-- Grafton Regis -- Grafton Village-- The School -- School Log Book 1925

Mrs. Wells and pupils

Children at Grafton School, c. 1926 standing left to right: Johnny Gilbert, Mary Warren, Doris Webb, Joe Allen, Alice Webb, Ted Webb, Mrs. Wells (Mistress), Peggy or Margaret Gollings, Jean Allen, Bill Blunt. Seated: Bob Holloway, Phyllis Allen, Vic Edwards, Maurice Allen, Nancy Holloway, Dorothy Hall, Molly Holding.

Grafton Regis School Log Book (1925-1928)

1925
Jan 6th.	Three children , belonging to the Webb family absent suffering with 'mumps'.
Jan. 13th.	William Blunt absent Mrs. Blunt (mother) sent a message saying he had 'mumps'.
Jan. 14th.	A days holiday given as offices were being cleared out and repaired.
Jan. 19th.	Re-admitted Gertrude Tarlton a visitor. Alice Webb returned to school.
Jan. 23rd.	Nurse Delany visited, no complaints. Weekly average 15. Gertrude Tarlton retuned home to Northampton.
Jan. 30th.	Weekly average 15. No. on books 16.
Feb. 2nd.	W. Blunt returned to school. Admitted Margaret Gollings from Alderton (5 years of age).
Feb. 4th.	Irene Pope gone to Northampton for a Medical Inspection.
Feb. 26th.	Rector took Scripture. The Rev. & Mrs. Bevan visited this afternoon and heard the children singing. Nurse Delany also paid a visit everything satisfactory.
March 6th.	Mrs. Bevan visited this morning & brought oranges for the children. Weekly average 17.
March 12th.	Half holiday this morning for Confirmation. The Lord Bishop of Peterborough and the Rector visited this afternoon, the Bishop spoke a few words to the children.
March 20th.	Weekly average 16.8 Maurice Allen away sick today.
March 23rd.	Diocesan Examination held this afternoon by the Rev. Logan Rector also present.
March 25th.	Edward Bosworth & Beryl Lunn gone to Yardley Gobion to attend this Annual Schools Examination this morning.
March 27th.	Schoolroom very cold, children taken into playground to get thoroughly warm. Average for week 16.4.
April 1st.	Admitted Doris Rogers (aged 5 Years) from Alderton Terminal Examination this week Time Table not strictly followed.
April 9th.	Doris Rogers absent, and John Graham gone to Walton-on-Thames. School closed for Easter Holidays.
April 21st.	Re-opened school, 16 present. Mr. Bosworth sent a note saying Edward was ill and John Graham not returned from Walton-on Thames.
April 23rd.	Flag hoisted Special lesson given on Saint George, & Shakespeare. Mr. Lunn gave lesson to senior children in reference to Leebrugge.
May 4th.	John Graham has left for Walton.
May 19th.	Mr. Lunn assisted with Singing, special preparation for Empire Celebration.
May 23rd.	Mrs. Brafield visited.
	Empire Day celebrated today Children assembled in the playground, flag hoisted & saluted. National Anthem sung Children to give an Entertainment this evening to their parents & friends. Weekly average 17.
May 26th.	Mr. Lunn took Music lesson (senior children).
	1925 Copy of the H.M. Inspectors Report Received May 28th. 1925 The children in this little school are very happy and work is carried out with an unusual degree of spontaneity and with absence of formality. The older scholars are making satisfactory progress in the elementary subjects and a very creditable standard has been reached. The infants, who comprise exactly half of the school, are not nearly so well handled, and it would be well if the Mistress made herself more fully conversant with modern methods and the use of appropriate individual apparatus so that the younger scholars could be profitably employed while attention is being given to the children in the upper classes. Reading primers of a better type are needed. The sound values of letters, systematic word-building drill, and a clear correlation between Reading & Writing in the early stages are points which require special attention.
July 7th.	Notice received from C & A saying Beryl Lunn has gained the 'Promotion Mark' at the Annual Schools Examination 1925. Notice received stating that Edward Bosworth also gained the 'Promotion Mark'.
July 13th.	Beryl Lunn gone to Towcester Grammar School to attend the Oral Examination for Award of Free Place.
July 20th.	Notice received from J.L. Holland Esq. Stating that a 'Free Place at Towcester Grammar School has been awarded to Beryl Lunn.
July 31st.	Irene Pope & Beryl Lunn have made a perfect attendance during the year.
Sept. 8th.	Re-opened 14 children present on the Register. Beryl Lunn left for Towcester Grammar School & Edward Bosworth for Northampton Town & County School Alfred Webb transferred to Paulerspury, and John Allen to Paulerspury School having attained the age of 11 years. Admitted Dorothy Murial Hall aged 5 years from Alderton. Afternoon Sessions to commence at 1-15pm. for the winter months.
Sept. 10th.	Mr. Abbot, (Drill Instructor) visited, gave children a lesson, and some good hints to the Mistress, all thoroughly enjoyed the instruction given.
Sept. 11th.	Weekly average 14. Number on books 14.
Sept. 22nd.	Albert Saunders marked absent, came to school just in time, hence alteration in register. Had been on an errand for his mother.
Oct. 5th.	Admitted Sylvia Dormer from Hanslope a little visitor.
Oct. 20th.	A very wet morning, four children's boots dried & dry socks lent to them. All present.
Oct. 21st.	Lesson given on 'Trafalgar Day'. Elder girls made laurel wreaths and brought.
Oct 23rd.	Albert & George Saunders left village with parents. Weekly average 14.4.
Nov. 9th.	Admitted Rose Mary Warren from the Plough Inn Alderton. Nurse Delany visited, found children clean generally, with exception of two Allen family, whose hands were very dirty.
Nov. 27th.	Weekly average 13. Mrs. Green called to ask if her son, age 11 years could be admitted I told her I could not take him and advised her to see the Correspondent.
Dec. 22nd.	Mrs. Holloway called to inform me that Mary was very poorly & unable to attend school. Margaret Gollings also not been present through a cold & sore throat. Weekly average 10.16. School closed for Christmas Vacation. R. Allen gone to Domestic Sch: Irene Pope gone to Towcester Grammar School.
1926
Jan. 19th.	Laura Partridge Uncertificated Teach take charge of this school during the absence of the Head Teacher. Re-opened school - one child present.
Jan. 20th.	Two children present.
Jan. 21st.	Four children present.
Jan. 22nd.	Mistress returned this afternoon, found only three children present. Weather has been very bad. Some children absent thorough Chicken Pox, and Mumps in one family (Allen) Eleven on roll.
Feb. 2nd.	Mr. Lunn came in to play piano for Singing lesson.
Feb. 11th.	A man called to ask to see school for the purpose of holding a Concert next week. Colonel Lombe & the Rev. Thompson visited with reference to above.
Feb. 25th.	Mistress took children for a walk to see the buds & early sprig flowers. Nurse Delany visited and brought a friend . Nurse sent a red card to Mrs. Webb excluding Alice from school until Monday owing to the condition of her head.
March 11th.	I took children across the fields to get the spawn from the pond. They were delighted and very interested.
March 22nd.	Very cold morning, temperature of room only 40°
March 24th.	Notice received from C.A.O. re holidays as follows. Easter 31st. March to 12th. April Whitsun 21st. May to 31st. May Summer 30th. July to 6th. September Term 27th. Oct. to 1st. November Christmas 23rd. Dec. to 20th. Jan. 1927
April 12th.	Re-opened school, all present, admitted one from Grafton Regis (Victor Edwards) and a little girl from Alderton (Nancy Warren 4 years).
April 13th.	Singing games in playground as the weather was delightful, children enjoyed this very much.
April 16th.	Weekly average 13 (13 on Roll).
April 22nd.	Mrs. Thompson came for the Men's Club Cricket bats etc.
April 27th.	Fire very poor, room not been properly ventilated.
April 28th.	In spite of very wet morning all the children from Alderton are present.
April 29th.	Sent books (not now required, older children having left) to Head Master at Potterspury. Traveler called re photographing children. The members of the Mother's Meeting were brought in by the Rector to see the children at work.
April 30th.	Rector visited, brought a teacher to see the school. I, Ada Lunn resigned.
May 3rd.	I. Florence A. Wright taking charge as Supply uncertificated teacher.
July 9th.	A Whole holiday given for village outing as most children would be absent. Attendance for week 100%.
July 13th.	The Chief Attendance Officer called & received a complaint with regard to Victor Edwards' being late so frequently promised to call & see his mother.
July 23rd.	Dorothy Hall's spectacles arrived.
July 30th.	I, Florence A. Wright ceased duties here today.
Sept. 6th.	School re-opened after Summer Holiday. I, Grace Wells commenced duty as Uncertificated Head Teacher. Phyllis Allen and Robert Holloway admitted. Number on Roll 15, 14 present. Time Table not followed in morning as children were supplied with new books & materials. During the holiday the school premises were thoroughly well decorated. The chimney also was swept.
Sept. 8th.	Jean Allen given permission to leave at 3-45pm. every Wednesday afternoon in order to go to her music lesson.
Sept. 14th.	I find the Time Table was compiled when two teachers were here. The 15 scholars, I have placed in five groups. Until this visit Div. I & II taken together for oral subjects, will have these oral lessons after 3-30pm. Prayers & dismissal are taken at 3-30pm. & the younger children leave.
Sept. 27th.	Cold, very damp morning. A fire of coal dust. Sylvia Dormer, a visitor for a short while re-admitted.
Oct. 14th.	Col. Lombe visited & told Mistress that at a meeting of Managers held 11th. inst. Rev. R.N. Beasley, newly appointed rector of the Parish of Grafton Regis & Alderton was Correspondent of the school. 1 Ton of coal delivered from Messers. Wiggins. Col Lombe gave permission for Wireless apparatus to be installed in the School House.
Oct. 19th.	Rev. R.N. Beasley came & took all but the four youngest children for Scripture. He has arranged to come every Tuesday morning.
Oct. 21st.	Trafalgar Day. Flag hoisted in Playground. Rev. Beasley called. He has received a communication from E.C. to the effect that boys must leave attaining the age of eleven, or on reaching St. V. Parents have right to option of sending girls here on to Paulerspury. Rector received the sum of £3 from Courteenhall to purchase books for a school library. He authorized Mistress to select books.
Nov. 1st.	Through kindness of local farmers the Alderton children have milk supplied free. They are thus enabled to have freshly made, hot cocoas every day. Six enamel cups, plates & spoons & a saucepan have been supplied by E.C.
Nov. 5th.	A fearfully wet, rough morning. Only 6 children present.
Nov. 11th.	Register closed at 8-45pm. Miss Masom came in school at 8-55 sold Flanders Poppies. Children attended service at 1050 for Silence.
Nov. 12th.	W. Rogers absent with bilious attack. E. Webb sent home as he was ill. Joe Allen went with him. Rev. Beasley gave permission for the school to be used for children's party on Jan. 4th.
Nov. 26th.	3/6d.sent as Christmas Gift to the Blind Ch.
Dec. 6th.	A Whist Drive & Dance held here in the school on Friday. During removal of the piano no doubt, a fair piece of plaster was knocked out of the school wall.
Dec. 14th.	An exceptionally dark afternoon. Alderton children all sent home together at 3-30pm.
Dec. 23rd.	Rev. Beasley called during morning to wish children a happy Christmas. Library books arrived. All correct. School closed for Christmas holiday.
1927
Jan. 10th.	Re-opened school after Christmas holiday. During the holiday children were given a party & Christmas tree. £7-17-0 had been realised by sale of calendars, 3/6 by sale of Wall pockets all made by the children. Local residents also helped. Schoolroom was filled with children and adults, and all were entertained. Capt. E.L. Prothero M.C. visited.
Jan. 17th.	As only 4 children attended the Rev. R.N. Beasley is 'phoning to Dr. Walton and later to E.C. for instruction re marking Register. This will not be done until a reply is received. Later John A. Gilbert came. As he had already attended Stoke Bruerne Scholl I got permission from the Managers to admit him. Register was not marked, and children were taken home at 12 o'clock.
Jan. 18th.	John A. Gilbert only attended-but his name was not already on roll. Owing to an epidemic of Influenza, and with a view to preventing the spread of the disease, I recommended the closing of the Grafton Regis Village School for a period of a few days from this date. (Signed) A.H. Habgood Med. Officer of Health Potterspury R.D.
Jan 31st.	School re-opened 12 children present 17 now on roll. The 5 absent are still suffering from Influenza. Mary & Robert Holloway, Margaret Gollings Dorothy Hall & William Blunt. During the gale on Jan. 28th.-29th. some tiles were blown from the roof of the school & some loosened.
Feb.2nd.	Another small piece has been knocked off the plaster and a part of the wall above a lamp made very smoky. It was done during an Institute Meeting.
Feb. 10th.	School Dentist visited to inspect children's teeth. 10 examined.
Feb. 14th.	Every child every child retuned to school.
Feb. 16th.	1 Ton of coal delivered. This not signed for as carman had no order with him. Cards re-dental treatment all retuned by parents. A very disappointing result, only one Mrs. Hall, is having child's teeth attended to.
Feb. 17th.	Mrs. Forbes, Organising Sec. To Band of Merry visited at 9-50, and gave an address on behalf of R.S.P.C.A.
Feb. 21st.	Major Firth again called re Savings Assn. He visited Rector who promised to act as Treasurer& Mistress promised to act as Sec. To a local branch to be newly formed, and known as Grafton Regis & Alderton Branch of National Savings Association. Potterspury is the District Branch.
Feb. 25th.	Band of Mercy Certifs. received. Each child has made the necessary promise & has received a Certificate. At 5-30pm. Messers. Wiggins brought 1ton 4cwt. coal in place of ½ ton ordered. As it was not the right quantity ordered and was not in 1cwt sacks. Mistress refused to allow it to be left.
March 1st.	Chief Attendance Officer called. He promised to visit Mrs. Gilbert as John is absent. Messrs. Wiggins representative called re coal returned last week. He promised send ½ ton coal next week - to be delivered in sacks. National Savings Assn. Branch opened.
March 4th.	Rev. W.H. Logan inspected the children in Rel. Ins. Consequence of this registers were not marked all day. Inspection began at 2pm.
March 7th.	Copy of new Time Table forwarded to Ed. Com. For approval. Other copy kept. Branch of Sav. Assn. Now well started with a membership of 24. Copy of Diocesan Inspector's Report The children are very reverent at their prayers, thoroughly interested and happy in their work. The chief stories taken from the Syllabus were well known, and the Children seemed most eager to display the knowledge they had gained. They were not all shy with me, and I found them delightful to teach. The Head Teacher has only been in charge a few months, but good work has already been done and better things still are to come under her care.This small school did some very nice work this afternoon. (Signed) W.H. Logan
March11th.	100% this week.
March 14th.	Joseph Allen absent something wrong with his eyes. As another brother is excluded from Paulerspury Sch. By Dr,'s order - his mother has promised to see the Dr, tomorrow.
March 15th.	Dr. Walton certified Joseph & Maurice Allen to be suffering from inflammation of the eyes. As this is infectious they and their sisters Jean & Phyllis are to be excluded for a least a fortnight. The Ed. Authorities have been notified.
	Major Firth called re - Savings Assn. & expressed great pleasure at the good start - there are now 30 members.
March 16th.	Mary Warren was found to be suffering from inflammation of the eyes this morning. Rev. R.N. Beasley took her & her sister Nancy home shortly before 12 0' clock.
March 18th.	Dr. Walton certified the Allens fit to return to school on Monday next.
	Dorothy Hall allowed to leave at 2-40pm. to catch bus to go to Yardley Gobion to see School Dentist.
March 21st.	Four more Allens have developed Inflammation of the eyes so Dr. has said they must not attend school yet. As Mrs. Allen is affected she is not cleaning the school. Mrs. Ludbrook doing it for her.
April 1st.	A very rough , wet morning. No children came from Alderton. Only 4 present.
April 5th.	Mary & Robert Holloway sent home, as inflammation of eyes was suspected. Later in the day Dr. Walton confirmed Mistress' suspicions.
May 2nd.	Girls allowed to go at 3-30pm. to go garlanding. No one responsible knew about usual holiday. Kenneth & Donald Coxall, visitors to Grafton for about one month, admitted.
May 4th.	A very warm morning, so for the first morning since last Autumn we had no fire.
May 20th.	100% attendance for two successive weeks.
May 24th.	Empire lessons etc. given in morning. Room decorated & Union Jack hoisted. Managers and parents came at 11-20a.m. Children saluted the Flag, sang Empire day songs and every child individually recited an Empire poem. Col. Lombe addressed all, and told the children, 5 Empire Day Medals were to be presented for the 5 best Compositions written tomorrow, entitled 'Empire Day'. Holiday given in afternoon.
May 26th.	Mrs. Lombe promised to give three Needlework prizes.
May 27th.	A very wet morning, but all Alderton children came, they were allowed out at 3-30p.m.
May 31st.	William Blunt very rude to me consequence of a complaint about kicking another child's new hat.
June 3rd.	King's birthday. Opened school by singing National Anthem.
June 13th.	Re - opened after Whitsun holiday. All present, 16. Col. & Mrs Lombe visited - The former pinned the Empire Medals on the 5 winners.
June 17th.	Holiday given in consequence of Village's outing to seaside.
July 1st.	A very wet day. Col. Lombe called to ask if any children were present, and was surprised to hear 12 were at school.
July 5th.	A bad thunderstorm broke over at 8-30a.m. Grafton children came between the storms. 8 present at 9-45p.m. No Alderton children came.
July 7th.	Register closed at 9am. as secular work commenced at once as it is hoped to leave at 11 o'clock to go to Northampton to see H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. At present weather is very wet. John Gilbert came too late to have an attendance mark. Children all taken to Northampton, and all had a splendid view of the Prince. Holiday of course in the afternoon.
July 12th.	Very wet morning. No Alderton children. Time Table not kept.
July 14th.	Col. Lombe called to thank children for their letter of thanks. He had paid half the expenses for the visit to Northampton.
July 21st.	Children photographed in afternoon by a representative from Racine Photo Co.
July 25th.	Parents and Managers' wives and a few other friends spent the afternoon in the school. Mrs. Lombe judged the Needlework and gave four prizes.
July 28th.	Nurse McLaughlin examined all the children. Green card sent to Mrs. Webb as Alice had vermin in her head.
Sept. 6th.	School re-opened after Summer holiday Edward Webb has left to go to Paulerspury Sch. As he is now eleven years old. Frances Ellen Webb age 5 admitted. 16 on Roll John Gilbert absent - not yet returned from holiday.
	On August 23rd. 2 tons of coal brought form Messrs. Parish & Chaplin. 5 cwt. of this quantity could not be put in the cellar. I took this, and will have 5 cwt put in cellar later.
Sept. 12th.	The Rev. R.N. Beasley called and looked at the new crack coming in the wall Col. Lombe also called later to see the crack.
Sept. 14th.	At a Manager's Meeting held last evening it was decided to advance £2-10s for Mistress to buy Needlework Materials. We shall in future not buy through local Authority. It was also decided to erect a shelter outside the Schoolhouse door. Permission was given to commence afternoon school at 1-15 on and after Oct. 3rd. to enable Alderton children to reach home in daylight through the winter.
Sept. 22nd.	A terribly wet morning. 3 children from Alderton came, so they were allowed to leave at 3-30p.m.
Sept. 29th.	Rev. R.N. Beasley called. He has received £1-10s from Courteenhall Trust. This is to be divided, some for Sports outfits for school children some for older children.
Nov. 4th.	Informed Mrs. Lombe of my idea of arranging for children to act 'Cinderella' later on. Proceeds of the Play to be given to purchase of a gramophone for use in school. She has sold me a £16 Dorian instrument for £2-10s. Children will not have it for general use until after Christmas - as they will not have earned it till after then. Miss Freeman, a Northampton Sch. Mistress gave me 2/6 for the first record.
Nov. 5th.	I made a written complaint to Sec. of Men's Club after Whist Drive & Dance held in schoolroom on 4th. inst. In addition to the usual bad behavior fireworks were allowed to be exploded in the schoolroom, one also was thrown in my kitchen - I had previously made verbal complaints, A window was cracked. Mr. L. Ludbrook, a near- by resident also came to complain.
Nov. 7th.	School Med. Officer & Nurse held Med. Exam. Dorothy Hall & Phyllis Allen are not to do Needlework for at least a year.
Nov. 14th.	Admitted Constance Wotherspoon aged 8 yrs. Her brother aged 11, also wished to come here.
Nov. 30th.	Miss Masom, who is accompanying songs etc. at children's play on Dec. 23rd, called, & accompanied a practice.
Dec. 5th.	Col.Lombe called to inquire what happens at Men's Club & the Dances. He promised to take steps to alter behavior.
Dec. 8th.	Another billiard table for the Club's use was brought in school.
Dec. 14th.	A very snowy morning, but three children for Alderton came. They left early in afternoon when a parent called for them.
Dec.20th.	Rev. R.N. Beasley brought trestles & boards to erect platform for Children's play.
Dec. 21st.	A very dangerous day - no Alderton children, road too slippery even for 'bus to ply.
Dec. 22nd.	Closed school at 3-45p.m. for Christmas holiday.
1928
Jan. 9th.	Re-opened school after Christmas holiday. Concert given Dec. 23rd. was very successful £4-1s-9d taken. Payments Gramophone £2-10-0 dresses etc. 12/6 Records & needles £1-0-9. Mr. Well presented a record.
Jan 13th.	Constance Wotherspoon absent all week an account of sores. Dr. has seen her.
Jan. 14th.	5 cwt. Coal put in School coal shed.(See entry Sept. 5th 1927)
Jan. 19th.	Mrs. Lombe & Rev. R.N. Beasley called. The former put on the first gramophone record.
Jan. 21st.	Children's Tea Party (Saturday) paid for with proceeds of School Needlework & Hand Work Sale, last July.
Jan 31st.	Flag hoisted halfmast high in honour of Earl Haig.
Feb. 5th.	At the Dance on Friday evening a sash cord on window was broken.
Feb. 6th.	C. Wotherspoon & M. Allen absent. Inquiring notice sent.
Feb. 8th.	Re. R.N. Beasley called and reported that as a consequence of Mistress' complaint re unsafe condition of well in the road, this complaint was brought before Parish Council on 6th. inst. & complaint sent to R.D.C.
Feb. 27th.	Mrs. Holloway suspects the baby has an attack of the measles. The Dr. will see her tomorrow, so for the present Mary & Robert will be excluded.
Feb. 29th.	The above named children returned to school. Dr. Walton says the baby has only a slight rash, and the others may attend school. Notice sent to Att. Off. & Mrs Gilbert, stating that since Christmas out of a possible 76 attendances John has made 46.
March 1st.	Nurse visited. Constance Wotherspoon excluded in consequence of dirty head, and sores on it. Nurse visited her sister. She is due to return to school on Friday march 9th.
March 2nd.	Attendance has been very poor indeed all week. Many children have had really bad colds.
March 12th.	A snowy wintry morning. Only 8 present, this poor attendance due to weather conditions, and very bad colds, last week's percentage only 72. John Gilbert has been away from school ill, so permission was given by me, for him to come by 9-45 until quite well. This enables him to come by 'bus.
March 14th.	Jean Allen entered for Ann. Sch. Exam. Rev. R.N. Beasley took her to Yardley - in his car. I also went, and returned here at 9-28. School was opened by Mr. Wells. Jean Allen marked present.
March 19th.	Victor Edwards absent. Mumps suspected. His mother is calling Dr. Walton.
March 20th.	Mrs. Edwards called to say that the Dr. has seen Victor, he has swollen glands, and had better not attend school this week.
March 28th.	New drain put for schoolhouse.
March 30th.	Jean Allen, Phyllis Allen, Robert Holloway, have mumps. Joe & Maurice Allen & Mary Holloway excluded. Dr. Walton called to say he had seen the children.
March 31st	Nurse Clark called she is the Stoke Bruerne nurse, and is now given this school to visit, in place of Nurse McLoughlin, Roade nurse.
April 2nd.	In consequence of the three cases of mumps and other little ailments, only 8 children present.
April 4th.	Dir. of Phy. Ex. called. He recommended Cecil J. Shark's Eng. Country Dances, which we hope to start later.
April 16th.	Re-opened after Easter Holiday. All present except John Gilbert.
April 26th.	Rev. R.N. Beasley called to let children ask him questions. He has promised to come for this purpose once a month. I hope by doing this to make the children more observant and eager.
May 4th.	Doris Rogers, the only child absent during the week. She had to see the Dr. again on Monday (eye trouble) she has done no written work all the week.
March 17th.	16 present. W. Blunt absent all week. A bad cold, Dr. Walton attending him. Doris Roger's eye badly inflamed again all the week. She has been obliged to rest it again all the week.
May 18th.	Mr. Martin called to say he will provide a treat for the children when the nicer weather comes - `bus to Northampton visit to the Cinema and a tea.
May 19th.	Mr. Simmonds tuned the school piano.
May 23rd.	Chief Att. Off. called. We are satisfied that W. Blunt is genuinely ill. Att. Off. promised to call on John Gilbert, who is suffering from a cold. A letter received from the County Librarian to the effect that a Branch of the Library to be opened here will receive first consignment of books in July.
May 24th.	Empire Day. Lesson given in the morning Flag saluted. In the afternoon managers, parents & friends visited - to children's patriotic concert. Rev. R.N. Beasley unveiled the portrait of the late Field Marshal Earl Haig. Col Lombe, Mrs. Lombe & Mr. Seymour also addressed the children.
June 4th.	Admitted Jean Warren 18 now on Roll. All present.
June 8th.	Doris Rogers absent again in order to visit Dr. She has done no written work etc, since April 26th.
June 14th.	Holiday to be given tomorrow for Villager's Annual Seaside Outing.
June 25th.	Requisition for 6 new dual desks & 1 Black Board sent.
June 26th.	Chief Attendance Officer called . He cautioned Mary & Robert Holloway about coming late in the mornings. Punished W. Blunt, J. Gilbert & R. Holloway for going outside playground gate in playtime.
June 29th.	Mr. Judkin, of Northampton took children's photos during morning playtime.
July 5th.	Rev. R.N. Beasley called to wish the children a happy day on Saturday ( Mr. Martin's treat).
July 9th.	Instead of morning Drill I take a little Country Dancing each afternoon for a fortnight ( from 3-30p.m. ) as I have a friend who is able to help.
July 13th.	The weather was far too hot to take dancing the last few days as arranged.
July 16th.	A very hot afternoon. Children taken into schoolhouse garden for Literature. July 23rd. Doris Rogers absent last week and will be again in consequence of gatherings in her ear. She is genuinely queer.
July 27th.	A very wet day. No Alderton children present.
July 30th.	Doris Rogers returned to school after a fortnight - illness. Rev. R.N. Beasley & Mrs. Beasley & parents visited school in the afternoon . Mrs. Beasley presented prizes for good work. All children's work was exhibited and Needlework & Handwork sold. Amt. realized at Sale £3-16-11½. All children's books were given to their mothers.
July 31st.	First consignment of books received from County Library. Branch will be opened on Aug. 6th.
Aug. 3rd.	Doris Rogers absent today. Dr. saw her yesterday & was coming to examine her today. She has been unwell for some months (already recorded). Closed school at 4p.m. for Summer holiday.
Sept. 10th.	Re-opened school after holiday. 17 on books. Jean Allen has left to go to Yardley School.
Sept. 14th.	Week percentage 98.8. Only absentee Connie Wotherspoon. On Monday she had not returned from her holiday.
Sept. 19th.	Robert Holloway sent home at 10-15. He had been crying all morning with a pain in his side. His mark was cancelled . He had eaten too many nuts.
Sept. 20th.	Nurse Sharpe visited. A white card sent to Mrs. Webb, and a note sent to Mrs. Blunt telling her nurse has noticed a growth on Billie's ear.
Sept. 21st.	B. Blunt absent this morning. His mother has just called to say she is taking him to Dr. Dr. said this boy needs watching, but he thinks there is very little wrong.
Sept. 24th.	Every child is provided with a pair of plimsoles, total cost £1-10-6d. 18/5d was from Needlework Sale.
Oct. 10th.	John Gilbert sent home at 3-30p.m. he was very unwell.
Oct. 11th.	A very wet morning. No children came only 8 present.
Oct. 19th.	Connie Wotherspoon. Absent all the week, unwell, Maurice Allen absent today - cut his leg while playing last evening.
Oct. 25th.	Rev. R.N. Beasley called. His attention was again called to the cracks in the walls of the schoolroom.
Oct. 30th.	Received notice from L.E.A. that 1 Blackboard & 6 dual desks are coming. Victor Edwards absent in afternoon - was vaccinated during dinner time. Dr. wished his arm to be uncovered for an hour or so. He will come in the morning & while his arm is sore will leave school five minutes before other children.
Nov. 13th.	Note sent to Mrs. Gilbert advising her to let Dr. Perry Walker see Billie Gilbert as Mistress is suspicious of mumps.
Nov. 16th.	A very wet day. No Alderton children present. 7 only present.
	1928 Copy of H.M.I's Report received on Nov. 20th. Since the issue of the last report the older children have been transferred to a neighboring school and the scholars now comprise Infant & Juniors only. The present Mistress has been in charge a little over 2 years: she has worked with unceasing patience and diligence and has succeeded in arousing and maintaining the keenest interest of the children in their lessons. The school is a happy little hive of industry and in most subjects the children are making very satisfactory progress. In Arithmetic, there is danger of covering too much ground before the rules have been properly consolidated, and a systematic revision of back work, together with much practice in mental calculations was suggested. Reading is taught with more than average success, the children recite well chosen poems in a creditable manner, but in the power of expressing themselves freely in written Composition the children are not so proficient as the former subjects Much of the work is done in connection with Needlework & Handwork is deserving of praise: careful attention is given to the physical needs of the scholars and the use of the gramophone for Country Dancing and other forms of activity is likely to make this side of school work still more attractive. G. E. Wells Mistress
Nov. 22nd.	Rev. R.N. Beasley met Surveyor Mr. Walker here to consult about School walls. The later does not think cracks serious.
Nov. 23rd.	School opened with singing the National Anthem, in consequence of the illness of H.M. the King.
Nov. 26th.	J. Gilbert, V. Edwards & J. Warren returned to school V. Edwards had been very ill, & so Mistress has advised his mother not to send him until 9-45 until he is quite well. At 10-15 a message came that Mr. Gilbert has had an accident and as he was at home alone he sent to ask if John could go home. He was sent home his mark cancelled. New. Blackboards delivered.
Nov. 27th.	William Blunt again very rude to me. If the children have a party at Christmas I shall not allow him to come if rude again.
Nov. 29th.	Superintendent of Police called to see J & M Allen, W. Blunt & R. Holloway in consequence of stone throwing. He interviewed them in presence of Mistress.
Dec. 4th.	W. Gilbert absent again these two days. Part of the brick wall in school yard has fallen. Correspondent has been notified, & the children warned to keep away from it. School opens still each day with singing of national Anthem - will continue to do so during H.M. King's illness.
Dec. 7th.	Nurse Snape visited - examined all children M. Gollings, A. Webb, F. Webb , V. Edwards were remarked about - 3 for nits. F. Webb teeth.
Dec. 11th.	A very dark afternoon. Alderton children sent home at 3-30.
Dec. 18th.	Alderton children left at £-35, as the afternoon was very foggy and dark.
Dec. 19th.	Mrs. Gilbert called this morning to say Dr. Walker has seen Billie - he has had mumps, and is to be excluded this week.
Dec. 20th.	A very wet morning. No Alderton children came all day. Only 8 present.
Dec. 21st.	Closed for holiday.