Writing slate used at Ruaig School in the 1920s-1930s
Writing slate used by Elsie MacKinnon, Kirkapol, at the Ruaig School in the 1920s-1930s. Much like a roofing slate, children could write on them using a slate pencil and erase their work by rubbing.
Needle case for pins and needles used in Cornaig School sewing classes.
Small brown leather wallet for keeping needles and pins. Contains 23 needles of various sizes and functions. Inner `page` reads: “This need case contains Abel Morrall`s needles. Over a century`s reputation one quality only the best. Cross fox trademark. Made in England”. Used in Cornaig School sewing classes.
Invitation to the Official Opening of the Tiree High School Extension
Formal invitation card from the Strathclyde Regional Council Department of Education inviting Miss F MacKinnon (Fiona MacKinnon, Kirkapol) to the Official Opening of the Tiree High School Extension on the 3rd February 1989.
Tiree High School Newsletter, 25 September 2009
Newsletter of Ard-sgoil Thiriodh, Cornaig, Sept 2009. Contents: notice about a concert by prospective Mòd contestants to raise funds to send the contestants to the Mòd, maths challenge, head lice, dental health, harvest hampers, lunch menu, yearbooks and calendars, jewellery recycling, rugby club, forthcoming events.
Newspaper article about Roderick Nicolson, Headteacher at a Tiree school in 1913.
Photocopied newspaper article from 1986, and accompanying letter to Archie MacKinnon, Cornaigmore, from his cousin in Australia, Sept 2009. A friend of Archie`s cousin had given his cousin the newspaper article and letter. The article reports Roderick Nicolson`s 95th birthday celebrations at the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Balallan and of his teaching career, including his first teaching position as Headmaster of a primary school on Tiree in 1913. The accompanying letter gives details of his family on Lewis.
Children`s story “The Secret of the Valley” used as a school text in Ruaig School.
Children`s book “The Secret of the Valley” by John Hornby, 1954, used as a school reading text at Ruaig School, with illustrations and exercises at the back.
Gaelic Unit school calendar for 1993
School calendar made by pupils of the Gaelic Unit at Tiree High School, Cornaig, for 1993. Made up of individual children`s line drawings for each month. Named children: Iain Caimbeul, Ros, Micheil, Seonag, Ciorstaidh, Ben, Domhnall – Rodaidh, Ailean, Iain MacAonghais, Cairistiona, Greum and Miari.
Photocopy of page from photo album with old Tiree photos
Photocopied page from unknown photo album. Five poor quality images entitled (1) The Old Habour, Scarinish, Tiree, (2) The ??? Schoolhouse of Ruaig and some of the gardners at work, (3) A Kelp-Gatherer, Tiree. This is the last ???? ???? left on the island, (4) School Children, Tiree, (5) The Cottage where Neal? Died and which he refused to leave for a Glasgow Hospital.
Balemartine School Diary/Log Book 1933-1963
Hardback log book/dairy for Balemartine Public School, 1933-1963. Entries made by principal teacher.
Heylipol School Diary/Log Book 1953-1974
Hardback log book/diary for Heylipol School during 1953-1974. Entries by the principal teacher.
