School closed at 4.30 to-day for the Christmas Holiday. Date of re-opening, January 4th.
After the holiday, the children of this school will be transferred to the North School (Girls' Dept) and will then attend in the early part of the day, from 9 to 12.30, until further notice from the managers.

School re-opened this morning. No on books 310. Mrs Margaret Speers joined the staff of the school as an Uncertificated Assistant. Under the present temporary arrangements, I have placed her in charge of St 3 (girls), Mrs Kelly having charge of St 3 boys.

Mrs Kelly absent owing to indisposition of her mother.
Instructions received from the Correspondent to the effect that, in future, the registers must be marked once only, during the operation of the half-time system.

Mrs Kelly resumed duty to-day.

The prevalence of colds, coughs &c has seriously affected the attendance this week. Average = 258 Percentage 85. Mrs Kelly absent to day owing