HISTORY OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL

LOG BOOK I

First entry in log book, made on the occasion of the opening of St. Augustine’s School.

Jan 2nd I, Robert Pearson, of St. Patrick's School, Cheapside 1882 St., , took charge of this school on the occasion of its first opening, January, 2nd 1882. Children came out very well. Attendance about 200. Staff not yet formed. Present Staff - Master, two ex-pupil teachers and a pupil teacher. MANAGER Rev. Father O'Keefe.

Importance of Attendance of Children.

Jan 20th Visit this week from Fr. O'Riley, who is of great 1882 service in bringing the children out to school. Weather fine. Children pretty regular. Average for the week about 195. Lack of Books.

Jan 20th Received supply of books. Children in upper standards 1882 have very few reading books and scarcely any copy books of their own. Must call attention to this.Every entry at this stage mentions concern for attendance.

Feb 24th Visit from Rev. Manager Fr. O'Keefe, twice this week. 1882 Fr. O'Riley actively employed in looking up irregulars. Head Teacher visits houses where children are absent from school. Classes regularly examined in Reading, Grammars Arithmetic and Writing.

May 12th Parents keep children at home for frivolous excuses 1882 which fosters the habit of irregularity in children. Children kept off to go with breakfasts and dinners to the fathers in the works.

Aug 1st Report of Her Majesty's Inspector for year 1882. 1882 This school which has been filled up in a most admirable manner and which was examined for the first time made, in most respects, a very satisfactory appearance. The first, second and third standards have been thoroughly taught. The Arithmetic in these classes was very correctly performed and the writing was specially neat. Reading in the second and third standards was fluent and especially in grammar and arithmetic. History and geography were no more than possible.

Log Book signed: Michael O'Keefe, Manager.

Nov 24th Frost having set in, those who have no shoes are 1882 seldom seen.

June 20th School Examined by Her Majesty's Inspector.

1 1883 Report.

This school is quietly and earnestly conducted and is in very good condition. The lower standards have been exceedingly well taught. Except arithmetic in the fourth standard, the higher standards made a very satisfactory pass. History and geography were of good quality. Discipline excellent. Grammar has very much improved.

June 28th Night School Report. 1883 This school is vigorously and successfully taught. Signed: Rev. M. O'Keefe, Manager.

July 30th School re-opened after 4 weeks holidays. 1883

Aug 1883 Staff Head Master Robert Pearson Assistants Miss Margaret Mulvey (A) Miss Jane McVeigh (A) Miss Bernette Gillan (Pupil Teacher) Staff sufficient without Miss Gillan.

Oct 12th Children paying fees much better than formerly. 1883

Oct 19th Night school opened. Attendance very large. Report by Fr. M. O'Keefe. "This 1883 school made a fair appearance."

Feb 22nd Fr. O'Reilly left parish. Fr. Brown came, looked after bad attenders. 1884

Oct 14th Several parents before School Board yesterday. 1884

Nov 10th James Bonner took charge of the school. 1984 Staff divided as follows:- Master Standard IV, V & VI Miss Devine (Assistant) Standard III Miss Gillan (Assistant) Standard II Miss McVeigh (Assistant) Standard I & Infants

Nov 24th Rev. Dean McIntosh examined the school in Religion. 1884

Dec 5th I have sent 151 lines to parents for arrears of school 1884 pence amounting to nearly £30 hoping by this means to make the children in future bring the weekly fee as I do not expect the arrears to be paid.

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Jan 12th Two new blackboards were this week supplied to the school. 1885

Jan 19th School Board officer reports this as the most irregular 1885 school in his district in point of attendance.

Feb 13th Mary Downie candidate came here yesterday. 1885 Scarlet fever and measles mentioned.

April 10th Child died of measles. 1885

April 17th Another child died of measles. 1885 School closed because of measles epidemic.

June 5th Cattle show day. 1885

June 16th Fr. McEvoy & Fr. Dougan heard the children in geography 1885 and history and expressed satisfaction with the answers given.

July 31st Very few children have books. If I send them home for 1885 books they will only too gladly stay at home.

Sept 11th Very few children have books. Fees are wretchedly paid. 1885 I have discovered from the children over 40 children of school age who have never yet been to any school.

Sept 25th The numbers in the Infant department were so great that 1885 I had to ask the Canon for further help. (150 in infant department which Miss McVeigh took and Standard I) Standard I examined in reading. Out of 93 present 48 could read none at all. Children restless on account of being so packed. Crowds of children who have lately flocked in have never before been to school and do not know their letters.

Nov 3rd This being the first Municipal Election in , 1885 the scholars had a whole holiday.

Nov 20th Weather fearfully cold. Attendance poor. As so many 1885 of the children are barefooted this cannot be wondered at. Indeed I feel very sorry to see them sitting at all in school in such a state.

Feb 19th Infant Department very overcrowded. Suggested more desks 1886 which however would leave us no standing room.

Mar 12th Visited daily by the two curates who give religious

3 1886 instruction from 4 till 5.

July 27th Many children still without books. Grant paid according 1886 to Inspector's report each June.

Aug 27th Infant department much overcrowded. I try to lessen the 1886 annoyance by drafting infants in sections to the playground where they get a lesson in the shed. However on wet days this cannot very well be done.

Nov 26th Great poverty exists. Many children have not paid fees. 1886

Dec 24th Children with bare feet who came in the snow were unfit 1886 to work in class. I kept them round the fire at intervals in batches.

Aug 1887 Staff for year 1887-88. Recitation for Standard III Bruce and the Spider Standard IV Tennyson's May Queen Standard V & VI Lay of Last Minstrel

9 songs for Standards II – V

The Minstrel Boy Huntsmen’s Chorus Massa's in cold ground The harp that once A wet sheet and a flowing see Men of Harlech Come back to Erin Canadian Boat Song

8 songs for Infants and Standard I

There came to my window The Miller The Fox and the Grapes Tommy and the Apples Rise of Lucerne I have a little garden All hail gentle Spring

Mar 1st Mary A. Close appointed to Infant school. 1889

June 1889 Staff James Bonner Master Bernette Gillan Assistant Sarah McLean Assistant Jane McVeigh Assistant Bridget Bonner Assistant

4 Elizabeth McCluskey Pupil Teacher Mary A. Close Pupil Teacher Michael O'Keefe Manager.

Oct 3rd Free education began in this school on Monday 30th September. 1889

Nov 4th Night school opened. Numbers very large. 1889

Jan 7th The builders started to the new classroom. 1890

June 12th Epidemic of measles of a very violent type. 1891

Oct 22nd Fr. Taylor examined the school in Catechism. 1891

April 20th First mention of Fr. John Hughes (St. Mary's Cleland) 1892 he visited school.

April 26th Canon O'Keefe resigned as Manager. 1892

May 20th Fr. John Hughes visited school. 1892

June 1st Alteration on partitions/required for Church purposes. 1892

June 10th Fr. John Hughes took charge as Manager today. 1892

Aug 5th Fr. Hughes visits school daily and takes very great 1892 interest in seeing that children attend.

Oct 5th All the children from Summerlee, Merrystone, St. 1892 and Buchanan St., hitherto attending St. Patrick's, were admitted here today. The school is in consequence very crowded.

Oct 6th School visited by Most Rev. J. O'Donnell, Bishop of 1892 Raphoe. His Lordship gave his blessing to the scholars and teachers.

April 10th School re-opened after Easter Holidays. School supplied 1893 with new set of object lesson picture cards for Infant classes.

May 1st Canon O'Keefe died, Wednesday, 26th April, 1893 at 3.30 P.m. 1893 Fr. Hughes, closed school 2 days as mark of respect.

5 June 29th Mrs. James Bonner resigned. 1893

Aug 7th James K. Austin became Headmaster. Trained in 1893 Hammersmith in 1871-72. Came from St. Patrick's Coatbridge, where he was Head Teacher. Fr. Hughes Manager, Fr. Hopwell curate. Staff 10 Teachers (2 certificated and 8 ex-pupil teachers) Roll 880. Nearly 200 scholars were absent daily. Truancy very prevalent.

Oct 6th Mary Jane Meechan, lately Mistress of St. Patrick's 1893 and formerly Pupil Teacher in Our Lady's Good Aid commenced duties in this school - Given charge of Infant department.

1894 Began to employ certificated Teachers. School Report June 1894 contains interesting statement. By next year a large number of pupils will be in a large and commodious building, which is in course of erection and I am glad to observe that a part of it is to be used for a secondary department.

Aug 10th There is now a secondary department in connection with this 1894 school consisting of children who have passed standard VI in this or surrounding parishes. 38 enrolled by end of week. Mr. Thomas Brodie, who has charge of the secondary department is a B.A. of Royal University of Ireland (born 1867)

Aug 17th, Roll in secondary department 50. 1894

Aug 24th School visited by Councillor Lavelle (Coatbridge) 1894

Aug 31st Sergeant Allanson, appointed drill instructor, Monday 1894 and Wednesday 3.30 P.m - 4.15 p.m.

Sept 7th School visited by County Council. 1894

Oct 5th Fr. Hughes visited school accompanied by Mr. Malcolm 1894 secretary for secondary education.

Oct 19th Further addition in numbers in secondary department. 1894

Oct 26th Great addition to secondary dept., this week from 1894 St. Patrick's & St. Mary's Coatbridge. Each week Fr. Hughes is mentioned as visiting each day. Often brought important visitors.

April 22nd St. Augustine's became a centre for all-day classes 1895 to train Pupil Teachers

6 4th Year Pupil Teachers attend on Mondays 3rd Tuesdays 2nd Wednesdays 1st Thursdays

April 26th Mr. Myles Ambrose B.A. of Royal University Ireland 1895 began duties (born 1865)

Mr. Ambrose's chief duties consist in giving special lessons to the pupil teachers. He also assists in secondary department.

May 30th School visited by Right Rev. Dr. Maguire Bishop Auxiliary of Glasgow. Well 1895 pleased with school.

June 20th School examined by Drs. Smith & Day and Mr. Shanks. Fr. Hughes manager 1895 present also Canon McCay of St. Patrick's.

Report: HER MAJESTY'S INSPECTORS FOR YEAR 1894-95 Secondary Education 106 pupils "The Secondary Department has made an exceedingly good start. The glasses are well done in all the stages. French is particularly good. The Mathematics is of a more elementary character than the languages but is thoroughly sound. I regard this departure on the part of the Catholic body as a most promising one."

Sept 6th Mr. John Thos. Hassan born 19th December, 1853 1895 commenced duties today. Trained in Hammersmith 1873-74 Date of Examination for certificate 1874.

Oct 15th Religious Examination by Rev. Canon McIntosh (Glasgow) 1895 and Rev. Fr. Taylor (Motherwell)

Jan 17th School visited by Rev. Fr. Gearty, St. Patrick’s. 1896

June 19th Leaving Certificate Examination 1896 Monday Arithmetic & Mathematics Tuesday English & German Wednesday French Thursday Latin

Mr. R. Gray Presiding Officer.

Jan 22nd Right Rev. Dr. Maguire gave out the Leaving Certificates. 1897 He was accompanied by about 25 priests from the surrounding districts.

7 Mar 26th Seven girls in the secondary department are getting 1897 special instruction this week to prepare them for an examination of pupil teachers candidates in 2nd year papers. The examination comes off in Motherwell on Saturday 27th March.

June 22nd Celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897

June 24th & School examined these days by Dr. Smith & Mr. Shanks. 25th 1897 Rev. Frs. Brown & Hughes present each day. Excellent turn out of scholars only 23 absent out of 582.

March Large number of children suffering from measles. Lasted 1898 till May.

April 29th. His Grace Archbishop Eyre, accompanied by very Rev. Canon 1898 McKay, Fr. Hughes & Fr. Lynch visited the school Monday, 25th April,

Aug 12th Miss Annie Hart just from Dowanhill Training College 1898 commenced duties on Monday 8th inst.(First mention cf Dowanhill)

Aug 26th The female pupil teachers have to go to Bothwell Convent 1898 two days in the week for lessons as from this week.

March 24th Rev. Fr. Hackett Clelland visited Secondary department. 1899

Aug 1st Report for School. Superannuation Act first mentioned. 1899 Rev. Fr. Hughes Rev. Fr. McCarthy Rev. Fr. Brown

Oct 1899 Another measles epidemic.

Dec 22nd Inspectors visited secondary department examined scholars 1899 for merit certificates. Four of these are from Airdrie.

Jan 21st Received form of approval from the Education department 1900 for the curriculum and time table of the secondary dept.

June 22nd Leaving certificate examination took place during the 1900 week. Mr. T. Rankin, Rector of Coatbridge Technical School acte as.Superintendant.

June 28th School inspected by Dr. Smith Her Majestyts Inspector 1900 and Mr. Shanks, Rev. Frs. Brown & Crawford were present but Rev. Fr. Hughes, who is lying seriously ill, was unable to be present.

Aug 12th Rev. Fr. Hughes died. 1900

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Rev. Fr. Hughes, Manager & Parish Priest was mentioned as visiting the school almost every day. He showed a tremendous interest in education and often brought distinguished visitors to the school. Had a very good relationship with the school. Attendance of scholars is noted each week. Poor attendance attributed to some of the following causes:- Poor weather, truancy, term week ending May 28th when removals took place, epidemics such as measles & fever, pit disasters, and the coming of the circus to the town.

School Board officer played an important role in dealing with absentees.

Sept 14th Rev. Peter Muller appointed Parish Priest. 1900

Report for School. The indentures of Elizabeth White and Bridget Close came with the report.

Feb 2nd Queen Victoria to be buried. All schools in town closed. 1901

Feb 22nd Small pox scare in Glasgow. Scholars advised to be 1901 vaccinated.

Aug 14th Reopened School. 1901 For past 7 years Stand I II III & IV have occupied the school in Bark Street. Stands V VI & Ex.VI occupying top flat of school in Buchanan St., and the infants the lower flat.

The infants are now in the Bank St., school and all the Standards in the Buchanan St., School.

1902 Report of Her Majesty's Inspector 29.8.'02 contains the following sentence. "The second-class numbered 141 and was in charge of two ex-pupil teachers. This is quite contrary to staffing regulations." Dec 19th Eliz. White & B. Close in Glasgow, sitting for 1902 King's Scholarship Exam.

Mar 27th Death of Canon McCay (St.Patrick's)

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LOG BOOK 2

April 12th Staff in 1904 1904 Jas. K. Austin Headmaster John Reilly C. Kate O'Hagan C. Mary A. Close C. Mgt. McMullen C. (nee Finnie) Margt. Doyle C. Mary A. Freel Art. 79 Eliz. Burns Art 79 Eliz. Hannoway Art 79 Patrick Close Art 79 Anselm Austine P.T. 1st Year Ellen O'Kane P.T. Walter Docherty Monitor Cath. Gray Monitor

Fr. Peter Muller Manager.

Aug 1904 Teresa Diamond began today. Trained Dowanhill 1902-04.

Aug 25th All male pupil teachers have to go to St. Mungo's 1905 Academy Glasgow, and the female pupil teachers to Motherwell R. C. Higher Grade School.

Aug 30th Bookcase and 200 library books presented by Mr. J. Coats 1906 of Ferguslie, Paisley.

Nov 25th First mention of medical inspection. 1910

Nov 3rd Fr. Stopani appointed. 1911

Mar 12th "On account of the distress caused by the miners' strike 1912 we started to feed necessitous children at midday on Wednesday to the number of between 200 & 300. Money and material have been contributed by a number of charitable people:'"

Sept 6th Mr. Jas. Paterson commenced duties. (Pupil teacher 1912 in Buckie, St. Peter's.)

Mar 19th Mr. Paterson approved as 'Teacher of Woodwork. 1913

10 May 30th Miss Jane McColl mistress of the infant school for the 1913 past 19 years passed away after a lingering illness. The school was closed on Thursday 29th May for her funeral.

Aug 22nd A considerable number of fresh admissions to the infant 1913 dept., and among them some 7 and 8 years of age who appear to have been at no school before. Appointment of Mr. Peter Johnstone, trained in Glasgow provincial College 1911-13.

Mar 13th Epidemic of whooping cough in infant dept. 1914

Aug 14th Two handsome silk attendance banners have been completed 1914 this week. One for senior dept., and one for infant dept.

Aug 28th Fr. Dolan appointed new curate. 1914

Oct 2nd Miss Diamond to take sole charge of the cookery classes. 1914

Jan 15th First mention of a doctor appointed by County Council 1915 for the purpose of medical inspections of school children.

Sept. 5th Miss Alice D. Lavelle, began as a certificated teacher, 1915 also Miss Mary A. Downie.

Oct 8th Mrs. Eliz. Vallely (nee McGlone) trained in Glasgow 1915 Provincial College 1914-15.

Oct 15th On Tuesday a great number of children were kept away by 1915 their parents to go to the Co-operative Store for their 'dividend.' This is regularly done on 'dividend' day and the school suffers in consequence.

Jan 21st A very good start was made on Thursday 20th inst., with 1916 a school bank, close on £8 being gathered.

Mar 21st Sentence included in a report by Cookery Inspector. 1916 "The pupils were taught in a classroom without any heating on a cold snowy morning until they were shivering and had to be given a few minutes drill to heat them."

Sept 8th Miss Louisa McCormick trained Dowanhill 1914-16 1916 commenced duties 28th August.

Aug 24th Additional premises have been rented by the Managers 1917 in the old Langloan Public School consisting of 3 rooms upstairs and 3 down. All the junior classes have been

11 moved into these premises and the wooden hall is now no longer used. Mrs. Ellen Collins a student in Dowanhill College is assisting in the baby room for a few weeks as we are short handed at present.

Sept 7th A number of troublesome truants in top class. They 1917 seem to be incorrigible.

Oct 12th Mrs. Jane Farrell, nee Bell, began duties on Monday 1917 8th October.

Nov 2nd Epidemic of measles and skin trouble. 1917

Feb 1st Mrs. Mary Melling, nee McKay, began today in St. 1918 Augustine's.

Sept 13th Epidemic of influenza in district. Spread rapidly. 1918

Oct 4th Owing to ravages of Influenza epidemic the local 1918 medical authorities have advised the Managers to close all schools in the burgh. This school was consequently closed from this day October lath until Monday 29th October. Remained closed till Monday 11th November.

Dec 6th New school board officer Mr. Granger. 1918

1919 The New Education Authority take over all the school as from this date 16th May, 1919.

May 30th Mr. Davidson, architect called to make an inventory of 1919 the school fixtures on behalf of the new Education Authority.

June 6th Miss Diamond is to take charge of the infant division. 1919

June 27th First visit of Inspection was paid by members of the 1919 new Education Authority including Sir Thomas Munro, clerk. Mr. Malcolm, Education Officer, Very Rev. Canon Hackett, Rev. Fr. Andrew, Rev. Fr. Rutherford and Mr. Blair etc. Retiral of Mr. Austin, Headteacher.

Aug 25th Hr. Maurice McEnery, took charge today as Head Teacher. 1919

Oct 15th Dental Inspection. 1919

12 Dec 1919 Epidemic of measles, 60 cases in school.

List of Holidays for Catholic Church Schools approved by the Education Authority of the County of Lanark May 7th 1920. Circumcision, Epiphany, St. Patrick's Day, St. Joseph's Day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Ascension, Corpus Christi, Sts. Peter & Paul, Assumption, All Saints, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Day.

Aug 22nd Mr. Paterson, left to take up an appointment in Cadzow. 1921

Sept 2nd Some children showing signs of malnutrition. 1921

Oct 21st The attendance has not been too good this week, the 1921 children seem to be suffering from want of food, boots and clothing.

Jan 9th fir. Francis Martin trained certificated teacher commenced 1922 duties in this school today.

April 26th Mr. James D. Keane appointed today. 1922

May 1st Today May 1st a large labour demonstration in the town. 1922 Many parents kept their children off school today to take part in the Labour Procession - 600 children absent.

March24th Separate Infant Dept., recognised by Education Authority. 1922

Aug 21st Miss Jeanie McFadyen commenced duties today. 1922

Aug 29th Very Rev. Dean Muller is taking the children to the 1922 picture house.

Jan 8th Mr. Hugh Hendry appointed to this school today also 1923 Miss Blancher Fawcett.

April 26th School holiday - Marriage of Duke of York. 1923

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LOG BOOK 3

Jan 8th Inspectors in school. Mr. Robb, Mr. Walker and 1925 Dr. Stokes.

April 12th Superannuation Scheme for Teachers. 1926

June 16th Dr. Stokes, Her Majesty's Inspector is examining the 1926 children for Day school certificate this afternoon - our children are being examined at Langloan Primary School. Jan 20th Two partitions were erected in the senior building 1927 this week: they are a splendid acquisition towards efficiency.

Aug 17th The advanced division pupils commenced at St. Patrick's 1931 today. Staff transferred also:

Mr. Jas. McDonald Mr. Colin J. Docherty Mr. Hugh Hendry Mr. Jas. P. McKenna

June 1st This school has a double today in honour of Bessie Beadie, 1932 winning the challenge shield for in this year's Life Boat Essay Competition.

April 7th Visited today found everything in order but condition 1933 of seats, and desks deplorable.

April 27th Death of Mr. McEnery. The sudden and tragic death of 1934 Mr. Maurice McEnery, took place on this date while on holiday in Dunbar. Awe mingled with disbelief marked the reception of the sad tidings.

Oct 19th Mr. Wm. McAuley, took up duty. Very Rev. Canon Mullin, 1934 introduced the new Headmaster to the assembled senior school. Bailie Kirk & Bailie Mullen welcomed the Head Teacher on behalf of the No.11 School Management Coimidttee.

Nov 2nd On Wednesday 2 pupils were presented with watches as 1934 prizes for perfect attendance. Francis Ferguson 7 years attendance Margaret O'Neill 5 years attendance Very Rev. Canon Mullin made the presentation. November Roll 1,235.

Jan 8th Distribution of milk supplies began on Monday when 1935 828 pupils were supplied on payment.

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The Directors of Airdrie Savings Bank entertained the school staff to Dinner on 17th or Whist Drive & Dance on 18th in celebration of the Centenary of the Bank and in recognition of the work done in connection with the School bank work. Feb 15th Mr. Gillon, appointed First Assistant. 1935

June 1st Ascension Day, children and teachers made a pilgrimage 1935 to Carfin. Afterwards entertained by Canon Mullin.

June 26th Out of 11 candidates for Marshall Trust Bursary, 3 gained 1936 £30 bursaries, 7 gained £5 bursaries.

May 7th 26 pupils went to Whifflet R.C.H.Grade School to sit 1937 entrance examination.

Sept 10th A Radiogram was given to the school by Airdrie Savings 1937 Bank as a Coronation Souvenier. The following broadcast lessons are being taken: Music a. Concert b. Time & Tune c. Music & Movement

Oct 1st Owing to transfer to new housing schemes a number of 1937 children have gone to St. Mary's School Whifflet. The school roll is now under a 1000. Oct 8th Committee visited school. Very Rev, Canon Mullin, 1937 Ex-Provost Riddell, Bailie Beedie, Mr. J. Paterson. New school in course of erection.

Jan 21st Some classes attended The Empire Exhibition. King George 1938 and Queen Elizabeth visited Coatbridge. Children lined the route.

June 24th Very Rev. Canon Mullin, transferred to St.Peter's Partick. 1938

Oct 7th Very Rev. Canon Doyle and six assistants visited the 1938 school. Religious Examination.

Oct 28th A Collection was taken on behalf of the Infirmaries 1938 this week - realized £1.10s.

June 1939 In anticipation of entering the new school building after the summer vacation books etc, were parcelled ready for removal.

NEW SCHOOL

Aug 21st Today we entered the new school building which has 1939 been completed at the junction of Henderson Street, and Buchanan Street.

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After attending Holy Mass the children marched in procession from the old school to the new. The Crucifix from the old building was carried by the Head Teacher at the head of the Procession. Rev. Father Gallaucher blessed the building and installed the Crucifix.

The new building consists of twenty-eight classrooms and two Halls with cloak & staff room accommodation. The lay-out is very attractive and convenient and the scheme of decoration is very well carried out in bright colours.

A double attendance was given in celebration of entry into the new building. There are still a number of workmen busy completing jobs, but these do not interfere with the work of the classes.

In the senior classes it is now arranged that boys classes have male teachers and girls classes have lady teachers.

Aug 27th School closed until further notice by order of the 1939 Director of Education owing to National Emergency. Children attended on Tuesday for a practice of going to "Shelters" teachers accompanying them.

Oct 20th Miss Helen Duffin and Miss Margaret Devine began today. 1939

Feb 14th Gas Masks issued. Fire watching in school. Black-out 1941 blinds.

Oct 3rd Telephone installed in school. 1941

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LOG BOOK 4 Sept 24th Staff:- 1942 ROOM TEACHER'S NAME CLASS 1 Miss A. Price Infants lc 2 R. McKernan lb 3 M. McAteer la 4 T. Diamond Infant Mistress 5 M. Hanlon Infants 2a 6 M. C. O'Brien 2c 7 C. Kelly 2b 8 A. Crilly 2a 9 C. Dougan Primary 1c 10 Mrs. E. O'Brien lb 11 Miss M. Maguire la 15 Mrs. K. Macbeth 2c 17 Mr. W. McMullen 2b 18 Mr. F. Gillan " 2a 19 Miss A. Owens 3c 20 Mr. J.D. Keane 3b 22 Miss E. McKeown 3a 23 Miss M. McKillop 4c 24 Miss M. McMaster 4b 25 Miss M. Kelly " 4a 26 Miss S. McGough 5c 27 Miss P. Fawcett 5b 28 Miss E. McCoscar 5a

April 20th Start of School Meals. 1945

8th & 9th Celebration of end of war in Europe. May 1945

Jan 25th Miss Diamond retired after 46 years teaching in 1946 St. Augustine's.

Feb 22nd Miss A. Graham appointed Infant's Mistress. 1946

June 7th In honour of Victory Day, today's afternoon session was 1946 given over to celebration. From money supplied by the Education Committee (£57.17s.) and Coatbridge Town Council (£60) the pupils were given cakes, sweets, and lemonade, and a silver shilling each, together with the King's message.

17 Cont. A mass of Thanksgiving was arranged for 9.00 a.m. and was attended by the pupils and teachers. Sports events were carried through in the afternoon, and the winners went forward to the Town Sports at on Saturday 8th.

May 15th Mr. P. Crawley senior janitor retired after 22 years 1946 service in St. Augustine's.

Aug 22nd Staff:- 1947 ROOM TEACHER CLASS 28 Mr. McGill Primary 5 Spec. 27 Mr. Doris 5a 26 Mr. McMullen 5b 25 Miss Fawcett 5c 24 Mr. Quinn 4c 23 Miss Kelly 4b 22 Miss Mc0scar 4a 21 Mr Gillan 3a 20 Mr Martin 3b 19 Miss Crilly 3c 18 Miss Croal 3d 17 Mr. McDonnell 2a 16 Mr. Crawley 2b 15 Miss McKillop 2 Spec. 14 Miss Duigan 2c 13 Miss McKeown 2d 12 Miss Owens la 11 Miss Hughes lb Hall a Miss Cairns is Hall b Miss Lamont ld 10 Miss McGough Infants 9 Miss Mennie 8 Miss Dougan 7 Miss Murphy 6 Miss McHugh 5 Miss cErlain 4 Miss Rooney 3 Miss O'Brien 2 Miss Hanlon 1 Miss Reilly Nov 21st Holiday for Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. 1947 Aug 20th New dining centre opened. 1948.

Aug 19th Session 1949-50 1949 School re-opened on Tuesday 16th August. Pupils have been removed from the Registers having been transferred to new schools at Woodside (St. Monica's) and Townhead

18 (St. Batholomew's) Miss Graham, Infants mistress left to take up duty as Second Mistress of St.Mionica's.

Aug 26th Staff: 1949 ROOM TEACHER CLASS 28 Mr. Gillan Primary 5a 27 Mr. Daly 5b 26 Miss McOscar 5 Special 25 Mr. Doris 5c 24 Mr. McMullen 5d 23 Mr. McDonnell 4a 22 Miss Fawcett 4d 21 Miss Kelly 4c 20 Miss McKeown 3a 19 Mr. McGill 3b 18 Miss McKillop 3 Special 17 Miss Hughes 3c 16 Miss Crilly 2a 15 Miss Owens 2b 14 Mr. Hand 2c 13 Miss Duigan 2d 12 Miss Dougan la 11 Miss McGough lb 10 Miss Cairns is 9 Mrs. Hampson 1d 7 Miss Mennie Infants 2 Special 6 Miss McHugh 2a 5 Miss McErlain 2b 4 Mrs. Bradely la 3 Miss Rooney lb 2 Miss O'Brien lc 1 Miss Hanlon 1d Miss A. Price Infant Mistress Mr. J. D. Keane Physical Education

Sept 30th Visit of Bishop Douglas 1949

Aug 11th Session 1950-51 1950 The school re-opened on Monday 7th August,, with Mass at 9.00 a.m. and without our Headmeaster, Mr. William McAuley, whose tragic sudden death has been recorded.

Nov.6th Mr. James McCourt, took up duties today as Head master 1950 in St. Augustine's School, Coatbridge, in succession to Mr. William McAuley who died on 14th July, 1950 R.I.P.

Jan 8th Mr. Gillan left to take up duty as Headteacher in

19 1951 St. David's Whiterigg. Mr. James Hughes became 1st Assistant.

Aug 20th The school re-opened on Monday 20th August, Mr. Cummings 1951 H.M.I. visited the school this morning to make enquiries regarding the school building role, staff, etc. The number of pupils transferred to this school on 20/8/51 from St. Monica's Old Monkland was 70, from St. Bartholomew's Townhead 35 New Admissions 45

Feb 6th Death of King George VI. 1952.

Aug 18th 42 pupils admitted from St. Bartholomew's to St. Augustine's. 80 pupils admitted from St. Monica's.

1st 2nd & 3rd June 1953 Holidays for Coronation Queen Elizabeth.

Nov 21st Mr Peter Cannon appointed assistant janitor. 1955

Aug 16th The School has now over 400 post primary pupils drawn 1956 from St. Augustine's primary, St. Patrick's primary and St. Patrick's High schools and 261 primary pupils. The rest of the primary pupils who were in attendance at this School before the holidays have been transferred to Kirkwood R.C. St. Monica's, St. Bartholomew's, St. Mary's and St. Patrick's schools according to their place of residence.

The following is a list of teachers who were transferred during the holidays from this school to the new catholic school at Kirkwood:

Messrs. Jas. Hughes (Assistant) Henry Bradley: James Daly: James D. Keane: Thomas McDonnell: Hugh McGill

Misses Annie Crilly: Margaret Croal: Mary Duigan: Mary Kelly: Ellen McKeown: Annie Owens: Jennifer Owens: Annie Price (Infant Mistress)

Oct 22nd The introducation of a Junior Secondary department into 1956 this school on 16th August, 1956. Mr. Patrick O'Keane, first assistant.

Feb 3rd Mr. McCourt transferred to St. Bartholomew's - Mr. 1958 James S.C. Donnelly appointed Head Teacher.

Aug 22nd Primary children returned to Parochial Hall. 1958

Aug 18th Two classes PVII & PVI have moved into Parochial Hall

20 1959 Bank Street. 4 Infant classes have now been formed and the lower flat of Primary school houses these. Miss Mary Slavin commenced duty as Infant Mistress today.

STAFF Miss Mary Kelly PVII Miss Elizabeth McOscar PVI Mr. Frank Doris . PV Teacher in charge of Prim. Annexe Miss Margaret Croal PIV Miss Josephine Rooney PIIIa Miss Patricia Fawcett PIIIb Miss Sarah Ann McGough PIIa Miss Margaret O'Neill PIIb Miss Mary Hanlon PIa Miss Mary Slavin PIb Infant Mistress

Two primary classes allocated to Junior Secondary building from Bank St., Hall. Jan 7th Miss Mary Hanlon resigned because of ill health. She 1964 spent 38 years in St. Augustine's.

Aug 17th Mr. J. McKenzie apointed First Assistant. 1964

Sept 9th Mrs. Charlotte Toal appointed Convenor of St. Augustine's. 1964

May 2nd Mr. Thomas McAfee appointed First Assistant. 1966

APPENDICES: The following appendices were attached to the final entry in the Log Book:

Opening of St Augustine’s Primary School Monday 6 march 1967:

The new school was officially opened by Baillie Mrs Charlotte Toal. It was the 100th school to be opened in since the war. The cost of the school was £166.000 and was designed by the architect Mr Bannerman who handed over the presentation key to the chairman Mr James A. McEwan.

Miss M.Slavin gave a brief outline of the history of the school which began on 2 January 1882. The school has the distinction of having had the first Catholic secondary department which began in 1894. The importance of the school patron St Augustine was stressed and the school motto ‘Tolle Lege’ was explained. This speech was followed by a musical interlude given by the orchestra of St Patrick’s High School. The final vote of thanks was given by Fr Denis Lucey, parish priest of St Augustine’s.

Bishop Thomson of Motherwell dedicated the school while the choir, trained by Miss M.Kelly and accompanied by Miss J.Rooney gave a recital.

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