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.