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Started 06.11.2023
Updated 19.08.2024
Started 06.11.2023
Updated 19.08.2024
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Peaceful expressions on a late Winter's day in our beautiful grounds.
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
Cricket Staff Match 1966. Mr Hamilton is bowling. This was the last year of Hemsworth's traditional Grammar School. Then the changes started and it was never the same again.
Photo: Batey
17.08.2024
Today's Staff member is Miss Couperthwaite (Geography). She joined the HGS Staff in School Year 1959-60.
Today's Staff member is Miss Couperthwaite (Geography). She joined the HGS Staff in School Year 1959-60.
Photo: Batey
HGS Teaching Staff 1959-60
Back Row L-R: Mr. Davies, Mr. Pacy, Mr. Reed, Mr. Losasso, Mr. Williams, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Gray, Mr. Sale, Mr. Crompton
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Gregory, Mr. Cookson, Mr. Burnell, Mr. Owen, Mr. Knox, Mr. Catley
Third Row L-R: Mr. Jakes, Mr. Reasbeck, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Tate, Mr. Booth
Second Row L-R: Miss. Kay, Miss. Musgrave, Miss. Child, Miss. Tate, Mrs. Williams, Miss. Evans, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Fish, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Wharton
Front Row L-R: Mrs. D. Whittaker, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Lock, Mr. Swinbank
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Gregory, Mr. Cookson, Mr. Burnell, Mr. Owen, Mr. Knox, Mr. Catley
Third Row L-R: Mr. Jakes, Mr. Reasbeck, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Tate, Mr. Booth
Second Row L-R: Miss. Kay, Miss. Musgrave, Miss. Child, Miss. Tate, Mrs. Williams, Miss. Evans, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Fish, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Wharton
Front Row L-R: Mrs. D. Whittaker, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Lock, Mr. Swinbank
16.08.2024
Today's Staff member is Mr Murray (Religious Education). He joined the HGS Staff in School Year 1963-64.
Today's Staff member is Mr Murray (Religious Education). He joined the HGS Staff in School Year 1963-64.
Photo: Batey
HGS Teaching Staff 1963-64
Back Row L-R: Mr. Cooling, Mr. Burnell, Mr. Warren, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Jones, Mr. Hobbs, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Parkinson
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Pacy, Mr. Davies, Mr. Murray, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Smith, Mr. Jakes, Mr. Glenn
Third Row L-R: Mr. Greensmith, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Catley, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Minards, Mr. Knox, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Gray
Second Row L-R: Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Shelton, Miss. Jennings, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Alliott, Miss. Mathers, Miss. Williams, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Ramsden
Front Row L-R: Miss. Evans, Miss. Tate, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Miss. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Owen
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Pacy, Mr. Davies, Mr. Murray, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Smith, Mr. Jakes, Mr. Glenn
Third Row L-R: Mr. Greensmith, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Catley, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Minards, Mr. Knox, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Gray
Second Row L-R: Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Shelton, Miss. Jennings, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Alliott, Miss. Mathers, Miss. Williams, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Ramsden
Front Row L-R: Miss. Evans, Miss. Tate, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Miss. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Owen
12.08.2024
On the Nine Steps.
Today's small group.
On the Nine Steps.
Today's small group.
U6S 1952-53
This photo has been supplied by Terry O'Marr. Thank you, Terry.
Back Row L-R: Jim Stead, Bruce Ward, Pete Haverty
Front Row L-R: Janet Thorley, Mr. Senior, Terry O'Marr
Also in this class were Herbert James and John Butterfield.
Back Row L-R: Jim Stead, Bruce Ward, Pete Haverty
Front Row L-R: Janet Thorley, Mr. Senior, Terry O'Marr
Also in this class were Herbert James and John Butterfield.
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John Butterfield
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04.08.2024
Today's Staff members
Outside the box and happy!
Today's Staff members
Outside the box and happy!
The annual Staff v Pupils Tennis Match 1954
Back Row L-R: Miss Whitworth, Miss Kilner, Miss Saville
Front Row L-R: Miss Wimpenny, Miss Parkin, Miss Elliott/Mrs. Whittaker
Front Row L-R: Miss Wimpenny, Miss Parkin, Miss Elliott/Mrs. Whittaker
23.07.2024
Today's Staff member is Mr Hamilton (Headmaster).
Here he takes a break during the preparations for the Staff Play in 1967.
Today's Staff member is Mr Hamilton (Headmaster).
Here he takes a break during the preparations for the Staff Play in 1967.
Photo: Batey
22.07.2024
Today's Staff member is Miss Harris (Geography).
Miss Harris who was the Head of Geography when I started at HGS in 1955. The other Geography teachers at that time were Mr Leonard and Miss Ward. We all have our personal Years 1 to 5 Geography progression when at HGS. Mine was, for example, Mr Leonard, Miss Harris, Mr Airey, Miss Ward, Miss Ward. Happy days!
Today's Staff member is Miss Harris (Geography).
Miss Harris who was the Head of Geography when I started at HGS in 1955. The other Geography teachers at that time were Mr Leonard and Miss Ward. We all have our personal Years 1 to 5 Geography progression when at HGS. Mine was, for example, Mr Leonard, Miss Harris, Mr Airey, Miss Ward, Miss Ward. Happy days!
Miss Harris, Head of Geography. A lunch break in Malham village during a Field Trip in 1954.
Miss Harris first appeared on a Staff photograph in School Year 1944-45
Miss Harris first appeared on a Staff photograph in School Year 1944-45
HGS Staff 1944-45
Back Row L-R: Miss. Carter, Miss Robinson, Miss Black, Mr. Leonard, Mr. Outram, Mr. Johnson
Middle Row L-R: Miss Thomas, Miss Dunbar, Miss Moffatt, Miss. Williams, Miss. Harris, Mr. Leyland, Mr. Birdsall, Mr. Greenwell, Dr. Sass, Mr. Atack
Front Row L-R: Miss Garman, Miss Walker, Miss. Bromley, Miss. Prince, Miss. Shortridge, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Crossland, Mr. Storer, Mr. Austin, Mr. Scourfield, Mr. Collette
Middle Row L-R: Miss Thomas, Miss Dunbar, Miss Moffatt, Miss. Williams, Miss. Harris, Mr. Leyland, Mr. Birdsall, Mr. Greenwell, Dr. Sass, Mr. Atack
Front Row L-R: Miss Garman, Miss Walker, Miss. Bromley, Miss. Prince, Miss. Shortridge, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Crossland, Mr. Storer, Mr. Austin, Mr. Scourfield, Mr. Collette
16.07.2024
Today's Staff member is Mr Plummer (Mathematics).
Today's Staff member is Mr Plummer (Mathematics).
Photo: Batey
Mr. Plummer joined the HGS Staff in School Year 1963-64.
HGS Teaching Staff 1963-64
Back Row L-R: Mr. Cooling, Mr. Burnell, Mr. Warren, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Jones, Mr. Hobbs, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Parkinson
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Pacy, Mr. Davies, Mr. Murray, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Smith, Mr. Jakes, Mr. Glenn
Third Row L-R: Mr. Greensmith, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Catley, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Minards, Mr. Knox, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Gray
Second Row L-R: Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Shelton, Miss. Jennings, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Alliott, Miss. Mathers, Miss. Williams, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Ramsden
Front Row L-R: Miss. Evans, Miss. Tate, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Miss. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Owen
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Pacy, Mr. Davies, Mr. Murray, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Smith, Mr. Jakes, Mr. Glenn
Third Row L-R: Mr. Greensmith, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Catley, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Minards, Mr. Knox, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Gray
Second Row L-R: Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Shelton, Miss. Jennings, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Alliott, Miss. Mathers, Miss. Williams, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Ramsden
Front Row L-R: Miss. Evans, Miss. Tate, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Miss. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Owen
12.07.2024
The page "The HGS Website Statistics" has been updated.
The page "The HGS Website Statistics" has been updated.
Today's Staff Member is Mr Shelton (Science).
Photo: Batey
Mr Shelton joined the HGS Staff in School Year 1961-62. This was my final year as a pupil at HGS. We met by chance outside the Science Block and had a very pleasant chat.
Dave
Dave
The Science Block
HGS Staff 1961-62
Back Row L-R: Mr. Hudson, Mr. Coar, Mr. Butler, Mr. Williams, Mr. Glenn
Fifth Row L-R: Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Burnell, Mr. R. Palmer, Mr. Twigg, Mr. Gray, Mr. Pacy
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Mr. Minards, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Knox
Third Row L-R: Mr. Davies, Mr. Reed, Mr. Catley, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Shelton, Mr. Crompton, Mr. Jakes, Mr. Wharton
Second Row L-R: Miss Radford, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss Parkin, Mrs. Bistis, Miss. Evans, Miss. Tate, Miss. Musgrave, Miss. Jennings
Front Row L-R: Mrs. Williams, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Owe
Fifth Row L-R: Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Burnell, Mr. R. Palmer, Mr. Twigg, Mr. Gray, Mr. Pacy
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Mr. Minards, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Knox
Third Row L-R: Mr. Davies, Mr. Reed, Mr. Catley, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Shelton, Mr. Crompton, Mr. Jakes, Mr. Wharton
Second Row L-R: Miss Radford, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss Parkin, Mrs. Bistis, Miss. Evans, Miss. Tate, Miss. Musgrave, Miss. Jennings
Front Row L-R: Mrs. Williams, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Atack, Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Owe
02.07.2024
The most popular HGS website pages today are:
The most popular HGS website pages today are:
Mr Hamilton was often to be seen around school. Here he is with a cheerful disposition, in an anorak, getting out and about on a cold, damp HGS day. We all knew who the Headmaster was at HGS. He had a management styles which was very positive. This affected so many school activities.
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
30.06.2024
The HGS website statistics have been updated.
The HGS website statistics have been updated.
Visitors this month are shown below.
Mr Hamilton in his Study during WW2 (1940)
Note the famous broad-nib pen and the R.W. Hamilton rubber stamp which left its mark on our reports.
Note the famous broad-nib pen and the R.W. Hamilton rubber stamp which left its mark on our reports.
10.06.2024
Thank you for logging on to the HGS website. It is good to know that there is still interest in our old school on the hill.
Dave
Thank you for logging on to the HGS website. It is good to know that there is still interest in our old school on the hill.
Dave
The graph below shows the Site's Traffic of yesterday.
The article "New Arrangements: The First Transfers 1929" has been added to "Thoughts about HGS 5"
09.06.2024
A point of interest. How are we doing?
A point of interest. How are we doing?
09.06.2024
The HGS website statistics have been updated.
The HGS website statistics have been updated.
Photo: Batey
Tape at the ready on a warm Summer's day by the North Walk.
Mr Murray (left) and Mr Shelton are in charge on Heats Day 1966. I remember carrying and using that Shot Put circle many times. It was surprisingly light. The white Stop Board was made from wood. The Shots shown here weighted 7 lbs.
Dave
Mr Murray (left) and Mr Shelton are in charge on Heats Day 1966. I remember carrying and using that Shot Put circle many times. It was surprisingly light. The white Stop Board was made from wood. The Shots shown here weighted 7 lbs.
Dave
22.05.2024
Referring sites this month
If a visitor clicked a link on another website to reach our site, then they have been "referred" to our website by this other site. The more inbound links we have pointing to our site, the better our internet search rank will likely end up being.
Referring sites this month
If a visitor clicked a link on another website to reach our site, then they have been "referred" to our website by this other site. The more inbound links we have pointing to our site, the better our internet search rank will likely end up being.
21.05.2024
Speech Day 1927. What was in Mr Jenkinson's thoughts that year?
Mr Jenkinson, Speech Day 1927, the Hippodrome Report, has been added to the page "Articles 2".
Speech Day 1927. What was in Mr Jenkinson's thoughts that year?
Mr Jenkinson, Speech Day 1927, the Hippodrome Report, has been added to the page "Articles 2".
Mr Jenkinson, Headmaster 1921-37
At the beginning of the summer term of 1926, the new science classrooms became available for use. There was a Physics laboratory, a Chemistry laboratory, and at the far end of the block in the picture below was the Domestic Science room, which maintained its identity long after the two science rooms were eventually moved to a building erected later in the century.
16.05.2024
Here are the recent monthly viewing trends for the HGS website.
Dave
Here are the recent monthly viewing trends for the HGS website.
Dave
A memory test.
Miss Smith's Room and the Prefects' Rooms?
Miss Smith's Room and the Prefects' Rooms?
30.04.2024
1. "1948: A drawing with insight" has been added to "News Snippets".
2. The HGS website's April 2024 weekly trends are shown below.
1. "1948: A drawing with insight" has been added to "News Snippets".
2. The HGS website's April 2024 weekly trends are shown below.
Page Views:
The number of pages that visitors viewed on a given day or other time-period. A single visitor may view one or more pages.
Unique Visitors:
The number of individual visitors who came to the site in a specified time-period. Note that the "unique visitors" number should be smaller than the "page views" number since one person may visit multiple pages and generate multiple page views.
The number of pages that visitors viewed on a given day or other time-period. A single visitor may view one or more pages.
Unique Visitors:
The number of individual visitors who came to the site in a specified time-period. Note that the "unique visitors" number should be smaller than the "page views" number since one person may visit multiple pages and generate multiple page views.
25.04.2024
The site will resume shortly. Thanks for your patience.
Dave.
The site will resume shortly. Thanks for your patience.
Dave.
10.04.2024
"News Snippets" has been updated with an article about a Staff Play which was produced by Mr Kennedy.
"News Snippets" has been updated with an article about a Staff Play which was produced by Mr Kennedy.
The Annual Cross-country event
L-R: Mr Walsh, Miss Rankin, Mr Baker
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
09.04.2024
"1949 : A school constant - CHANGE" has been added to "News Snippets".
"1949 : A school constant - CHANGE" has been added to "News Snippets".
07.04.2024
"1967: A reaction to the situation" has been added to "News Snippets".
"1967: A reaction to the situation" has been added to "News Snippets".
1967. The Final Sports Day Presentation
This photo comes from Marrion Pearson. Thank you, Marrion.
L-R: Savage, 2, Jacqueline Winder, John Basford, David Smith, Trevor Nicholls, Marrion Pearson, 8, Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Hamilton, David Malkin, Dianne Sell, Billy Hibbert, Stephen Womersley, Susan Tate
L-R: Savage, 2, Jacqueline Winder, John Basford, David Smith, Trevor Nicholls, Marrion Pearson, 8, Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Hamilton, David Malkin, Dianne Sell, Billy Hibbert, Stephen Womersley, Susan Tate
06.04.2024
"News Snippets" has been updated with an article from 1935.
"News Snippets" has been updated with an article from 1935.
03.04.2024
A new page called "News Snippets" has been started. It will contain news items taken from any year of the school's life. At present there are two articles:
1. 1931, A Pitch for the Pitch and
2. Mr. Philip Crossland, Senior Master at Hemsworth Grammar School.
A new page called "News Snippets" has been started. It will contain news items taken from any year of the school's life. At present there are two articles:
1. 1931, A Pitch for the Pitch and
2. Mr. Philip Crossland, Senior Master at Hemsworth Grammar School.
HGS Staff 1953-54
Back Row L-R: Mr. Collins, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Senior, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Farrar, Mr. Taylor
Third Row L-R: Mr. Crossland, Mr. Combs, Mr. Burnett, Mr. Walker, Mr. Allan, Mr. Swinbank
Second Row L-R: Miss. Ward, Miss. Austin, Miss. Parkin, Miss. Yates Miss. Saville, Miss. Kilner, Miss. Wimpenny, Miss. Elliott
Front Row L-R: Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Whitworth, Miss. Carter, Miss. Harris, Miss. Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Manning, Mr. Leonard, Mr. Atack, Mr. Lock
Third Row L-R: Mr. Crossland, Mr. Combs, Mr. Burnett, Mr. Walker, Mr. Allan, Mr. Swinbank
Second Row L-R: Miss. Ward, Miss. Austin, Miss. Parkin, Miss. Yates Miss. Saville, Miss. Kilner, Miss. Wimpenny, Miss. Elliott
Front Row L-R: Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Whitworth, Miss. Carter, Miss. Harris, Miss. Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Manning, Mr. Leonard, Mr. Atack, Mr. Lock
30.03.2024
"Thoughts about HGS 5" has been updated with a short articles.
"Thoughts about HGS 5" has been updated with a short articles.
The South Walk in 1923 Facing towards the Green Gate
I always enjoyed this part of the walk to and from school. Usually I came to HGS on the Upton bus, but after sport practices I would walk down into Hemsworth to get the bus home. This meant using the South Walk down to The Green Gate. It was just about always tranquil. The rooks in the trees could make a noise but I quite enjoyed it for the short time I used the South Walk. Sometimes I could only hear the bells of St Helen's Church ringing the time. That was very pleasant.
One time in the Summer, I could hear the bells in the distance and then Mr Collette came down the Girls' Walk to the Green Gate on his way home. He was walking through the grounds by himself just like he had done for so many years. A magic moment.
Dave
One time in the Summer, I could hear the bells in the distance and then Mr Collette came down the Girls' Walk to the Green Gate on his way home. He was walking through the grounds by himself just like he had done for so many years. A magic moment.
Dave
27.03.2024
"Leighton and a brave journey to a new life" has been added to "Thoughts about HGS 5".
"Leighton and a brave journey to a new life" has been added to "Thoughts about HGS 5".
The Green Gate
Please note that the drawings on this website are published with the permission of the artist Mr G. Holdsworth.
Please note that the drawings on this website are published with the permission of the artist Mr G. Holdsworth.
I have many fond memories of H.G.S., a beautiful building with those gorgeous magnolias as you walked up the driveway, the shuttered windows and that impressive staircase. The Green Gate was the entry to a special world.
Pat Cockburn
It is amazing how memories and names come flooding back. Here are a few from 1955-62:
a. The fear standing outside the Head’s Study waiting to walk with him along the corridor to the Hall when it was your turn to read the lesson in assembly.
b. We had the classroom (Room 1) opposite the Head’s study as our form room (2A) with the wooden desks, which we personalized with photos inside the lids.
c. I will always remember our final assembly in the Hall, singing the School Song with tears rolling down my face, knowing that this was the end of seven very special years.
d. Do you remember those dreaded lisle stockings (we must have been proto-types for Norah Batty) and the hats which we put a tuck in and then balanced precariously on the back of the head.
e. Do you remember the iced Sally Lunns which we got from Riggotts bakers in the village when we were allowed the privilege of going into the village at lunch-time when we made it into the Sixth Form?
f. Ackworth Quaker School used to be the favourite venue for hockey matches as they had hot showers followed by afternoon tea!
g. The highlight for the athletics had to be the Yorkshire Schools’ Championships at Redcar.
Pat Cockburn (HGS 1955-62)
Pat Cockburn
It is amazing how memories and names come flooding back. Here are a few from 1955-62:
a. The fear standing outside the Head’s Study waiting to walk with him along the corridor to the Hall when it was your turn to read the lesson in assembly.
b. We had the classroom (Room 1) opposite the Head’s study as our form room (2A) with the wooden desks, which we personalized with photos inside the lids.
c. I will always remember our final assembly in the Hall, singing the School Song with tears rolling down my face, knowing that this was the end of seven very special years.
d. Do you remember those dreaded lisle stockings (we must have been proto-types for Norah Batty) and the hats which we put a tuck in and then balanced precariously on the back of the head.
e. Do you remember the iced Sally Lunns which we got from Riggotts bakers in the village when we were allowed the privilege of going into the village at lunch-time when we made it into the Sixth Form?
f. Ackworth Quaker School used to be the favourite venue for hockey matches as they had hot showers followed by afternoon tea!
g. The highlight for the athletics had to be the Yorkshire Schools’ Championships at Redcar.
Pat Cockburn (HGS 1955-62)
17.03.2024
"Thoughts about HGS 5" has been updated with "A letter from Sue". There are now four articles on that page.
"Thoughts about HGS 5" has been updated with "A letter from Sue". There are now four articles on that page.
11.03.2024
"Thoughts about HGS 5" has been updated. There are now three articles.
"Thoughts about HGS 5" has been updated. There are now three articles.
Prefects 1950-51
Photo sent in by Geoff Dykes. Thank you, Geoff.
Back Row L-R: Colin Beckett, Geoffrey Dykes, Jim Wilkinson, Sam Hughes, Donald Clarke, Keith Bruce, Dennis Ramsden, Ray North, Geoffrey Manning
Second Row L-R: Dorothy Pickin, Millicent Jones, Molly Dodsworth, Barbara Winters, Angela Lockwood, Norma Burden, Edith Lill, Pamela Harrison, Pat Waring
Front Row L-R: Florence Crossley, Thelma Robinson, Jean Dillon, Miss Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Peter Henry, Richard Whittaker, Peter Schofield
Back Row L-R: Colin Beckett, Geoffrey Dykes, Jim Wilkinson, Sam Hughes, Donald Clarke, Keith Bruce, Dennis Ramsden, Ray North, Geoffrey Manning
Second Row L-R: Dorothy Pickin, Millicent Jones, Molly Dodsworth, Barbara Winters, Angela Lockwood, Norma Burden, Edith Lill, Pamela Harrison, Pat Waring
Front Row L-R: Florence Crossley, Thelma Robinson, Jean Dillon, Miss Smith, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Peter Henry, Richard Whittaker, Peter Schofield
07.03.2024
A new page has been started. It is called "Thoughts about HGS 5".
Further update:
There are now two articles on the page.
A new page has been started. It is called "Thoughts about HGS 5".
Further update:
There are now two articles on the page.
05.03.2024
Old Hilmians gathering.
From Ken Johnson
We are having an Old Hilmians gathering at Hemsworth RFC on Sat. 6 April for their last home game v Dinnington. Quite poignant as Les Tate (photo below) was the founding member of both clubs. Anyone from the 1950s/60s/70s HGS rugby teams who would like to join us DM me.
Ken Johnson
Old Hilmians gathering.
From Ken Johnson
We are having an Old Hilmians gathering at Hemsworth RFC on Sat. 6 April for their last home game v Dinnington. Quite poignant as Les Tate (photo below) was the founding member of both clubs. Anyone from the 1950s/60s/70s HGS rugby teams who would like to join us DM me.
Ken Johnson
Mr Tate
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25.02.2024
A new page "Quotes" has been added to the site. It will contain random Hemsworth Grammar School Quotes from people who were pupils or teachers at the school during its life, 1921-67.
A new page "Quotes" has been added to the site. It will contain random Hemsworth Grammar School Quotes from people who were pupils or teachers at the school during its life, 1921-67.
Mr. Owen helps with the boys' Hockey Team.
22.02.2024
1. "An email from Linda Collingwood, HGS 1962-69" has been started on "Thoughts about HGS 4".
2. "First impressions, lasting memories" has been started on "Articles 2".
3. The pages "Articles 1" and "Articles 2" can now be accessed through "The Articles Index" on the alphabetical Main Menu.
1. "An email from Linda Collingwood, HGS 1962-69" has been started on "Thoughts about HGS 4".
2. "First impressions, lasting memories" has been started on "Articles 2".
3. The pages "Articles 1" and "Articles 2" can now be accessed through "The Articles Index" on the alphabetical Main Menu.
School Orchestra 1948-49
Photo from Joyce and Michael Dixon. Additional names from Peter Wall. Thank you.
Back Row L-R: Bill Greasley, Colin Megson, Brian Toyne, Eric Sale, Don Richardson, David Parker.
Middle Row L-R: Ella Godwin, Daphne Akred, Edith Lill, Keith Megson, Bywater, Alan Goodinson, Betty Allen, Joyce Dixon.
Front Row L-R: Michael Nurney (drum) Faye Hollinshead, Grace Roberts, Barbara Collette, Doreen Worsfold, Mr. Hamilton, Miss Carter, Mr. Renhard, Bill Dando, Brian Laughton, Keith Lodge, Eric May, Powell (drum)
Back Row L-R: Bill Greasley, Colin Megson, Brian Toyne, Eric Sale, Don Richardson, David Parker.
Middle Row L-R: Ella Godwin, Daphne Akred, Edith Lill, Keith Megson, Bywater, Alan Goodinson, Betty Allen, Joyce Dixon.
Front Row L-R: Michael Nurney (drum) Faye Hollinshead, Grace Roberts, Barbara Collette, Doreen Worsfold, Mr. Hamilton, Miss Carter, Mr. Renhard, Bill Dando, Brian Laughton, Keith Lodge, Eric May, Powell (drum)
20.02.2024
"The Appreciation of Pictures, 1963" has been added to "Social Media Posts about HGS 7"
"The Appreciation of Pictures, 1963" has been added to "Social Media Posts about HGS 7"
Form 5T 1966-67
Photo supplied by Marrion Pearson. Thank you, Marrion. Names have been sent in by David Baines and Alan Jones. Thank you
Back Row L-R: Martin Petfield, Clive Allsop, David Baines, Glen Burrows, John Nicholson, Glyn Dixon
Front Row L-R: Mary Harrison, Brenda Thompson, Marrion Pearson, Mr. Burnell, Steven Kent, Pauline Lockwood, Angela May
Back Row L-R: Martin Petfield, Clive Allsop, David Baines, Glen Burrows, John Nicholson, Glyn Dixon
Front Row L-R: Mary Harrison, Brenda Thompson, Marrion Pearson, Mr. Burnell, Steven Kent, Pauline Lockwood, Angela May
14.02.2024
"The Friday Club, 1962-63" has been added to the page "Articles 2".
"The Friday Club, 1962-63" has been added to the page "Articles 2".
Another busy Saturday morning.
13.02.2024
"HGS appreciation from Jean and Tony" has been added to the page "Articles 2".
"HGS appreciation from Jean and Tony" has been added to the page "Articles 2".
The HGS Staff 1956-57
Back Row L-R: Mr. Sale, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Owen, Mr. Wall, Mr. Farrar, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Young
Third Row L-R: Mr. Reed, Mr. Colley, Mr. Bulley, Mr. Tate, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Wharton
Second Row L-R: Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Flavell, Mr. Burnett, Mrs. Sharpe, Miss. Hampshire, Miss. Woodward, Miss Fleming/Mrs Street?, Mr. Kennedy, 9
Front Row L-R: Mrs. Lumb, Mrs. Whittaker, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Harris, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Leonard, Mr. Atack, Mr. Lock
Third Row L-R: Mr. Reed, Mr. Colley, Mr. Bulley, Mr. Tate, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hassall, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Wharton
Second Row L-R: Mr. Swinbank, Mr. Flavell, Mr. Burnett, Mrs. Sharpe, Miss. Hampshire, Miss. Woodward, Miss Fleming/Mrs Street?, Mr. Kennedy, 9
Front Row L-R: Mrs. Lumb, Mrs. Whittaker, Miss. Ward, Miss. Metcalfe, Miss. Harris, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Leonard, Mr. Atack, Mr. Lock
11.02.2024
"A comment from Daphne" has been added to "Articles 2".
"A comment from Daphne" has been added to "Articles 2".
Mr. Hodson and Mr. Murray on Sports Day 1967.
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
10.02.2024
A new page, "Articles 2", has been added to the site. It contains one item.
A new page, "Articles 2", has been added to the site. It contains one item.
Maureen and Joyce relax during the Lunch Break.
08.02.2024 (2)
Over the past month we have had good viewing numbers but negative trends.
Over the past month we have had good viewing numbers but negative trends.
08.01.2024 (1)
"Education and Peace" has been added as article 10 on the "Articles" page.
"Education and Peace" has been added as article 10 on the "Articles" page.
Country Dancing on the School Fields (Cricket Square and Running Track) in the 1960s.
The photograph was sent in by Mr Parkinson (HGS Physics). Thank you.
Mr Parkinson
Country Dancing on the School Fields (Cricket "Patch"/Square and Running Track) with the Headmaster taking the lead in 1936.
07.02.2024
"Lord Middleton's Address, Speech Day 1930" has been added to the Articles page.
"Lord Middleton's Address, Speech Day 1930" has been added to the Articles page.
From the website
Sports Day winners 1950
Sports Day winners 1950
This image was taken in front of the Cricket Pavilion and was sent in by Gordon Clarke, HGS 1943-50. Thank you, Gordon.
L-R: Margaret Butterfield (Junior Victrix Ludorum), Eileen Booth (Victrix Ludorum), Gordon Clarke (Victor Ludorum), Ron Wilkinson (Junior Victor Ludorum)
L-R: Margaret Butterfield (Junior Victrix Ludorum), Eileen Booth (Victrix Ludorum), Gordon Clarke (Victor Ludorum), Ron Wilkinson (Junior Victor Ludorum)
The School Sports were held on July 12th and the afternoon proved to be one of the most exciting for several years, the destination of the trophies being in doubt until the closing events in many cases. The Championship Cup was won by Talbot with 313 points but it was not until the last two events that they overtook Holgate who finished second with 293.5 points. Price gained 187.5 points and Guest 175 points. The Standards Cup, awarded for the points gained by all members of the House who achieve set standards in the events, was won by Price. Altogether nine new records were set, up, viz:- Lawton (Mile), Clarke (Sen. 440 yds.). Pearson (Jun. 220 yds. and 440 yds.), Wilkinson (Int. Shot), M. Moore (Cricket Ball), M. Hawkins (Jun. 80 yds.), J. Taylor (Jun. Hop, Step and Jump) and B. Parker (Int. 150 yds.). The Senior Victor Ludorum Cup was won by Clarke, who throughout the summer ran consistently well and won the Northern Counties Junior 440 yds. Championship. Wilkinson won the Junior Victor Ludorum. The Victrix Ludorum Cups were won by E. Booth (Senior) and M. Butterfield (Junior). Other trophies were won by Talbot (Relay Cup), Swift (Half Mile Cup) and Lawton (Mile Cup). Henry, P. G., U6S.
Hello Dave,
I had an e-mail some time ago from Sheila introducing the site; I'm afraid it's taken me equally as long to get round to contacting you all. My years at HGS are remembered with great nostalgia and happiness. I was there from 1943 to 1950 and I can honestly say they were some of the best years of my life. Memories come flooding back when I read the entries on the site and I am pleased to say that my wife and I have attended a number of the reunions arranged by Mick Cleaver. My wife attended HGS 1943 to 1949. In 1949 she became RWH's Junior Secretary moving up to Senior Secretary in 1950. Her name then was Marie Johnson. We started our courtship at HGS in 1949 and married in 1954. This year sees our 50th wedding anniversary. I wonder how many more romances started like that and are still going? During my time at HGS I was more interested in the sporting side of the curriculum, my forte being Athletics. In the earlier years I was eclipsed by those giants Les Tate and Derek Wilkinson. However, I did manage to achieve the Victor Ludorum in 1950 and also captain the victorious HGS Athletics team which won the Inter Schools Shield and the Senior Boys plaque at Huddersfield.
I think it's wonderful to find such an informative site dedicated to a school and staff who nurtured us in our formative years. I have many memories and I promise I will pass them on as I gather my thoughts; I have also a number of photographs covering those years both of myself and my wife Marie and I will scan them and pass them on to you.
Many thanks to you and to Sheila for providing us with such an excellent site.
Best Wishes,
Gordon Clarke (April 2004)
I had an e-mail some time ago from Sheila introducing the site; I'm afraid it's taken me equally as long to get round to contacting you all. My years at HGS are remembered with great nostalgia and happiness. I was there from 1943 to 1950 and I can honestly say they were some of the best years of my life. Memories come flooding back when I read the entries on the site and I am pleased to say that my wife and I have attended a number of the reunions arranged by Mick Cleaver. My wife attended HGS 1943 to 1949. In 1949 she became RWH's Junior Secretary moving up to Senior Secretary in 1950. Her name then was Marie Johnson. We started our courtship at HGS in 1949 and married in 1954. This year sees our 50th wedding anniversary. I wonder how many more romances started like that and are still going? During my time at HGS I was more interested in the sporting side of the curriculum, my forte being Athletics. In the earlier years I was eclipsed by those giants Les Tate and Derek Wilkinson. However, I did manage to achieve the Victor Ludorum in 1950 and also captain the victorious HGS Athletics team which won the Inter Schools Shield and the Senior Boys plaque at Huddersfield.
I think it's wonderful to find such an informative site dedicated to a school and staff who nurtured us in our formative years. I have many memories and I promise I will pass them on as I gather my thoughts; I have also a number of photographs covering those years both of myself and my wife Marie and I will scan them and pass them on to you.
Many thanks to you and to Sheila for providing us with such an excellent site.
Best Wishes,
Gordon Clarke (April 2004)
02.02.2024
"The beginning of an HGS Tradition" has been added to "Thoughts about HGS (4)". The photo below was taken in front of the Cricket Pavilion.
"The beginning of an HGS Tradition" has been added to "Thoughts about HGS (4)". The photo below was taken in front of the Cricket Pavilion.
L-R: Gerald Ackroyd, Janet Newton, Roy Homer, Sykes Beaumont, Mrs. T. Manning, Brian Moore, Julia Street, Susan Butcher,
Brenda Nettleton, Sheila Kelsall
Brenda Nettleton, Sheila Kelsall
01.02.2024
The page "Articles" has been updated to eight entries with the addition of "The Purpose of Education". This address was delivered to the audience of Speech Day 1945 by Professor Swift of Sheffield University.
The page "Articles" has been updated to eight entries with the addition of "The Purpose of Education". This address was delivered to the audience of Speech Day 1945 by Professor Swift of Sheffield University.
28.01.2024
The new page "Articles" has been added to the site. Topics may include any aspects or activities involving HGS.
The new page "Articles" has been added to the site. Topics may include any aspects or activities involving HGS.
The Prefects' Pledge.
"I promise, God helping me, to be a faithful servant of the school, without fear and without reproach. I pledge myself to put the school first in everything, to uphold its best traditions, actively to oppose what is wrong, to protect the weak, and to be humble in my office. I will do my utmost to leave the school, better than I found it."
This promise or oath was taken by those pupils of Hemsworth Grammar School who were chosen to be Prefects and had to be learned and recited on the stage before the whole school. The Headmaster then presented the Prefect's Badge.
"I promise, God helping me, to be a faithful servant of the school, without fear and without reproach. I pledge myself to put the school first in everything, to uphold its best traditions, actively to oppose what is wrong, to protect the weak, and to be humble in my office. I will do my utmost to leave the school, better than I found it."
This promise or oath was taken by those pupils of Hemsworth Grammar School who were chosen to be Prefects and had to be learned and recited on the stage before the whole school. The Headmaster then presented the Prefect's Badge.
26.01.2024
The page "Thoughts about HGS 4" has been updates with "Musical Activities 1964-65" from Andrew Hudson.
This article is under construction.
The page "Thoughts about HGS 4" has been updates with "Musical Activities 1964-65" from Andrew Hudson.
This article is under construction.
25.01.2024
The page "Thoughts about HGS 4" has been updates with "The HGS Choirs". This article is under construction.
The page "Thoughts about HGS 4" has been updates with "The HGS Choirs". This article is under construction.
The successful HGS Choir of 1931 at the Pontefract Music Festival
Photo contributed by Grace Mills via Peter Kaye. Thank you. Some of the names have come from Lorna Jagger. Thank you,
Lorna
Pontefract Musical Competitions. Secondary School Choirs
Back Row L-R: Phyllis Stoker (Head Girl), Winnie Morley, Rosalind Atkinson, Ellen Keeling, Marjorie Harrison, May Madeley,
Marjorie Kay, 8, Lorna Jagger
Third Row L-R: Grace Mills, 2, 3, 4, Doris Hall, Norah Handley, 7, Grace White, 9, Ethel Jones
Second Row L-R: 1, 2, 3, Estelle Rhodes, Miss Phyllis Wright, Kathleen Perry, 7, 8
Front Row L-R: 1, Harry Shelley, 3, 4, 5
Lorna
Pontefract Musical Competitions. Secondary School Choirs
Back Row L-R: Phyllis Stoker (Head Girl), Winnie Morley, Rosalind Atkinson, Ellen Keeling, Marjorie Harrison, May Madeley,
Marjorie Kay, 8, Lorna Jagger
Third Row L-R: Grace Mills, 2, 3, 4, Doris Hall, Norah Handley, 7, Grace White, 9, Ethel Jones
Second Row L-R: 1, 2, 3, Estelle Rhodes, Miss Phyllis Wright, Kathleen Perry, 7, 8
Front Row L-R: 1, Harry Shelley, 3, 4, 5
21.01.2024
"Today's Photographs 7" has been updates.
"Today's Photographs 7" has been updates.
18.01.2024
"The Photos Page" has been updated with "Today's Photos 7". Photographs will be selected from the 1950s and the 1960s.
"The Photos Page" has been updated with "Today's Photos 7". Photographs will be selected from the 1950s and the 1960s.
Sport in WW2
Three HGS Teachers!
Rugby Second XV 1942-43
Three HGS Teachers!
Rugby Second XV 1942-43
Back Row L-R: George Pacy, Derek Wilkinson, Harry Strutt, J. Archer, Keith Robinson, Derek Fox, Joseph Bailey, Arnold Lovell, Cliff Hale, Gordon Lockwood, Hector Simmons
Front Row L-R: Elliott, Alex Dunn, Frank Oldroyd, Mr. Leonard, Peter Whittaker, Alan Rafton, Gues
Front Row L-R: Elliott, Alex Dunn, Frank Oldroyd, Mr. Leonard, Peter Whittaker, Alan Rafton, Gues
15.01.2024
The articles:
a. Changing Room 1950
b. In case you missed them (1) have been added to Posts about HGS (7).
The articles:
a. Changing Room 1950
b. In case you missed them (1) have been added to Posts about HGS (7).
Sport in WW2
Tennis First Team 1940-41 with two HGS teachers
Immaculate team uniform!
Tennis First Team 1940-41 with two HGS teachers
Immaculate team uniform!
Tennis 1st VI
Back Row L-R: Betty Clayton, Joan Wilson, Joyce Gill, Dorothy Parkin.
Front Row L-R: Doreen Lawton, Miss Rainford, Marie Mills.
Back Row L-R: Betty Clayton, Joan Wilson, Joyce Gill, Dorothy Parkin.
Front Row L-R: Doreen Lawton, Miss Rainford, Marie Mills.
13.01.2024
Posts about HGS (7)" has been updated with "Two Leaders". This article is under construction.
Posts about HGS (7)" has been updated with "Two Leaders". This article is under construction.
Cap and scarf from the 1930s
10.01.2024
Posts about HGS (7) has been updated with "Nearing the end of HGS". This article is under construction.
Posts about HGS (7) has been updated with "Nearing the end of HGS". This article is under construction.
An old activity and a new building.
Goodbye, First Team Rugby Pitch!
Over decades so many House matches and School matches took place on that space.
Goodbye, First Team Rugby Pitch!
Over decades so many House matches and School matches took place on that space.
School Year 1966-67
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
08.01.2024
The photo below shows the V.E. Street Party on or about 08.05.1945. This was my family's street in our mining village. Shortly after this we moved to Upton when my father obtained a job at the coal mine there. My story on this website then begins.
Dave
The photo below shows the V.E. Street Party on or about 08.05.1945. This was my family's street in our mining village. Shortly after this we moved to Upton when my father obtained a job at the coal mine there. My story on this website then begins.
Dave
08.01.2024
The 1930 article "What was important in 1930?" has been added to "Thoughts about HGS 4".
The 1930 article "What was important in 1930?" has been added to "Thoughts about HGS 4".
Mr Jenkinson
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Miss Griffiths
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28.12.2023
"Posts about HGS (7)" has been started, with an HGS article from Mr Hamilton about the Second World War.
"Posts about HGS (7)" has been started, with an HGS article from Mr Hamilton about the Second World War.
23.12.2023
Fred Johnson's "The last singing of the School Song revisited" has been added to "Posts about HGS (6)".
Fred Johnson's "The last singing of the School Song revisited" has been added to "Posts about HGS (6)".
The HGS Gymnasium 1957
20.12.2023
"A wet, lunchtime activity" has been added to "Posts about HGS (6)".
"A wet, lunchtime activity" has been added to "Posts about HGS (6)".
The Main Hall and Gymnasium
12.12.2023
The article "General Science 1955-59" has been added to "Posts about HGS (6)". It is still under development.
Who taught Sheils's Forms?
1955-56: 1st year (1B), General Science, Mr Farrar - Top Corridor Room
1956-57: 2nd year (2B), General Science, Mr Farrar - Top Corridor Room
1957-58: 3rd year (3A), Biology, Mr Sale, Chemistry, Mr. Taylor, Physics Mr. Woodcock
1958-59: 4th year (4A, 4T, 4G), General Science, Mr Knox
1959-60: 5th year (5A, 5T, 5G), General Science, Mr Sale and Mr Knox
The article "General Science 1955-59" has been added to "Posts about HGS (6)". It is still under development.
Who taught Sheils's Forms?
1955-56: 1st year (1B), General Science, Mr Farrar - Top Corridor Room
1956-57: 2nd year (2B), General Science, Mr Farrar - Top Corridor Room
1957-58: 3rd year (3A), Biology, Mr Sale, Chemistry, Mr. Taylor, Physics Mr. Woodcock
1958-59: 4th year (4A, 4T, 4G), General Science, Mr Knox
1959-60: 5th year (5A, 5T, 5G), General Science, Mr Sale and Mr Knox
5A 1959-60
Photo contributed by Susan Marsh. Thanks, Susan.
Back Row L-R: Bob Field, Gordon Bond, Brian Denham, David Hart, Brian Pawson, Arthur Street, Mr. D. Hudson
Second Row L-R: Doreen Tyrrell, Pat Miles, Pat Cockburn, Helena Gascoigne, Pat Snow, Marlene Hollinworth, Janet Marston, Christine Whittaker, Margaret Birkin
Front Row L-R: Pat Whitehall, Christine Graham, Geraldine Walker, Susan Marsh, Doris Sykes, Sandra Strutt, Sheila Kelsall, Pat Stollard, Catherine Dooley
Form Prize awarded to Patricia Cockburn.
Back Row L-R: Bob Field, Gordon Bond, Brian Denham, David Hart, Brian Pawson, Arthur Street, Mr. D. Hudson
Second Row L-R: Doreen Tyrrell, Pat Miles, Pat Cockburn, Helena Gascoigne, Pat Snow, Marlene Hollinworth, Janet Marston, Christine Whittaker, Margaret Birkin
Front Row L-R: Pat Whitehall, Christine Graham, Geraldine Walker, Susan Marsh, Doris Sykes, Sandra Strutt, Sheila Kelsall, Pat Stollard, Catherine Dooley
Form Prize awarded to Patricia Cockburn.
The Science Block (1957-67) from the Dell Quarry.
09.12.2023
1. The page "A Personal View 1" has been updated.
2. The daily variability within the HGS viewing statistics is well known and illustrated by the following graphs of today's numbers. Total monthly numbers can be as high as 500 unique visitors, which I obviously like to see, but they can also drop to much less. Our present trend is for fewer visitors but that is understandable. I am sure we can all work out our own reasons to explain the present negative trend.
Dave
1. The page "A Personal View 1" has been updated.
2. The daily variability within the HGS viewing statistics is well known and illustrated by the following graphs of today's numbers. Total monthly numbers can be as high as 500 unique visitors, which I obviously like to see, but they can also drop to much less. Our present trend is for fewer visitors but that is understandable. I am sure we can all work out our own reasons to explain the present negative trend.
Dave
Graphs' Date 09.12.2023
Unique Visitors:
The number of individual visitors who came to the site in a specified time-period. Note that the "unique visitors" number should be smaller than the "page views" number since one person may visit multiple pages and generate multiple page views.
Unique Visitors:
The number of individual visitors who came to the site in a specified time-period. Note that the "unique visitors" number should be smaller than the "page views" number since one person may visit multiple pages and generate multiple page views.
Today's graph and that of the previous month (dashed line)
08.12.2023
This HGS website is all clear for access.
Recent articles from "Posts about HGS (6)" are named below:
1. Why have a House System?
2. 1967 and Food for thought?
3. The HGS Staff 1 - The Senior Mistresses
4. Random Reflections from 1944-51
5. Memories from Pat, 1955-62
Happy reading!
Dave
This HGS website is all clear for access.
Recent articles from "Posts about HGS (6)" are named below:
1. Why have a House System?
2. 1967 and Food for thought?
3. The HGS Staff 1 - The Senior Mistresses
4. Random Reflections from 1944-51
5. Memories from Pat, 1955-62
Happy reading!
Dave
05.12.2023
"Memories from Pat" has been added as Article 5 to "Posts about HGS (6)".
"Memories from Pat" has been added as Article 5 to "Posts about HGS (6)".
HGS Drama Club 1961 Happy Days Cast
Back Row L-R: Wray Vamplew, Godfrey Wass, Peter Dickens, Peter Kaye, Tony Hince
Middle Row L-R: Ellen Toulson, Carol Johns, Joan Laycock, Susan Marsh
Front Row L-R: Margaret Curran, Pat Cockburn, Sheila Kelsal
Back Row L-R: Wray Vamplew, Godfrey Wass, Peter Dickens, Peter Kaye, Tony Hince
Middle Row L-R: Ellen Toulson, Carol Johns, Joan Laycock, Susan Marsh
Front Row L-R: Margaret Curran, Pat Cockburn, Sheila Kelsal
The Drama Club 1961
This year has seen the formation of a new club, “The Drama Club”, which is open to all members of the Lower Sixth. Briefly the aim of the club is to present a play throughout the district for various clubs and charitable organisations. Obvious financial difficulties have been overcome by offering to perform for those who could provide us with a hall and who would be willing to pay the royalties for the play itself. The play chosen was “Happy Days”, a farce by Wilfred Massey, and rehearsals were under way throughout the Summer Term. The actual performances were given during late June and early July. It is hoped that future Sixth Formers will continue this hard but rewarding work, and that eventually the club will become a permanent feature of the School. In conclusion, on behalf of the members, I would like to thank the Headmaster and Mr. Reed for their advice and guidance and also all other members of staff who have so willingly given up their time to help and encourage us.
Peter Kaye, L6A (Talbot)
This year has seen the formation of a new club, “The Drama Club”, which is open to all members of the Lower Sixth. Briefly the aim of the club is to present a play throughout the district for various clubs and charitable organisations. Obvious financial difficulties have been overcome by offering to perform for those who could provide us with a hall and who would be willing to pay the royalties for the play itself. The play chosen was “Happy Days”, a farce by Wilfred Massey, and rehearsals were under way throughout the Summer Term. The actual performances were given during late June and early July. It is hoped that future Sixth Formers will continue this hard but rewarding work, and that eventually the club will become a permanent feature of the School. In conclusion, on behalf of the members, I would like to thank the Headmaster and Mr. Reed for their advice and guidance and also all other members of staff who have so willingly given up their time to help and encourage us.
Peter Kaye, L6A (Talbot)
02.12.2023
The article "Random Reflections from 1944-51" has been started on "Posts about HGS (6)". This is article 4 and comes from Irene Wright who attended HGS in the years shown above.
The article is under website construction.
The article "Random Reflections from 1944-51" has been started on "Posts about HGS (6)". This is article 4 and comes from Irene Wright who attended HGS in the years shown above.
The article is under website construction.
Irene Wright
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Dear Dave,
Leighton Smith sent me your web site in his Christmas mail. What a wonderful Christmas gift! Seven happy years spent at HGS. It was an excellent school with beautiful grounds. I am proud to be a pupil and an Old Hilmian. 50 odd years later I look forward to catching up on the news. Any news of Anne Woodcock or Brenda Shelton? I have lots of school photographs but alas no scanner. I’ve only had my computer for three weeks so I am very much a learner.
Irene
(December 2002)
Leighton Smith sent me your web site in his Christmas mail. What a wonderful Christmas gift! Seven happy years spent at HGS. It was an excellent school with beautiful grounds. I am proud to be a pupil and an Old Hilmian. 50 odd years later I look forward to catching up on the news. Any news of Anne Woodcock or Brenda Shelton? I have lots of school photographs but alas no scanner. I’ve only had my computer for three weeks so I am very much a learner.
Irene
(December 2002)
1947-48
Hockey First XI 1950-51
Photo from Irene Wright. Some of the names have been provided by Geoff Govier. Thank you.
Back Row L-R: Ann Greetham, Eileen Tate, Mr. Hamilton, Mrs. Owen, Irene Wright, Dorothy Pickin
Front Row L-R: Margaret Roberts, Jean Kenchington, Pamela Harrison, Florence Crossley, Brenda Parker, Shirley Lillford, Jean
Dillon
Last season the 1st XI played 13 matches, 4 of which were won, 3 drawn and 6 lost. The 2nd XI played 9 matches, 1 of which was won, 1 drawn and 7 lost. At the end of the season, Repeat Full Colours were awarded to Pamela Harrison and Florence Crossley and Full Colours to Irene Wright, Dorothy Pickin and Margaret Roberts. (Colours: These were strips of material like the blazer badges, which were sewn onto your gymslip. They had Hockey on but I can’t remember if they said half or full colours. Irene Wright) The not-so-successful season is, I believe due to the many changes in the teams because of illness. However, the 1st XI play an exceptionally good game and combine very well as a team and so we look forward to more success next season.During the season the teams provided their own refreshments and in this way managed to cut down expenses and so buy white shirts for the 1st XI.
On behalf of the teams and myself I would like to thank Miss. Woodward for the great help, encouragement and advice she has
given us. I should also like to extend our thanks to Mr. Rhodes for his excellent care of the pitches.
Florence Crossley (L6A) Captain.
Back Row L-R: Ann Greetham, Eileen Tate, Mr. Hamilton, Mrs. Owen, Irene Wright, Dorothy Pickin
Front Row L-R: Margaret Roberts, Jean Kenchington, Pamela Harrison, Florence Crossley, Brenda Parker, Shirley Lillford, Jean
Dillon
Last season the 1st XI played 13 matches, 4 of which were won, 3 drawn and 6 lost. The 2nd XI played 9 matches, 1 of which was won, 1 drawn and 7 lost. At the end of the season, Repeat Full Colours were awarded to Pamela Harrison and Florence Crossley and Full Colours to Irene Wright, Dorothy Pickin and Margaret Roberts. (Colours: These were strips of material like the blazer badges, which were sewn onto your gymslip. They had Hockey on but I can’t remember if they said half or full colours. Irene Wright) The not-so-successful season is, I believe due to the many changes in the teams because of illness. However, the 1st XI play an exceptionally good game and combine very well as a team and so we look forward to more success next season.During the season the teams provided their own refreshments and in this way managed to cut down expenses and so buy white shirts for the 1st XI.
On behalf of the teams and myself I would like to thank Miss. Woodward for the great help, encouragement and advice she has
given us. I should also like to extend our thanks to Mr. Rhodes for his excellent care of the pitches.
Florence Crossley (L6A) Captain.
28.11.2023
The article "The HGS Staff 1 - The Senior Mistresses" has been started on "Posts about HGS (6)".
The article "The HGS Staff 1 - The Senior Mistresses" has been started on "Posts about HGS (6)".
The HGS Teaching Staff 1939-40
Back Row L-R: Miss Walker, Miss Garman, Mr. Waters, Mr. Scourfield, Mr. Austin, Mr. Storer, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Nelson
Middle Row L-R: Miss Harrison, Miss Bromley, Miss Prince, Miss Shortridge, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Crossland, Mr. Manning, Mr. Collette, Mr. Hamilton (Art)
Front Row L-R: 1, Miss Kenward, Miss. Euler, 4, 5, Miss Townsend
Middle Row L-R: Miss Harrison, Miss Bromley, Miss Prince, Miss Shortridge, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Crossland, Mr. Manning, Mr. Collette, Mr. Hamilton (Art)
Front Row L-R: 1, Miss Kenward, Miss. Euler, 4, 5, Miss Townsend
25.11.2023
1. A new page, "Posts about HGS (6)", has been started.
The first entry is "Why have a House system?"
It is now under construction.
2. A second article has been added from the website. It is "1967 and Food for thought?" It is now under construction.
1. A new page, "Posts about HGS (6)", has been started.
The first entry is "Why have a House system?"
It is now under construction.
2. A second article has been added from the website. It is "1967 and Food for thought?" It is now under construction.
Recorded House competition results since the school's origin.
20.11.2023
"Posts about HGS (5)" has been further updated with "Formal times and a rigid system". This is item 6.
The article is under construction.
"Posts about HGS (5)" has been further updated with "Formal times and a rigid system". This is item 6.
The article is under construction.
19.11.2023
"Posts about HGS (5)" has been further updated with "Six HGS facts from Terry". This is item 5.
The article is under construction.
The photograph below shows Terry McCroakam, HGS Head Boy in 1956-57 and later an HGS Teaching Staff Member (Mathematics).
"Posts about HGS (5)" has been further updated with "Six HGS facts from Terry". This is item 5.
The article is under construction.
The photograph below shows Terry McCroakam, HGS Head Boy in 1956-57 and later an HGS Teaching Staff Member (Mathematics).
The HGS Teaching Staff of 1965-66
Back Row L-R: Mr. Jones, Mr. Minards, Mr. S. Harrison, Mr. J. Murray, Mr. A. Davies, Mr. T. McCroakam, Mr. Cooling, Mr. T.
Connolly
Third Row L-R: Mr. Warren, Mr. Baker, Mr. L. Plummer, Mr. F. Morley, Mr. G. Pacy, Mr. M. Shelton, Mr. G. Parkinson, Mr. Ramsden,
Mr. D. Wilkinson, Mr. D. Howdle, Mr. D. Hudson, Mr. A. Greensmith
Second Row L-R: Mr. P. Glenn, Mr. R. Tromans, Mr. D. Burnell, Mr. Coates, Miss. M. Margolis, Miss. Alliott, Miss Williams, Miss.
Rankin, Mr. G. Knox, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Millican, Mr. D. Bavister
Front Row L-R: Miss. P. Couperthwaite, Miss. P. Evans, Miss. K. Ward, Miss. M. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Mr. R. Hamilton, Mr.
Groome, Mr. E. Atack, Mr. J.W. Swinbank, Mr. C. Owen, Mr. Hodson
Connolly
Third Row L-R: Mr. Warren, Mr. Baker, Mr. L. Plummer, Mr. F. Morley, Mr. G. Pacy, Mr. M. Shelton, Mr. G. Parkinson, Mr. Ramsden,
Mr. D. Wilkinson, Mr. D. Howdle, Mr. D. Hudson, Mr. A. Greensmith
Second Row L-R: Mr. P. Glenn, Mr. R. Tromans, Mr. D. Burnell, Mr. Coates, Miss. M. Margolis, Miss. Alliott, Miss Williams, Miss.
Rankin, Mr. G. Knox, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Millican, Mr. D. Bavister
Front Row L-R: Miss. P. Couperthwaite, Miss. P. Evans, Miss. K. Ward, Miss. M. Metcalfe, Miss. Smith, Mr. R. Hamilton, Mr.
Groome, Mr. E. Atack, Mr. J.W. Swinbank, Mr. C. Owen, Mr. Hodson
18.11.2023
1. This phase of "Articles about the Staff" is now complete.
2. "Posts about HGS (5)" has been updated with "The Top Corridor".
1. This phase of "Articles about the Staff" is now complete.
2. "Posts about HGS (5)" has been updated with "The Top Corridor".
17.11.2023
Today's Staff Member
Mr. R. W. Hamilton, M.A., M.Litt., D.B.E.A., M.R.S.T.
Term after term we have had to say goodbye to very many members of staff, but twice only since the School was opened in 1921 have we said goodbye to the Head of the School. Mr. R. W. Hamilton was Headmaster of Hemsworth Grammar School from 1937 to 1967, and under his wise guidance and leadership the School grew in size and in reputation to its present strength. Great progress was made on the academic side of school life; sporting and cultural activities were increased, and the team work of Headmaster, Staff and pupils did indeed succeed in "putting Hemsworth on the map".
Not only was Mr. Hamilton an excellent organiser, but an able participant in all School activities. A good all-round games player, he excelled in Hockey and in Cricket, and captained Staff teams in countless matches. His example was an inspiration to all our teams. At the annual Folk Dancing Festival, he and Mrs. Hamilton always led the procession as pupils from all schools in the area took up their positions for the opening dance.
Mr. Hamilton's talents were not, however, confined to the field of sport. Music he always encouraged; Drama was constantly to the fore, as was shown by the annual School and Staff plays; the establishment of Esperanto both as a Club subject and also as part of the curriculum was another of his many achievements. Nor was Social Welfare overlooked. With the Headmaster's encouragement, regular help was given to the Save The Children Fund, to the Lord Roberts Memorial Fund, and to other deserving causes, local, national, and international.
Mr. Hamilton has left his mark on the School. During his long term of office, he "upheld its best traditions", and won the respect and affection of Staff and pupils. His retirement at Christmas was truly the end of an era. We are proud to have this opportunity of paying our tribute to Mr. Hamilton, and of thanking him for all he has done for the School. To him and to Mrs. Hamilton we wish good health and happiness in the retirement they have so well earned.
The article comes from the "HHS Insight Magazine" of 1968.
Today's Staff Member
Mr. R. W. Hamilton, M.A., M.Litt., D.B.E.A., M.R.S.T.
Term after term we have had to say goodbye to very many members of staff, but twice only since the School was opened in 1921 have we said goodbye to the Head of the School. Mr. R. W. Hamilton was Headmaster of Hemsworth Grammar School from 1937 to 1967, and under his wise guidance and leadership the School grew in size and in reputation to its present strength. Great progress was made on the academic side of school life; sporting and cultural activities were increased, and the team work of Headmaster, Staff and pupils did indeed succeed in "putting Hemsworth on the map".
Not only was Mr. Hamilton an excellent organiser, but an able participant in all School activities. A good all-round games player, he excelled in Hockey and in Cricket, and captained Staff teams in countless matches. His example was an inspiration to all our teams. At the annual Folk Dancing Festival, he and Mrs. Hamilton always led the procession as pupils from all schools in the area took up their positions for the opening dance.
Mr. Hamilton's talents were not, however, confined to the field of sport. Music he always encouraged; Drama was constantly to the fore, as was shown by the annual School and Staff plays; the establishment of Esperanto both as a Club subject and also as part of the curriculum was another of his many achievements. Nor was Social Welfare overlooked. With the Headmaster's encouragement, regular help was given to the Save The Children Fund, to the Lord Roberts Memorial Fund, and to other deserving causes, local, national, and international.
Mr. Hamilton has left his mark on the School. During his long term of office, he "upheld its best traditions", and won the respect and affection of Staff and pupils. His retirement at Christmas was truly the end of an era. We are proud to have this opportunity of paying our tribute to Mr. Hamilton, and of thanking him for all he has done for the School. To him and to Mrs. Hamilton we wish good health and happiness in the retirement they have so well earned.
The article comes from the "HHS Insight Magazine" of 1968.
Mr Hamilton relaxes
Mr Hamilton enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the HGS Forecourt.
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Mr Hamilton, about to retire as Headmaster, observing the HHS future for the HGS site.
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16.11.2023
Today's Staff Member
Miss M. Smith
Hello again Sheila,
Not sure I'm sending this where I should but if not then please accept my apologies and correct me so I know for the future. You asked about my memories and two come to mind at the moment, both concerning Miss Smith. I remember there were two prefects on each doorway inspecting us as we left the assembly hall in the morning. I wasn't wearing the regulation 50 denier stockings one day and so was told to go and stand outside Miss Smith's office. After giving me a lecture she sent me home to change my stockings. This meant walking to Cross Hills, catching a bus to Shafton and crossing the road to catch another one to Grimethorpe. On arriving home I got another lecture from my mother. Once changed in to the correct stockings I again had to catch two buses back to Cross Hills. I can't think how long it must have taken me but I never wore the wrong stockings again.
Another morning I didn't feel well but my mother sent me to school anyway. I must have been genuine as I ended up in the Sick Room that morning. I remember feeling very lonely and very frightened of the Blue Lady who apparently haunted that area. Later in the morning Miss Smith entered the room and then I wasn't quite sure whether it was the Blue Lady or Miss Smith who frightened me most! But she asked if anyone would be at home and when I confirmed there would be she said she was taking me there. We went in her car to my home in Grimethorpe. I felt like I was sat in the front of that car with some sort of VIP, which in a way she was I suppose. I saw a different side to Miss Smith that day, a side I had not really looked for before because, up until then I had just seen her as a figure of the utmost authority. Anyhow, we duly arrived at my home. I remember walking in to our kitchen with Miss Smith and my house-proud mother's face was a joy to behold! She had washed her hair and was stood there in her rollers. My dad, who was a miner was on days and they had obviously just finished their dinner which was always on the table ready for him coming home, but also on the table was our biscuit tin (one of those big ones you get at Christmas) with the lid laid at the side of it. My dad was reading the paper in the front room so my mam and Miss Smith had a short conversation and Miss Smith then left. Ignoring my wellbeing my mam's first words were, "What a showing up. Miss Smith stood in our kitchen, me looking like this and the lid off the biscuit tin!".
Best Wishes,
Christine Sellars, Talbot
Today's Staff Member
Miss M. Smith
Hello again Sheila,
Not sure I'm sending this where I should but if not then please accept my apologies and correct me so I know for the future. You asked about my memories and two come to mind at the moment, both concerning Miss Smith. I remember there were two prefects on each doorway inspecting us as we left the assembly hall in the morning. I wasn't wearing the regulation 50 denier stockings one day and so was told to go and stand outside Miss Smith's office. After giving me a lecture she sent me home to change my stockings. This meant walking to Cross Hills, catching a bus to Shafton and crossing the road to catch another one to Grimethorpe. On arriving home I got another lecture from my mother. Once changed in to the correct stockings I again had to catch two buses back to Cross Hills. I can't think how long it must have taken me but I never wore the wrong stockings again.
Another morning I didn't feel well but my mother sent me to school anyway. I must have been genuine as I ended up in the Sick Room that morning. I remember feeling very lonely and very frightened of the Blue Lady who apparently haunted that area. Later in the morning Miss Smith entered the room and then I wasn't quite sure whether it was the Blue Lady or Miss Smith who frightened me most! But she asked if anyone would be at home and when I confirmed there would be she said she was taking me there. We went in her car to my home in Grimethorpe. I felt like I was sat in the front of that car with some sort of VIP, which in a way she was I suppose. I saw a different side to Miss Smith that day, a side I had not really looked for before because, up until then I had just seen her as a figure of the utmost authority. Anyhow, we duly arrived at my home. I remember walking in to our kitchen with Miss Smith and my house-proud mother's face was a joy to behold! She had washed her hair and was stood there in her rollers. My dad, who was a miner was on days and they had obviously just finished their dinner which was always on the table ready for him coming home, but also on the table was our biscuit tin (one of those big ones you get at Christmas) with the lid laid at the side of it. My dad was reading the paper in the front room so my mam and Miss Smith had a short conversation and Miss Smith then left. Ignoring my wellbeing my mam's first words were, "What a showing up. Miss Smith stood in our kitchen, me looking like this and the lid off the biscuit tin!".
Best Wishes,
Christine Sellars, Talbot
Photo: Asher
Miss Smith at work as an organising force on Speech Day.
14.11.2023
Today's Staff Member
Mr. Thomas Manning
Mr. Manning's Silver Jubilee December 1952
A teacher at Hemsworth Grammar School for 25 years, Mr. T. Manning was presented with an engineer's tool chest by the Old Hilmian's Association at a dance at the School on Friday, to mark his Silver Jubilee. Making the presentation, Mrs. J. Halsall, chairman of the Association, said Mr. Manning's long service was a milestone in the history of the School. She also handed to Mrs. Manning a brass letter rack and said that both gifts were an expression of the Association's appreciation for all that the recipients had done for the school and the old students. Mr. Manning said that when he took up his appointment at the school in 1926 it was known as Hemsworth Secondary School.
"I think the school has done a grand job," he added, "and I am pleased to have contributed just a little towards this wonderful assembly tonight."
Vice-Chairman of the Association, Mr. Wm. Marsden, handed an ever-hot teapot, cream-jug, sugar basin and tray to Mr. and Mrs. T. Cliffe in recognition of services rendered to the Association. Mr. and Mrs. Cliffe, caretaker and cook respectively at the school are to retire next July. On behalf of the Association, Mr. L. N. Collette, one of the Association's Staff Liaison Officers, presented a flower bowl to Mr. N. T. Wycherley, the head gardener, who joined the school's outdoor staff 27 years ago. "We always pride ourselves on our lovely grounds." he said. Mr. R. W. Hamilton, president of the Association and Headmaster of the school, read telegrams which had been received from two former teachers, Miss. Shortridge and Miss. Bromley. He said that during the war the Association became thin in numbers, but it was now gathering strength.
Article from Geoff Govier. Thank you, Geoff.
Today's Staff Member
Mr. Thomas Manning
Mr. Manning's Silver Jubilee December 1952
A teacher at Hemsworth Grammar School for 25 years, Mr. T. Manning was presented with an engineer's tool chest by the Old Hilmian's Association at a dance at the School on Friday, to mark his Silver Jubilee. Making the presentation, Mrs. J. Halsall, chairman of the Association, said Mr. Manning's long service was a milestone in the history of the School. She also handed to Mrs. Manning a brass letter rack and said that both gifts were an expression of the Association's appreciation for all that the recipients had done for the school and the old students. Mr. Manning said that when he took up his appointment at the school in 1926 it was known as Hemsworth Secondary School.
"I think the school has done a grand job," he added, "and I am pleased to have contributed just a little towards this wonderful assembly tonight."
Vice-Chairman of the Association, Mr. Wm. Marsden, handed an ever-hot teapot, cream-jug, sugar basin and tray to Mr. and Mrs. T. Cliffe in recognition of services rendered to the Association. Mr. and Mrs. Cliffe, caretaker and cook respectively at the school are to retire next July. On behalf of the Association, Mr. L. N. Collette, one of the Association's Staff Liaison Officers, presented a flower bowl to Mr. N. T. Wycherley, the head gardener, who joined the school's outdoor staff 27 years ago. "We always pride ourselves on our lovely grounds." he said. Mr. R. W. Hamilton, president of the Association and Headmaster of the school, read telegrams which had been received from two former teachers, Miss. Shortridge and Miss. Bromley. He said that during the war the Association became thin in numbers, but it was now gathering strength.
Article from Geoff Govier. Thank you, Geoff.
Senior Mistress: Miss E. M. Shortridge (French)
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Miss E. M. Bromley (French)
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1940 and difficult, frightening times!
Back Row L-R: Miss Walker, Miss Garman, Mr. Waters, Mr. Scourfield, Mr. Austin, Mr. Storer, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Nelson
Middle Row L-R: Miss Harrison, Miss Bromley, Miss Prince, Miss Shortridge, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Crossland, Mr. Manning (Mathematics and Physics), Mr. Collette, Mr. Hamilton (Art)
Front Row L-R: 1, Miss Kenward, Miss. Euler, 4, 5, Miss Townse
Middle Row L-R: Miss Harrison, Miss Bromley, Miss Prince, Miss Shortridge, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Crossland, Mr. Manning (Mathematics and Physics), Mr. Collette, Mr. Hamilton (Art)
Front Row L-R: 1, Miss Kenward, Miss. Euler, 4, 5, Miss Townse
13.11.2023
Today's Staff Member
Miss Mary Metcalfe, an HGS teacher and former HGS pupil.
This article appeared in the School Magazine of 1934.
Miss Metcalfe at College
A visit to the Yorkshire Training College of Housecraft.
At the end of May, a few Sixth Formers were delighted with the prospect of a visit to the Open Day of the Y. T. C. H. in Leeds. After pursuing various paths, we arrived at the College where Mary Metcalfe is in residence. The Laundry was the first place of inspection and many interesting types of ironing, from a child's party dress to a pair of curtains, were being done by the students, whilst samples of dyeing and cleaning were also on show. The work in the kitchen emphasised the fact that the art of cookery in England is not dead. In one, a children's party was being prepared with marzipan flower pots, orange jellies and other attractive dainties; and in others tables were laid with menus suitable for invalids, institutions or ordinary families. In the laboratory different foodstuffs were arranged to show how one may obtain sufficient vitamins or salts and other substances necessary for nutrition and growth. On one table it was shown how a poor man by eating certain foods can get the necessary three hundred calories a day just as a wealthy man who eats rich foods. In this diet the poor man gets less fat, but more carbohydrates than the rich man.
Amongst the needlework exhibits there was a book presented to the College by the Princess Royal, containing patches and buttonholes done by girls of nine years old about 1840; and it was pointed out that today such energy is not expended uselessly; but that children are allowed to put a buttonhole form of fastening on a garment which will be of some service to them. One student was giving a sewing lesson to a class of girls, showing them, by means of an extremely large example, how to make a fastening.
Attached to the College is a house which is run entirely by the students who spend a fortnight of their training there; the weekly accounts of the expenditure have to be presented to the Board of Education. Here there was an exhibition of upholstery and box-making, and we were pleased to see, among the exhibits, some trays made by Mary Metcalfe.
"Queenie" G
Today's Staff Member
Miss Mary Metcalfe, an HGS teacher and former HGS pupil.
This article appeared in the School Magazine of 1934.
Miss Metcalfe at College
A visit to the Yorkshire Training College of Housecraft.
At the end of May, a few Sixth Formers were delighted with the prospect of a visit to the Open Day of the Y. T. C. H. in Leeds. After pursuing various paths, we arrived at the College where Mary Metcalfe is in residence. The Laundry was the first place of inspection and many interesting types of ironing, from a child's party dress to a pair of curtains, were being done by the students, whilst samples of dyeing and cleaning were also on show. The work in the kitchen emphasised the fact that the art of cookery in England is not dead. In one, a children's party was being prepared with marzipan flower pots, orange jellies and other attractive dainties; and in others tables were laid with menus suitable for invalids, institutions or ordinary families. In the laboratory different foodstuffs were arranged to show how one may obtain sufficient vitamins or salts and other substances necessary for nutrition and growth. On one table it was shown how a poor man by eating certain foods can get the necessary three hundred calories a day just as a wealthy man who eats rich foods. In this diet the poor man gets less fat, but more carbohydrates than the rich man.
Amongst the needlework exhibits there was a book presented to the College by the Princess Royal, containing patches and buttonholes done by girls of nine years old about 1840; and it was pointed out that today such energy is not expended uselessly; but that children are allowed to put a buttonhole form of fastening on a garment which will be of some service to them. One student was giving a sewing lesson to a class of girls, showing them, by means of an extremely large example, how to make a fastening.
Attached to the College is a house which is run entirely by the students who spend a fortnight of their training there; the weekly accounts of the expenditure have to be presented to the Board of Education. Here there was an exhibition of upholstery and box-making, and we were pleased to see, among the exhibits, some trays made by Mary Metcalfe.
"Queenie" G
Miss Metcalfe's Form in 1949-50
An HGS fact: Florence Crossley was the Yorkshire School Senior 100 yards Sprint Champion in 1952.
Yorkshire Schools A.A. Championships.
Last year the Y.S.A.A. Championships were held at Hull, and a small number of the school’s athletes joined forces with three other schools and competed as Ackworth and District Schools A.A. Those from our school who gained places were Florence Crossley, who won the Senior Girls 100 yards Championship, Roy Frost, who was second in the Senior Boys Javelin and Herbert James, who finished second in the quarter-mile championship.
Yorkshire Schools A.A. Championships.
Last year the Y.S.A.A. Championships were held at Hull, and a small number of the school’s athletes joined forces with three other schools and competed as Ackworth and District Schools A.A. Those from our school who gained places were Florence Crossley, who won the Senior Girls 100 yards Championship, Roy Frost, who was second in the Senior Boys Javelin and Herbert James, who finished second in the quarter-mile championship.
Miss Metcalfe at Sports Day 1967
12.11.2023
Today's Staff Member
The retirement of Mr. Collette in 1965
HGS 1925-65
The end of this term sees the end of an era in the history of Hemsworth Grammar School. The School opened in 1921 and five years later in January 1926 our present Senior Master, Mr. L. N. Collette, joined the staff. He has served the school for 39 years and a term. This is a record that is unlikely to be surpassed by anyone in the life of the school. When Mr. Collette came to the school there were approximately 16 teachers on the staff. Today there are 43. The buildings consisted of what we today call the Main Block, plus the Woodwork Shop and the other rooms in that block, plus the Dining Room. The additions to the school have been the Junior Block, the Science Block, the Gymnasium and the extension to the Dining Room. The playing fields consisted of the present cricket area, the 2nd XI. hockey field and the, 1st XV. field. All the rest of the playing areas have been added since. The present Gardener's Sheds and the Fives Court were on the site where the Science Block now stands. The Cricket Pavilion, too, was placed where the Science Block now stands. Even the Assembly Hall was not then available, for Mr. Collette well remembers Morning Prayers being held in the Library. The number of pupils was much less, about 250 to 300. Our present number is about 790.
Pupils of today and of just a few years ago think of Mr. Collette as the Senior Master and a teacher of English. In the days of the 1920's, however, a young teacher was expected to teach many subjects, and he did. In his time Mr. Collette has taught such subjects as Mathematics, History, Religious Knowledge and, above all, Commercial Subjects, - Shorthand, Typing and Bookkeeping. After English this last subject was probably his favourite. Many hundreds of boys and girls owe their present positions to the skill they acquired in Shorthand and Typing at the hands of Mr. Collette. For many of these pupils the word ''hands'' will have a significant meaning!
I wonder how many of the present pupils could imagine Mr. Collette clad in white flannels with a ring of bells tied around his knees and coloured ribbons flying from each shoulder, and thus adorned, tripping lightly through the most intricate of dances as he took his place on the greensward with the Staff Country Dancing Team. How many think of him as a stalwart member of the Staff Cricket Eleven. Yet he was and many were the school wickets he took with his googly. Not one of the present members of the School has had the pleasure of seeing him on the stage in a Staff Play. Yet many are the roles he has played and many are the tales he can tell of what went on, both on the set and behind the scenes. One of my clearest memories of him is as a Cocktail Barman. He looked exceedingly smart in his little white jacket and he was no mean hand at shaking a cocktail either!
An activity of his which has brought much joy to the individual pupil and much profit to the School, has been his organisation of the school tuck-shop. As was to be expected from one keenly interested in Commercial Subjects, it was he who volunteered to be responsible for this venture. As a result of his activity in this field the School was able to provide the chairs and curtains for the Library and the clock for the Tower. For many years to come these will be tangible marks of his service to the School.
Whatever the activities of the school Mr. Collette has always been in the forefront of those who willingly gave of their time and labour to make those activities a success. There are hundreds and hundreds of Old Hilmians who will gratefully testify to this. Rugger, Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Folk Dancing, Acting, Producing, Business Manager - in all these spheres he has been active at one time or another. Nowadays, of course, he limits his sporting activity to golf, but it will be for his interest and participation in activities enumerated above that he will be gratefully and affectionately remembered by his former pupils.
Although at one time School Librarian, a post where as usual he left his mark, his enthusiasm for Commercial Subjects led him quite naturally to the post of Careers Master. This post he has held for more years than he would care to remember and the number of pupils he has helped to secure their first job just cannot be counted. His outstanding quality was his kindness and consideration for others. But he was not soft! Woe betide the offender! Many a former pupil will tell you that he quaked in his shoes when Mr. Collette's eagle eye was upon him. He stood no nonsense. He had no use for the shirker. But he would go to any lengths to help one who was trying, as long as he was not too trying! His colleagues, both present and past, wish him everything good in his retirement. Not a few of his ex-colleagues have freely and gladly admitted how much they owe him for his kindly help during their years on the staff of Hemsworth Grammar School. Many who began their teaching career here have later gratefully acknowledged the friendly advice and support he gave them during their early years as teachers. All of us who have been privileged to serve with him, sincerely wish for him and Mrs. Collette many, many years of happy retirement. Right well has he earned them!
RWH, 1965
Today's Staff Member
The retirement of Mr. Collette in 1965
HGS 1925-65
The end of this term sees the end of an era in the history of Hemsworth Grammar School. The School opened in 1921 and five years later in January 1926 our present Senior Master, Mr. L. N. Collette, joined the staff. He has served the school for 39 years and a term. This is a record that is unlikely to be surpassed by anyone in the life of the school. When Mr. Collette came to the school there were approximately 16 teachers on the staff. Today there are 43. The buildings consisted of what we today call the Main Block, plus the Woodwork Shop and the other rooms in that block, plus the Dining Room. The additions to the school have been the Junior Block, the Science Block, the Gymnasium and the extension to the Dining Room. The playing fields consisted of the present cricket area, the 2nd XI. hockey field and the, 1st XV. field. All the rest of the playing areas have been added since. The present Gardener's Sheds and the Fives Court were on the site where the Science Block now stands. The Cricket Pavilion, too, was placed where the Science Block now stands. Even the Assembly Hall was not then available, for Mr. Collette well remembers Morning Prayers being held in the Library. The number of pupils was much less, about 250 to 300. Our present number is about 790.
Pupils of today and of just a few years ago think of Mr. Collette as the Senior Master and a teacher of English. In the days of the 1920's, however, a young teacher was expected to teach many subjects, and he did. In his time Mr. Collette has taught such subjects as Mathematics, History, Religious Knowledge and, above all, Commercial Subjects, - Shorthand, Typing and Bookkeeping. After English this last subject was probably his favourite. Many hundreds of boys and girls owe their present positions to the skill they acquired in Shorthand and Typing at the hands of Mr. Collette. For many of these pupils the word ''hands'' will have a significant meaning!
I wonder how many of the present pupils could imagine Mr. Collette clad in white flannels with a ring of bells tied around his knees and coloured ribbons flying from each shoulder, and thus adorned, tripping lightly through the most intricate of dances as he took his place on the greensward with the Staff Country Dancing Team. How many think of him as a stalwart member of the Staff Cricket Eleven. Yet he was and many were the school wickets he took with his googly. Not one of the present members of the School has had the pleasure of seeing him on the stage in a Staff Play. Yet many are the roles he has played and many are the tales he can tell of what went on, both on the set and behind the scenes. One of my clearest memories of him is as a Cocktail Barman. He looked exceedingly smart in his little white jacket and he was no mean hand at shaking a cocktail either!
An activity of his which has brought much joy to the individual pupil and much profit to the School, has been his organisation of the school tuck-shop. As was to be expected from one keenly interested in Commercial Subjects, it was he who volunteered to be responsible for this venture. As a result of his activity in this field the School was able to provide the chairs and curtains for the Library and the clock for the Tower. For many years to come these will be tangible marks of his service to the School.
Whatever the activities of the school Mr. Collette has always been in the forefront of those who willingly gave of their time and labour to make those activities a success. There are hundreds and hundreds of Old Hilmians who will gratefully testify to this. Rugger, Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Folk Dancing, Acting, Producing, Business Manager - in all these spheres he has been active at one time or another. Nowadays, of course, he limits his sporting activity to golf, but it will be for his interest and participation in activities enumerated above that he will be gratefully and affectionately remembered by his former pupils.
Although at one time School Librarian, a post where as usual he left his mark, his enthusiasm for Commercial Subjects led him quite naturally to the post of Careers Master. This post he has held for more years than he would care to remember and the number of pupils he has helped to secure their first job just cannot be counted. His outstanding quality was his kindness and consideration for others. But he was not soft! Woe betide the offender! Many a former pupil will tell you that he quaked in his shoes when Mr. Collette's eagle eye was upon him. He stood no nonsense. He had no use for the shirker. But he would go to any lengths to help one who was trying, as long as he was not too trying! His colleagues, both present and past, wish him everything good in his retirement. Not a few of his ex-colleagues have freely and gladly admitted how much they owe him for his kindly help during their years on the staff of Hemsworth Grammar School. Many who began their teaching career here have later gratefully acknowledged the friendly advice and support he gave them during their early years as teachers. All of us who have been privileged to serve with him, sincerely wish for him and Mrs. Collette many, many years of happy retirement. Right well has he earned them!
RWH, 1965
Photo from Andy Hudson. Thank you, Andy.
L-R: Susan Bristow, David Biggs, Geoff Thompson, 4, Reg Bancroft, Andrew Hudson, Adrian Cole, Mr Collette, John Byrom, Christine Kenyon, David Fearnside, Margaret Wigham, 13, 14
L-R: Susan Bristow, David Biggs, Geoff Thompson, 4, Reg Bancroft, Andrew Hudson, Adrian Cole, Mr Collette, John Byrom, Christine Kenyon, David Fearnside, Margaret Wigham, 13, 14
The Senior Management Team during my time at HGS (1955-62).
Dave
Dave
L-R: Miss M. Smith (Senior Mistress), Mr R.W. Hamilton (Headmaster), Mr L.N. Colletter (Senior Master)
10.11.2023
Today's Staff Member
Miss. Kathleen Ward B.A.
HGS 1948-1968
At the end of this term we shall reluctantly say goodbye to Miss. Ward, who is leaving to take up the post of Senior Mistress at Willowgarth School. Miss. Ward was appointed to the staff of Hemsworth Grammar School in 1948 as Assistant Mistress to teach Geography. She has, during her stay with us, given most generously of her time and skill, and there are few school activities with which she has not been associated. The teaching of Geography has occupied first place in her work, but she has also taken a prominent part in the organisation of field courses, visits abroad, Stratford Theatre parties, and School and Staff plays. Folk Dancing has been her special responsibility for many years, and it is perhaps significant that her departure coincides with the disappearance of the H.G.S. Folk Dancing Festival. Miss. Ward has also been a member of the P.T.A. Committee almost from the start, and is well-known to parents of past and present pupils. As Liaison Officer between the School and the Old Hilmians, she has kept many Old Students in touch with school affairs, and has also kept the school up to date with news of its former pupils. She has been a vital link between past and present, and there are many former students who think with gratitude and affection of H.G.S., and of Miss Ward.
We shall miss her; her friendliness, her never-failing readiness to help and her dependability. These qualities have endeared her to us all. We wish her well in her new appointment, and hope she will always have kindly memories of Hemsworth Grammar School.
Miss Smith
I worked with Miss Ward for 15 years until she retired in 1984. She was an excellent colleague!
Dave
Today's Staff Member
Miss. Kathleen Ward B.A.
HGS 1948-1968
At the end of this term we shall reluctantly say goodbye to Miss. Ward, who is leaving to take up the post of Senior Mistress at Willowgarth School. Miss. Ward was appointed to the staff of Hemsworth Grammar School in 1948 as Assistant Mistress to teach Geography. She has, during her stay with us, given most generously of her time and skill, and there are few school activities with which she has not been associated. The teaching of Geography has occupied first place in her work, but she has also taken a prominent part in the organisation of field courses, visits abroad, Stratford Theatre parties, and School and Staff plays. Folk Dancing has been her special responsibility for many years, and it is perhaps significant that her departure coincides with the disappearance of the H.G.S. Folk Dancing Festival. Miss. Ward has also been a member of the P.T.A. Committee almost from the start, and is well-known to parents of past and present pupils. As Liaison Officer between the School and the Old Hilmians, she has kept many Old Students in touch with school affairs, and has also kept the school up to date with news of its former pupils. She has been a vital link between past and present, and there are many former students who think with gratitude and affection of H.G.S., and of Miss Ward.
We shall miss her; her friendliness, her never-failing readiness to help and her dependability. These qualities have endeared her to us all. We wish her well in her new appointment, and hope she will always have kindly memories of Hemsworth Grammar School.
Miss Smith
I worked with Miss Ward for 15 years until she retired in 1984. She was an excellent colleague!
Dave
Miss Ward excelled at this aspect of her work.
School Visits 1960s
Malham Tarn Field Centre 29/03/61
L-R: Michael Cuthbert, Jacqueline Leonard, John Morrissey, Miss. Ward, Norman Hughes, Geoffrey Allen, Roger Toft
Malham Tarn Field Centre 29/03/61
L-R: Michael Cuthbert, Jacqueline Leonard, John Morrissey, Miss. Ward, Norman Hughes, Geoffrey Allen, Roger Toft
09.11.2023
Today's Staff Member
Say "Messerschmitt" when talking about HGS and pupils of my generation will immediately think of Mr E.G. Lock who was on the HGS teaching Staff (French) for many years. Mr Lock drove a Messerschmitt bubble car to work. I must admit that I rather likes it and still do. I would watch him drive up the Main Drive and park on the gravel of the Forecourt area with great ease as the car was so small.
Dave
The retirement of Mr. Lock, "EGOLO"
Edward G. Lock
At Easter (1961), the School suffered a great loss in the retirement of Mr. E.G. Lock. He was indeed a "Faithful servant of the School", and was one whose whole life was centred in matters educational. Mr. Lock entered Hemsworth Grammar School in 1946 and so had given fifteen years' enthusiastic endeavour for the betterment of all the pupils whom he taught. The French Department in particular will miss him for he was a fine linguist and master of many languages, including Esperanto, being the founder of the School's Esperanto Society. In addition to his scholastic attainments, he took part in School plays, and often appeared on the cricket field as a member of the Staff Eleven. The School showed its appreciation of his services when they presented him with a travel clock, and wished him well in his retirement to Spain.
L.N. Collette
Today's Staff Member
Say "Messerschmitt" when talking about HGS and pupils of my generation will immediately think of Mr E.G. Lock who was on the HGS teaching Staff (French) for many years. Mr Lock drove a Messerschmitt bubble car to work. I must admit that I rather likes it and still do. I would watch him drive up the Main Drive and park on the gravel of the Forecourt area with great ease as the car was so small.
Dave
The retirement of Mr. Lock, "EGOLO"
Edward G. Lock
At Easter (1961), the School suffered a great loss in the retirement of Mr. E.G. Lock. He was indeed a "Faithful servant of the School", and was one whose whole life was centred in matters educational. Mr. Lock entered Hemsworth Grammar School in 1946 and so had given fifteen years' enthusiastic endeavour for the betterment of all the pupils whom he taught. The French Department in particular will miss him for he was a fine linguist and master of many languages, including Esperanto, being the founder of the School's Esperanto Society. In addition to his scholastic attainments, he took part in School plays, and often appeared on the cricket field as a member of the Staff Eleven. The School showed its appreciation of his services when they presented him with a travel clock, and wished him well in his retirement to Spain.
L.N. Collette
The Esperanto Club 1947-48
Photo from Janet Thorley. Thank you, Janet.
Back Row L-R: Hassall, Murray, Birley
Fourth Row L-R: E. Ward, B. Charlesworth, Jean Herbert, A. Heppinstall, Prudence Limb, B. Lawrence, B. Adamson.
Third Row L-R: Eileen Tate, Barbara Booth, A. Brown, Jill Page, Margaret Leniker, P. Hayward, B. Thomas, Ann Greetham,
Agnes Bulmer, Eileen Connolly, Brenda Cocker.
Second Row L-R: D. Nutter, M. Loring, Janet Thorley, Elaine Whiston, Mr. Lock, Mr. Hamilton, Dr. Sass, Sheila Davison, Mary
Boot, J. Hardwicke.
Front Row L-R: Hartley R, Mary Charnock, Marcia Gunhouse, A. Bower, M. Armstrong, Bywater, Bywater
This year has been a very pleasant and interesting one for our club. After last Summer Term twenty-three of our members took part in an excursion to France where we spent three weeks among the French people. We visited many famous places in Paris such as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. We were all given a diary which contained a record of all our activities. We made many good friends in France, which shows how useful Esperanto is in helping to make friends all over the world. We are now preparing for a party of French Children to come to stay in Hemsworth this summer. During the year we have had weekly meetings at which we had talks and sang songs, and showed stamp collections and postcards. We all appreciate the work of the Headmaster, Messrs. Lock, Sass and Leonard, Miss Smith and Miss Davies, all of whom have given us unfailing support throughout the year.
Elaine Whiston, 5A
Back Row L-R: Hassall, Murray, Birley
Fourth Row L-R: E. Ward, B. Charlesworth, Jean Herbert, A. Heppinstall, Prudence Limb, B. Lawrence, B. Adamson.
Third Row L-R: Eileen Tate, Barbara Booth, A. Brown, Jill Page, Margaret Leniker, P. Hayward, B. Thomas, Ann Greetham,
Agnes Bulmer, Eileen Connolly, Brenda Cocker.
Second Row L-R: D. Nutter, M. Loring, Janet Thorley, Elaine Whiston, Mr. Lock, Mr. Hamilton, Dr. Sass, Sheila Davison, Mary
Boot, J. Hardwicke.
Front Row L-R: Hartley R, Mary Charnock, Marcia Gunhouse, A. Bower, M. Armstrong, Bywater, Bywater
This year has been a very pleasant and interesting one for our club. After last Summer Term twenty-three of our members took part in an excursion to France where we spent three weeks among the French people. We visited many famous places in Paris such as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. We were all given a diary which contained a record of all our activities. We made many good friends in France, which shows how useful Esperanto is in helping to make friends all over the world. We are now preparing for a party of French Children to come to stay in Hemsworth this summer. During the year we have had weekly meetings at which we had talks and sang songs, and showed stamp collections and postcards. We all appreciate the work of the Headmaster, Messrs. Lock, Sass and Leonard, Miss Smith and Miss Davies, all of whom have given us unfailing support throughout the year.
Elaine Whiston, 5A
Janet Noble
What do I think of when I think of Hemsworth Grammar School?
Being in year one and being in awe,
Of everything I saw,
Getting a Stripe for not wearing a hat,
Doing exercises on a gym mat,
The Stars and Stripes Board for the Houses,
Mr Lock trying to rouse us,
"How can I teach you French when you can't speak English yet?"
After we'd asked,
"Have you marked us books yet?"
Translating texts literally from Latin,
The rows that we sat in,
Listening, entranced, to Mr Reed reading Wordsworth in his cultured accent,
Speaking French in class with a Yorkshire accent,
Playing tennis on the grass court,
Learning by "doing" as well as being "Taught",
Smelling and watching the pigs next door,
Racing through the showers and slipping on the floor,
The prefects controlling the school grounds,
Looking for students who were out of bounds.
The hideous hats and sixty denier stockings,
They looked shocking!
Strolling with friends down the back lane,
Mr Young saying, "You're late again!"
The beautiful Miss Elliott changing hands as she wrote,
A remark on an Essay saying, " You need to quote."
The sixth formers and the School Dances,
And all those Romances,
The assemblies and singing the School Song,
The Science experiments that went "wrong".
The list goes on and on!
Here today and gone tomorrow
How the days since school have passed
But I remember school with joy not sorrow
And I remember, "Labor ipse voluptas"!
From Janet Noble (HGS 1953-60)
Being in year one and being in awe,
Of everything I saw,
Getting a Stripe for not wearing a hat,
Doing exercises on a gym mat,
The Stars and Stripes Board for the Houses,
Mr Lock trying to rouse us,
"How can I teach you French when you can't speak English yet?"
After we'd asked,
"Have you marked us books yet?"
Translating texts literally from Latin,
The rows that we sat in,
Listening, entranced, to Mr Reed reading Wordsworth in his cultured accent,
Speaking French in class with a Yorkshire accent,
Playing tennis on the grass court,
Learning by "doing" as well as being "Taught",
Smelling and watching the pigs next door,
Racing through the showers and slipping on the floor,
The prefects controlling the school grounds,
Looking for students who were out of bounds.
The hideous hats and sixty denier stockings,
They looked shocking!
Strolling with friends down the back lane,
Mr Young saying, "You're late again!"
The beautiful Miss Elliott changing hands as she wrote,
A remark on an Essay saying, " You need to quote."
The sixth formers and the School Dances,
And all those Romances,
The assemblies and singing the School Song,
The Science experiments that went "wrong".
The list goes on and on!
Here today and gone tomorrow
How the days since school have passed
But I remember school with joy not sorrow
And I remember, "Labor ipse voluptas"!
From Janet Noble (HGS 1953-60)
06.11.2023
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