Mr Collette remembers
From the School Magazines of 1959 and 1960
What was Hemsworth Grammar School like in its early days? Looking over the old magazines can be both entertaining and instructive as our school expands and educational facilities become more complex. Mr. Collette has unearthed some interesting facts and figures. 1923 By December,
1923
The school mustered 154 pupils. A school party visited Wembley, the Zoo and the Houses of Parliament in June, 1923. Three short plays: "The Princess and the Woodcutter", "Fleur de Neige" and "Creatures of Impulse" were performed in the Quarry Garden. "As You Like It" was performed in the Hippodrome for there was, as yet, no School Hall.
1924
Price House came into existence. It was named after the Chairman of the Governors, Alderman G. Price. "The wireless set has functioned for twelve months and many members of the Wireless Club are making their own crystal sets." Staff v. School hockey match (1924) - Staff 7 - School 0.
"You are old," said the Team, "and your arms are too weak
For anything fiercer than croquet.
Yet you shot seven goals, and we couldn't get one.
Who taught you your powerful stroke, eh?"
"In our youth," said the Staff, "we have taught many boys
Among whom we've caned not a few,
And the muscular strength which it gave to our arms
Still easily carries us through."
"Now we've answered your questions, and that is enough; If more come, we'll surely see red.
Do you think we can listen all day to this stuff?
Be off, or we'll 'stripe' you instead.
Say 'Licked by the aged' when tempted to bluff, 'Tis a cure for any swelled head.'
1925
June 26th. The Old Students' Association was formed. W. Kirk was the first President and, Winnie Walsh the Vice-President. House Challenge Cup: Won by Holgate House. House Sports Cup: Won by Price House.
1926
Scorer of the first century for the School: Stanley Hawkesworth. This was followed by successive scores of 63, 71, and 119. Guest House was formed, named after Mr. J. Guest, M.P. House Challenge Cup: Won by Holgate House.
1927
Introduction of the Inter-House Musical Competition. Talbot House Choir won the Choir Competition. Assembly Hall officially opened by Alderman G. Price, J.P. The first County Major Scholarship won by E. J. Barker. School Photographic Society started by Mr. Hyde.
1928
First School Concert. 'Leavers' introduced the good idea of donating a book to the Library for all the help it had given them.
1929
Speech Day held in the Hippodrome. School Play: 'She Stoops to Conquer'.
What was Hemsworth Grammar School like in its early days? Looking over the old magazines can be both entertaining and instructive as our school expands and educational facilities become more complex. Mr. Collette has unearthed some interesting facts and figures. 1923 By December,
1923
The school mustered 154 pupils. A school party visited Wembley, the Zoo and the Houses of Parliament in June, 1923. Three short plays: "The Princess and the Woodcutter", "Fleur de Neige" and "Creatures of Impulse" were performed in the Quarry Garden. "As You Like It" was performed in the Hippodrome for there was, as yet, no School Hall.
1924
Price House came into existence. It was named after the Chairman of the Governors, Alderman G. Price. "The wireless set has functioned for twelve months and many members of the Wireless Club are making their own crystal sets." Staff v. School hockey match (1924) - Staff 7 - School 0.
"You are old," said the Team, "and your arms are too weak
For anything fiercer than croquet.
Yet you shot seven goals, and we couldn't get one.
Who taught you your powerful stroke, eh?"
"In our youth," said the Staff, "we have taught many boys
Among whom we've caned not a few,
And the muscular strength which it gave to our arms
Still easily carries us through."
"Now we've answered your questions, and that is enough; If more come, we'll surely see red.
Do you think we can listen all day to this stuff?
Be off, or we'll 'stripe' you instead.
Say 'Licked by the aged' when tempted to bluff, 'Tis a cure for any swelled head.'
1925
June 26th. The Old Students' Association was formed. W. Kirk was the first President and, Winnie Walsh the Vice-President. House Challenge Cup: Won by Holgate House. House Sports Cup: Won by Price House.
1926
Scorer of the first century for the School: Stanley Hawkesworth. This was followed by successive scores of 63, 71, and 119. Guest House was formed, named after Mr. J. Guest, M.P. House Challenge Cup: Won by Holgate House.
1927
Introduction of the Inter-House Musical Competition. Talbot House Choir won the Choir Competition. Assembly Hall officially opened by Alderman G. Price, J.P. The first County Major Scholarship won by E. J. Barker. School Photographic Society started by Mr. Hyde.
1928
First School Concert. 'Leavers' introduced the good idea of donating a book to the Library for all the help it had given them.
1929
Speech Day held in the Hippodrome. School Play: 'She Stoops to Conquer'.
