The average this week was 335.7.
1635 1904 01 18 Mr Holdsworth, inspector of the Educational Authority visited the school this morning in connection with the stock.
1636 1904 01 20 Miss Mary N Coates was absent to-day through sickness.
1637 1904 01 20 Mr J Tipping, Manual Instructor of the City Council visited the school to-day.
1638 1904 01 22 Mr Pattison left the school to-day.
1639 1904 01 22 The average this week was 334.
1640 1904 01 25 Mary E Dalby and Mary Kershaw began to attend the Pupil Teachers' Classes in Bradford this morning.
1641 1904 01 27 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1642 1904 01 29 The average this week was 333.
1643 1904 02 01 Admitted two children to-day.
1644 1904 02 03 Mr J Cryer, Assistant Superintendent of the City Council, visited the school this morning. Staff for 1904 Walter Smith Head, Annie Smith Certificated Assistant, Emily Hall Certificated Assistant, Rachel A Maudsley Certificated Assistant, Herbert T Bartle Art 50, Eleanor Shaw Art 50, Hannah Brook Art 50, Mary N Coates PT, Mary E Dalby PT.
1645 1904 02 05 The average this week was 333.
1646 1904 02 08 To-day I warned Mr Bartle about lateness.
1647 1904 02 10 Commenced to-day an examination of the school. Paper work was taken in all standards.
1648 1904 02 12 The average this week was 330.9.
1649 1904 02 16 The school was closed this afternoon.
1650 1904 02 17 The children assembled at church this morning at 8.30. School was reached at 9.15.
1651 1904 02 18 Mr Taylor, Superintendent of the City Council Education Committee's Schools visited to-day.
1652 1904 02 18 Mrs Louisa Briggs commenced duties this afternoon as a Supply Teacher.
1653 1904 02 19 The average this week was 321.9.
1654 1904 02 24 Woodwork was taken this morning and afternoon with boys in standard VI.
1655 1904 02 25 Mr Pearman, Superintendent of Physical Exercise, visited the schools to-day.
1656 1904 02 26 Mrs Maudsley was absent to-day on account of the illness of her uncle.
1657 1904 02 26 The average this week was 327.8.
1658 1904 02 29 Mrs Maudsley was at school to-day.
1659 1904 03 01 Mrs Maudsley was absent to-day and will be away the rest of the week. Mary N Coates will have charge of the whole of Standard III.
1660 1904 03 02 Mary N Coates has failed to pass the Scholarship Examination.
1661 1904 03 03 Mr T Garbutt, Secretary to the Educational Authority came to school to-day and wrote 'not allowed' after the Manual Instruction on the Time Table. In consequence of this entry no Manual Work for boys will be taken until further instructions.
1662 1904 03 07 Mrs Maudsley returned to her duties this morning. She informs me that she sent a notice to the Managers to terminate her engagement on April 7th.
1663 1904 03 08 Mr Docksey, Superintendent of Music under the City Council, visited the school to-day. He took standards V ' VII in Singing.
1664 1904 03 11 The average this week was 323.
1665 1904 03 14 A boy from Morley Carr applied for admission this morning. His legs were full of sores and on this account I declined to admit him.
1666 1904 03 18 The average this week was 325.
1667 1904 03 23 Informed the Rev E Davis that Mary N Coates ought to go to the PT's classes and that application should be made for two more teachers.
1668 1904 03 25 The average this week was 327.9.
1669 1904 03 31 Closed school to-day for Easter Holiday.
1670 1904 04 11 Re-opened school this morning after the holidays. There were 328 present.
1671 1904 04 11 Mary N Coates begun to attend the classes at Carlton Street this morning. She will on be at school for three half-day per week.
1672 1904 04 12 Miss Shaw will take charge of the 2nd division of Standard II.
1673 1904 04 15 The average this week was 327.8.
1674 1904 04 15 R A Maudsley continued her duties through the week. She has written to the Managers asking that her resignation might be withdrawn.
1675 1904 04 19 Mr Holdsworth, Superintendent of the City Council Schools visited the school this morning.
1676 1904 04 22 The average this week was 328.
1677 1904 04 27 H Bartle was absent this afternoon in consequence of the death of his mother.
1678 1904 04 28 Twenty children attended New Road Side school this morning for singing in connection with the visit of HRH the Prince of Wales on May 4th.
1679 1904 04 29 Mr H T Bartle is still absent.
1680 1904 04 29 The average this week was 321.7.
1681 1904 05 02 Mr H T Bartle returned to school this morning.
1682 1904 05 03 (signed) P Worley HMI
1683 1904 05 02 Mr C E Neville, inspector of manual work visited the school to-day.
1684 1904 05 02 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
1685 1904 05 03 The school was closed this afternoon for the Royal visit.
1686 1904 05 05 School re-opened this morning.
1687 1904 05 06 The average this week fell to 313.
1688 1904 05 09 The school had holiday in accordance with the wish of the Mayor of the City of Bradford.
1689 1904 05 12 The School had holiday this afternoon.
1690 1904 05 13 The average this week was 323. Copy of Report 1903 Mixed School 'The discipline is good and the teaching vigorous and successful. Reading is weak in the lower standards. The written work is generally well done. New sets of Reading books are urgently needed. Several of the teachers do not appear to be engaged under written agreements. I am to refer you to Art 71 of the Provisional Code. New Reading Books and a blackboard should be supplied at once.' (signed) Edwin Davis
1691 1904 05 18 The Managers met in one of the classrooms at 10 am this morning. One of the Sanitary Inspectors visited the school to-day and informed me there were two cases of small pox in standard IV.
1692 1904 05 19 All classes with the exception of standard III will take General Information on Friday from 3.30 to 4 after Whitsuntide.
1693 1904 05 16/18 Visit of inspection. (signed) Geo Sedgwick
1694 1904 05 20 Closed school this noon for Whitsuntide Holiday.
1695 1904 05 29 Re-opened school to-day after Whitsuntide. There were 317 present. Many children are absent in connection with Fever or Small Pox.
1696 1904 06 03 The average this week was 300.3.
1697 1904 06 06 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning.
1698 1904 06 06 Mary N Coates was absent from school this morning ill.
1699 1904 06 10 Two scholars were taken to the hospital with Small Pox yesterday.
1700 1904 06 10 The average this week was 299.3.
1701 1904 06 10 I shall be absent this week through the permission attending the Second Arts examination of the Royal Irish University.
1702 1904 06 17 The average this week was 299.5.
1703 1904 06 20 Returned to school this morning.
1704 1904 06 20 Many scholars are absent on account of Small Pox in the district. There were only 292 present this morning.
1705 1904 06 21 Mrs W Best commenced as supply teacher on June 13th. She will take a section of standard II.
1706 1904 06 23 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day.
1707 1904 06 24 The average this week was only 293. Many children are absent in connection with infectious cases.
1708 1904 06 27 The Rev E Davis visited the school to-day. On June 22nd Mr Pearman visited the school and took standards III ' VI in Physical Exercise.
1709 1904 07 01 The Annual Scripture examination took place this morning. The school had holiday in the afternoon.
1710 1904 07 04 Miss H Brook is absent this week attending the Certificate Examination.
1711 1904 07 06 Commenced examination this morning.
1712 1904 07 08 Mary N Coates and Mary E Dalby were at school three extra half days this week on account of Miss Brook being away.
1713 1904 07 08 The average this week was 291.
1714 1904 07 11 Miss Brook resumed her duties this morning.
1715 1904 07 13 The school was closed yesterday for the annual children's sports in Bradford.
1716 1904 07 15 The Rev E Davis sent the Scripture Report to school to-day. All divisions are classed as 'excellent'.
1717 1904 07 18 Finished examination to-day. There is a marked progress in all standards. Standard III has made the greatest progress. The Arithmetic in standard II is not so good as might be and the paper work shows a lack of care.
1718 1904 07 19 One of the City Council's Superintendent of Needlework visited this school this morning. She said the work was very good.
1719 1904 07 21 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis July 21 1904
1720 1904 07 22 The registers were marked this afternoon at 1.35 pm and school closed at 3.35 pm. This was done to enable the school to be prepared for tea to the children.
1721 1904 07 22 The school was closed to-day for Midsummer Holiday.
1722 1904 08 22 Re-opened school to-day after the Midsummer Holiday. There were 292 present.
1723 1904 08 23 The pupil teachers will be at school on three afternoons per week instead of three mornings.
1724 1904 08 26 The average this week was 291.
1725 1904 08 31 Mrs Best attended the Education Office this morning for the salaries.
1726 1904 09 02 The average this week was 284.
1727 1904 09 05 The pupil teachers attendance at school on afternoons will enable them to have practice in the class subjects.
1728 1904 09 09 The average this week was 283.
1729 1904 09 14 I was asked to attend the Education Office in connection with the appointment of Head Teacher for Wyke School. In accordance with this request I was absent from school this morning.
1730 1904 09 14 To-day I was appointed Head Teacher of Wyke School and sent my resignation of this school to the Rev E Davis, Correspondent of the school, and asked to be released at an early date.
1731 1904 09 15 Miss Hall reached school this afternoon at 1.40. She had been to Bradford for Needlework material for Evening school.
1732 1904 09 15 Mr Taylor, Superintendent of Elementary Education of the City, and Councillor Roberts visited the school to-day.
1733 1904 09 20 Received notice this morning that I was released by the Managers and in consequence my duties at this school terminated last night. (signed) Walter Smith
1734 1904 09 20 I took charge of this school to-day and found all the teachers hard at work when I arrived this morning. Everything seems to have gone on quite orderly through the day. (signed) Eli Kenyon
1735 1904 09 26 Admitted one girl this morning. Several children from this school sought admission to the new school at Wyke. They were refused admission on account of the new school being full, and returned here. Two girls were sick; one apparently had a fit and her mother was sent for. She took the girl home again. Have made an alteration in the time table by substituting arithmetic at the beginning of the morning, for reading.
1736 1904 09 30 Visit of inspection. (signed) Geo Sedgwick
1737 1904 09 30 Mrs Louisa Briggs was absent from school to-day owing to sickness.
1738 1904 10 03 Mrs Briggs resumed duty this morning.
1739 1904 10 03 I paid a short visit. (signed) G A Turner
1740 1904 10 04 Notice has been received that the school may be closed for Wibsey Fair on the 6th & 7th October.
1741 1904 10 07 Resumed school. Attendance rather low. Mrs Maudsley terminated her engagement as Temporary Assistant Mistress to-day. Notified shortness of fuel to City Authority.
1742 1904 10 09 Mrs S E Lightowler commenced duties as Temporary Assistant Mistress in place of Mrs Maudsley resigned.
1743 1904 10 14 Received letter from G A Turner asking for information re cookery class at this school. Replied to same.
1744 1904 10 18 Mrs Singleton & Miss Eno visited the school and examined the needlework which they stated to be very good indeed.
1745 1904 10 21 Examined the Registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Oct 21st 1904
1746 1904 10 24 Several children have left this morning to attend the Wyke Council School; the order to refuse admission there having been revoked by the City Council Education Committee.
1747 1904 10 28 Mrs Best & Mrs Lightowler left school early this morning to attend the Education office. This afternoon Mr J Holdsworth Assistant Superintendent of Schools visited the school.
1748 1904 10 31 Admitted 29 children this morning. 26 from Carr Lane Infants & 3 from Hill Top Infants. They were put in charge of Miss Shaw.
1749 1904 11 01 Mr Gray Assistant Superintendent visited school this morning and arranged for Mrs Lightowler to go to Wyke National Infants School tomorrow.
1750 1904 11 02 Mrs Lightowler having gone to Wyke the whole of the new Standard III has been taken by Mrs Best.
1751 1904 11 03 Mr Bartle is absent this morning. He was suffering from neuralgia yesterday. On account of Mrs Lightowler being away I have had to make an alteration in the time table to arrange the staff for drawing & needlework.
1752 1904 01 00 Original Tuesday morning I Read, MA, Arith, Objt, Sing, II Read, MA, Arith, Objt, III Read, MA, Arith, Drill & Sing, IV Needlework & Draw. Eng, V Needlework & Draw. Eng, VI & VII Needlework & Draw. Eng, Tuesday Afternoon I Geog, Wr, Needlework & Dr, II Wr, Geog, Needlework Dr, III Geog, Wr, Needlework & Dr, IV Geog, Arith, Rdg & Rep, V Map Dr, Arith, Rdg & Rep, VI & VII Map Dr, Arith, Rdg & Rep. Thursday Morning I Needlework & Draw Obj Less, Rdg, Drill, II Arith, Sing Sing, III Spell, Wr, Objt, IV Rep, Mental Ar, Sp, Wr, V Arith Mental Ar, Rdg Comp, Geog, VI & VII Arith, Mental Ar, Comp, Geog. Thursday Afternoon I Rep, Arith, Objt Needlework, Rdg Dr, II Rep, Spell, Arth, Sing, III Hist, Rep, Spel, Wr, IV Rdg, Hist, Writ, Sing, V Brush Draw, Arith Read, Com Rep, VI & VII Arith Read, Comp Rep, Brush Dr
1753 1904 11 09 Copy of Inspector's Report made after visit of 30/9/1904 'Mixed. Although there is some inequality in the work of the various classes, the school is on the whole in a satisfactory condition, the teaching being generally vigorous and careful. The Singing of the first class is especially praiseworthy.'
1754 1904 11 11 Average attendance for week 260.3. Names of Staff for 1904-5 Head Teacher Thomas Woodhead Certificated 1st Class, Assistant Teachers Mrs Annie Smith Certificated Third Division, Miss Emily Hall Certificated Third Division, Mrs Louisa Briggs Certificated Third Division (Supply), Mrs W Best Certificated Third Division (Supply), Miss Hannah Brook Certificated Third Division, Miss Eleanor Shaw Uncertificated, Mr Herbert T Bartle Uncertificated, Miss Mary N Coates PT, Miss Mary E Dalby PT. (signed) Thos Garbutt Secretary
1755 1904 11 14 Four or five more children have left for Wyke new school, but one who had left previously has returned owing to distance. Form 9 has been forwarded to the office by Rev E Davis.
1756 1904 11 18 There have been several much needed repairs done to-day. Average attendance for week 260.5.
1757 1904 11 22 There has been a very severe snowstorm during the night. As a result of this there are only 144 children present this morning; but this being 45% of the number on the register, the register had to be marked. Attendance in afternoon slightly better 166.
1758 1904 11 23 Attendance again low owing to severity of weather. Mr Stork Assistant Music Superintendent paid a visit and gave a few hints to teachers of St I to IV. Average attendance for week 228.3.
1759 1904 11 30 Mr McWeeney attended this morning to check Form 4. Mrs Best went for the salaries.
1760 1904 12 01 Mr Tipping paid a short visit.
1761 1904 12 06 Closed school for the rest of the week on account of Bazaar in aid of the schools and other funds.
1762 1904 12 12 Mr Bartle, Miss Coates & Miss Dalby have leave of absence to attend Scholarship Examinations during this week. Mr Bartle received post card from HMI Mr Turner Re Scholarship Examination Reading, Recitation & Teaching. The post card bore the post mark of Huddersfield Dec 8th but was not delivered by the postman until this morning.
1763 1904 12 16 The Rev E Davis visited the school this morning afternoon and distributed the certificates for attendance. 17 children received First Class certificates, having attended every time the school was obtained. Mr Davis spoke highly of the discipline in the school.
1764 1904 12 18 Mr Bartle resumed duty this morning.
1765 1904 12 19 Mr Langley HMI visited the school this afternoon to award Mr Bartle's teaching marks for the Scholarship Examination.
1766 1904 12 21 Closed school for the Christmas Holidays at noon. We had a short concert to close at which several of the scholars contributed songs and recitations. Mrs Best's engagement terminated.
1767 1905 01 09 Opened school after Christmas Holidays. Good attendance. Miss Mary N Coates commenced salary ?40. Miss M E Dalby remains until permanently appointed elsewhere.
1768 1905 01 16 Bitterly cold morning. Temperature lowest recorded this winter. Attendance consequently rather low. Received forms for applications for free meals.
1769 1905 01 20 Average attendance for week 232.5. 88%
1770 1905 01 23 The Rev E Davis visited the school this afternoon.
1771 1905 01 26 Received Inspectors Report & Schedule of Grants for last year. I am requested to copy them in the Log book at once. To the Local Education Authority. The Staff of the Mixed School should be at once strengthened so as to meet the requirements of Article 12(a) of the Code, which are not at present satisfied. Period 31st Oct 1904 Average number on registers 371, Percentage of regularity of attendance 82, Actual average attendance 307, Additional for half timers 19, Total Average attendance 326. Principal Grant Rate 22/- ?358-12-0, Cookery at 4/- No 24 ?4-16-0, Net Grant (Arts 31 & 35) ?363-8-0, Fee Grant ?163-0-0 = ?208-0-0 - ?45-0-0 (signed) Tho Garbutt Secretary. For names of staff at beginning of school year see page 471 (Nov 11 1904)
1772 1905 01 27 There has been a good deal of sickness amongst the scholars this week & last and the average attendance has consequently been very low.
1773 1905 01 29 A little boy Walter Elliott (Standard I) who has been ill, and away from school for some time, died on Friday. I referred to the sad news this morning to the scholars and expressed the sorrow we all felt for the parents & brother of the little boy.
1774 1905 02 01 Walter Elliott was buried this afternoon. A wreath was sent from the scholars and teachers and Miss Shaw attended.
1775 1905 02 04 Attendance very low this afternoon causing the average for the week to drop to 88%.
1776 1905 02 04 Miss Dalby has been directed to go to Holy Trinity Low Moor School on Monday morning.
1777 1905 02 07 On account of the reduction in staff Mr Bartle will now have charge of Standards VI & VII & Mrs Smith of Standard IV. James Schofield has passed the seventh standard at the Examination, held by Mr Turner HMI at Carlton St for labour certificates and has to-day received his certificate.
1778 1905 02 10 Mrs Smith has been absent with leave this afternoon to attend the funeral of her cousin. Attendance has been better this week than for some time, Monday & Tuesday being especially good. Average for week 243.6.
1779 1905 02 13 Commenced quarterly examination.
1780 1905 02 16 Have examined all the classes in writing & arithmetic. Writing is especially good in Standards II, III, IV & VI.
1781 1905 02 17 Average attendance for week 90% - 237.6.
1782 1905 02 18 Miss Dalby has been finally appointed permanently at Low Moor National. Received notice to-day.
1783 1905 02 24 Have taken stock this week and completed it to-day. Have made up Stock Book, Sales Book & Sales Account Book and signed them.
1784 1905 02 00 Average attendance for week 241.2 91%
1785 1905 02 27 I received notice on Saturday to resume duties at Hanson on the 1st March when Mr Woodhead will commence duty here. I have sent in the requisition sheets this morning. Herbert Bartle, Mary N Coates & Mary E Dalby have obtained 3rd Class in the scholarship examination.
1786 1905 03 01 I took charge of this School to-day. (signed) Thomas Woodhead
1787 1905 03 07 Closed school at noon to-day, being Shrove Tuesday.
1788 1905 03 08 Miss Coates away during afternoon, influenza.
1789 1905 03 09/10 Miss Coates still away.
1790 1905 03 16 Miss Coates returned to school.
1791 1905 03 14 Registration examined. (signed) Geo H Gibson
1792 1905 03 20 Commenced working from a new Time Table in order to try it.
1793 1905 03 31 Examined the upper Standards (IV, V, VI, VII) to-day in accordance with instructions received from Education Offices, as a preliminary exam for Scholarships.
1794 1905 04 06 Sent twenty boys in morning to Woodwork Centre at Wyke, also ten boys in afternoon.
1795 1905 04 13 Inspection (signed) C H Dennis
1796 1905 04 17 This evening the boys from this school played St Ann's boys in the Final for the Bradford Schools' Football Cup. Our boys won, and brought to the School The Cup, presented by Councillor A Godie. The scores were Carr Lane 9 points, St Ann's 3 points.
1797 1905 04 20 Closed school at noon to-day for Easter Holiday.
1798 1905 05 01 Reopened school after Easter.
1799 1905 05 10 Visit of Mr Docksey & Mr Stork to examine music, they stayed until 11.45 am.
1800 1905 05 11 Visit of Mr Holdsworth, Superintendent of Schools.
1801 1905 05 25 Visit of Mr Taylor Superintendent of School.
1802 1905 05 31 Head Teacher went to Education Offices to-day at 10.25 for Salaries.
1803 1905 06 01 Annual Scripture Exam to-day conducted by Rev J C Clarkson, Registers not marked. Children had the Annual Treat during afternoon, they walked round the Parish, sang at the Vicarage & Dr Robinson's.
1804 1905 06 09 Closed school to-day at noon for one week's Whitsuntide Holiday. The attendance during the week has been very poor, much sickness being prevalent.
1805 1905 06 19 Reopened school this morning, several children away ill, 240 present.
1806 1905 06 20 Miss Brooke was absent with leave this afternoon.
1807 1905 06 23 Attendance this week has not been so good, many children ill.
1808 1905 06 26 Mr Pearman came this morning & took a group of children for Physical Exercises. Mr Holdsworth also looked in.
1809 1905 06 30 Miss Coates terminated her duties here to-day, she having received an appointment at Lightcliffe.
1810 1905 07 07 The Quarterly Exam has been delayed, it should have been held this week, but owing to the vacancy on the staff not being filled it could not be held.
1811 1905 07 11 Holiday all day for Children's Sports.
1812 1905 07 10 Mr Wm T Capps & Mr Hy Palphramand both commenced duties here temporarily. They have both just terminated a two year's course of training in the York Training College.
1813 1905 07 13 To-day I went round each class & on enquiry found that fourteen children are at present absent from school suffering from infectious diseases.
1814 1905 07 14 Examined Registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis
1815 1905 07 15 To-day (Saturday) a team of boys from this school won the Lupton Tug-of-War Challenge Shield at Manningham Park Sports. The team consisted of 10 boys and a captain, each boy was awarded a beautiful medal. This is the third time that these boys have been successful during the present season at Tug of War Competitions, the other places being Harold Park Sports (cup & 11 medals), Bradford Moor Park Sports (medals).
1816 1905 07 18 Miss Shaw away ill all day.
1817 1905 07 19 Miss Shaw away ill all day.
1818 1905 07 20 Received Medical Certificate that Miss Shaw is suffering from Influenza.
1819 1905 07 24 Miss Shaw resumed duties to-day.
1820 1905 07 28 Closed School at 4 pm to-day for four weeks' Midsummer Holiday. There have been many children away during the week. Some of the absentees are away from Infectious diseases. Miss Brooke terminated duties here to-day.
1821 1905 08 28 Reopened School after four weeks' Midsummer Holiday. Harry Palphramand Born 24.12.83 served apprenticeship at Bishophill & Clemanthorpe Ch. School York from 1898 to 1903, trained at York Sep 1903 to July 1905. Wm T Capps Born 18.9.81 served apprenticeship at Central Boys' School, Lowestoft from 1896 to 1899, trained at York Sep 1903 to July 1905, commenced duties here, they were both engaged before the holiday for one month. There were 241 present this morning. Lawrence Seed in Std VII was marked absent by mistake, but corrected after.
1822 1905 08 31 Visit of attendance officer.
1823 1905 09 07 Inspection (signed) C H Dennis
1824 1905 09 01 Mr Bartle terminated duties here yesterday. His place is filled temporarily by Mrs Ada Woodhead who has charge of Std V.
1825 1905 09 15 Average attendance this week good, being 236. This being 94% of the possible attendances. In making up the weekly totals to-day an error crept in by the teacher of Std V not counting the attendances made at Manual Instruction. The necessary corrections were made. Mr Cryer visited to-day.
1826 1905 09 18 Mr Woodhead away ill. Poor attendance it being Oakenshaw Tide.
1827 1905 09 21 Visit of Messrs Docksey & Stork, superintendents of Music. They stayed all morning.
1828 1905 09 22 Mr Woodhead has been away all week ill.
1829 1905 09 25 Mrs Lightowler commenced duties here this morning as teacher on supply via Mrs Woodhead.
1830 1905 10 03 Head Teacher came at 3 pm being away in accordance with Leave of Absence granted by Education Committee.
1831 1905 10 02 Elizabeth Priestley a scholar in Std V commenced work at Grange Road Secondary School, she having won a Scholarship there.
1832 1905 10 05/06 Holiday for Wibsey Fair.
1833 1905 10 09 The Vicar visited this morning brought with him Report of HM Inspector for 7th Sept 1905 which is as follows:- Mixed 'The order, tone, and organisation are good. Increased attention has been paid, with good effects to the preparation of lessons. The staff has been strengthened, and good progress is being made. Drawing might be improved. Due attention is given to games.' (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent Oct 10 1905 (signed) Tho Garbutt Secretary
1834 1905 10 18 Admitted Elizabeth Priestley a girl from this School who had obtained a Scholarship & had entered the Grange Rd Secondary School. She did not like there & had obtained permission from the Education Committee to relinquish her Scholarship.
1835 1905 10 25 Mr Wm T Capps absent all day suffering from a cold. The usual notice of absence was sent to the Education Offices.
1836 1905 10 27 Mr Capps returned to school after an absence of two days.
1837 1905 11 02 Visit of Mr Tipping, Drawing Inspector who stayed all afternoon.
1838 1905 11 14 Mrs Smith away this afternoon at a funeral. She had leave from the Council.
1839 1905 11 10 Received notice that Ida Helliwell had been appointed PT here as from 1st August 1905 at a salary of ?18.
1840 1905 11 21 Miss Helliwell PT absent this morning with a cold.
1841 1905 11 24 Head teacher away during morning suffering from bad throat & cold.
1842 1905 11 27 Registration examined. (signed) Geo H Gibson
1843 1905 11 28 Mr A Gray visited & examined Reading Books, which were to be replaced by new ones, as well as Text Books supplied for use of teachers.
1844 1905 12 01 Average attendance this week is 232 this being 94.6% of the possible attendances.
1845 1905 12 06 Admitted two new scholars to-day.
1846 1905 12 07 Received notice from Superintendent of Schools that Miss Ida Helliwell Pupil Teacher in this school must attend at Raw Nook School on Monday 11th inst to take the place of a teacher there who is taking the Scholarship Examination, Returned 18th Dec.
1847 1905 12 08 Average attendance this week is good, being 230, this being 93.8% of possible attendance.
1848 1905 12 15 Visit of Mr Holdsworth Assistant Superintendent of Schools during afternoon. Head teacher left school at 3 pm.
1849 1905 12 21 Closed School at noon to-day for two weeks' Christmas Holiday. Average attendance 223.
1850 1906 01 08 Reopened school to-day, rather poor attendance, only 218 present.
1851 1906 01 11 Head teacher away sick during morning.
1852 1906 01 11 Attendance officer called with duplicates.
1853 1906 01 12 Attendance officer called & took names of absentees. The attendance is bad average only 225 for week.
1854 1906 01 19 Attendance officer called & took names of absentees. The average attendance is now only 215 for the week.
1855 1906 02 01 Attendance officer called & took list of absentees.
1856 1906 02 02 (signed) J. H 2.2.06
1857 1906 02 08 Attendance officer looked in with Duplicates.
1858 1906 02 09 Received Details of Government Grants for year ended 31st October 1905, which are as follows: Actual Average attendance 204, Added for partial exemption of Scholars 15, Total 255, Rate of Grant per Scholar 22/-, Amount = ?280-10-0, Amount of Fee Grant = ?127-10-0. Staff for School Year Thomas Woodhead Head Teacher 1st Class Certif, Mrs Annie Smith Assistant 3rd Class Certif, Miss Emily Hall Assistant 3rd Class Certif, Mrs Sarah E Lightowler Assistant (Supply) 3rd Class Certif, Miss Eleanor Shaw Uncertif. Assistant, Mr Hy Palphramand Assistant 2nd Pt I, 1st Pt II, Mr Wm T Capps Assistant 2nd Pt I, 2nd Pt II, Miss Ida Helliwell PT 2nd Year (signed) Tho Garbutt Secretary.
1859 1906 02 16 The attendance this week is poor, only 89% of possible.
1860 1906 02 23 To-day the scholars in Standards IV, V, VI, VII, were examined in Read, Writ, & Arithmetic in accordance with instructions from the Education Offices. The exam is the preliminary one for Free Scholarships.
1861 1906 02 27 The school had holiday this afternoon it being Shrove Tuesday.
1862 1906 03 01 Attendance officer called & took list of absentees this afternoon.
1863 1906 03 02 Visit of Councillor Worsman, who came at 2.45 and stayed until 4 pm.
1864 1906 03 09 Attendance this week good, average 217 this being 92% of possible.
1865 1906 03 11 From this date the boys for Woodwork will go in one batch during Thursday afternoons instead of one batch in morning & one in afternoon.
1866 1906 03 13 This afternoon a girl named Annie Haycock in Std IV came in at 2 o'clock. She was too late to be marked present.
1867 1906 03 16 The attendance this week has been very good. The average is 217, being 93.9% of possible.
1868 1906 03 19 Miss Hall absent this morning. She sent Doctor's certificate saying she was suffering from Tonsillitis, which I forwarded with Form A to Education Offices Bradford.
1869 1906 03 19 Received notice from Clerk of Education Committee that a new system of numbering public elementary schools has been adopted by Board of Education, & that from 1st April 1906 this school will be known to that Board as the 'Bradford Carr Lane C of E School, Number 14'
1870 1906 03 23 Mr Taylor Superintendent of Schools looked in for a few minutes this morning. Average attendance 213. There is a good deal of sickness about.
1871 1906 03 26 Miss Hall still away ill.
1872 1906 03 27 Messrs Docksey & Stork, superintendents of music came about 9.30 am & stayed all morning. They examined each class in music.
1873 1906 03 29 Examined the registers & found them correct (signed) Edwin Davis Mar 29 1906
1874 1906 04 02 Miss Hall returned to school this morning after being away ill for a fortnight. Miss Alice Maude Butterworth, born 31.10.80 apprenticed Bankfoot Infants' School, passes Queen's Scholarship 2nd Class December 1899, Certificate Exam July 1902 Pt I Cl III, Pt II Class II, commenced duties here being transferred from Hill Top Infants. She has charge of Standard I on 6 April 06. Mrs Lightowlers' duties terminated.
1875 1906 04 12 Closed school at noon today for one week's Easter Holiday.
1876 1906 04 23 School reopened to-day, 253 being present. Commenced working from new timetable which was today sent down to the offices for approval. In future the school will commence at 2 for the afternoon meeting instead of at 1.30 pm.
1877 1906 05 01 The Vicar, Rev E Davis distributed the Attendance Certificates to-day at 3.30 pm. He was accompanied by Mrs Davis. Several of the parents were present. The number of Certificates for children of this Department were as follows: 1st Class (100%) = 14, 2nd Class (98%) = 35, 3rd Class (95%) = 43, Total = 92
1878 1906 05 07 Vicar visited & brought notice of Scripture Examination which is to be held on 24th inst. I posted the Notice on the Notice Board.
1879 1906 05 11 Head Teacher left school at 4 pm so as to get to Bradford at 5 for meeting at which Colonel Fox was present.
1880 1906 05 15 Miss Hall away this afternoon with neuralgia.
1881 1906 05 16 Mr Woodhead away with leave. He returned at 3 pm.
1882 1906 05 18 Attendance this week very good. Miss I Helliwell was absent from school yesterday morning sick but went to her PT classes in afternoon. Miss Hall is no better & is still absent.
1883 1906 05 24 The annual Scripture Exam was held to-day by Rev J C Watson, Registers not marked. In afternoon children had their annual tea, but owing to rain were not able to walk round Parish, nor play in field during evening.
1884 1906 05 31 Closed school at noon to-day for one week's Whitsuntide Holiday. Miss Butterworth terminated duties here.
1885 1906 06 11 Reopened school to-day. Miss Emmie Wilson, born 20.8.82, served apprenticeship at Buttershaw Inft Sch, Passed Scholarship Exam Dec 1900 2nd Division, Certificate Exam 1902 2nd Class, Registered No for Superannuation 03/2190. Miss Hall returned to school, she is not yet quite well.
1886 1906 06 12 Mr Capps away to-day with leave of absence from office.
1887 1906 06 13 Mr Cryer came & stayed from about 2.30 to 3.30 pm. He examined the Report Books of the teachers.
1888 1906 06 20 Received Scripture Report for Exam held 24th May which is as follows:
AA means special, A excellent, B good, C fair, D unsatisfactory.
OLD NEW CATACHISM REPETITION STANDARD
TEST TEST HOLY SCRIPTURE HYMNS
A A Bible AB Drill AB A A V, VI, VII
A A AA A A IV
A AB AA A A III
AB AB A A A II
A A A A A I
Remarks 'The school is very different now to what it has been for some years past, and the results are most satisfactory.' (signed) Jno C Watson MA Diocesan Inspector (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent
1889 1906 06 27 Head Master away to-day, leave of absence having been granted by Education Committe.
1890 1906 06 29 Head Master away to-day, with leave from Educ Com.
1891 1906 07 01 Examined the registers & found them correct. (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent July 1st 1906
1892 1906 06 30 For the Quarter ending to-day, there were 58 children who have never been absent.
1893 1906 07 05 Today I sent for mothers of Arthur Chandler & Fred Greenough (two boys in Std II) and after examining the children & having a talk with their parents, concluded the boys were suffering from Ringworm. The boys were ordered to remain from school until danger of infection was over. There are 11 cases of infectious disease from which children on the registers of this school are at present suffering.
1894 1906 07 09 Mr Palphramand away this afternoon sick.
1895 1906 07 10 Mr Palphramand returned this morning.
1896 1906 07 18 Visit of Mr Holdsworth this morning.
1897 1906 07 20 Attendance this week bad, percentage being only 88.8.
1898 1906 07 27 Miss Wilson away all day with Sick Headache. Closed school at 4.30 for 4 weeks Midsummer Holiday.
1899 1906 08 27 Reopened school to-day after Midsummer Holidays. There was a very poor attendance. Miss Lucy Grafton, born 23rd June 1888, 3rd Year Pupil Teacher commenced duties here. She attends during the mornings & goes to Central Classes during afternoons. The average attendance this week is only 214. There are 9 children away suffering from infectious diseases. The following 4 children began to attend at Secondary Schools in Bradford, having been awarded Free Scholarships: Leonard Hanson, Hubert Hoyle, Olive Kershaw & Thomas Tordoff. According to arrangements made by the Education Committee the attendances of these children will be counted on the average attendance of this school in computing the average for the Head Teacher's Salary. Two other children who have been awarded Scholarships have not accepted them. Percentage of attendance 88.9 only. In making the Standard II Register, Miss Shaw the teacher missed only 3 week's space instead of 4 weeks. This will be remedied by leaving the extra week at the end of the Quarter.
1900 1906 09 06 Miss Lucy Grafton PT away ill.
1901 1906 09 07 Miss Grafton still away. Visit of Councillor Warburton.
1902 1906 09 10 Head Teacher away during morning sick.
1903 1906 09 11 Miss Grafton returned to school.
1904 1906 09 11 Miss Shaw absent in afternoon, sore throat.
1905 1906 09 12 Miss Shaw still absent.
1906 1906 09 12 Miss Shaw absent.
1907 1906 09 17 Miss Shaw resumed her duties.
1908 1906 09 28 I terminated my duties here, having received an appointment as Secretary & Agent for the Conservative Party of the Richmond Division. (signed) Thomas Woodhead
1909 1906 10 01 Mr Woodhead having left, I (W T Capps) began to act as Temporary Headmaster pending the arrival of Mr Armstrong.
1910 1906 10 04 Miss Eno (Lady Inspector of Needlework under the Council) came to examine the Needlework of the girls, but came in the morning, instead of during the ordinary time for needlework viz 2 to 3.20, Consequently the first two lessons of the afternoon were substituted for the two lessons after Scripture in the morning.
1911 1906 10 01 Admitted Dorothy Leggett (H) from Holy Trinity Low Moor.
1912 1906 10 05 School closed all day, under Council Notice, owing to the Annual Fair at Wibsey.
1913 1906 10 08 Admitted Evelyn & Cecilia Corbett from New Scarboro.
1914 1906 10 10 Messrs Docksey & Stork examined school in music.
1915 1906 10 11 Mr J Houldsworth visited the school for a few minutes.
1916 1906 10 16 (signed) J H Wylie Oct 16 1906
1917 1906 10 17 On the suggestion of HMI, J H Wylie Esq, I have made the following rearrangement of Time Table for Tuesday afternoon: Old Style 2 to 2.34 Reading, 2.35 to 2.45 Music or Drawing, 2.45 to 3.20 Spelling or Dictation, 3.20 to 3.30 Recreation, 3.30 to 4 Geography, 4 to 4.30 Science. This causes two oral lessons to follow one another after Recreation, and Science is scarcely suitable to conclude a day's work with. Hence I propose to substitute the following: 2 to 2.30 Science, 2.30 to 2.40 Music or Drill, 2.40 to 3.15 Reading, 3.15 to 3.25 Recreation, 3.25 to 4 Dictation or Spelling, 4 to 4.30 Geography.
1918 1906 10 19 (signed) J H 19.x.06 (assume that J H means Mr J Houldsworth)
1919 1906 10 19 Mr J Houldsworth visited the school this morning at 9 am & remained till 12. He visited & inspected the work of all the classes. Copy of Report:- made by HMI Mr Wylie Mixed School:- 'Where the instruction in singing is so good as it is here in the upper standards, it seems a pity that the practice of part singing should be postponed altogether until the later part of the school year. If taken up from the beginning it would form a delightful relief to the severer exercises which occupy the whole time at present devoted to the subject.' (signed) Edwin Davis Correspondent (signed) Tho Garbutt Secretary of the Education Committee
1920 1906 11 02 Mr J Houldsworth came to the school this afternoon, and visited all the different classes.
1921 1906 11 05 Log Book goes to Bradford for Secretary's signature.
1922 1906 11 07 Mr W T Capps away owing to very bad cold.
1923 1906 11 09 Mr W T Capps returns to duty, having been away three half-days.
1924 1906 11 09 Return of Log Book from Bradford Education Office having remained 'five' days for Secretary's signature.
1925 1906 11 12 School closed all day at the request of Alderman Godwin JP Mayor of Bradford in honour of the birthday of His Majesty the King.
1926 1906 11 14 Mr Gray looks in from the Education Office to make enquiries as to the date of the arrival of Mr Armstrong.
1927 1906 11 19 Notice sent from Office that the two pupil teachers ' Misses Ida Helliwell & Lucy Grafton are transferred to Raw Nook Infants. Miss Grafton begins at Raw Nook to-day Monday. Miss Helliwell continues attending here all week.
1928 1906 11 22 Notice received that Mrs A Smith has been placed on the Supply List & transferred to Wyke Council Girls. She leaves at 11.15 to attend at the Office & commences duty at Wyke in the afternoon. Further notice received that the two pupil teachers are to return to duty here. School now three teachers short, owing to non-arrival of the new head-master, and the transferring of Mrs Smith & the PTs.
1929 1906 11 22 Mr Gray looks in from Office to examine stock & furniture & to make recommendations for next requisition.
1930 1906 11 26 Miss L Grafton has not returned to duty here yet.
1931 1906 11 30 Owing to being three teachers short, I have had to take Standards IV & V together in the big room. This has led to a slight rearrangement of the timetable. Miss Helliwell PT has assisted me with Stds IV & V in the afternoons, but Miss Grafton has not appeared all the week, still attending at Raw Nook School. For Drawing lessons, Mr Palphramand & I have had to take all the boys & consequently 'Brush Drawing' has had to be discontinued for the present in the lower classes owing to the grouping together.
1932 1906 11 30 Mr J Cryer looked in for a few minutes.
1933 1906 12 03 Miss Grafton returns to duty here ' I make a collection in school on behalf of the Bradford Hospitals ' according to notice from the Office.
1934 1906 12 18 Mr Capps went home ill this morning, and I took charge of the school. I divided Std IV between Miss Hall & Miss Shaw, and at 11 took silent reading with upper classes, Miss Shaw having gone to Bradford for Salaries. (signed) H Palphramand
1935 1906 12 31 Entries by Geo A Armstrong. Visited the school with Chairman of Managers. Received several keys from Caretaker. (signed) GAA
1936 1907 01 00 Commenced duties here. The cupboards are all open for the painters and the contents are suffering in consequence: the shelves containing the new stock have been much disturbed and upset. Emptied cupboards & inspected stock.
1937 1907 01 02/04 Came and re-arranged stock &c. Further entries will be made in a New Log Book.

 

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