1923 Lacey Green School
From Lacey Green History
This report is listed in Social Snapshots 1900-1968 inc. Report taken from the head teacher's logbook.
Edited excepts from the book "A Chiltern Village School" by Joan West
Distractions from school
March 23rd. Only 48 present in the afternoon, the absentees having gone to a chapel treat at Princes Risborough.
April 26th. Today is the wedding day of H.R.H. the Duke of York and in accordance with his Majesty the King’s wish, the children are granted a holiday in honour of the event.
September 24th. Holiday given on account of Wycombe fair and the chapel tea at Lacey Green.
March 1st. George Eggleton had to be sent home this afternoon, as his clothes were wet through, owing to his falling in the ditch.
Notes.
Miss Hawes gave notice to Reverend W Robson, in a letter, that she wishes to resign her position on March 31st, owing to her mother’s weak state of health. March 23rd. Mr F Floyd tested the registers in accordance with instructions from the Reverend Robson.
March 31st. Miss Hawes terminates her appointment as infant teacher after 21 years of service.
April 10th. Miss Margaret Young, commenced duties as infant teacher this morning.
August 2nd. Miss Young’s duties ended today.
September 3rd. Miss Florence Edith Sainty commenced duties in the infant room today.
September 4th. Having heard that she had failed to pass her examination Miss Sainty resigned her post.
September 10th. Miss Eunice Eliza Goss began duties in the infant room today.