…No. 2. very wet and two others quite wet. All gas masks examined and tested today. Two children admitted into Class II. Mrs Pougher arrived at school at 10.40 am owing to break down in tram service.

20 February 1941

Misses C. Leggetter and Mrs G. Pougher absent today. Morning and afternoon attendance cancelled. Less than 55%. On Books 262 Present A.M. 104 P.M. 96 Joint Staff Meeting Junior & Infants to consider Fire Watching Telegram from Mrs Pougher. Stranded at Newcastle. No bus or train to Whitley

21 February 1941

Miss C. L. Leggetter absent this morning owing to stoppage in tram service. Mrs Pougher arrived at school at 10.55 am Attendance on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20th & 21st cancelled. Percentage for 4 sessions was 40.8, 36.6, 45.0 and 44.3.