NA 1927 H 1
Famous Schools for Girls by Sara A Burstall
Article describing the foundation of the school, its move to Dover St. and the school curriculum. Comparisons made with St. Paul's School and outlines the successes of some former pupils [unnamed].
Includes a photograph of Sara Burstall and a drawing of the school at Dover St.
Includes references to Elizabeth Day, Mary Clarke, Michael Sadler.
Misc 1927 G 1
13 April 1927
School report of Gwen Strange for the Spring term.
Misc 1927 G 2
22 July 1927
School report of Gwen Strange for the Summer term.
Misc 1927 G 3
21 December 1927
School report of Gwen Strange for the Autumn term.
Misc 1927 G 4
13 April 1927
School report of Dorothy Gradwell for the Spring term.
Misc 1927 G 5
22 July 1927
School report of Dorothy Gradwell for the Summer term.
Misc 1927 G 6
21 December 1927
School report of Dorothy Gradwell for the Autumn term.
Misc 1927 G 7
13 April 1927
School report of Nora Spedding for the Spring term.
Misc 1927 G 8
22 July 1927
School report of Nora Spedding for the Summer term.
Misc 1927 G 9
21 December 1927
School report of Nora Spedding for the Autumn term.
Misc 1927 G 10
Letter and questionnaire requesting information "for an important enquiry" about leaving destinations and choice of career of former pupils.
Misc 1927 G 11
Manchester High School for Girls. Some Voluntary Activities in the School
A list of school societies, charities supported by the school and places visited outside school.
Misc 1927 G 12
Detailed instructions of the criteria for the awarding of book prizes.
Misc 1927 Sp 1
Invitation to the opening of the new school pavilion at the playing fields at Birchfields Rd including information about the inaugural hockey match to be played between past and present pupils.
Misc 1927 M 1
December 1927, The Music Teacher
Organising the School Concert by Annie O Warburton
An article giving advice on the organisation of the following aspects of a school concert: deciding on the items for the programme including some recommended pieces; developing a school orchestra; the behaviour of the performers; the printing and sale of tickets and programmes.
NA 1927 E 1
Founders' Day Service. Manchester High School. Advice of Collecting Friends
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Canon Peter Green. He commented on the value of friendship.
Includes references to J Moodie, Dr Parsons, Bishop of Middleton.
NA 1927 E 2
The Best Friends. Canon Peter Green's Advice to Girls
Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Canon Peter Green. He commented on the value of friendship.
NA 1927 E 3
21 July 1927
Wives Who Cannot Cook or Sew. Danger of Unpractical Examinations. Headmistress's Warning
Description of Speech Day. The guest speaker was Margaret Ashton. She commented on the opportunities for women to work abroad in countries such as India. Miss M G Clarke criticised the academic exams being set by examining bodies at the expense of more practical subjects.
Includes references to Mr Padmore, Prof H B Dixon, Dr Henry Guppy.
NA 1927 O 1
Travellers to France. The New Formalities
Description of the problems facing those who want to work in France.
Misc 1927 O 1
Manchester High School for Girls. Dates of Holidays 1926 - 1927
Dates of school terms.