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Topics A-Z: Athletics, Choirs, Staff Drama, Teaching Staff
Started 18.01.2024
Supporting photographs and comments may be added where possible.
4 topic
Topics A-Z: Athletics, Choirs, Staff Drama, Teaching Staff
Started 18.01.2024
1. School Athletics Team 1959-60
Photo from Dave Nicoll. Some of the names have been sent in by Ken Johnson. Thank you.
Back Row L-R: Peter Lockett, Maurice Randall, David Nye, Geoff Trueman
Fourth Row L-R: John Harrow, Albert Parkin, Dave Nicoll, Ron Hooley, Geoffrey Allen, John Morrissey, Ray Dallywater
Third Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Neal Pead, Norman Tate, Nora Carlile, Christine Gaskell, Jean Griffiths, Derek Pickering, Mr. Hamilton
Second Row L-R: Irene Thorpe, Hazel Laycock, Margaret Wigham, Celia Brunt, Ann Massey, Ann Vamplew, 7, Sandra
Chapman, 9, Christine Nicholson
Front Row L-R: John Byrom, Wilkin V.P., Andrew Hudson, Goodhall P., Trevor Stephenson, Ken Johnson, Alan Gibson, Andrew Coope, Chris
Fairclough
Back Row L-R: Peter Lockett, Maurice Randall, David Nye, Geoff Trueman
Fourth Row L-R: John Harrow, Albert Parkin, Dave Nicoll, Ron Hooley, Geoffrey Allen, John Morrissey, Ray Dallywater
Third Row L-R: Mr. Tate, Neal Pead, Norman Tate, Nora Carlile, Christine Gaskell, Jean Griffiths, Derek Pickering, Mr. Hamilton
Second Row L-R: Irene Thorpe, Hazel Laycock, Margaret Wigham, Celia Brunt, Ann Massey, Ann Vamplew, 7, Sandra
Chapman, 9, Christine Nicholson
Front Row L-R: John Byrom, Wilkin V.P., Andrew Hudson, Goodhall P., Trevor Stephenson, Ken Johnson, Alan Gibson, Andrew Coope, Chris
Fairclough
Athletics Report
During this year’s athletics season many records have been broken. On Sports Day, Ellen Toulson established three new Senior Girls’ records in the 440 yards, Long Jump, and Hop, Step and Jump. Trueman’s new record of 10 seconds for the 100 yards sprint was an outstanding achievement, while Smith’s 5 ft. 7 in. High Jump raised the standard in this still further. Price were worthy winner of the Championship Cup with Guest runners-up. The Standards Competition was closely contested but Holgate’s all-round strength eventually brought them the Cup. The boys’ athletics teams have enjoyed a fairly successful season so far. Their best performance was their convincing win over Doncaster G.S. and Doncaster Technical School. At this meeting four School records were beaten: Senior High Jump, 5 ft. 10.25ins. by Smith; Senior 220 yards., 21.7 secs. by Trueman; Senior Shot Putt, 41 ft. 7 in. by Snookes; and Intermediate 220 yards 24.5 secs. by Gibson. In their two other meetings the teams have been placed second and third.
During this year’s athletics season many records have been broken. On Sports Day, Ellen Toulson established three new Senior Girls’ records in the 440 yards, Long Jump, and Hop, Step and Jump. Trueman’s new record of 10 seconds for the 100 yards sprint was an outstanding achievement, while Smith’s 5 ft. 7 in. High Jump raised the standard in this still further. Price were worthy winner of the Championship Cup with Guest runners-up. The Standards Competition was closely contested but Holgate’s all-round strength eventually brought them the Cup. The boys’ athletics teams have enjoyed a fairly successful season so far. Their best performance was their convincing win over Doncaster G.S. and Doncaster Technical School. At this meeting four School records were beaten: Senior High Jump, 5 ft. 10.25ins. by Smith; Senior 220 yards., 21.7 secs. by Trueman; Senior Shot Putt, 41 ft. 7 in. by Snookes; and Intermediate 220 yards 24.5 secs. by Gibson. In their two other meetings the teams have been placed second and third.
Geoffrey Trueman
Ellen Toulson
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Melvyn Snookes
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Alan Gibson
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I would like to thank all the boys in the teams for their unfailing support during the current season, and to thank Mr. Tate for the work he has done in arranging the athletics matches this year. Many young athletes have come to the fore this season with promising performances. I hope they will continue to improve, and maintain the high standard of competition which Hemsworth Grammar School has always set.
J.C. Smith, Boys’ Athletics Captain
NB. There was no separate Girls' Athletics Report in 1960.
J.C. Smith, Boys’ Athletics Captain
NB. There was no separate Girls' Athletics Report in 1960.
2. Two choirs from 1965-66
a. The Junior Choir
Back Row L-R: Susan Radford, Linda Perry, Jane Seal, Anne Simpson, Jane Armitage, Susan Jordan, Margaret Nuttall
Middle Row L-R: Gwyneth Jones, Catherine Picken, Marilyn Smith, Margaret Taylor, Margaret Woodall, Margaret Nobes, Anne
Scott, Patricia Couperthwaite, Susan Cave
Front Row L-R: Patricia Whitfield, Jean Cox, Wendy Ivill, Mr. Cooling, Susan Webster, Christine Chapman, Jane Nunn
Middle Row L-R: Gwyneth Jones, Catherine Picken, Marilyn Smith, Margaret Taylor, Margaret Woodall, Margaret Nobes, Anne
Scott, Patricia Couperthwaite, Susan Cave
Front Row L-R: Patricia Whitfield, Jean Cox, Wendy Ivill, Mr. Cooling, Susan Webster, Christine Chapman, Jane Nunn
b. The School Choir
Back Row L-R: Christopher Haigh, Sam Hall, Stephen Brunt, Stephen Batey, John Foster, Lewis Jackson, George Upson, Keith Adams, Donald Foster, David Fearnside
Fourth Row L-R: Jenny Swift, Cherida Wilson, Christine Arrowsmith, Beryl Green, Jennifer Jones, Angela Deighton, Kathleen Greasley, Carol Beggs, Ruth Saley, Louise Armitage, Patricia Rhodes
Third Row L-R: Therese Gardner, Lorraine Whittaker, Patricia Walton, Janice Hanwell, H. Floyd, Susan Arrowsmith, Susan Dickinson, Linda Morrell, J. Carr, Valerie Newton, Maureen Jones, Marilyn Smith
Second Row L-R: Janis Whitfield, Jean Biglan, Mr Davies, Mr. Baker, Mr Cooling, Miss. Evans, Miss Rankin, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Howdle, Rowena Carr, Lynn Jeffries
Front Row L-R: Ann Hamilton, J. Bancroft, Glynis Glyn, Dorothy Poole, Linda Steele, Linda Collingwood, Joy Midgley, J. Bonds
Fourth Row L-R: Jenny Swift, Cherida Wilson, Christine Arrowsmith, Beryl Green, Jennifer Jones, Angela Deighton, Kathleen Greasley, Carol Beggs, Ruth Saley, Louise Armitage, Patricia Rhodes
Third Row L-R: Therese Gardner, Lorraine Whittaker, Patricia Walton, Janice Hanwell, H. Floyd, Susan Arrowsmith, Susan Dickinson, Linda Morrell, J. Carr, Valerie Newton, Maureen Jones, Marilyn Smith
Second Row L-R: Janis Whitfield, Jean Biglan, Mr Davies, Mr. Baker, Mr Cooling, Miss. Evans, Miss Rankin, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Howdle, Rowena Carr, Lynn Jeffries
Front Row L-R: Ann Hamilton, J. Bancroft, Glynis Glyn, Dorothy Poole, Linda Steele, Linda Collingwood, Joy Midgley, J. Bonds
1966 Summer Concert
The musical activities of the school have been brought to a close this year by the Summer Concert, and indeed it provided a wonderful night's entertainment. On the instrumental side, there were performances from the School Orchestra. Brass Group and Recorder Group, and two excellent piano solos given by Angela Deighton and Kenneth Dixon. The two soprano soloists Theresa Riley and Margaret Killingbeck, overcame any nerves they might have had and made a great success of two very beautiful songs. Two highlights to the evening were provided by Dennis Jordan, who sang his own songs, accompanying himself with his guitar, and Mademoiselle Passols' musical group. Of course, nothing can be said of Jordan that has not been said before, for he always shows tremendous enthusiasm in the more entertaining activities of the school. But Mademoiselle Passols is new here and we cannot congratulate her enough on her interest in the school. For the music concert, she, and Mr. Harrison, helped Normans to perform a choral arrangement. Mention must also be made of the two violinists Robert Hanley and Colin Mair who handled this instrument, which is so much more difficult to play than one might assume, in a very professional way.
The musical activities of the school have been brought to a close this year by the Summer Concert, and indeed it provided a wonderful night's entertainment. On the instrumental side, there were performances from the School Orchestra. Brass Group and Recorder Group, and two excellent piano solos given by Angela Deighton and Kenneth Dixon. The two soprano soloists Theresa Riley and Margaret Killingbeck, overcame any nerves they might have had and made a great success of two very beautiful songs. Two highlights to the evening were provided by Dennis Jordan, who sang his own songs, accompanying himself with his guitar, and Mademoiselle Passols' musical group. Of course, nothing can be said of Jordan that has not been said before, for he always shows tremendous enthusiasm in the more entertaining activities of the school. But Mademoiselle Passols is new here and we cannot congratulate her enough on her interest in the school. For the music concert, she, and Mr. Harrison, helped Normans to perform a choral arrangement. Mention must also be made of the two violinists Robert Hanley and Colin Mair who handled this instrument, which is so much more difficult to play than one might assume, in a very professional way.
Miss Evans
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Mr Owen
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All that remains is to thank the other people who took part, but above all to thank Miss. Evans and Mr. Owen for all the work they put into the production of this year's School Concert.
Marilyn Smith, L6A, Guest
Marilyn Smith, L6A, Guest
3. Dramatic, difficult and dangerous - Moliere's 'The Prodigious Snob'.
Produced by Mr. Owen
Produced by Mr. Owen
During my time at HGS (1955-62), I attended many, if not all, of the Staff Plays. In the Main Hall, welcoming music would be played. The metal chairs were formally arranged and it was easy to find your designated place. The chairs were quite comfortable as they had fabric bases and backs. The wooden ones that we used during the day in lessons may well have caused obvious problems. As people found their seats, the air of expectancy could be sensed. The audience would check their programmes to see who was playing which part. The conversation was always quiet and respectful to others in the audience. In a general sense I suppose society at that time was rather different. I found these evenings to be very pleasant. Refreshments were served during the interval(s). Mr Collette was usually in charge of that and there were many customers. The Hall temperature built up during the performance as there were so many people in the audience. This ensured good sales of ice cream. When the lights dimmed the conversations stopped, the curtains opened and the play began. I thoroughly enjoyed them all, and the total experience.
Dave
Dave
Mr Owen
Above: Mr Fuller (left) and Mr Crompton
Mr Kennedy
Mr Kennedy wrote:
The Staff's presentation of Moliere's 'The Prodigious Snob', produced by Mr. Owen, provided us with a lively piece of entertainment. It has been said of Moliere that 'the idea of laughter which sweeps away care, restores health and proportion is one from which he never strayed for long'. Judging by the response of packed audiences during the play's run of four nights in the School Hall this is a valid assessment of the French dramatist's artistic purpose. The satire, which is directed against vain social pretensions and an erroneous conception of 'education', provides ample scope for the producer and actors who have a sense of that comedy which without bitterness exposes human foibles by dramatically transforming them into a source of delight in the theatre. Mr. Owen and his players made a commendable effort to realise the potentialities of the text.
For sheer enthusiasm, all concerned deserve great credit. Our only criticism here is that in certain scenes the play was allowed by the actors to lapse into very simple farce and was thereby deprived of some of the polish, energy, craftsmanship and intellectual acumen we associate with the French genius. Moliere's work, which embodies a shaping idea, should rouse that laughter which by unshackling the human spirit from the bonds of deluding egotism enables the audience to perceive the necessity for good sense in the art of living. Our actors at times ignored the author's intention and played for that undiscerning laughter whose virtue dies with the last gurgle.
Mr. Owen showed discrimination in the distribution of parts and resourcefulness in shaping into a successful well-knit team a large cast which included several inexperienced players. Mr. Crompton played with great gusto the role of Jourdain, the tradesman who allows 'fantastic notions of gentility and gallantry' to suppress his commonsense (though not completely, as could be observed, for instance, in his scene with the philosopher). In Mr. Crompton we have an actor whose grasp of the comic situation is enhanced by a satisfying stage sense. His long part he was able to sustain without any flagging of facial expressions, gestures and general drive. He chose to play Jourdain as a Frenchman from Yorkshire and, while this appealed to the audience, it had to be done at the expense of some of the original subtlety of the character. On the whole his was a strong and pleasing performance.
The Staff's presentation of Moliere's 'The Prodigious Snob', produced by Mr. Owen, provided us with a lively piece of entertainment. It has been said of Moliere that 'the idea of laughter which sweeps away care, restores health and proportion is one from which he never strayed for long'. Judging by the response of packed audiences during the play's run of four nights in the School Hall this is a valid assessment of the French dramatist's artistic purpose. The satire, which is directed against vain social pretensions and an erroneous conception of 'education', provides ample scope for the producer and actors who have a sense of that comedy which without bitterness exposes human foibles by dramatically transforming them into a source of delight in the theatre. Mr. Owen and his players made a commendable effort to realise the potentialities of the text.
For sheer enthusiasm, all concerned deserve great credit. Our only criticism here is that in certain scenes the play was allowed by the actors to lapse into very simple farce and was thereby deprived of some of the polish, energy, craftsmanship and intellectual acumen we associate with the French genius. Moliere's work, which embodies a shaping idea, should rouse that laughter which by unshackling the human spirit from the bonds of deluding egotism enables the audience to perceive the necessity for good sense in the art of living. Our actors at times ignored the author's intention and played for that undiscerning laughter whose virtue dies with the last gurgle.
Mr. Owen showed discrimination in the distribution of parts and resourcefulness in shaping into a successful well-knit team a large cast which included several inexperienced players. Mr. Crompton played with great gusto the role of Jourdain, the tradesman who allows 'fantastic notions of gentility and gallantry' to suppress his commonsense (though not completely, as could be observed, for instance, in his scene with the philosopher). In Mr. Crompton we have an actor whose grasp of the comic situation is enhanced by a satisfying stage sense. His long part he was able to sustain without any flagging of facial expressions, gestures and general drive. He chose to play Jourdain as a Frenchman from Yorkshire and, while this appealed to the audience, it had to be done at the expense of some of the original subtlety of the character. On the whole his was a strong and pleasing performance.
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Mr Crompton
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Mrs Williams
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Mrs Whittaker
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Satirists (e.g. Shaw) often choose to express commonsense through women whose hearts are in the right place while their feet are firmly on the ground. Such a one is Mrs. Jourdain, played by Mrs. Williams. She acts as a foil to her husband's ridiculous ambitions and endeavours to show him that he can only get the best out of life by being most truly himself. Although there were moments when her performance lacked attack, the sincerity of Mrs. Williams' playing was projected with ease across the footlights. Mrs. Jourdain's good sense is consolidated by that of her spirited maid, Nicole. She was played by Mrs. Whittaker whose technique on occasions was rather obvious, though this, however, did not mar an otherwise sound character study.
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Miss Child
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Mr Cookson
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Mr Sale
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Miss Child portrayed the daughter of Jourdain as a charming but rather restrained young lady. She certainly made Lucille appear worthy of the adoration of her lover, Cjéonte, played by Mr. Cookson. Both performances were delightful in spite of the fact that they lacked some versatility in their exchanges. Occasionally Mr. Cookson could have taken a leaf from Miss Child's book and exercised some moderation in his delivery. Mr. Sale, as Covielle, the servant of Cléonte, carried the part with enthusiasm and, on the whole, with the right emphasis and timing. On occasions we did feel that he could have practised more artistic control over stage movement, but this did not prevent him from giving us a most enjoyable character study.
Mr Oliver
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Mr Losasso
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Miss Higham
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Mr Williams
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Mr Fuller
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Mr Reed
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Both Mr. Oliver and Mr. Losasso made the most of their respective parts as the music and dancing masters. Mr. Oliver timed his delivery well whilst Mr. Losasso, without allowing gesture to carry the character into obvious caricature, gave us a rather foppish dancing master who knew on which side his bread was buttered. Miss Higham and Mr. Williams (with madrigal choir experience behind them) were two very earnest looking singers indeed. Mr. Fuller enjoyed himself as the Fencing master and his skill with the sword seemed quite authentic. Mr. Reed, as the aged philosopher, developed a neat little character study with a sensitive awareness of climax. The outburst of self-righteous temper which shattered his detached philosophical pose came off very well indeed.
The Headmaster
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Miss Evans
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The Headmaster played the part of Count Dorante, a rather deceitful aristocrat who was prepared to make a fool of Jourdain by working upon his social aspirations. The character was clearly defined but could, perhaps, have been further enhanced by gesture and a little more flexibility. The part of Dorimène, an aristocratic lady whom Dorante wishes to marry and whose presents from him are paid for by the duped Jourdain, was played by Miss Evans. Though somewhat restrained, this was a pleasing performance.
Mr. Hudson
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Mr. Hodson
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Mr. Hudson and Mr. Hodson played the tailor and his assistant. Although they carried their parts well, they could, possibly, have lightened their touch with more expressive gesture, so that - and this applies to the production as a whole - if we could not through translation have the original French delicacy, we might at least have had French mustard with our solid English fare.
Mr. Burnell
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Mr. Wharton
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Mr. Catley
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Miss Tate
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Mr Knox
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Ackroyd
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Adamson
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Thompson
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Waring
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Miss Kay
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Miss Musgrave
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The flunkeys, played by Mr. Burnell (the long one) and Mr. Wharton (the short one) carried out their duties with humorous dignity and decorum in the face of their master's forthrightness. As the cook and maid, Mr. Catley and Miss Tate looked as if they had been born to their trades. Mr. Twigg ably played the strong and certainly very silent Turk and Mr. Knox delighted with his performance of Mufti. The Dervishes, acted by G. L. Ackroyd, J. Adamson, R. H. Thompson and E. Waring, with well-rehearsed timing, entered gleefully into the spirit of the last act. The seductive dancing girls, whose parts were taken by Misses Kay and Musgrave, came in for their share of the audience's approbation.
Mr. Tate
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Mr. Booth
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Mr. Williams
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Brailsford
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Kenningley
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Marley
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Stead
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Winterburn
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Teresa Cosgrove
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Margaret Bromley
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Mr Twigg
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Miss Ward
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Miss Smith
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Mr. Collette
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Miss Tate
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Miss Metcalfe
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Mr. Burnell's setting was simple but effective and, as regards costumes, we are inclined to believe that Moliere, who always showed great interest in these matters, would have been satisfied with the way in which the show was dressed. The performances ran without a hitch in the capable hands of Stage Managers, Messrs. Tate and Booth, assisted by Mr. Williams (Lighting), Brailsford, Kenningley, Marley, Stead, Winterburn, T. Cosgrove and M. Bromley (Stage Assistants), Mr. Twigg and Miss Ward (Properties), Miss Smith and Mr. Collette (Prompters), Miss Tate and Miss Metcalfe (Wardrobe) and Mr. Davies who spared no pains to see that the actors were ready for their entrances.
Mr. Leonard, although away on sick leave, showed his interest in the Production by preparing make-up charts for all the actors. Mr. Hodson was a most conscientious business manager. The Composer's song was arranged by Miss Evans from the original by John Hotchkiss.
There is little doubt that the producer, actors and all concerned, looking in retrospect upon this rendering of 'The Prodigious Snob', will recall with pleasure the delight afforded by their 'hour or two allowed by the traffic of the stage'
David Kennedy, HGS Teaching Staff
There is little doubt that the producer, actors and all concerned, looking in retrospect upon this rendering of 'The Prodigious Snob', will recall with pleasure the delight afforded by their 'hour or two allowed by the traffic of the stage'
David Kennedy, HGS Teaching Staff
Comment
An observation.
We all have our views about what education should aim to achieve. The article above illustrates teachers and pupils taking part in an activity which was open to public examination. The Senior Management Team also took part in the activity.
We all have our views about what education should aim to achieve. The article above illustrates teachers and pupils taking part in an activity which was open to public examination. The Senior Management Team also took part in the activity.
I went to the School and Staff Plays every year while I was a pupil at HGS. They were school traditions. Teachers lead busy lives and at HGS they extended their days with extra-curricular activities. The Headmaster was no exception. He took part in the Staff Play every year. He also played in, or took charge of, the Staff-School Hockey Match. In this, a mixed Staff team played against the often formidable Girls' First Eleven. In Cricket the Headmaster captained the Staff team against the boys' First Eleven. He would Bat, Bowl and Field in the matches every year until he retired in 1967. They were very serious matches played in Whites. Going that bit further was the norm at HGS. During my HGS career, I played Rugby, Cricket, Basketball and Athletics in fixtures both Home and Away. There was always Staff support. To me, this was an excellent school which I thoroughly enjoyed attending.
Dave
Dave
4. The HGS Teaching Staff of 1960-61
Back Row L-R: Mr. Hudson, Mr. L.M. Tate, Mr. B. Williams, Mr. D. Burnell, Mr. Scott
Fifth Row L-R: Mr. R. Palmer, Mr. Coar, Mr. Twigg, Mr. B. Booth, Mr. G. Pacy, Mr. R. Whittaker
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. D.A. Hassall, Mr. D. Catley, Mr. J. Reed, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Jakes, Mr. A. Davies, Mr. Gray
Third Row L-R: Mr. Gregory, Mr. C. Reasbeck, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. D.B. Kennedy, Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Crompton, Mr. G. Knox , Mr. Agarwal
Second Row L-R: Miss. K. Blake (Secretary), Mrs. Bistis, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Evans, Mrs. Williams, Miss. E. Tate, Miss. Kirkham, Miss. M. Musgrave, Miss. W. Jennings, Miss. M. Cooper (Secretary)
Front Row L-R: Mrs. D. Whittaker, Miss. K. Ward, Miss. M. Metcalfe, Miss. M. Smith, M. R.W. Hamilton, Mr. L.N. Collette, Mr. W.J. Leonard, Mr. E. Atack, Mr. A. Swinbank
Fifth Row L-R: Mr. R. Palmer, Mr. Coar, Mr. Twigg, Mr. B. Booth, Mr. G. Pacy, Mr. R. Whittaker
Fourth Row L-R: Mr. D.A. Hassall, Mr. D. Catley, Mr. J. Reed, Mr. Hodson, Mr. Jakes, Mr. A. Davies, Mr. Gray
Third Row L-R: Mr. Gregory, Mr. C. Reasbeck, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. D.B. Kennedy, Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Crompton, Mr. G. Knox , Mr. Agarwal
Second Row L-R: Miss. K. Blake (Secretary), Mrs. Bistis, Miss. Couperthwaite, Miss. Evans, Mrs. Williams, Miss. E. Tate, Miss. Kirkham, Miss. M. Musgrave, Miss. W. Jennings, Miss. M. Cooper (Secretary)
Front Row L-R: Mrs. D. Whittaker, Miss. K. Ward, Miss. M. Metcalfe, Miss. M. Smith, M. R.W. Hamilton, Mr. L.N. Collette, Mr. W.J. Leonard, Mr. E. Atack, Mr. A. Swinbank
