The serialisation of our historical Log Book continues, with the entries from May 1925

1^st May

“May Day” or “Labour Day” – school is closed to-day by order of Executive Officer.

8^th May

Stationery received from Messrs McDougall.

15^th May

To-day is first day that the school furnace has not been “on”.  The school was very warm without it.

18^th May

Mr Allatt did not attend here to-day as he was required in Edinburgh for the Musical Festival.

19^th May

Five class-room thermometers received from Messrs McDougall’s Educational Coy. Ltd.  This completes requisitions No 650, 651 & 652.

20^th May

No music classes to-day, as Mr Allatt was attending Edinburgh Music Festival.

21^st May

James Nicholson Class 1 Secondary, the only pupil in Preston Lodge competing at the Edinburgh Musical Festival this week, tied second place in the juvenile Scots’ song class, gained first place in the juvenile song class, & first for violin playing.

26^th May

Mr Philip H.M.I. visited the school this morning and inspected the mathematical work of Class 2 (girls), Class 3 & Class 4.  The work tested was almost exclusively geometry.

The serialisation of our historical Log Book continues, with the entries from April 1925

3rd April

The attendance for the past week has been very low owing to the prevalence of influenza.

9th April

The school closed this afternoon for Easter vacation; reopens Tuesday 21st inst.

Mr Gray off school to-day with leave of absence granted.

15th April

School piano received today from Mr Steele, Edinburgh.

20th April

To-day was observed as a casual holiday.

21st April

Classes recommenced at 9am today.  Mr Alexander Ross M.A., transferred from Prestonpans Public School took up duty to-day as assistant in English, Mathematics.  Miss Janice Ritchie, who had held this post temporarily did not return to Preston Lodge after the vacation.  She was paid up to 9th April inclusive.

24th April

Following the letter received from Scottish Education Department to-day,

“Advertising your letter of 19th November last  I am directed to return herewith one copy of the scheme of instruction in Science, which is approved for the purpose of Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher Grade) .  Department Reference Number 24/E 16096.  Mr James A Reid temporary teacher of Classics and English, left school this afternoon.

27th April

Mr A. McKenzie M.A. commenced duty to-day as teacher of Classics and English.

Attendance report for month ending 24th April.

Average No. on Roll: 220.66

Average Attendance: 196.8

% Absent: 10.9%

The high percentage of absentee is due to the prevalence of influenza.

29th April

In connection with the Day School Certificate (Higher) an examination in Mathematics was held to-day, – 1st Paper 9.15-10.30am, & 2nd Paper 11.50am-12.20pm.  The papers were sent down by Mr W. E. Philip H.M.I.

30th April

The Authority visited the school to-day.