First Log Book, 4th Sept. New Headmaster – Mr. Robert Fyfe, M.A. began duty today. 9.9.33 Roll 418: Aver. Att. 395.5 =94.6%. 15.0.33 Roll 420: Aver. Att. 374.8 =89.2%. Four cases of Scarlet Fever are reported. 21.9.33 Roll 419: Aver. Att. 377 =89.9%. Six cases of Scarlet Fever are reported. One case of diphtheria was reported today. The school will be closed tomorrow and Monday of next week for the Autumn Holiday. 27/9/33 Visited school today checked registers found everything in order. (Signed) Geo. Simpson Convenor. Cornelious Bryce Vice Convenor. 29.9.33 Roll 419: Aver. Att. 358.2 =85.5%. Dr. Rutherford along with District Sanitary Inspector examined pupils in Junior and Senior classes to find out if any were suffering from Scarlet Fever. One girl was sent home to be kept under the observation of her own doctor. 6.10.33 Roll 418: Aver. Att. 366.2 =87.6%. Dr. Rutherford again examined the pupils in Miss Milne’s class – Infants II. Miss Clelland was absent on Wednesday owing to illness. 13.10.33 Roll 418: Aver. Att. 370 =88.5%. 20.10.33 Roll 418: Aver. Att. 370.7 =88.6%. Miss Kirk has been absent from duty owing to illness since Monday. Miss Jane Webster has been appointed to take her place until she returns to duty. Miss Webster began on Tuesday. Mr. Campbell was absent owing to illness from Monday but returned to duty on Thursday. 27.10.33 Roll 419: Aver. Att. 369.9 =88.2%. Miss Kirk is still absent and Miss Webster continues in her place. Miss Kirk returned to duty on Monday. Miss Webster’s services were no longer required. The school was closed today for the Mid-Term Holiday and will be reopened on Tuesday morning at the usual hour. Pupils born 1928 and 1920 were medically examined by Dr Rutherford on Tuesday Wednesday and Today. 10.11.33 Roll 419: Aver. Att. 353.8 =84.4%. There are a few cases of Scarlet Fever and one of Diphtheria. Seven pupils are excluded. A collection was taken today on behalf of the Earl Haig Fund. 17.11.33 Roll 415: Aver. Att. 349.1 =84.1%. Winter Time –table was begun on Monday. 24.11.33 Roll 415: Aver. Att. 358.3 =86.3%. 1.12.33 Roll 414: Aver. Att. 355.7 =85.9%. Number of attendances lost owing to pupils being excluded =117 8.12.33 One boy, who was suffering from diphtheria, died on Monday. Headmaster attended funeral on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Smart has been absent since Monday as she had to enter a nursing- home to undergo an operation, Miss Eliszabeth Neish was sent to take charge of Miss Smart’s class on Monday but was transferred on Tuesday to another school. Miss Catherine D. Brown M.A. was sent by the Director of Education on Tuesday to take Miss Smart’s class. The Senior pupils were taken this forenoon to Brightons Picture House and shown a film called “Safety First”. Headmaster examined classes in Junior Division this week. 15.12.33 Roll 4129: Aver. Att. 327 =79.3%. Many pupils are absent owing to illness. Another boy died in hospital this week. Headmaster examined classes in Senior Division. Miss Kirk leaves today. She has been transferred to 21/12/33 (Signed) Geo. Simpson. 22.12.33 Roll 412: Aver. Att. 332.4 =80.6%. The poor attendance is due to many pupils suffering from colds and sore throats. 22.12.33 Miss Smart is still absent and Miss Brown continues in her place. Miss Elizabeth Ogilvie, M.A. has been appointed temporarily to take charge of Miss Kirk’s class and began duty on Monday. Rev. David. Bayne BD conducted a Christmas Service with the Senior pupils today. The School was closed today for the Christmas holidays.
12.1.34 Roll 429: Aver. Att. 381.1 =88.8%.
17 pupils were admitted. Miss Smart has returned to duty. Miss Clelland has been transferred to
19.1.34 Roll 431: Aver. Att. 378.7 =87.6%.
Two pupils were admitted. Miss Georgina L.S. Stevenson and Miss Mary C.D. Scott have been appointed to the staff. Both began duty on Monday. The services of Miss Johnston and Miss Ogilvie were no longer required.
26.1.34 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 389.3 =91.4%.
Admitted 1 boy. Left 1 boy.
Miss Smart has been removed to
9.2.34 Inspection
(Signed) H.N.Patrick.
Roll 427: Aver. Att. 394.4 =92.3%.
Mr. Sutherland of the Band Of Hope Union delivered a lecture on Temperance to the Senior pupils on Monday forenoon. The regular time-table was resumed on Monday.
16.2.34 Roll 427: Aver. Att. 399.1 =93.4%.
23.2.34 Roll 427: Aver. Att. 392.3 =91.8%.
There are four cases of chicken-pox-this week.
2.3.34 Roll 425: Aver. Att. 383 =90.1%.
Two pupils have left to go to other schools
Rev. David Bayne B.D. conducted a divine service with pupils of
9.3.34 Roll 424: Aver. Att. 376.7 =88.8%.
One pupil has left owing to age.
16.3.34 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 371.2 =87.1%.
Two pupils were admitted. Headmaster examined classes in Junior Division.
23.3.34 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 371.2 =90.6%.
There are a few cases of Mumps. Headmaster examined classes of Senior Division.
29.3.34 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 362.2 =85.3%.
There are now 17 cases of Mumps and 6 cases of chicken-pox. The school closed today for Easter Holidays and will be re-opened on Tuesday, 10th April at 9am. Rev.Mr. Bayne took classes Sen. II and III for a religious service this morning.
13.4.34 Roll 431: Aver. Att. 334: =79.5%.
7 pupils were admitted this week and 2 have left. The bad attendance is due to an epidemic of mumps. There are also 16 cases of chicken-pox, 3 of measles and 1 of diphtheria. Miss Helen McOwan, Infant Mistress, has been transferred to
20.4.34 Roll 433: Aver. Att. 351.3 =81.1%.
The bad attendance continues owing to infectious diseases. Medical Inspection took place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
27.4.34 Roll 433: Aver. Att. 344.9 =76.6%.
The epidemic of infectious diseases continues. The Rev. David Bayne conducted a divine service with pupils of
4.5.34 Roll 443: Aver. Att. 352.6 =79.5%.
The attendance continues to be seriously affected by epidemic of mumps, chicken-pox and measles. One case of Scarlet Fever has been reported. Ten pupils were admitted this week.
11.5.34 Roll 442: Aver. Att. 363.5 =82.2%.
The attendance is still very poor owing to mumps, measles and chicken-pox. There are also two cases of scarlet fever.
15/5/34 Visited school today and checked Registers found everything in order.
(Signed) Geo. Simpson.Convenor.
18.5.34 Roll 436: Aver. Att. 345.2 =79.1%.
The attendance is still very poor owing to infectious diseases. The cases of measles are increasing.
25.5.34 Roll 438: Aver. Att. 355.7 =81.2%.
There are still many cases of infectious diseases. Miss Smart returned to duty on Monday. Miss Campbell continues to take Infants I, while Miss Smart has taken charge of part of Infants III which was too large a class for Miss Fleming.
1.6.34 Roll 439: Aver. Att. 348.5 =79.3%.
The number of cases of measles are increasing. One pupil was admitted from another school. Miss Campbell, temporary teacher, left on Thursday. Miss Smart took charge of her own class today. Monday 4th June, is a holiday. Break barriers, one in front of each gate, are to be erected.
8.6.34 Roll 440: Aver. Att. 324 =73.6%.
The epidemic of measles continues to increase. Fire Drill was taken on Thursday.
15.6.34 Roll 440: Aver. Att. 340 =77.2%.
The epidemic of measles is still very bad.
22.6.34 Roll 440: Aver. Att. 349.5 =79.4%.
Attendance is still seriously affected by epidemic of measles.
25/6/34
(Signed) Geo. Simpson Convenor.
29.6.34 Roll 440: Aver. Att. 362.2 =82.3%.
The presentation of prizes took place on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. George Simpson acted as chairman. The school was closed today for the summer holidays.
24.8.34 Roll 403: Aver. Att. 383.3 =95.2%.
School was reopened on Tuesday. Classes were arranged for new session. – 25 pupils were admitted. Mr. Campbell has been absent since Wednesday.
31/8/34 Roll 406: Aver. Att. 384.9 =94.8%.
Mr. Campbell returned to duty on Monday.
7.9.34 Roll 410: Aver. Att. 375.2 =91.5%.
Admitted 5. Left 1.
14.9.34 Roll 411: Aver. Att. 382.7 =93.1%.
Admitted :- 1 girl. The School Dentist examined all pupils on Wednesday.
20.9.34 Roll 410: Aver. Att. 380.3 =92.7%.
Left :- 1 girl. The school was closed today for the Autumn Holiday and will be re-opened on Tuesday at the usual hour.
28.9.34 Roll 411: Aver. Att. 374.1 =91.0%.
Mr. Peter Hughes, a student in training, has completed three weeks’ teaching practice today. Mr. Johnston of Moray House Training Centre heard him teach a lesson on the Feudal System to Senior II. Mr. Campbell was absent on Thurday owing to illness. A wireless set has been installed in the school. The first lesson of a Music Course for pupils, 9-11, was taken by Senior I(a) and I(b) on Thursday at 230p.m. Messrs Stewart and Adam of the B.B.C. were present.
5.10.34 Roll 411: Aver. Att. 386.2 =93.9%.
Mr. McLaren, Convenor of Property Committee, visited the school today.
12.10.34 Roll 411: Aver. Att. 373.9 =90.9%.
The School Management Committee visited the school on Wednesday afternoon. Fire Drill was taken on Thursday.
19.10.34 Roll 411: Aver. Att. 358 =87.1%.
There are a few cases of measles. Mr. Campbell was granted leave of absence to attend his sister’s wedding today.
26.10.34 Roll 412: Aver. Att. 356.7 =86.5%.
There are a few more cases of measles. Miss Ross has been absent since Tuesday owing to illness. Miss Grace Dow – temporary teacher – is in charge of her class. Miss Tiplady left today to be married. A present of an electric lamp from the other members of the staff was given to her today. A double attendance was marked yesterday owing to the inclement weather.
2.11.34 Roll 413: Aver. Att. 355.4 =86.0%.
There are 19 cases of measles in the Infant Department. Miss Ross retuned to duty on Monday. Mr. Duncan McNaughton M.A. , temporary teacher was sent on Monday to take charge of Senior III.
2.11.34 A successful sale in aid of school fund, was held in the school last Saturday afternoon the proceeds of which amounted to over twenty two pounds. Mr. McLaren, convenor of the Property Committee, visited the school today.
9.11.34 Roll 409: Aver. Att. 345.6 =84.5%.
There are a few more cases of measles in the Infant Department. Monday and Tuesday of this week were observed as the Mid-tem
16.11.34 Roll 407: Aver. Att. 354.8 =87.1%.
Classes in Junior Division were examined by the Headmaster this week.
23.11.34 Roll 408: Aver. Att. 363.8 =89.1%.
The classes in the Senior Division were examined by the Headmaster this week.
30.11.34 Roll 408: Aver. Att. 367.2 =87.3%.
Thursday was observed as a holiday on account of the marriage of
7.12.34 Roll 406: Aver. Att. 355.1 =87.4%.
A double attendance was marked today.
14.12.34 Roll 403: Aver. Att. 361 =89.5%.
21.12.34 Roll 401: Aver. Att. 356 =88.7%.
Rev. David Bayne B.D. conducted a Christmas service today, the Senior pupils attending. A double attendance was marked today and the school was dismissed for the Christmas Holidays. The school will be re-opened on Tuesday, 8th January, at 9 a.m.
11.1.35 Roll 422: Aver. Att. 384.8 =91.2%.
21 pupils were admitted. The school was re-opened on Tuesday morning. Owing to inclement weather a double attendance was marked today.
18.1.35 Roll 422: Aver. Att. 370 =87.6%.
23/1/35 Visited school today checked Registers found everything in order.
(Signed) Geo. Simpson Convenor.
25.1.35 Roll 423: Aver. Att. 356.6 =83.8%.
Attendance is very poor owing to inclement weather. Many pupils are absent with colds. Mr. Barr, lecturer from the Scottish Band of Hope Union, addressed the Senior pupils today on Temperance. The first lesson of a course by the B.B.C. on speech training was taken today by the pupils of
1.2.35 Roll 423: Aver. Att. 360.1 =85.1%.
Many pupils are absent with colds and influenza. Mr. Kerr. H.M.I. visited the school on Monday and Friday and examined the classes in the Senior Division.
8.2.35 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 361.1 =84.7%.
Many pupils are absent with colds and influenza. Messrs Pringle and Kerr, H.M.Inspectors, visited the school on Wednesday and completed the examination of all classes. Fire Drill was taken today. Usual time-table was resumed on Monday.
15.2.35 Roll 428: Aver. Att. 370 =86.4%.
Headmaster examined Junior classes this week.
22.2.35 Roll 428: Aver. Att. 363.8 =85%.
Headmaster examined Senior Classes this week. Milk scheme was begun this week.
1.3.35 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 369 =86.6%.
There are a few cases of diphtheria. Monday and Tuesday were observed as the Spring mid-term holiday.
8.3.35 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 366.5 =86.0%.
There are nine cases of diphtheria which are seriously affecting the attendance. Medical inspection of pupils born 1926 and 128 (for eyesight only) took place on 5th,6th, 7th and 8th March. Throat swabs were taken by Medical Officer, Dr. Rutherford, in the following classes, Infants II,I , Junior II and Ia.
March 1935.
H.M. Inspector’s Report on
Session 1934-1935.
“ The Infant Department is under control of a teacher who combines efficiency with an enthusiasm for the methods she has adopted. Instruction in reading is bases mainly on the phonic system but the faults that are so often associated with this system are avoided, and a satisfactory measure of success is attending the endeavour to cultivate fluent speech and articulate enunciation. Finger-pointing should be discouraged as early as possible. A graduated course of concrete work in counting is in operation for the younger sections; at the higher stages, the pupils have made convincing progress in the mastery of addition and subtraction, in writing and in handwork.
Inspection of the Junior Division left a general impression of consistent and solid attainment in most branches of the curriculum. While addition and penmanship seem to be capable of improvement, reading and spelling reach a good average standard throughout, and class I(b) deserve credit for their ready and well-informed answering in history and geography. In the comprehensively taught senior division the slower pupils receive the attention to which they are entitled, Class II is the weakest and needs the special effort its present teacher is bringing to bear on it.
Written exercises in all four classes have been regularly set and carefully supervised, but, for the less able groups, some simplification or variation of the exercises in English Composition is recommended. The children speak well when reciting verse and have acquired a sound knowledge of the prescribed portions of history and geography.
The headmaster displays zeal and energy in controlling and testing the work of the classes.”
12/3/35 Visited school today checked Registers found everything in order.
(Signed) Geo. Simpson Convenor.
15.3.35 Roll 4340: Aver. Att. 381.962.2 =88.82.3%.
4 pupils were admitted from another school. Dr. Rutherford has reported that the swabs taken last week were negative. Miss Scott was absent on Monday and is absent again today. She is suffering from a sore throat.
22.3.35 Roll 434: Aver. Att. 386.8 =89.9%.
Miss Scott returned to duty on Monday. Miss Ross has been absent since Wednesday.
29.3.35 Roll 430: Aver. Att. 380.1 =88.3%.
Miss Ross returned to duty on Tuesday.
Miss Jessie Milne left today to be married. She was entertained to tea by the other members of the Staff and presented with a statuette.
29.3.35 Roll 428: Aver. Att. 374.8 =87.5%.
Miss Helen Smith B.Sc., temporary teacher, was sent by the Director of Education, to take charge of Infants I and began duty on Monday. The classes were photographed today.
12.4.35 Roll 428: Aver. Att. 357.8 =83.5%.
The attendance is poor owing to the inclement weather. A double attendance was marked yesterday. Miss Smart was granted leave of absence this afternoon to attend a wedding.
18.4.35 Roll 426: Aver. Att. 370.7 =87.0%.
A double attendance was marked today and the school was dismissed at 1 p.m. for the Easter Holidays. The school will be reopened on Tuesday, 30th April.
3.5.35 Roll 429: Aver. Att. 402.5 =93.8%.
The following changes in the staff took place on Tuesday.
Miss Kerr was transferred to
10.5.35 Roll 429: Aver. Att. 397.8 =892.7.
17.5.35 Roll 430: Aver. Att. 389.8 =90.6%.
Control examination was held last Saturday in Falkirk High and
24.5.35 Roll 429: Aver. Att. 393.4 =90.6%.
Miss Baldwin was absent yesterday afternoon as she was not well.
31.5.35 Roll 430: Aver. Att. 390.5 =90.6%.
Rev. Mr. Bayne conducted divine service today with the pupils of
7.6.35 Roll 430: Aver. Att. 383.2 =89.1%.
Mr. Nicholas Curry, B.Sc. , temporary teacher, began duty in Monday. He has charge of Senior III.
14.6.35 Roll 430: Aver. Att. 392.3 =91.2%.
50 pupils who sat the Qualifying examination have passed.
21.6.35 Roll 429: Aver. Att. 392.3 =91.7%.
Miss Baldwin was absent on Tuesday and Wednesday owing to having met with an accident in her home. George Stuart, who was prevented, by illness from sitting the Control Examination, has been passed on medical grounds.
28.6.35 Roll 428: Aver. Att. 385.9 =91.7%.
The presentation of prizes took place in the school hall on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of a large number of parents. Councillor Simpson was in the chair. The school was dismissed today at 1 p.m. for the summer holidays.
23.8.35 The school was re-opened on Tuesday. The classes were arranged for the new session: 34 pupils have been admitted. Miss Jessie Reid, M.A. and Miss Anita Sheilds, M.A. have been appointed to the Staff and began duty on Tuesday. Miss Gillespie was married during the summer vacation while the sevices of Mr Currie, temporary teacher, were no longer required.
30.8.35 Roll 410: Aver. Att. 389.4 =94.9%.
On Thursday and Friday Dr.
6.9.35 Roll 410: Aver. Att. 388.3 =94.7%.
13.9.35 Roll 412: Aver. Att. 345.1 =93.4%.
18/9/35 Visited school checked Registers
Found everything in order.
(Signed) Geo. Simpson Convenor.
20.9.35 Roll 412: Aver. Att. 375.4 =91.1%.
The attendance has not been so good this week owing to the very inclement weather.
26.9.35 Roll 412: Aver. Att. 386.3 =93.7%.
The school was closed today for the Autumn Holiday and will be re-opened on Tuesday of next week at the usual hour.
4.10.35 Roll 411: Aver. Att. 367.1 =89.3%.
Mr. John Campbell M.A. has been transferred to
She began duty on Tuesday. Mr. Kerr H.M.I. visited the school on Wednesday.
11.10.35 Roll 411: Aver. Att. 383.8 =93.3%.
18.10.35 Roll 410: Aver. Att. 376.1 =91.7%.
25.10.35 Roll 408: Aver. Att. 373.2 =91.4%.
Headmaster examined classes in the Junior Division.
1.11.35 Roll 409: Aver. Att. 367.9 =89.9%.
The attendance has been affected by the severe weather. The Headmaster examined all classes in Senior Division.
8.11.35 Roll 409: Aver. Att. 360.6 =88.1%.
Monday was Mid-term Holiday. The school was closed on Wednesday, the wedding day of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester. A collection was taken today on behalf of “Earl Haig Fund”.
15.11.35 Roll 408: Aver. Att. 354.3 =86.8%.
Two cases of Scarlet Fever, 11 Chicken-pox and 4 Diphtheria have been reported. All classes “listened in” to the service at
22.11.35 Roll 40440: Aver. Att. 354.8 =87.8%.
29.11.35 Roll 401: Aver. Att. 356.7 =88.9%.
A number of cases of chicken-pox have been reported by Attendance Officer. The following changes in the staff have taken place. Miss Sheilds has been transferred to
6.12.35 Roll 401: Aver. Att. 361.3 =90.1%.
Tuesday was observed as a holiday as the school was required for the County Council Election. Mr Alexander L. Stark, M.A. has been appointed temporarily to the Staff and began duty on Wednesday in
13.12.35 Roll 403: Aver. Att. 361.8 =89.7%.
A double attendance was marked today.
20.12.35 Roll 403: Aver. Att. 359.6 =89.2%.
The school was closed today for the Christmas Holidays. A double attendance was marked and the pupils were dismissed at 1 p.m. Rev. David Bayne conducted a Christmas service with the pupils of
10.1.36 Roll 420: Aver. Att. 386.7 =92.0%.
Mr. Stark’s appointment has been made permanent as from January. 7th. 17 pupils have been admitted, Mr McQueen, Dental Officer, examined all pupils on Tuesday.
17.1.36 Roll 422: Aver. Att. 384.1 =91.0%.
Admitted 3 Left 1
24.1.36 Roll 423: Aver. Att. 358.1 =84.6%.
A double attendance was marked on Monday owing to the inclement weather. Mr.Barr, lecturer of the Sc