• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SHORTAGE OF TEACHERS
Sm,—Since January, 1947, the staff of this school has been short of teachers owing to a series of unfilled vacancies. In July, 1947, I reported to the Governors that during the past six months there had been seven vacancies and that in all instances, except modern languages, the field of choice had been small and the number of graduates with First and Upper Second Class Honours very few.
Subject Applicants
MathematiCs 1
Economics 8 History and Geography 12 English 7 Modern Languages 20
Senior Physics (L75 allowance) 5
Physical Training 2 - 1st Class Honours
1
The situation has steadily deteriorated. There are two further vacan- cies to be filled in January, 1948. Despite advertisements and letters to colleges, only one application has been received.
Subject Applicants Mathematics 1 (pass graduate) Biology and Chemistry 0 It is difficult to keep going ; to maintain high academic standards is almost impossible. At this rate the curriculum will be determined by the teachers available.—Yours faithfully, Holloway School, Hilldrop Road, N.7. RONALD GILL (Headmaster).
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