The webmaster would be pleased to receive any letters from the Headmaster that are not included in the following list
| March 69 | 28/3/1969 | Since this school
is to have a long and glorious history Regarding uniform, Organ Fund and Solemn Dedication |
| Offer of Place | 20/5/1971 | The Headmaster looks forward to hearing from
you Offer of place to parents of prospective pupil |
| To the Parents of All New Boys | 18/6/1971 | I am now inviting you to visit the school
yourselves to hear my talk Invitation to parents to meet Headmaster and see around school |
| Buffet Dance | 1/11/1972 | We presume that all your friends are friends
of the school Regarding Fourth annual buffet dance |
| Leaver's Certicate | 27/6/1972 | The aforementioned, was admitted to this school...at the request of his parents, he was withdrawn from this school. |
| On Letters to the Headmaster | 18/1/1973 | I have the honour to be, Reverend and Dear
Father , Your Humble Pupil Regarding writing letters to Headmaster |
| July 1973 | 20/7/1973 | 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 speechaday, exam results and Appearance of our Boys |
| Easter 75 | 26/3/1975 | When
I was a student for the Priesthood in the 1940’s Regarding Prelates of Honour, Easter, Uniform, Exams etcetera |
| To Organ Fund Defaulters | 16/5/1975 | Please forgive me if I am mistaken Regarding non-payment of Organ Fund |
| End of 1975 | 25/7/1975 | 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 |
| Festival of Carols 1975 | 12/1975 | to end the Michaelmas Term and inaugurate
the coming Feast of Christmas Invitation to Festival of Carols |
| Lent term 1976 | 5/1/1976 | news
of the examinations for entry to the Colleges of Oxford
and Cambridge Regarding Oxbridge places, Epiphany and Chapel fund |
| Examinations 1976 | 14/5/1976 | Candidates
are considered to be personally responsible for their
attendance on the right date Regarding examinations |
| Sanctions Memorandum | 12/7/1976 | the
Head Master will be merciful in proportion to the speed
and compunction with which they own up Regarding Sanctions after flooding of toilets |
| Summer 1976 | 23/7/1976 | a
very happy year — perhaps the best so far Regarding universities, arrangements for new term, examinations,demise of the stripes, etcetera |
| School Song Competition | 1976 | The
Head Master invites entries for the composition of a
School Song Regarding the composition of a school song |
| Grand Christmas Draw 1976 | 29/10/1976 | 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 |
| Christmas1976 | 17/12/1976 | there
are times when darkness comes upon us: the days grow
shorter Regarding Christmas, an Oxbridge place and Chapel Fund |
| To Mark Brennan | 10/8/1976 | 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 |
| A Classic Letter | 4/1/1977 | Unless
I am greatly mistaken, we are all agreed that this is a
uniform-wearing school Regarding uniform, Oxbridge places and staff changes |
| Penultimate St Augustine's Letter | 7/7/1977 | 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 |
| Final St Augustine's Letter | 22/7/1977 | 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 |
| On School Policy | 25/10/1977 | In
the matter of private study our pupils often reveal
incredible immaturity; we must never weary of correcting
them. Regarding School Policies |
| To Mark Brennan 1977 | 9/2/1977 | So often in the past twelve years since this school opened I have felt lonely and unappreciated |
| To Mark Brennan 1979 | 5/7/1979 | I do not know where I am going, except that I am leaving here |
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