L J Cope Shipbourne School 1899
9th October 1899 The Rev N Chetwode Ram visited this morning. The school re-opened with an attendance of 96. 117 on books several of the elder scholars qualified by age have left. Fred Chambers has died, and two families employees at Dene Park have removed.
13th October 1899 Register examined and found correct. Signed N Chetwode Ram Correspondent
20th October 1899 Several families have removed from the district reducing the number on books to 111, average this week 96.1. Commenced fires in infant room.
Work continues as usual, Standard IV commenced Reduction of Weights (Avoir) Standard VI S. Interests.
24th October 1899 The Master absent today with the sanction of the Correspondent to Managers.
27th October 1899 The lower classes are not kept to work with such quiet and prompt discipline as I should wish; and the attendance irregular only yielding 87%
3rd November 1899 Examined lower Standards and found Standard I weak in Arithmetic. Admitted two boys Morrison; J Allcorn left for Sir A Judds Commercial School Tonbridge and Esther Gardener gone to live with relatives in London.
9th November 1899 Visited the School signed J Carrington Ley HMI
10th November 1899 Visitors:- J Carrington Ley Esq HMIS, The Rev N Chetwode Ram, Mrs Cazalet. Work continues in usual manner. Average attendance 91.5; 112 on roll. The heavy rains on Monday prevented those residing at a distance from attending, there were also only 13 in infants class present.
17th November 1899 The Rev N Chetwode Ram paid daily visits mainly during afternoon sessions.
24th November 1899 The Attendance Officer Mr Chatfield visited on Wednesday afternoon having called on the Hadaway’s respecting their children’s protracted irregularity and repeated non- compliance with Attendance Committees instructions and warnings. Admitted two Ightham Mote boys to infants’ class.
1st December 1899 Some of Standard V girls careless with Arithmetic otherwise progress is being made.
8th December 1899 Mistress away Tuesday afternoon with sore throat and loss of voice. The attendance of Standard children has been very good during the past fortnight. Average 109.2
15th December 1899 Average 110.1
22nd December 1899 School vacation only one week this year. Average 105.4
1900
5th January 1900 The scholars were entertained on Monday and yesterday through kindness of Mrs Cazalet who provided a tea and gave prizes to most regular and proficient. Geo Pucknell received a silver watch and chain for several years’ unbroken record of attendance. Mrs Cazalet and Mrs Heron Maxwell attended.
12th January 1900 The attendance has fallen sickness especially amoungst younger children prevalent. Average 99.5
15th January 1900 Dr Roberts Medical Officer of Health for District ordered school to be closed until 6th February on account of an outbreak of measles.
31st January 1900 The order for closure has been extended by the Medical Officer from 6th to 19th February.
2nd February 1900 Form 17 (a) VS dated Education Department 29th August 1899 sent me today by the Treasurer, stating “That a grant of Ten pounds has been made for the purpose of providing Desks.”
23rd February 1900 The Rev N C and Mrs Ram visited this afternoon. School re-opened on Tuesday many children still absent. List sent to Attendance Officer for enquiry. The Arithmetic appears to have suffered and Standard III generally read very poorly.
2nd March 1900 The Rev N C Ram and Mr Fox visited. A meeting of the Managers was held on Wednesday to consider whether an application should this year be made for Special Aid and it was decided the School was not necessitous, and the services of the Organizing Teacher were not required, the interior of the schools to be whitewashed, coloured, varnished and painted in the summer.
9th March 1900 Three of the desks have been secured and made firm, their unsteadiness prevented good writing as well as occasioning undue rattling noise. Geo Fairall left this afternoon, qualified by age, for employment at Roughway Paper Mill. List of irregulars sent to Attendance Officer, several infants away with croup, severe colds seem general, the coughing being incessant; Average only 85.6.
12th March 1900 The Mistress unable to attend today suffering from a chill and sore throat. The Rev N C Ram took Religious Instruction.
16th March 1900 The Master absent today abed with influenza.
20th March 1900 The Master resumed duty this afternoon. Received new desks for Infants’ use. Several children absent through illness.
23rd March 1900 Visited the school signed J Carrington Ley
The Morrison family removed from the district. Average 89.4
30th March 1900 Admitted the Haylor boys, visitors to relatives here. The Infants are returning, their average this week is 26, total average for school 91.8
6th April 1900 The School Attendance Officer visited. Two infants admitted. Average 100. The discipline of the Assistant Mistress still weak necessitating my superintending lower Standards with sliding partition open.
13th April 1900 School opened eight times this week, and closed from last night till 23rd April for the Easter vacation. Admitted the Gasson family, formerly attended Underriver School.
27th April 1900 The School Attendance Officer called with forms to be filled up preparatory to prosecution of Hadaway. Admitted several infants. Average 106.3.
30th April 1900 The school year closes today, having been opened 369 times only during that period on account of prevalence of measles and consequent closure (Article 88) for 5 weeks by Medical Officer. The annual average is 106 whilst there are 113 on roll, and 35 admissions during the year. The scholars promoted to the next Standard and names entered in new Attendance Registers.
6th May 1900 The Rev AB Cotton visited on May-day. Admitted William Warnett, a new comer, from Hadlow who through prolonged illness is very backward. Preparing schemes of instruction for current year.
8th May 1900 Mr Cazalet visited on Monday and signed Form IX. The Balance Sheet and Aid Grant statement audited today by the acting Bank Manager, Lloyds Tonbridge; and forwarded to HM Inspector at Board of Education. Standards V and VI working Decimal Fractions, IV Comp. Multiplication, III Division (by factors).
11th May 1900 Admitted two Russell boys to Infant Class.
17th May 1900 Form 17a V.S. dated Education Department 22nd February 1900 received today from the Correspondent stating “That a supplementary aid Grant of £2 has been made for maintenance of an Organizing Visitor in Diocese of Canterbury.” Form IX returned by the Board of Education as the Treasurer not having been notified did not insert the above item in his Statement of School Accounts for past year.
24th May 1900 Admitted seven children, two left. Number now on books 120. New Time Table and scheme of Instruction approved by HM Inspector, and work proceeding accordingly.
30th May 1900 Summary of HM Inspector’s Report for school year ending 30th April 1900
“This school lends itself readily to the system of casual inspection. I am fully satisfied that established efficiency is maintained. The above remarks apply also to the Infants’ Classes.”
Staff Lorence John Cope Certificated Master
Amy Maude Cope Assistant Article 50
Alice Mary Budden Assistant Article 50
Signed N C Ram Correspondent.
31st May 1900 The Rev NC Ram visited yesterday and this morning. As there is a Confirmation tomorrow necessitating the Choir boys’ attendance, the school is closed tonight and reassembles after usual Whitsun vacation on 11th proximus: The Correspondent resigns and shortly takes his departure from the village.
15th June 1900 The Rev Pinchins locum tenans visited today. Several visitors admitted this week, and attendance very good throughout; 130 on the roll. Standards 3 and 4 read very carelessly and are below average proficiency in this subject. With 62 in Standards 3 to 7 I have as many children single handed as is desirable whilst a Monitress to assist with 41 infants would be acceptable.
22nd June 1900 The work of Standards 1 and 2 is so carelessly done and the discipline so lax I have been obliged to remonstrate with their teacher who does not assert her authority enough or enforce ready obedience in her class. The scholars in Standard 3 have been very inattentive and have inculcated (urged, impressed, persistently) a poor tone from this unrestrained liberty in the past. Attendance good throughout the school.
29th June 1900 The Assistant has a relaxed throat and loss of voice. I have consequently been handicapped this week by helping with oral lessons in lower forms in addition to the work of the upper.
Detatined Macklow till 4.30 pm for untidy and careless work. Average 122.6
6th July 1900 The Penfold and Kent children, the latter only visitors have left the village. Robert Vanns left school qualified by age.
13th July 1900 The Penfolds have returned for a short stay so are again in attendance. Ordered new books and stationary for school use. I took Standards I and II in Arithmetic and called attention to their Notation. Work proceeding as usual.
20th July 1900 The Master absent from quater to 3 on Wednesday afternoon. Received new books etc. The Longley children have gone to Hildenborough.
27th July 1900 Attendance good throughout the school. Work proceeding in the usual manner. Mr Jarvis of Tunbridge Wells called and took measurements for making specifications for interior painting and colouring of rooms.
8th August 1900 School visited signed Edward G Baker S.I. (Drawing)
10th August 1900 The school opened eight times this week. Mr E G Baker visited on Wednesday morning and inspected the Drawing. At his request the Time Table was departed from during his stay and before his departure he recommended better rulers for lower Standard work and Freehand diagrams for upper Standards classwork. Average this week 111.1 Number on books 123.
17th August 1900 Readmitted an infant girl; the Gosset family removed to Tonbridge. Work proceeding as usual; Spelling weak in lower Standards. Average 106.9
24th August 1900 The Assistant Mistress, Alice M Budden, gave a months notice resigning her position.
31st August 1900 The Rev Francis L Schreiber, the newly appointed Vicar visited this afternoon and addressed the scholars. The Rev AB Cotton and Mr Jarvis called at close of school respecting the painting and tone of school respecting the painting and tone of colouring for rooms during recess. The Mistress unwell on Tuesday and unable to remain during whole afternoon.
The usual hop picking holidays commence. The school piano repaired and tuned on Saturday. Average this week 106.2 Miss AM Budden terminated her duties today; yesterday I gave her leave to interview other Managers.
8th October 1900 The school resumed this morning the premises much improved during vacation and now thoroughly clean and bright.
12th October 1900 Visitors during this week. Tuesday Rev A and Mrs Cotton, Wednesday Rev A Cotton, Thursday Rev F L Schreiber and Mr Chatfield, Friday Rev F L Schreiber.
Several children and their parents have removed this Michaelmas from village leaving 111 only on roll. Average for week 93.9. The Drawing materials recommended by the Inspector received and in use. I have all Standards in large room at present single- handed.
18th October 1900 Visited the School signed J Carrington Ley HMI
20th October 1900 Work as usual, spelling backward especially in Standards I and II, the Standard I children appear indifferent and backward generally.
26th October 1900 At a meeting of the Managers held on Saturday at the Grange the resignation of the Mistress through ill health was accepted and advertisement placed for tow Article 68 Additional Teachers.
The afternoon session today opened at 1 o’clock to enable Master to attend the opening of Tonbridge Technical Institute by Lord Avebury. Mrs Cope absent from duty yesterday with bad throat and bilious attack. Several children away with bad throats. Commenced fires in school rooms, coal and coke this week received.
29th October 1900 Only one application as yet received in answer to advertisement for Assistant Teachers. Admitted one infant girl. Total number on books 114.
2nd November 1900 Mrs Cazalet visited this afternoon. The second quarter of school year ends names re-entered in Registers. Average 101.5 for quarter, 114 on books.
9th November 1900 Miss J Odd appointed Assistant for Lower Standards to commence duties on 3rd December. Admitted three children from Puttenden.
16th November 1900 Admitted three McCallum’s new comers to Dene Park from Ayrshire. The Master absent an hour on Thursday morning. Average for week 103.9, on books 120.
21st November 1900 Registers examined and found correct signed Francis L Schreiber.
23rd November 1900 Average this week 108. Mrs Tapp terminated her duties as Caretaker, and Mrs Cripps commenced. Miss Arch appointed Assistant for Infants to commence duty 7th January 1901.
30th November 1900 The Vicar visited on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning and on Tuesday afternoon. The scholars are preparing songs and recitations for entertainment on 7th December and take much interest, this I think accounts for such good attendance despite the continuous rainy weather.
3rd December 1900 Miss Jane Odd born 2nd February 1881 late of Morden School Mitcham commenced duty as Teacher (article 68) for Lower Standards. The Correspondent visited this afternoon.
7th December 1900 The afternoon session today commenced 1pm (Registers closed 1.5pm) and closed at 3.10 to allow of preparation of room for evening entertainment. Norman Hambridge left the village. Average 111.8 this week
14th December 1900 Work continues as usual. Admitted two girls Fussell, very backward through prolonged illness. Average 106.1 this week, 121 on books.
20th December 1900 The Rev F L Schreiber and Mrs Cazalet visited. Mrs Cope on account of ill-health terminates her duties with Infants’ Class. The Christmas tea and tree given tomorrow. School opened eight times this week and now closed for usual Xmas vacation.
1901
7th January 1901 Miss Annie Arch born 5th May 1872 late of Padbury School Bucks commenced duty as Infants’ teacher Article 68 this morning. Admitted two boys Ayles to upper group, and Henry H Davis a visitor from Manchester for a few months to Standard 6.
11th January 1901 School opened six times only this week on account of inclement weather and deep snow. Average attendance 94.
18th January 1901 I have had to remonstrate with Infants’ teacher for continuing Religious Instruction later than time allowed on Time Table. The Hawkin’s family left, admitted the Morris’. Number on Books 122.
25th January 1901 The Infants although in good order are not taught as energetically as I should wish, time being wasted in changing lessons and too much sitting unoccupied. Admitted Emily Hesketh, a visitor from Maidstone.
1st February 1901 The third quarter of school year ended. Names re-entered in Attendance Registers. Average for quarter 109. On Books 123.
8th February 1901 The Correspondent visited twice, and brought a note on Tuesday stating Miss Arch had suffered a shock in London on Saturday last and was unable to resume work for 2 or 3 days. The Infants have been taught by a Standard VII girl acting as Monitress under my supervision. School opened eight times this week, few came on Tuesday on account of snow and were not detained.
15th February 1901 The Rev A Schreiber and Miss Schreiber, brother and sister of the Correspondent called. The Infants still under the care of a girl Miss Arch not having returned from London. Mr Chatfield School Attendance Officer visited yesterday afternoon.
19th February 1901 The Rev F L Schreiber called to say Miss Arch would not be here this week. I pointed out the inadequacy of the staff to teach all Standards and Infants, and suggested a meeting of Managers should be convened and supply obtained. I find no crayon or basket work has been attempted with Infants since Xmas the work then accomplished in hand remaining in same condition.
22nd February 1901 The Correspondent visited daily this week. Work continues hard. Advertising at last for temporary assistance.
1st March 1901 Attendance good those absent suffering from croup or severe colds.
6th March 1901 The Rev G B Charles, Secretary CEJS Canterbury Diocese attended this morning and gave a Temperance Address during the time allotted to Religious Instruction.
Miss Elizabeth Smith born 25 June 1865 late of Pebworth School, Stratford on Avon commenced duty as Infants’ Teacher Article 68 in place of Miss A Arch not returned to duty. Admitted Vancouver George Cook to Standard 3, late of Oxonhoath School.
8th March 1901 Visited the School signed F Maggs (HMIS)
8th March 1901 Mr Maggs HMIS visited and stayed during morning session. The Correspondent visited yesterday and today. These two wet days have prevented many children from attending. Average 103.4
15th March 1901 The Infants teacher does not keep order in her room which necessitates my frequent attendance thereto, I have advised a more efficient teacher should be obtained. The change of weather has produced many colds the average for week has in consequence dropped to 95. Examined lower Standards. Notation and Grammar require attention, they appear somewhat listless and a little more energetic firmness would improve them.
22nd March 1901 The Correspondent paid daily visits. The Infants’ class although small appear quite beyond the teacher’s control. Severe colds prevent many children from attending. Average 95.7 this week.
29th March 1901 The Correspondent visited four times this week. Work continues as usual. The Infant Teacher has been informed that her services terminate on 4th prox and another appointment has been made.
4th April 1901 Miss Smith Article 68 terminates her duties. The school closes from today till 15th April for the usual Easter vacation.
15th April 1901 Miss Clara Adeline Morgan born 24th November 1870 late of S. Marks Girls’. Lyncombe, Bath commenced duty under Article 68 with Infants’ Class. School resumed after Easter vacation with good attendance. Admitted the Streats and two infant girls.
19th April 1901 The attendance good. E Heskith returned to Maidstone and entered Left. Number on Roll 124.
Admitted three girls. The Ayles and McCullum families are removing from the village, and Maud L Garrett has left school qualified by age. Attendance very good. I examined Standards I and II and was very disappointed, the Spelling and Numerical Notation complete failures. The class appears lax and careless and is evidently not ably taught, a higher ideal is necessary.
30th April 1901 School year closes today. The annual average is 110 an improvement on last year when school suffered from epidemic. The Infant Teacher is getting the class back into order and promises to be a great improvement on her predecessors. Preparing forms and annual returns.
3rd May 1901 The Correspondent visited daily. Mr Chatfield (School Attendance Officer) visited this morning. Average 106.6 Number on Books 117.
10th May 1901 I have complained to teacher of lower form respecting inattention lf class which she accounts for through her own indisposition.
Admitted an infant girl. The school suffers to a large degree from the admission of elderly scholars to infants’ class, children of 5 1/2 and 6 years being sent for the first time without any knowledge of letters or number.
Average 105 Number on Books 119.
17th May 1901 Jane Odd the teacher of lower classes absent from duty today and yesterday on account of cold; portion of the class came to me for instruction whilst a monitress assisted with the other portion. Admitted several children this week, new comers to village very backward for their ages. Received Drawing materials etc for use.
24th May 1901 Miss J Odd absent all the week through illness; temporary Monitress taking her class under my direction. I discovered great laxity of honesty and integrity amoungst some of the children in this class which I fear has been condoned by the teacher and accounts for several failing to works sums set by me whilst those given by the teacher have appeared to have been accurately worked; the same remark applies to spelling tests. Admitted new comers to the village.
Through change of staff, Miss Morgan having tendered her resignation, the usual Whitweek holiday will be held over for the present.
29th May 1901 Summary of His Majesty’s Inspector’s Report for school year ending 30th April 1901
Mixed School. “The school continues to be directed with marked care and ability and there is no question as to the well sustained efficiency, though there have been chamges in the subordinate staff, which is not of the same official value as formerly maintained here.
More apparatus for Drill is required, and song books for the elder children should be provided.
In the classroom the floor seems to need repair, and the desks there are inconveniently low, and some of them without ink wells. The ventilation of the school room is not good; it might probably be improved by making the upper windows open at the top. The Inspector of Drawing reports as follows:-
‘The Freehand Drawing shews a want of method, a fault which the use of large diagrams and class teaching, instead of individual work from small copies will remove. Some change of method is also desirable in Scale Drawing’
Infant Class. On the morning of the visit a temporary Teacher was in charge, and the absence of the late capable Teacher was apparent. This portion of the staff should be adequately filled.”
J Odd is recognised under Article 68 of the Code
Staff Lorence J Cope Certificated Master
Clara Adeline Morgan Additional Teacher
Jane Odd Additional Teacher
Signed Francis L Schreiber (Correspondent)
31st May 1901 School opened six times this week. Teacher of lower class still absent. The Fuller family removed to Bexhill, the Brickells to Holwood, and the Woods to Plaxtol.
4th June 1901 School closed to remainder of week in leiu of Whitweek as teacher is still away. Admitted Kate Corker aged 6 years 11months of North Frith not having previously attended a school.
13th June 1901 The Correspondent visited each day this week. Teacher still absent all the week. Admitted the family of Chatfields new comers. Gave notice that tomorrow afternoons sessions would commence at 1 o’clock registers closed 1.5 pm to enable Temperance Lecturer to address scholars.
17th June 1901 Jane Odd the Additional Teacher for Lower Form resumed duty this morning after a months absence during which no help has been provided by the Managers. The windows near the roof have been now made to open which has considerably improved the ventilation.
21st June 1901 Several children absent with glass pock; average only 94.6
25th June 1901 The Master left school this afternoon at 2.40 pm in charge of Assistants and Monitress.
28th June 1901 Miss C A Morgan terminates her engagement as Article 68 Teacher for Infants’ Class, not being satisfied with arrangements made by the Correspondent respecting her lodgings. She has worked conscientiously and in a measure retrieved the efficiency of the Class which the late teacher had sadly impaired. She was a notable exception to the ordinary Article 68 and it is a pity she has felt it imperative to resign.
1st July 1901 Mrs Cope resumed charge of Infants Class. Her duty will commence at 9.50 am daily and she undertakes the work for a time at any rate depending on state of health and ability to perform the same. George Pucknell a clever and painstaking lad left school today.
5th July 1901 I examined the lower Standards today the result in Standard I were very poor, Writing and Arithmetic especially so, the teaching is inefficient and discipline not smart.
The Standard 3 children I find fail to obtain good results in Long Division through mistakes in subtraction which does not appear to have been thoroughly mastered in past year.
12th July 1901 Admitted two children, several left for work, number on roll 115, average for week 98. Several absent fruit picking neighbouring schools having closed for that purpose.
19th July 1901 Several children away fruit gathering; and Sunday school excursion on Wednesday greatly reduced the attendance. Average 88.4
26th July 1901 The first quarter of school year ends today. Names re-entered in Attendance Registers. Admitted William Peacock, a visitor. The school has been opened 114 times during the quarter, with an average of 99.2, 117 being now on the books; a decrease on corresponding quarter of last year. Work proceeding as usual. The Infants classroom now in better order.
2nd August 1901 Master away this afternoon to attend a funeral. Fruit picking still in progress, several children away in consequence. Average 90.8; on books 111.
9th August 1901 School opened eight times, Monday being Bank Holiday. A better attendance.
15th August 1901 The Correspondent visited today and Mr Chatfield School Attendance Officer yesterday who addressed the children respecting regular attendance.
23rd August 1901 The Correspondent visited daily. The Standard I are still very weak and teacher indifferent. School opened nine times. Mrs Cazalet entertaining scholars this afternoon at Fairlawn.
27th August 1901 Hop picking having commenced today affecting the attendance, school closed for usual summer vacation. Average 90.
7th October 1901 School resumed with 95 in attendance. Admitted several newcomers to village.
11th October 1901 Average for week 93. Number on Books 117. Standard IV commenced Reduction (Weights and Measures). Reading carelessly rendered, recapitulation of former work necessary especially Geography.
18th October 1901 Attendance improved, 104.9 average this week. Spelling poor in lower form. The Morris’ left the parish.
25th October 1901 Admitted new comers. Received materials for girls needlework. The weather on Tuesday marred the weeks attendance which otherwise has been good.
30th October 1901 Admitted Lily Pearson very backward to Standard I; late of Plaxtol; the Gardener children leave this week for Basted.
The Master absent from school tomorrow the Mistress will be in charge, and Infants under charge of Monitress, will, for the day exchange rooms with lower Standards.
1st November 1901 Work progressing, Arithmetic neater. Attendance improved. Admitted John Beach late of Tudeley to Standard V.
8th November 1901 Visitors: The Rev Correspondent, Mrs Cazalet and several ladies, Mr Chatfield School Attendance Officer.
The third quarter of school year commenced W Macklow and F Larkin very inattentive. Ordered stationary and school apparatus.
15th November 1901 The Reverands Arthur B Cotton and the Correspondent visited this week. New apparatus and stationary ordered. Work continues as usual, attendance good. This school during the past few months has suffered and is still suffering from frequent removals of families several incomers being exceptionally backward and dull.
19th November 1901 The Additional Teacher J Odd absent today from duty, the lower Standards being taught by the Monitress.
Admitted two Banfield’s, late of Platt; the Bates family removed to Cliffe.
22nd November 1901 The Rev F L Schreiber visited daily since last entry. J Odd returned to work in Wednesday. I am far from satisfied with the attainments of the lower form in Reading and Spelling. Attendance well maintained.
29th November 1901 Admitted two boys. Received new Reading Sheets and Black Board for Infants’ Class.
6th December 1901 The Rev F L Schreiber visited daily. Application having been made by the Canterbury Diocesan Association Secretary for payment to that body of the sum of Two pounds Supplementary Aid Grant granted 22 February 1900 “for maintenance of an Organizing Visitor in the Diocese” the Treasurer informs me he has paid the same from the school funds.
13th December 1901 Work continues as usual. The two lower Standards examined in Arithmetic results fair.
20th December 1901 The Rev F L Schreiber visited twice. School closes for fortnight, Xmas vacation.
1902
6th January 1902 School resumed with 96 present. Admitted three lads from Hamptons. J Odd Additional Teaacher gave one months notice of resignation.
10th January 1902 Geo Cooper and G Boorman left for work. Average 92.7
17th January 1902 The Rev F Schreiber visited daily. Admitted M Phillips a visitor. Average 94
23rd January 1902 Yesterday afternoon at close of session the Rev W Carey Diocesan Lecturer CEIS gave an address illustrated by simple chemical experiments on “Alcohol and its effects”.
The school is opened eight times this week, tomorrow the Sunday Ch. Scholars having a tea and prize distribution.
24th January 1902 J Odd Additional Teaacher for Lower Form left today. These children Standards I and II will be under care of a Monitress. Emily Axtill aged 15 years until 3rd March when Beatrice A Goodwin has been appointed and will take duty as Additional Teacher.
31st January 1902 The Correspondent visited five times this week. The Master abed today with heavy influenza cold, one third of the children absent ill. Average for week only 75.5. Admitted Baker family late of Hildenborough. Received new easel for Infants’ room.
5th February 1902 Fred Chatfield punished for disobedience. Many children away ill. Master resumed duty on Monday morning.
7th February 1902 Emily Axtill Monitress absent yesterday and today ill. Number on Roll 114. Average for week 79.3
10th February 1902 Emily Axtill Monitress returned. The attendance is much improved today 102 present out of possible 114. Standard V weak in Compound Practice.
15th February 1902 The Correspondent visited on Monday and twice on Wednesday, checking the Registers on the latter occasion. The average for week 97.6 a very marked improvement on preceding week’s attendance.
21st February 1902 The Rev Alfred Schreiber, brother of the Correspondent visited and took Scripture Lesson on Wednesday and today. Mr Leonard PoorLaw Guardian visited yesterday. The Monitress is working well. Average 95.5
28th February 1902 The Rev Alfred Schreiber visited on Wednesday and the Correspondent on Thursday and Friday. Work continues as usual. Average 98.8
3rd March 1902 Beatrice Amelia Goodwin, Article 68 born 6 September 1874, late of Chislet N School near Canterbury, commenced duty with lower Standards.
5th March 1902 Visited the School signed J Carrington Ley HMI
7th March 1902 Average 107.9 Number on books 115
14th March 1902 Reginald Trevena a delicate boy left, to attend private adventure school near his home.
21st March 1902 Forms from CDA received, application form Aid Grant etc. Kate Corke an infant left for Tonbridge.
26th March 1902 School closes from today until 7th proximus for Easter vacation. Average this week 101.1
7th April 1902 School resumed with 106 in attendance. Admitted seven scholars. The classes re-arranged and children promoted for new educational year.
11th April 1902 Concert held in rooms on Tuesday last in evening, one of the desks broken. Admitted several new comers, Number on Books now 120. Average for week 107.6; percent 90.
18th April 1902 The Rev F L Schreiber visited twice. Admitted three scholars. Managers meet at 6.30 to sign Form IX etc at Fairlawn.
(In margin in pencil Diff £1.18.1)
25th April 1902 Visted the School signed F Maggs HMI
25th April 1902 Ordered new Class Registers of attendance, Summary, and Map of British Empire. Admitted two scholars. Number on Books 124. Avearge for week 106.1
30th April 1902 School year closes. The school has been open 415 times during the year, the annual average is 99.3 the number in books 124. Received new Class Registers and Map of British Empire.
Miss Howes from Zanzibar visited this afternoon and spoke a few words on the natives and her experiences.
2nd May 1902 The Vicar visited, Number on Books 122 Average 107.
9th May 1902 Mr Chatfield visited this afternoon, inspected Registers and took several names of irregulars. The Pattenden family away by medical order on account of infectious eczema. Admitted two Infants. Received Examination Schedule shewing Mabel Ovenden had Passed Standard 6 for Labour Certficate. Beatrice Amelia Goodwin, Additional Teacher, absent since Tuesday suffering with tonsillitis. Average for week 103.9 Number on Books 124.
16th May 1902 The Rev Francis L Schreiber visited daily. The school closes today for the usual Whitsun week vacation. Mabel Ovenden has left school.
Average this week only 94, severe colds and coughs and an outbreak of Measles in the Grenadier district preventing several from attending. Received Drawing Materials. B A Goodwin still absent through illness, Monitress in charge of Lower Form.
28th May 1902 Summary of HM Inspector’s Report for year ending 30th April 1902
Mixed School “The School. Though sometimes understaffed, continues to be a very good one.
The Master, as for many years past, works with marked skill and earnestness and maintains excellent order”
Infant Class “The Infant Classes, which have latterly again been under their old Teacher, are doing well.”
B A Goodwin is recognised under Article 68 of the Code.
School Staff Lorence J Cope Certificated Master
Amy M Cope Assistant Article 50
Beatrice A Goodwin Additional Teacher Article 68
Signed Francis L Schreiber (Correspondent)
30th May 1902 The Correspondent visited on Monday and examined Registers, and on Wednesday and today for Religious Instruction.
Beatrice A Goodwin resumed duty on Monday. Admitted one boy and two girls. Average for week 110.5, one family away with Measles. Ordered needlework materials.
6th June 1902 The announcement on Monday of the Proclamation of Peace caused a half holiday in the afternoon whilst the scholars attended a special service of Thanksgiving on Wednesday morning which precluded two hours consecutive secular instruction and Registers were not marked. Yesterday afternoon a holiday was given on account of a wedding the school room being granted for a ventriloquial entertainment.
13th June 1902 Admitted one girl, a new comer to district. Average 109.4 Number on Books 125
27th June 1902 The Vicar visited. All arrangements for celebration of the King’s Coronation on 26th had been made but were indefinitely postponed owing to His Majesty’s illness. (Emergency appendix operation)The children had been promised the Bank Holidays so no school was held yesterday and today.
4th July 1902 Mr Chatfield visited this afternoon, and everlooked the Registers. The Streets and Ethel Norris removed and left school. The sweets and oranges provided for 26th were distributed amoungst the scholars. Attendance percentage 82.
11th July 1902 The Chatfield family removed to Horsham. Admitted an infant boy. Attendance somewhat improved this week. Average 108.4 Number on Books 122 percentage 89.
18th July 1902 Miss Longe and Mr Barber visited. The school did not meet on Wednesday the local celebration Committee having appointed that day for the Thanksgiving and Coronation Fetes on the Green. A patent Swing given by the said Committee, from the funds subscribed, as permanent Mementoes of the historical event, erected in each yard for the scholars use. Average for week 110.8
A mug and a book entitled “King Edward’s Realm” presented to each scholar in the Standards, and a mug to the Infants, by Mrs Cazalet.
25th July 1902 Several children in the Ightham Mote district absent currant gathering. Average 97.5
1st August 1902 The first quarter of school year ends today, names of scholars re-entered in Attendance Registers. Average for past quarter 103.8
8th August 1902 Holiday on Monday Bank Holiday. The Correspondent visited on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Attendance slack, 120 on books, average 91, several away with friends.
15th August 1902 Improved attendance, average 104.9
6th October 1902 School reopened after holidays with an attendance of 71; several still hop picking. Admitted two infants, four elder scholars left.
15th October 1902 Checked Register and found it correct signed F L Schreiber.
31st October 1902 Registers examined and found correct signed Francis L Schreiber
The Log Book finishes here and a new one is started