The Noticeboard (4)
Started 20.11.2024
Updated 25.11.2024
Started 20.11.2024
Updated 25.11.2024
27.11.2024
A new page, Lists (Prizes, Prefects &c), has been started. It will be developed in the coming days. It can be accessed via the main alphabetical Menu.
A new page, Lists (Prizes, Prefects &c), has been started. It will be developed in the coming days. It can be accessed via the main alphabetical Menu.
25.11.2024
The Staff Play 1965
As you can see below, The Staff Plays were not small undertakings. They were also managed and performed with pleasing professionalism. A school is a dynamic organisation which meant, in this case, that play participants usually changed each year - except Mr Hamilton. He displayed his leadership qualities even in extra-curricular activities. In those days the teachers perhaps had more freedom to just teach. This possibly created a more relaxed and happy Staff which would have been more inclined to voluntarily offer an extra activity to the school's student body.
Dave
The Staff Play 1965
As you can see below, The Staff Plays were not small undertakings. They were also managed and performed with pleasing professionalism. A school is a dynamic organisation which meant, in this case, that play participants usually changed each year - except Mr Hamilton. He displayed his leadership qualities even in extra-curricular activities. In those days the teachers perhaps had more freedom to just teach. This possibly created a more relaxed and happy Staff which would have been more inclined to voluntarily offer an extra activity to the school's student body.
Dave
The Staff Play 1965
The Zodiac in the Establishment
The Zodiac in the Establishment
Miss Evans
Producer
Producer
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The Cast
Terence Connolly
Elizaberh Alliott
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Dennis Bavister
Gordon Parkinson
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Derek Wilkinson
Mr. Hamilton
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This year's play, "The Zodiac in the Establishment" by Bridget Boland was a comedy as entertaining as last year's and well received in spite of its strange subject. The play is centred around John, who, despite his humble position as a new laboratory assistant in a Government Research Establishment, manages to create quite a stir and brings chaos into the lives of his colleagues. John is immortal, a result of having mistakenly drunk the elixir of life when he was an assistant to an alchemist several centuries previously. He has since held many jobs in many countries but has never stopped searching for the antidote. John is exhausted from the effort of keeping pace with the changing world and the play really consists of his search for death.
Although the theme seems tragic, the play is, in fact, very light-hearted and has an unusual twist at the end. Whilst the characters are both amusing and fascinating. Bob Tunstall is John's superior, a witty if somewhat quick-tempered man. Mr. Connolly was excellent in the part and responded well to the varied situations which be had to face. Mary Tunstall, his wife, also works at the Establishment, although this forces her to leave their son in the care of a day nursery. This arrangement coupled with Bob's lack of ambition, causes continual bickering between the two of them. Miss Alliott, as Mary, was very convincing and the quality of her performance whilst quarrelling with Bob caught the imagination of many pupils in the audience.
Leslie Firestone is in charge of security. He is good-natured, but his military background is very much in evidence and so is his abundant sense of humour which fails to amuse anyone except himself. He is rather gullible, lacking scientific knowledge, among other things, and in general is the subject of much ridicule. Mr. Wilkinson's characterisation of Leslie was perfect - so good that the mere mention of the name had the audience smiling in anticipation.
Sir Cecil Fortescue, affectionately known as ''cissy", is the head of staff, an ''unflappable'' almost docile man, adept at the more usual type of internal politics. Mr. Hamilton handled the part competently and seemed - as would be expected from his many appearances - to be completely at ease in his part.
Ted Blake is a common or garden physicist who seems to have a knack for stepping into the middle of trouble. He stumbles into the Firestones' domestic problems, has to meddle in the feud between Bob and Leslie, and starts a quarrel between John and Bob. Despite the fact that the part was a small one, Mr. Parkinson gave a good performance and was at his "embarrassed" best.
The most important character, John, is a fascinating person if only by virtue of his background, but it is to Mr. Bavister's credit that his interpretation was such that the audience was completely in sympathy with him. The character offers unlimited scope - tragic, yet amusing; worldly, yet meek - so that there are many varied moods to be caught, and Mr. Bavister dealt with the complex characterisation very adequately.
The play is set in two entirely different places, at the laboratory and at the garage of Bob's home, and it would be a serious omission not to mention the hard work which the stage managers, Messrs. Cooling and Smith, put into this very complex set. They did a fine job, complete with all 'mod cons' and moving parts. The stage-hands also performed sterling work in the persons of Tate, Gundill, Johnson and Rayner. Further thanks must be given to Mr. Warren for providing sound effects and lighting, to Mr. Burnell who provided very authentic decor, and to Miss Tate who was in charge of the wardrobe. Mr. Plummer, assisted by M. Wigham and Moody, struggled manfully with the numerous properties during Miss Ward's absence. The make-up was in the care of Mr. Burnell. Miss Williams and Mr. Warren, assisted by E. Jones, C. Longfield and P. Ogley. Mr. Pacy proved to be a very efficient Business Manager. There are many others whose names are not mentioned but who must also be thanked for contributing to the smooth running of the performances. Above all we must congratulate Miss Evans on her unbounded patience and skill which produced such successful entertainment for everyone.
Christine Longfield, U6A
Although the theme seems tragic, the play is, in fact, very light-hearted and has an unusual twist at the end. Whilst the characters are both amusing and fascinating. Bob Tunstall is John's superior, a witty if somewhat quick-tempered man. Mr. Connolly was excellent in the part and responded well to the varied situations which be had to face. Mary Tunstall, his wife, also works at the Establishment, although this forces her to leave their son in the care of a day nursery. This arrangement coupled with Bob's lack of ambition, causes continual bickering between the two of them. Miss Alliott, as Mary, was very convincing and the quality of her performance whilst quarrelling with Bob caught the imagination of many pupils in the audience.
Leslie Firestone is in charge of security. He is good-natured, but his military background is very much in evidence and so is his abundant sense of humour which fails to amuse anyone except himself. He is rather gullible, lacking scientific knowledge, among other things, and in general is the subject of much ridicule. Mr. Wilkinson's characterisation of Leslie was perfect - so good that the mere mention of the name had the audience smiling in anticipation.
Sir Cecil Fortescue, affectionately known as ''cissy", is the head of staff, an ''unflappable'' almost docile man, adept at the more usual type of internal politics. Mr. Hamilton handled the part competently and seemed - as would be expected from his many appearances - to be completely at ease in his part.
Ted Blake is a common or garden physicist who seems to have a knack for stepping into the middle of trouble. He stumbles into the Firestones' domestic problems, has to meddle in the feud between Bob and Leslie, and starts a quarrel between John and Bob. Despite the fact that the part was a small one, Mr. Parkinson gave a good performance and was at his "embarrassed" best.
The most important character, John, is a fascinating person if only by virtue of his background, but it is to Mr. Bavister's credit that his interpretation was such that the audience was completely in sympathy with him. The character offers unlimited scope - tragic, yet amusing; worldly, yet meek - so that there are many varied moods to be caught, and Mr. Bavister dealt with the complex characterisation very adequately.
The play is set in two entirely different places, at the laboratory and at the garage of Bob's home, and it would be a serious omission not to mention the hard work which the stage managers, Messrs. Cooling and Smith, put into this very complex set. They did a fine job, complete with all 'mod cons' and moving parts. The stage-hands also performed sterling work in the persons of Tate, Gundill, Johnson and Rayner. Further thanks must be given to Mr. Warren for providing sound effects and lighting, to Mr. Burnell who provided very authentic decor, and to Miss Tate who was in charge of the wardrobe. Mr. Plummer, assisted by M. Wigham and Moody, struggled manfully with the numerous properties during Miss Ward's absence. The make-up was in the care of Mr. Burnell. Miss Williams and Mr. Warren, assisted by E. Jones, C. Longfield and P. Ogley. Mr. Pacy proved to be a very efficient Business Manager. There are many others whose names are not mentioned but who must also be thanked for contributing to the smooth running of the performances. Above all we must congratulate Miss Evans on her unbounded patience and skill which produced such successful entertainment for everyone.
Christine Longfield, U6A
Behind the scenes
Mr Smith
Stage Manager 
Mr Plummer
Properties 
Mr Cooling
Stage Manager |
Mr. Warren
Lighting, Sound & Make Up 
Miss Ward
Properties |
Mr Burnell
Decor & Make Up 
Mr Owen
Make Up 
Miss Smith
Prompter |
Miss Tate
Wardrobe Mistress 
Miss Williams
Make Up 
Mr Collette
Prompter |
Stage Hands
John Tate
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Peter Gundhill
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Fred Johnson
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Alan Rayner
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Assistant Electrician
Jack Burbeck
Properties Assistants
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Margaret Wigham
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Steven Moody
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Make Up Assistants
Elizabeth Jones
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Pauline Ogley
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Christine Longfield
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The Business Manager
Mr Pacy
22.11.2024
The Noticeboards' "Open Format"
On the site's previous Noticeboard (pre 06.11.2023), the information displayed was limited to a date followed by a brief statement of any changes to the HGS site. The present Noticeboards 1, 2, 3 and 4 also list any changes to the website but will, in addition, display widely varying items.
Dave
The Noticeboards' "Open Format"
On the site's previous Noticeboard (pre 06.11.2023), the information displayed was limited to a date followed by a brief statement of any changes to the HGS site. The present Noticeboards 1, 2, 3 and 4 also list any changes to the website but will, in addition, display widely varying items.
Dave
An example which has been taken from a previous Noticeboard
(From) Noticeboard 2013
28.12.2013
Prefects 1946-47 is now on the site. The pages of the Literary and Debating Society, the Radio Society and the Scientific Society have been updated with pupil photographs.
27.12.2013
The Activities Clubs and Societies are being updated with photographs of the contributors. So far the Clubs: Art, Chess, Esperanto, Friday, Judo and Moor and Mountain have been updated as have the Current Affairs, Film and Historical Societies.
23.12.2013
Four brief reports have been added to the site: Mr. Hamilton retires (Staff page), Speech Day 1955, "Taps" at HGS (Buildings and Grounds page) and the Hilmians play "Penelope" (1932).
19.12.2013
The Panoramic photographs have been converted to pdf. They will now be a little clearer when enlarged.
16.12.2013
Forms L6A, U6S, 5T, 4T and 5G from 1957-58 have been added to the site. Photos of the 1957-58 Assistant Prefects and the 1957-58 Madrigal Choir are now on the site.
(From) Noticeboard 2013
28.12.2013
Prefects 1946-47 is now on the site. The pages of the Literary and Debating Society, the Radio Society and the Scientific Society have been updated with pupil photographs.
27.12.2013
The Activities Clubs and Societies are being updated with photographs of the contributors. So far the Clubs: Art, Chess, Esperanto, Friday, Judo and Moor and Mountain have been updated as have the Current Affairs, Film and Historical Societies.
23.12.2013
Four brief reports have been added to the site: Mr. Hamilton retires (Staff page), Speech Day 1955, "Taps" at HGS (Buildings and Grounds page) and the Hilmians play "Penelope" (1932).
19.12.2013
The Panoramic photographs have been converted to pdf. They will now be a little clearer when enlarged.
16.12.2013
Forms L6A, U6S, 5T, 4T and 5G from 1957-58 have been added to the site. Photos of the 1957-58 Assistant Prefects and the 1957-58 Madrigal Choir are now on the site.
20.11.2024
"Noticeboard 4" is a new page and will be developed in the coming days.
"Noticeboard 4" is a new page and will be developed in the coming days.
Here is a Happy Days "as we were" photograph from 1958 of excited pupils and teachers on Hemsworth Station. This was the start of the HGS School Holiday to Italy.
Dave
Dave
Happy Days
Waiting for the steam train.
1958
Mr Leonard (right) and his HGS School Holiday Group 1958 on Hemsworth Station.
1958
Mr Leonard (right) and his HGS School Holiday Group 1958 on Hemsworth Station.
A party of 52 senior pupils led by Mr. Leonard and five members of staff will leave Hemsworth on August 20th for a cultural tour of Italy. The total cost of the tour is estimated at £38-10s per pupil, and this includes transport, accommodation, meals, First Class travel between London and Basle and a full day's excursion from Rome to Naples and Pompeii. The party will travel through London, Folkestone, Boulogne, Basle and the St. Gothard Pass to Venice, and after visiting Florence, will spend five days in Rome. On the thirteenth day of the tour we shall leave for Hemsworth again, to complete a journey of nearly 3,000 miles.
P.A. Makings, 5A
Ann's Fifth Form is shown below.
P.A. Makings, 5A
Ann's Fifth Form is shown below.
Form 5A 1957-58
Photo from Janet Noble. Thank you, Janet.
Back Row L-R: Sam Whitehouse, John Cooper, Peter Richmond, Jim Evison
Third Row L-R: Ann Brear, Christine Walters, Sylvia Ward, Ann Kilvington, Molly Wright, Pam Hall, Sylvia Gaskell
Second Row L-R: Shirley Challender, June Barraclough, Margaret Penny, Diane Wood, Patricia Rontree, Janet Noble, Janet Wines, Helen Wilkinson
Front Row L-R: Norah Carlile, Gwen Cavanagh, Dora Lumby, Pauline Barratt, Mr. E.G. Lock, Malcolm Wilford, Ann Makings, M. Shaw, Patricia Foster
Form Prize awarded to Diane Wood.
Back Row L-R: Sam Whitehouse, John Cooper, Peter Richmond, Jim Evison
Third Row L-R: Ann Brear, Christine Walters, Sylvia Ward, Ann Kilvington, Molly Wright, Pam Hall, Sylvia Gaskell
Second Row L-R: Shirley Challender, June Barraclough, Margaret Penny, Diane Wood, Patricia Rontree, Janet Noble, Janet Wines, Helen Wilkinson
Front Row L-R: Norah Carlile, Gwen Cavanagh, Dora Lumby, Pauline Barratt, Mr. E.G. Lock, Malcolm Wilford, Ann Makings, M. Shaw, Patricia Foster
Form Prize awarded to Diane Wood.
Keeping cool when out and about was very important.
L-R: Ruth, Elaine and Susan
L-R: Ruth, Elaine and Susan
The adults on the holiday set a fine example of how to keep cool.
L-R: Mr Leonard (Geography), Mrs Leonard, Mr Wharton (Latin, Italian), Miss Wimpenny (Mathematics), Miss Harris (Geography), Miss Ward (Geography), Mr Swinbank (Latin, Greek).
Comment
Melvyn Thomas
Mr Swinbank (left) supervising. I hope they all had a good time.
Mr Swinbank (left) supervising. I hope they all had a good time.
Ruth Ashley Scholey
I enjoyed every minute of it!
I enjoyed every minute of it!
