February 1925 - what was happening at PL?

We continue with extracts from our historical Log Book

6th February

Mr William Reid, assistant in English and Classics left Preston Lodge to-day, having been appointed Classical Master at Royal Academy, Tain. The following entry in Fly-leaf No 2 to form 69T in respect of Mr Reid was today sent to Mr D E Philip H.M. Chief Inspector;

“Mr Reid has had complete charge of the Latin class of 2nd 3rd & 4th years of the secondary course, has commenced the study of Greek with one pupil in the fourth year and has assisted in the teaching of English & History to the first and second years. His work has been characterised by thoroughness, sound method and careful preparation. He has at all times maintained excellent discipline and his classes have made good progress under unusually difficult conditions.”

Mr Reid had rendered invaluable service to the school by supervising the boys’ rugby club.

13th February

During the past week Miss Ritchie had been doing the formerly carried out by Mr Reid, viz. teaching Latin & English.

16th February

This morning the whole of the Technical Block was occupied by the classes of the school. Our occupation of the U.F. Hall ceased completely on Friday evening, and now all classes are being held in the Technical Block of Preston Lodge with the following exception:-

Handwork - for boys in the Army Hut in Kirk Street, for girls in the Cookery Room at Prestonpans P.S.

Music and Singing - in Parish Church Hall

Science - in the Science Laboratory, Prestonpans P.S. whenever it is not required for the pupils of that school. All the science work of classes 3 & 4 is carried out in this laboratory, and the work of class 2 is done partly in this laboratory, and partly in the room in the Technical Block which is being used as a science room, but small methylated spirit burners are proving a very good substitute for Bunsen burners.

23rd February

Form E14 for Day School Certificate Highers was sent to Executive Officer Mr A.J. Martin M.A. B.Sc took up duty as assistant teacher of Classics and English in succession to Mr William Reid. In the interval between Mr Reid’s departure and Mr Martin’s arrival, Miss Ritchie has been teaching Latin and History. Miss Ritchie has now assumed duty as assistant Mathematics and English, taking the place that will be occupied by Mr A. Ross who is being transferred from Prestonpans Public School to Preston Lodge at an early date.

At the beginning of this week all sewing classes were transferred from the Public School to Preston Lodge. The only classes now held in the Cookery Room at P.pans Public School are Cookery & Dressmaking classes.

25th February

Science apparatus to the value of £19.6/- was to-day received from Baird & Tatlock. Mr Martin was absent from duty to-day, as he had to proceed to Glasgow for an interview by the Argyllshire Education Authority.

PLHS learning team

The new PLHS Learning team are charting their experiences, successes and challenges. 

Follow the link on the right hand side of the page or find out the latest information by clicking here.

Comments and ideas welcomed!

2000 Club: January Winners

The winners of the January 2000 club draw are:

1st: Mr & Mrs Tartaglia

2nd: Mrs E Nicol

3rd: Mr & Mrs Fraser

If you have not yet joined the 2000 club you can download an application form here or collect one from the school office.

Thank you to all the 2000 club members for the on-going very welcome support.

S2 Course Choice: Parents Info

The S2 Course Choice booklet is availiable here.

The Parents Information Evening will be on Tuesday 2nd Feb in the Assembly Hall. (7-8pm)

All S2 Parents and pupils are warmly welcome.

Prelim Timetable: Feb 2010

The Prelim timetable is available to view and download here.

Please check your details with your class teacher.

Intermediate 2 English should confirm with their teacher which room they should go to for the exam.

Happy New Year 1925

The latest extracts from the Preston Lodge Log Book are taken from January 1925 - the first New Year for the School.

6 January

The school reopened today at 9.00am. A new class was enrolled; this class consisted of pupils from Tranent, Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Pencaitland Public Schools, where they had “qualified” as from 1st January 1928.

8th January

Miss Porteous absent from school to-day through illness.

9th January

Miss Porteous returned to duty this morning.

15th January

The following letter was received from the Scottish Education Department.  “Adverting to your letter of 14th Nov. last, I am directed to return the enclosed form S12 for reconsideration in light of the following observations:-

“Attention is called to the terms of Art 2 of the Secondary Schools (Scotland) Regulations 1923, and it is pointed out that the provision for Music does not satisfy the requirements thereof.

The time devoted to physical instruction after the first year of the course should be increased.  The proposal to discontinue Art after the first year of the Classical Course and after the second year in Modern Language Course, and Geography after the second year in both courses should be reconsidered.

It is also suggested that, in view of the small allowance of time for English & History during the first three years of the course, the dropping of one period of English in the second year by candidates following the Classical course is to be deprecated.

With regard to the above observations, I am to call attention to the exacting nature of each of the courses proposed  and to request that further proposals may be submitted making suitable provision for such courses as may be followed successfully by normal pupils of average intelligence regard being had to the necessity of devoting adequate time and attention to the study of English & History, and of meeting the requirements of Section 4 of Circular 62 in regard to Geography, Art, Physical Education, and Music.  A separate form should be used for each course.”

These suggestions will be met when we move up to the new school by having 8 periods daily as follows:-

9-9.30; 9.30-10.15; 10.15-11; 11.5-11.50; 11.50-12.35. 1.30-2.15; 2.15-3; 3.-.45.

21 January

Miss Ann Milne Andrews Maver M.A. commenced duty to-day as assistant teacher of English and Geography.

27 January

Yesterday afternoon the desks were removed from U.F. Church Hall to the Technical Block at Preston Lodge.  From to-day classes are being held partly in the five rooms of the Technical Block and partly in the Parish Church Hall, Hut, Science Laboratory and Cookery room of the Public School in Kirk Street.  There are still two rooms of the Technical Block to be completed.

29 January

Miss M. A. Mitchell M.A. B.Sc, who had previously been on the staff here, resumed duty as a temporary assistant teacher of Science and Mathematics.

Talent Show Christmas 2009

A big well done to all those who took part in the talent show last term. House points all round.

School Opening - Update

Updated at 2.30pm: Thursday 7th Jan 2010:

Open for business

East Lothian Council plan the

REOPENING OF ALL SCHOOLS

on Friday 8th Jan 2010

Should conditions deteriorate overnight to the extent that this plan needs to be revised then announcements will be made on Radio Forth and BBC Radio Scotland - please be alive to these announcements.

Further - as a precaution - all pupils should be aware of where they would go - i.e. neighbour/friend/relative should it be necessary to close the school again during the continued wintery conditions which are forecast for the next week or so.

Please continue to check this website and listen for announcements from Radio Forth, BBC Radio Scotland and East Lothian Council

BBC Radio Scotland - The Big Debate : Listen Again

To listen again to BBC Radio Scotland “The Big Debate” broadcast from Preston Lodge High School on the 6th December 2009, click on the image below.

If you prefer to download a copy go to the link here

Senior Dance 2009

Our Senior Dance was held on Monday 21st Dec and was well attended by our fantastic S5 and S6 students.
They looked and danced brilliantly - once again they were a credit to the school, their families and our whole community.

Have a great Christmas Holiday!!!

To view or purchase photographs of the Dance visit our Pro Gallery

For more video from the dance visit our YouTube Channel




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