Ynyshir schools in 1916 to 1925 era

[ianocon]

My mother Phyllis Jones and her twin brother Leslie were born 28/1/1911 at 9 Whitting Street, Ynyshir.
I am trying to find out about their education and for how long they were at school.  I know they went to an infants school which according to family story was "at end of Whitting St" in Ynyshir.
Can anyone tell me where I can find info on that school and whether it is possible to search for school rolls of that era?

Thanks Ian

[heddwch]

Hi 
Do try the local library or Glamorgan Archives
Heddwch

[ianocon]

Yes thanks - I live in NZ so was hoping there might be someone with local knowledge.
Although the archives are closed I’ll try emailing them
Ian

[Dannemois]

Hi Ian
You can visit Glamorgan Archives on line at https://glamarchives.gov.uk/collection/
and you are able to Search the Catalogue; enter the term 'Ynyshir school' in the search panel.  Next page click on Rhondda Division Elementary/Primary School Records 1800-1996.  Description: Rhondda Division Elementary/Primary schools records including log books and admissions registers relating to a whole list of schools scroll down to bottom and you will see it includes Ynyshir Board school, 1881-1915. 

Regards, Roy

[ianocon]

Thanks Roy
I have done what you suggest and found a document ref ER49/1 which is the infants log book for those years- should give me the info
However unless I’m missing something, I can’t go any further on line - can’t actually see the records.
Is that right or is there something I can do to see the details?
If I can’t, it looks as if I will have to wait until the archives open again and then hope for help via email since I am in NZ
Thanks for getting me this far!
Ian

[Dannemois]

I'm afraid not; the catalogue is used for checking what the archives hold and when visiting you enter the doc ref details on a slip and the staff retrieve the particular item for viewing at the archives.  In your case, knowing they have the documents of interest you can contact the archives (after lock-down) and ask what they can do for you.

Good Luck
Roy

[Dannemois]

Several school photos on line Google "Ynyshir school" click images