NRS-20493 | Comments and suggestion book [May Villa Community Care School]

Full description

The purpose of the Comments and suggestions book is defined by the notice inside its front cover, as follows:
“This book is for the purpose of recording such comments and suggestions on the work of each member of the staff, favourable or otherwise, as are deemed appropriate.
“These remarks should be made in clear and concise terms. The Teacher concerned should read and attach his initials to what has been recorded regarding his work.”

The book contains detailed comments on the state and progress of each class in the school, including evaluations of the pupils’ performance in the various subjects taught, the teacher’s proficiency (or otherwise), character and general deportment, the needs of the class generally and the needs of particular pupils. These comments are made by the Headmaster or the Deputy Headmaster in the aftermath of the half-yearly examinations. They may be either in the form of typescript sheets pasted into the volume, or handwritten reports entered directly onto its pages.

The present series is represented by a single volume, which covers the period from March 1931 to August, 1959, and has been initialled as having been viewed by the Inspector. Typed and manuscript entries alternate until 1940. A number of pages remain unused towards the end of the volume.