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Ardfinnan National School records

Title

Ardfinnan National School records

Subject

National school records from Ardfinnan NS

Description

A collection of records from Ardfinnan NS. Many of the records are in very poor condition and only partially legible.
The National School at Ardfinnan was established in 1850 and a new school was built in 1856 on the present site. A new school was built in the Commons, Ardfinnan, in 1856 on the present site. though inspectors reports from the 1880s suggests the building was in a poor condition, a new building was finally completed in 1910.
The Curriculum in the latter half of the 19th Century was varied , even between the Boy's and Girl's schools! The boys had lessons in Arithmetic, Penmanship, Grammar, Dictation, Geography and Agriculture. Religion also was an important subject. At the turn of the century Elementary Science was introduced as well as Book-keeping and Physical Drill (P.E.). Algebra, Geometry and Irish were subjects taught as optional extras after school on certain days.
In the Girl's School the basics were much the same until the pupils reached 5th Class. From then on a strong emphasis was put on what was termed ‘Industrial Instruction'. Subjects such as Sewing, Domestic Economy, Cookery, Laundry, Dressmaking, Knitting and even Poultry-keeping were taught.
The records include a girls register for 1902-1920, examination rolls and inspectors reports as well as other 19th century correspondence. The register gives a record of the school history of pupils and contains an index which lists the names, register number and page in register and the register entry for each pupil giving date of entrance, registration number , full name, date of birth, religious denomination, address, parent’s occupation previous school and last class in that schoolclass. The register also lists the name, roll number and address of the school

Creator

Ardfinnan National School

Source

National school records held at Tipperary Studies

Publisher

Digitised by Tipperary Studies

Date

late 19th century - early 20th century

Rights

© Tipperary Studies

Relation

National school records held at Tipperary Studies

Format

PDF files

Language

English

Type

Printed bound books with completed manuscript entries

Coverage

Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary

Collection Items

Ardfinnan National School girls register 1902 - 1920
A register for girls attending Ardfinnan National School between 1902 and 1920.
The register gives a record of the school history of pupils and contains an index which lists the names, register number and page in register and the register entry for…

Ardfinnan National School reports and Correspondence 1879 - 1905
A collection of very damaged, mainly late 19th century, reports and correspondence for Ardfinnan National School. including correspondence on monitors and teachers as well as reports on teaching standards and the school building. 1879 -1905

Ardfinnan National School girls examination rolls 1873 -1899
Badly damaged examination rolls for Ardfinnan National School girls examination rolls 1873 - 1899

Ardfinnan NS Boys special roll 1916
A badly damaged roll for boys taking special subjects in Ardfinnan NS. The roll lists the boys names, class and register number. 1916

Ardfinnan National School boys register  1912 - 1930
The register of boys attending Ardfinnan National School from 1912 - 1930.
The register gives a record of the school history of pupils and contains an index which lists the names, register number and page in register and the register entry for…

Ardfinnan National School girls register 1912 - 1930
The register of girls attending Ardfinnan National School from 1912 - 1930
The register gives a record of the school history of pupils and contains an index which lists the names, register number and page in register and the register entry for each…
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