teacher

in the early 1900s:

JAS. H. BLACKWOOD,
Head Master Love Lane School

      I haven't identified the first teaching post that Blackwood held, but by 1907-8 he was at the Love Lane School, which was apparently linked to St. Matthew's Church in Allman Town, and was a member of the Kingston Teachers' Association. He was the principal at Love Lane at least until 1910, while also being involved in a variety of activities.

​      In the December of 1908 Blackwood was one of a team of four teachers who inspected the excellent 'continuation' school run by W. Thomas Linton, which seems to indicate that he was already a respected professional. A year later Blackwood was at the prize-giving of the Boys' Continuation School, paying tribute to Linton's work for young Jamaicans.
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W T Linton

in 1910:

- athletics being developed for Kingston's elementary school children:
Daily Gleaner, February 2, 1910
PHYSICAL AIDS
Introduction of Athletics Into the Schools
MOVEMENT IN KINGSTON.
Meeting of Teachers to Consider a Scheme
      The following circular addressed to the teachers in Kingston speaks for itself:
      At a meeting of the “K.T.A.” held on the 28th inst. I brought forward a project for developing the physical condition of the children who attend our elementary schools. This scheme was unanimously supported and it was agreed to call a special meeting on the 11th prox., at 3.30 p.m., at the the Hanover Street School room for discussing the subject in details with a view of forming an "Athletic Association." To this meeting you are cordially invited. 
      You cannot but be interested in a movement of this sort, especially when you remember that on the broad foundation of health alone can the loftiest and most enduring structures of intellect be reared.
      Mr. Hector Josephs in his Xmas message through the "Gleaner" said, “I welcome this sway of sport in Jamaica. It promotes the moral, social and physical well being of the country — it means a better, brighter Jamaica and a happier future for its men and women."
      Please attend this meeting mentioned above; and by your wise help and counsel you will help in this “future."
Yours sincerely,
JAS. H. BLACKWOOD.
Daily Gleaner, February 17, 1910
ATHLETICS IN SCHOOL!
The Movement in Kingston.
      At the general meeting held on Friday the 11th inst. at the Hanover Street Schoolroom which meeting was called by Mr Jas. H Blackwood and at which Mr. J. Alexander Stewart presided, the following resolution was unanimously agreed to:
      "That the teachers of Kingston, in meeting assembled, recognizing the importance to the children of this island of having their physical systems cared for and trained — Resolved that a committee be appointed to consider and formulate a scheme for the formation of an Athletic Association in common with elementary schools in and around Kingston, and for drafting rules in connection therewith.”
      Communications were received from H E Henderson-Davis. Esq. solicitor on the subject and the members present were pleased to note the interest which he (Mr Solicltor Henderson-Davis) was taking in the physical education of the children of Jamaica.
[rest illegible - committee appointed]
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Daily Gleaner, April 8, 1910
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Daily Gleaner, April 18, 1910