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Updated 09.12.2023
Updated 09.12.2023
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Peaceful expressions on a late Winter's day in our beautiful grounds.
Photo: Batey
Photo: Batey
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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