From the Headmaster . . .

has assessed your son as suitable to a grammar school education

Invitation visit to school and interview by Headmaster

... some of our boys will be brought in to exhibit the various uniforms ...

Regarding arrangements for visit to school and interview by Headmaster

... Letters concerned with such absences should normally be addressed to The Form Master

Regarding start of 1st year at St Augustine's School

If one parent cannot come, it will still be beneficial for the other to come.

Regarding arrangements for Second Form Parents' evening

Since this school is to have a long and glorious history

Regarding uniform, Organ Fund and Solemn Dedication

The Headmaster looks forward to hearing from you

Offer of place to parents of prospective pupil

I am now inviting you to visit the school yourselves to hear my talk

Invitation to parents to meet Headmaster and see around school

We presume that all your friends are friends of the school

Regarding Fourth annual buffet dance

The aforementioned, was admitted to this school...at the request of his parents, he was withdrawn from this school.

I have the honour to be, Reverend and Dear Father , Your Humble Pupil

Regarding writing letters to Headmaster

I do not think any of you would ever wish it to become a school where uniform is not worn, or is merely a form of optional fancy dress.

Regarding forthcoming speechday, exam results and Appearance of our Boys

When I was a student for the Priesthood in the 1940’s

Regarding Prelates of Honour, Easter, Uniform, Exams etcetera

Please forgive me if I am mistaken

Regarding non-payment of Organ Fund

As I compose my customary letter to you at the end of another academic year, news reaches me from universities throughout the country

Regarding the first Ten Years , staff changes, etcetera

to end the Michaelmas Term and inaugurate the coming Feast of Christmas

Invitation to Festival of Carols

news of the examinations for entry to the Colleges of Oxford and Cambridge

Regarding Oxbridge places, Epiphany and Chapel fund

Candidates are considered to be personally responsible for their attendance on the right date

Regarding examinations

the Head Master will be merciful in proportion to the speed and compunction with which they own up

Regarding Sanctions after flooding of toilets

It was most kind of you and your fellow-students to invite me

re Mother's death and consequent apologies for End of Year Celebration

a very happy year — perhaps the best so far

Regarding universities, arrangements for new term, examinations,demise of the stripes, etcetera

The Head Master invites entries for the composition of a School Song

Regarding the composition of a school song

Christmas is coming, and we are planning the usual programme of pleasurable activities in which, we hope, you and your families will take part

Regarding a Grand Christmas Draw

there are times when darkness comes upon us: the days grow shorter

Regarding Christmas, an Oxbridge place and Chapel Fund

Amongst your many memories of your time at this school there will be one not so very pleasing memory which I am afraid I must recall.

Regarding repairs to vandalised door to roof

Unless I am greatly mistaken, we are all agreed that this is a uniform-wearing school

Regarding uniform, Oxbridge places and staff changes

It has been agreed by the Manchester Education Committee that the existing Catholic secondary schools in the City should close on Monday, July 11th next, in order that the staff appointed to the new schools may attend meetings organised by the Heads Designate.

Regarding imminent closure of St Augustine's

St. Augustine’s Grammar School, which is the correct title at present of the establishment over which I have the honour to preside

Regarding reorganisation of Manchester Catholic schools, death of Mr McGuiness, coming academic year etecetera

In the matter of private study our pupils often reveal incredible immaturity; we must never weary of correcting them.

Regarding School Policies

So often in the past twelve years since this school opened I have felt lonely and unappreciated

I do not know where I am going, except that I am leaving here