School closes today for the Race week Holiday. Mr Edward Whinham commences his permanent appointment as Caretaker of this School. The ex-Caretaker Mr Lorimer has not as yet vacated the Caretaker's house.

School reopens after Race week Holiday. Mr Dobson (County Inspector) in School (a.m.) to see Miss Smithies (now Mrs Atkin). Mrs Atkin is concluding her probationary period of teaching.

Mr Carr (Temporary Buildings Inspector) in School to check floor space (from forecast) for quantities of material to stain wooden floors.

Meter Readings - Water, Gas & Electricity. These have not been taken for some time due to the total inability of the ex-Caretaker. School Attendance this week is 92.1%. At this time of the year parents are taking their annual holidays during School sessions & the attendance is consequently affected. P-Detective Armstrong in School to inquire about stolen property (fountain pens & prop. pencils. At a manager's meeting this evening the