These entries (mainly by Mr William Henry Edmonds) in the school log books show how life for pupils during WWI carried on as normal but with soke acknowledgement of how the War was progressing.
1914, 25th Nov
Children’s Tea and Exhibition of Work
Registers closed at 1pm and school dismissed at 3pm owing to a Children’s Tea and Exhibition of Work (on behalf of the soldiers).
1915, 21st Oct
Trafalger Day
The first lesson this afternoon is being devoted to a discourse on the Navy in accordance with the desire of the County Council.
1916, 20th Jun
War Savings
The fisst lesson today is on Leaflet No 13 (War Savings).
1917, 24th May
The British Empire
[I] am devoting the first lesson this afternoon to a talk on the British Empire.
1918, 11th Jun
Mr Edmonds National Service Assessment
School has not met today as I have had to go to Exeter for medical examination (National Service).
1918, 21st Jun
Mr Edmonds National Service
I leave this school today, having been ordered to join for service with the colours on the 24th June (Monday next).
1918, 10th Dec
Red Cross Efforts
School close this afternoon (1/2 day) on account of “Our Day” Red Cross Efforts
1919, 3rd Feb
Mr Edmonds returns
I, WIlliam Henry Edmonds, take charge of the school once more.
1919, 23rd Aug
Extra week in school holidays
The school will be closed for five weeks as the managers have granted an extra week in accordance with the Kings wish.
1919, 11 Nov
First Armistace Day
Observed the anniversary of the Armistace in accordance with His Majestys wishes.