Thoughts about HGS 6
Updated 12.11.2024
5 article
Updated 12.11.2024
5 article
The Headmaster’s Opinions 1922
Now that the school was under way, the organisation of the four Forms became clearer. French lessons had been started by all the forms except Form 1. Latin lessons had begun in the 2 Upper Forms. This would suggest that the initial intake was of various ages, and not just 10 or 11 year olds. Mr. Jenkinson commented that he had been surprised at the general ignorance of English Grammar, and also of History. The level of historical knowledge had been so low that it had been necessary to treat it as practically a new subject. He was, however, impressed with the general attitude of the girls and boys:
“...they are easily amenable to discipline; they are interested in their work and other pursuits, and are imbued with the right kind of spirit”.
Mr. Jenkinson also clearly enjoyed an excellent relationship with the Board of Governors in these early days, thanking them for their increasing energy and interest in the school, which was admirable, and for their tolerant attitude and unvarying courtesy towards him. They were all looking forward to a time when the school would be regarded as one of the best in the West Riding.
Now that the school was under way, the organisation of the four Forms became clearer. French lessons had been started by all the forms except Form 1. Latin lessons had begun in the 2 Upper Forms. This would suggest that the initial intake was of various ages, and not just 10 or 11 year olds. Mr. Jenkinson commented that he had been surprised at the general ignorance of English Grammar, and also of History. The level of historical knowledge had been so low that it had been necessary to treat it as practically a new subject. He was, however, impressed with the general attitude of the girls and boys:
“...they are easily amenable to discipline; they are interested in their work and other pursuits, and are imbued with the right kind of spirit”.
Mr. Jenkinson also clearly enjoyed an excellent relationship with the Board of Governors in these early days, thanking them for their increasing energy and interest in the school, which was admirable, and for their tolerant attitude and unvarying courtesy towards him. They were all looking forward to a time when the school would be regarded as one of the best in the West Riding.
The names have been provided by Sheila Radford. Thank you.
L-R: Susan Faulding, Margaret Nobes, Gail Lawton, Irene Tomlinson, 5, 6, Barbara Howitt, Margaret Woodall, Marita Gill.
L-R: Susan Faulding, Margaret Nobes, Gail Lawton, Irene Tomlinson, 5, 6, Barbara Howitt, Margaret Woodall, Marita Gill.
Photo: Batey
Table of Contents
1. The Headmaster's Report from Speech Day 1928
2. Pupil qualifications in 1931
3. When the going got tough.
4. School Activities 1: Judo 1955-56
5. HGS Musical Activities 1951-54 with Peter Wall
1. The Headmaster's Report from Speech Day 1928
2. Pupil qualifications in 1931
3. When the going got tough.
4. School Activities 1: Judo 1955-56
5. HGS Musical Activities 1951-54 with Peter Wall
1. The Headmaster's Report from Speech Day 1928
What did he consider to be important in that year?
What did he consider to be important in that year?
Mr A.G. Jenkinson, HGS Headmaster 1921-1937
The First Link with the Universities
Mr. Jenkinson stated that during the previous few years the school had forged links with the universities, and now had about a dozen former pupils at universities and training colleges. Such education need not cost parents anything, as the Board of Education and the County Council gave grants, and the remaining cost could be covered by loans which students could repay in five years. (This would appear as a familiar method of support to any present-day student.)
Mr. Jenkinson quoted the headmaster of a City of London School:
"I never met a man who wished he had not been to a university; I have never met a man who left school half-educated and did not regret it."
He urged parents to be ready to make sacrifices which would be amply rewarded later. The year's pleasing examination results in the Higher School Certificate were that seven of fifteen candidates were awarded full certificates, and three others passed in all principal subjects. In the School Certificate exams, 40 out of 53 passed, and 15 matriculated, 13 with distinctions. There were only four failures in Mathematics, five in French and seven in History, and in History 32 candidates of 53 reached matriculation - a high percentage. These results compared favourably with those of any school in the West Riding. Commonly, French was the stumbling block of boys and Mathematics of girls, and if a school had sound teaching in those subjects there was little to complain about. From the commercial form 22 candidates were entered for the Royal Society of Arts' examination, 21 passing in book-keeping, 28 in arithmetic, and eight of 13 in shorthand.
Three former pupils at Leeds University were all scholarship holders: E.John Barker, County Major (History); Adelaide Branford, County Major (English); and Philip Bull, Holgate Scholarship (Mathematics)
Mr. Jenkinson stated that during the previous few years the school had forged links with the universities, and now had about a dozen former pupils at universities and training colleges. Such education need not cost parents anything, as the Board of Education and the County Council gave grants, and the remaining cost could be covered by loans which students could repay in five years. (This would appear as a familiar method of support to any present-day student.)
Mr. Jenkinson quoted the headmaster of a City of London School:
"I never met a man who wished he had not been to a university; I have never met a man who left school half-educated and did not regret it."
He urged parents to be ready to make sacrifices which would be amply rewarded later. The year's pleasing examination results in the Higher School Certificate were that seven of fifteen candidates were awarded full certificates, and three others passed in all principal subjects. In the School Certificate exams, 40 out of 53 passed, and 15 matriculated, 13 with distinctions. There were only four failures in Mathematics, five in French and seven in History, and in History 32 candidates of 53 reached matriculation - a high percentage. These results compared favourably with those of any school in the West Riding. Commonly, French was the stumbling block of boys and Mathematics of girls, and if a school had sound teaching in those subjects there was little to complain about. From the commercial form 22 candidates were entered for the Royal Society of Arts' examination, 21 passing in book-keeping, 28 in arithmetic, and eight of 13 in shorthand.
Three former pupils at Leeds University were all scholarship holders: E.John Barker, County Major (History); Adelaide Branford, County Major (English); and Philip Bull, Holgate Scholarship (Mathematics)
Examinations
Mr. Jenkinson referred to Dr. Cyril Norwood's recent address to the British Association on examinations:
"I am all in favour of Dr. Norwood's suggestion to abolish external examinations except for the purpose of University Scholarships and other such awards, and to rely more on a certificate from the Headmaster of the Secondary School. This ideal, which has been achieved to some extent in America, may be at present outside the range of practical accomplishment in this country, but of one thing I feel confident, and it is being more generally recognised every year: that if we must have examinations conducted by outside bodies, the examining bodies must conform more liberally to the requirements of the school. Schools must have freedom to expand in any direction that they feel to be necessary in the interests of their pupils, and must not be so tied as at present to tiresome restrictions."
The President of the Board of Education had recently pointed out that employers could help considerably by not insisting too rigidly on the possession of a School Certificate as the only test of ability and fitness, but by relying far more on the judgement of the headmaster or headmistress. Holders of a Certificate may not have the qualifications required in particular subjects, whereas those who have these qualifications may have nevertheless failed to gain a certificate owing to the regulations of the examining body.
The widening of the curriculum
Mr. Jenkinson described the attempts being made by the Governors and Director of Education to widen the curriculum by allowing three alternative courses in the third and fourth years, which could later be carried on to fifth and sixth years. Commercial courses were already under way, soon to be followed by an applied science course offering workshop practice experiences which would be valuable in a mining district such as Hemsworth. Hopes were high that the approved extensions to the school would be completed in the next twelve months.
Mr. Jenkinson referred to Dr. Cyril Norwood's recent address to the British Association on examinations:
"I am all in favour of Dr. Norwood's suggestion to abolish external examinations except for the purpose of University Scholarships and other such awards, and to rely more on a certificate from the Headmaster of the Secondary School. This ideal, which has been achieved to some extent in America, may be at present outside the range of practical accomplishment in this country, but of one thing I feel confident, and it is being more generally recognised every year: that if we must have examinations conducted by outside bodies, the examining bodies must conform more liberally to the requirements of the school. Schools must have freedom to expand in any direction that they feel to be necessary in the interests of their pupils, and must not be so tied as at present to tiresome restrictions."
The President of the Board of Education had recently pointed out that employers could help considerably by not insisting too rigidly on the possession of a School Certificate as the only test of ability and fitness, but by relying far more on the judgement of the headmaster or headmistress. Holders of a Certificate may not have the qualifications required in particular subjects, whereas those who have these qualifications may have nevertheless failed to gain a certificate owing to the regulations of the examining body.
The widening of the curriculum
Mr. Jenkinson described the attempts being made by the Governors and Director of Education to widen the curriculum by allowing three alternative courses in the third and fourth years, which could later be carried on to fifth and sixth years. Commercial courses were already under way, soon to be followed by an applied science course offering workshop practice experiences which would be valuable in a mining district such as Hemsworth. Hopes were high that the approved extensions to the school would be completed in the next twelve months.
Sports
Much gratitude was due to Miss Hanson, Miss Shortridge and the other mistresses for their efforts with the girls' sports. Mr. L. Collette had coached the boys for cricket and Mr. Scott, who was about to leave them, for rugby. Swimming had been taken up by a number of pupils, and Mr. Storer organised a swimming gala. They were grateful for financial assistance from the Education Authority concerning this.
Much gratitude was due to Miss Hanson, Miss Shortridge and the other mistresses for their efforts with the girls' sports. Mr. L. Collette had coached the boys for cricket and Mr. Scott, who was about to leave them, for rugby. Swimming had been taken up by a number of pupils, and Mr. Storer organised a swimming gala. They were grateful for financial assistance from the Education Authority concerning this.
Miss Hanson
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Miss Shortridge
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Mr. L. Collette
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Mr. Storer
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The Arts
The Arts and Craft Exhibition of the previous summer had given particular pleasure to the Headmaster, and Parents' Day had been successful. Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" was shortly to be presented, and many successes in singing and dancing were achieved at the Pontefract Music Festival of 1928, much of which general progress was due to the fine efforts of his loyal and capable staff, the support of the Governors, and in particular, the chairman Ald. Price. Thanks were given to the parents, together with an appeal for them to take an added interest in the work of their children, and to report to him any irregularities or errors.
Careers
Mr. Jenkinson said he would welcome any help or advice concerning the careers of the scholars. He had a notice board in school on which he posted information relating to this, and people were invited to come and speak on the subject. He would like more parents to attend these talks, and discuss the matter generally with himself and the staff. He felt that the teaching profession was overcrowded, and other avenues must be found for young people. On the other hand, the real aim of education was the formation of the character, and he ended his report by quoting the late Lord Oxford's address to Aberdeen University:
"Always keep with you, whatever your course may be, the company of great thoughts, the inspiration of great ideals, the example of great achievements and the consolation of great failures. So equipped, you can face without perturbation the buffets of circumstance, the caprice of fortune and all the inscrutable vicissitudes of life."
The Arts and Craft Exhibition of the previous summer had given particular pleasure to the Headmaster, and Parents' Day had been successful. Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" was shortly to be presented, and many successes in singing and dancing were achieved at the Pontefract Music Festival of 1928, much of which general progress was due to the fine efforts of his loyal and capable staff, the support of the Governors, and in particular, the chairman Ald. Price. Thanks were given to the parents, together with an appeal for them to take an added interest in the work of their children, and to report to him any irregularities or errors.
Careers
Mr. Jenkinson said he would welcome any help or advice concerning the careers of the scholars. He had a notice board in school on which he posted information relating to this, and people were invited to come and speak on the subject. He would like more parents to attend these talks, and discuss the matter generally with himself and the staff. He felt that the teaching profession was overcrowded, and other avenues must be found for young people. On the other hand, the real aim of education was the formation of the character, and he ended his report by quoting the late Lord Oxford's address to Aberdeen University:
"Always keep with you, whatever your course may be, the company of great thoughts, the inspiration of great ideals, the example of great achievements and the consolation of great failures. So equipped, you can face without perturbation the buffets of circumstance, the caprice of fortune and all the inscrutable vicissitudes of life."
2. Pupil qualifications in 1931 and a chance to change the system.
Miss Griffiths (Senior Mistress) and Mr Jenkinson (Headmaster)
The overall scheme of work in Hemsworth Secondary School remained unaltered, though, if the accommodation had permitted, the number of Forms would have been increased. Some re-arrangement of the Upper School Forms would be necessary next year, owing to the small number of those taking the Commercial Course as compared with the other two courses. It was becoming clear that there would have to be differentiation between matriculation and non-matriculation pupils. The value of a Matriculation Certificate had grown out of all proportion in recent years in the eyes of employers and the general public.
A Matriculation Certificate was required principally for admission to a universities or training colleges, banks and for some professions which demanded a fairly high all-round academic qualification. For many branches of industry and business, a School Certificate showing credits in the specific subjects necessary for that particular industry or business would be a more reasonable proposition. Many employers accepted a Matriculation or School Certificate as a satisfactory qualification without any reference to the subjects in which credits were obtained. They should get away from the idea that a School Certificate of any kind was an adequate qualification for a position.
The present (1931) tendency in Secondary Schools was to see the required standard for entrance to a university as being the only standard that counted as having real educational value. This tendency was due to the confusion of matriculation and school certificate, and to the demand of school authorities for matriculation results as evidence of a school's successful work. Some years previously, the Board of Education published a circular by which Secondary Schools were required to enter whole Forms only, and not individual pupils, for the School Certificate examination. Now this restriction had been removed, with the result that many schools by entering only their best candidates, naturally secured better matriculation results.
At Hemsworth Secondary School they had always adhered to the Board's original instructions, only entering whole forms for the School Certificate examination. If the Headmaster were invited to suggest a reform of the examination system, he would separate Matriculation from the School Certificate, and he would decrease the value attached to a School Certificate, while increasing the value attached to credits in the various subjects, by giving to every candidate a certificate on which would be shown the passes obtained.
Any girl or boy applying for a situation/position would then have a record to produce from which an employer could see at a glance what the applicant's qualifications were. Some reform was certainly necessary and these suggestions might help to focus attention more directly on the whole question. [This policy was finally adopted nationally in 1937]
Sheila
A Matriculation Certificate was required principally for admission to a universities or training colleges, banks and for some professions which demanded a fairly high all-round academic qualification. For many branches of industry and business, a School Certificate showing credits in the specific subjects necessary for that particular industry or business would be a more reasonable proposition. Many employers accepted a Matriculation or School Certificate as a satisfactory qualification without any reference to the subjects in which credits were obtained. They should get away from the idea that a School Certificate of any kind was an adequate qualification for a position.
The present (1931) tendency in Secondary Schools was to see the required standard for entrance to a university as being the only standard that counted as having real educational value. This tendency was due to the confusion of matriculation and school certificate, and to the demand of school authorities for matriculation results as evidence of a school's successful work. Some years previously, the Board of Education published a circular by which Secondary Schools were required to enter whole Forms only, and not individual pupils, for the School Certificate examination. Now this restriction had been removed, with the result that many schools by entering only their best candidates, naturally secured better matriculation results.
At Hemsworth Secondary School they had always adhered to the Board's original instructions, only entering whole forms for the School Certificate examination. If the Headmaster were invited to suggest a reform of the examination system, he would separate Matriculation from the School Certificate, and he would decrease the value attached to a School Certificate, while increasing the value attached to credits in the various subjects, by giving to every candidate a certificate on which would be shown the passes obtained.
Any girl or boy applying for a situation/position would then have a record to produce from which an employer could see at a glance what the applicant's qualifications were. Some reform was certainly necessary and these suggestions might help to focus attention more directly on the whole question. [This policy was finally adopted nationally in 1937]
Sheila
Many of the teachers shown below had the responsibility of implementing the new system when Mr Hamilton became the HGS Headmaster in September 1937.
The HGS Teaching Staff of 1936-37
Back Row L-R: Mr. Hamilton (Art), Mr. Hyde, Mr. Manning, Mr. Shiells, Mr. Crosland, Mr. Storer, Mr. Austin, 8, Mr. Collette, Mr.
Scourfield, Mr, Nelson
Front Row L-R: 1, Miss Bromley, Miss Nicholson, Miss. Prince, Miss Shortridge, Mr. Jenkinson, Miss Kenward, Miss Harrison, 9,
10, Miss Walker
The above photograph was taken in May 1937. This was the last year of Mr. Jenkinson's headship. In the September of that year,
Mr. Hamilton took up the position of Headmaster.
Scourfield, Mr, Nelson
Front Row L-R: 1, Miss Bromley, Miss Nicholson, Miss. Prince, Miss Shortridge, Mr. Jenkinson, Miss Kenward, Miss Harrison, 9,
10, Miss Walker
The above photograph was taken in May 1937. This was the last year of Mr. Jenkinson's headship. In the September of that year,
Mr. Hamilton took up the position of Headmaster.
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
Some of the Subjects taught for School Certificate are shown below.
Head Master: R. W. Hamilton (Languages)
Senior Mistress: Miss E. M. Shortridge (French)
Second Master: P. Crossland (History)
Assistant Staff
J. A. Storer (Geography and Physics)
W. L. Austin (Mathematics)
Rev. R. T. Shiells (Chemistry and Religious Knowledge)
L. N. Collette (English and Commercial Subjects).
T. Manning (Mathematics and Physics)
L. T. Hyde (Mathematics and Physics)
I. Scourfield (Latin)
Miss D. L. Prince (History and French)
Miss D. M. Kenward (Botany and Biology)
H. G. Augur (Engineering, Metalwork and Woodwork)
Miss J. C. Harrison (Physical Training)
Miss N. I. Clifford (English)
J. D. Hamilton (Art)
Miss E. M. Bromley (French)
Miss D. A. Euler (Housecraft and Needlework)
Miss E. Nicholson (English)
Miss E. W. Townsend (Music)
J. Nelson (Physical Training)
Miss R. F. Walker (French)
Senior Mistress: Miss E. M. Shortridge (French)
Second Master: P. Crossland (History)
Assistant Staff
J. A. Storer (Geography and Physics)
W. L. Austin (Mathematics)
Rev. R. T. Shiells (Chemistry and Religious Knowledge)
L. N. Collette (English and Commercial Subjects).
T. Manning (Mathematics and Physics)
L. T. Hyde (Mathematics and Physics)
I. Scourfield (Latin)
Miss D. L. Prince (History and French)
Miss D. M. Kenward (Botany and Biology)
H. G. Augur (Engineering, Metalwork and Woodwork)
Miss J. C. Harrison (Physical Training)
Miss N. I. Clifford (English)
J. D. Hamilton (Art)
Miss E. M. Bromley (French)
Miss D. A. Euler (Housecraft and Needlework)
Miss E. Nicholson (English)
Miss E. W. Townsend (Music)
J. Nelson (Physical Training)
Miss R. F. Walker (French)
3. When the going got tough for HGS.
The Huddersfield Inter-School Sports, Summer Term 1939
Back Row L-R: Halsall M., John R. Brailsford, Alwynne Younge, Thorpe, Duffy J., Geoffrey Harwood, Ralph Dean, Gerald Marshall, Jack Marsden
Middle Row L-R: Donald McAllister, Maurice Chapman, Ernest Skinner, Hall H., Frank Mugglestone, Cyril Mellor, John Bell, Leslie Wright
Front Row L-R: Leslie Tate, Allan Smith, Daley D., Belfield, Norman Fox, Jefferson N.
Middle Row L-R: Donald McAllister, Maurice Chapman, Ernest Skinner, Hall H., Frank Mugglestone, Cyril Mellor, John Bell, Leslie Wright
Front Row L-R: Leslie Tate, Allan Smith, Daley D., Belfield, Norman Fox, Jefferson N.
HGS did not always win or even do well at the Annual Huddersfield Sports Meeting. In 1939, the greatest success that the School can claim in the Inter-School Sports at Huddersfield is that they won the Senior Boys' Relay Race in the record time of one minute, thirty and one fifth seconds. This is all the more praiseworthy as the record had stood unbeaten for five years. Apart from this however, though the runners tried hard, they could not achieve any other real successes. They were dogged by a number of accidents which seemed to happen just at the most unpropitious moments.
1. Hall got third place in the senior boys hundred yards, but was spiked on a bend in the 220 yards - in this race McAllister ran into second place.
2. In the 440 yards Brailsford, in his first year as a senior got fourth place. In the future he will, we may hope, do better.
3. Mellor, our entrant in the Mile race, running rather out of his class, by sheer determination managed to run into fifth place.
4. The same ill-luck happened in the Middles. Harwood lost his shoe in both the two-twenty and hundred yards finals. He ran on in each, and managed to get second place in the hundred despite his handicap.
5. Again, in the two-twenty Younge was struck in the ribs at a bend when he was in what appeared to be a winning position. He made up for this ill-luck in the high jump, getting second place with a jump of four feet nine inches.
6. Only two places were gained by the junior boys, Jefferson was third in the high jump, and Daley fourth in the two-twenty.
7. The only place gained by the girls was a fourth in the senior relay.
We should congratulate our relay team of Hall, Duffy, Skinner and Thorpe in their determined effort, which showed that, although this year we had no outstanding athletes, yet, in an event requiring determination and team spirit Hemsworth could still win.
Algernon G. Wilson
1. Hall got third place in the senior boys hundred yards, but was spiked on a bend in the 220 yards - in this race McAllister ran into second place.
2. In the 440 yards Brailsford, in his first year as a senior got fourth place. In the future he will, we may hope, do better.
3. Mellor, our entrant in the Mile race, running rather out of his class, by sheer determination managed to run into fifth place.
4. The same ill-luck happened in the Middles. Harwood lost his shoe in both the two-twenty and hundred yards finals. He ran on in each, and managed to get second place in the hundred despite his handicap.
5. Again, in the two-twenty Younge was struck in the ribs at a bend when he was in what appeared to be a winning position. He made up for this ill-luck in the high jump, getting second place with a jump of four feet nine inches.
6. Only two places were gained by the junior boys, Jefferson was third in the high jump, and Daley fourth in the two-twenty.
7. The only place gained by the girls was a fourth in the senior relay.
We should congratulate our relay team of Hall, Duffy, Skinner and Thorpe in their determined effort, which showed that, although this year we had no outstanding athletes, yet, in an event requiring determination and team spirit Hemsworth could still win.
Algernon G. Wilson
Here is what happened in 1935
The School competitors arrived at Huddersfield in fine weather but five minutes later the rain was coming down in torrents. Our hopes decreased because School had won on every occasion it had been fine. About 2.30 the rain abated slightly, and the Sports commenced.
In the finals of the Hundred Yards Hall and Heath gained second and third places. A slight error by Heath put him out of the 220 Yards, so we depended on Hopkinson, who gained third place. In the Junior 220 Yards, a fine performance was given by Turton who was running fourth until he was about ten yards from home when he seemed to get extra energy and a Normanton boy was just beaten. In the Middles and Senior Quarter Mile Cutts and Pearce gained second and Baxendale third. Duffy gained the third place in the Junior section. The High Jumps were scratched owing to bad weather. No places were gained by the School in the Mile and Half Mile. In the Relay races School gained first place in the Junior, Perry giving them an excellent start. The Middles gained third place and the Seniors the second. The taking over of the baton of all Schools was very poor.
School finished second with 39 points, Honley with 41 points being first. Then came Normanton 38, Penistone 37, Royds Hall 20, Elland 7, and Hipperholme 4 points. The Juniors gained the Junior Plaque with 16 points.
In the finals of the Hundred Yards Hall and Heath gained second and third places. A slight error by Heath put him out of the 220 Yards, so we depended on Hopkinson, who gained third place. In the Junior 220 Yards, a fine performance was given by Turton who was running fourth until he was about ten yards from home when he seemed to get extra energy and a Normanton boy was just beaten. In the Middles and Senior Quarter Mile Cutts and Pearce gained second and Baxendale third. Duffy gained the third place in the Junior section. The High Jumps were scratched owing to bad weather. No places were gained by the School in the Mile and Half Mile. In the Relay races School gained first place in the Junior, Perry giving them an excellent start. The Middles gained third place and the Seniors the second. The taking over of the baton of all Schools was very poor.
School finished second with 39 points, Honley with 41 points being first. Then came Normanton 38, Penistone 37, Royds Hall 20, Elland 7, and Hipperholme 4 points. The Juniors gained the Junior Plaque with 16 points.
Mr Austin
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Mr Manning
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Mr Hyde
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No photograph is available of Mr Hughes.
The members of the School wish to thank Mr. Austin, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Manning, and Mr. Hyde for the help which they have given them in their training.
"Mickey" (Price)
"Mickey" (Price)
4. School Activities 1: Judo 1955-56
The keenness and skill of our Judo Students seem to improve with the years: the Autumn Term began with a dozen really keen lads and continued thus until Christmas. The second half of the course, which usually takes about six weeks of the Spring Term to complete, received a serious setback with the indisposition of Mr. Dodd, and in fact only one throwing lesson has been possible, this being poorly attended.
Nevertheless, the interest displayed in the first half of the course seems to have remained: eight members of the School Club attended the first annual display of the Barnsley Judo Club, who gave splendid entertainment to a large audience in Barnsley Baths Hall. Interest was greatly strengthened by the superbly skilful exhibition and I am sure that the hints we obtained there will be invaluable in future training. This year's members would like to state their appreciation of Mr. Dodd's guiding and unsteadying influence.
Nevertheless, the interest displayed in the first half of the course seems to have remained: eight members of the School Club attended the first annual display of the Barnsley Judo Club, who gave splendid entertainment to a large audience in Barnsley Baths Hall. Interest was greatly strengthened by the superbly skilful exhibition and I am sure that the hints we obtained there will be invaluable in future training. This year's members would like to state their appreciation of Mr. Dodd's guiding and unsteadying influence.
Mr Dodd
HGS French, 1950-57
By the way, do you know what Judo really is? If not, here is the answer: Judo is the scientific study of the body mechanism and the most effective way of applying this knowledge. Although this is the technical definition of the art, Judo has attained its popularity as a means of attack and defence in mortal combat, and is becoming widely known as a competitive sport. In this respect, Judo has the advantage over other "fighting" sports (e.g. Boxing and Wrestling) in that an above-average physique is not a necessity for success. In Judo, throwing is not attempted until an opponent's balance has been broken. Consequently, the actual throw needs very little effort. To show this, balance on your toes and gradually lean more and more forward. Notice, when you are on the point of toppling, how little extra effort is required fully to destroy your balance. You have to shoot your foot out in front of you in order not to fall. All the Judo thrower needs to do is put his hand or leg in the way of your advancing leg, and down you go on the floor. Actually, in contest, the difficulty is in destroying the opponent's balance; after that, the throw is comparatively easily performed.
Judo began in Japan where Martial Arts and Feudal Sports were practised, 20 centuries (now 21) ago. These arts are said to have been originally used by Japanese gods, who used them to subdue the people. As practised in mortal combat by the Japanese, the arts include Ju-jitsu which, in its elements was, and is, a method of disabling and sometimes killing an opponent. During the last century or two, many of the arts fell into disrepute. As a result the general physique of the Japanese worsened. At the end of the 19th century an educationalist, Dr. Jigoro Kano, noticed this and decided to do something about it. He studied all the martial arts that remained, collected together all the best techniques, rejecting all the dangerous methods, and gave the collection the name of JUDO, which literally means "the principal of giving way". In 1882 he founded the Kodokan, a school in Tokyo for the study of the art. Immediate success was apparent, and as a result, there are many clubs throughout the world affiliated to the Kodokan. The study of Judo enables people of poor or average physique to hold their own against physically stronger opponents, providing they are organically sound. Skill means everything, and in contest the more skilful person should always win, regardless of physical strength. So we see that Judo is a sport with much to commend it. Judo training will not confer bulging muscles but a sound all-round development of mental and physical faculties to an advanced level.
Alan Buckroyd, U6S (Price)
Judo began in Japan where Martial Arts and Feudal Sports were practised, 20 centuries (now 21) ago. These arts are said to have been originally used by Japanese gods, who used them to subdue the people. As practised in mortal combat by the Japanese, the arts include Ju-jitsu which, in its elements was, and is, a method of disabling and sometimes killing an opponent. During the last century or two, many of the arts fell into disrepute. As a result the general physique of the Japanese worsened. At the end of the 19th century an educationalist, Dr. Jigoro Kano, noticed this and decided to do something about it. He studied all the martial arts that remained, collected together all the best techniques, rejecting all the dangerous methods, and gave the collection the name of JUDO, which literally means "the principal of giving way". In 1882 he founded the Kodokan, a school in Tokyo for the study of the art. Immediate success was apparent, and as a result, there are many clubs throughout the world affiliated to the Kodokan. The study of Judo enables people of poor or average physique to hold their own against physically stronger opponents, providing they are organically sound. Skill means everything, and in contest the more skilful person should always win, regardless of physical strength. So we see that Judo is a sport with much to commend it. Judo training will not confer bulging muscles but a sound all-round development of mental and physical faculties to an advanced level.
Alan Buckroyd, U6S (Price)
All the members extend their thanks to Mr. Dodd for his unwaning support and enthusiasm. Enthusiasm! - "You'll never strangle him like that, let me show you!" - Don't I wish I'd passed GCE in French.
Edwin Hambleton, L6S (Price)
Edwin Hambleton, L6S (Price)
5. HGS Musical Activities with Peter Wall, a former HGS pupil and teacher of my 2A (1956-57).
A complete progression observed by Mr Hamilton.
Under development
A complete progression observed by Mr Hamilton.
Under development
1951-52
This year has been a very successful one for the musical contingent of the school. The success of the Madrigal Choir at Pontefract was marred owing to their being the only entrants; yet they were awarded the high mark of 87 points and look forward to proving their worth in competition next time. Also, at Pontefract, the orchestra was third in a very close contest: they were awarded 87 points whilst the winners were awarded 91. The Musical Concert, at which the winners of the musical competitions performed along with the choirs and orchestra, had its largest audience to date three-quarters of the hall being full. It was enjoyed by the people who were there but would have been enjoyed more by the performers if support from the neighbourhood had been a little more plentiful. The final placing for the Musical Competition was Guest, Holgate, Price and Talbot. The Concert saw the birth of a new musical organisation in the school, the Male Voice Choir, which gives opportunity to the robust males of the school to show their high spirits in song rather than in more doubtful occupations. Speech Day had more Musical entertainment than usual and went off quite well. By far the greatest musical successes this year were the combined musical concerts given by the Mexborough and Hemsworth Grammar School Choirs and Orchestras. Two performances were given, one at Mexborough, the other at Hemsworth and on both occasions the halls were full. Both the Madrigal Choir and the Male Voice Choir, together with the orchestra, are going to Pontetract this year and all have high hopes. Much of the success of this year is due to the enthusiasm of the choirs and orchestra. Everybody has attended well and there have been no slackers. But most of the praise must go to Miss Carter, without whom the choirs and orchestra could not exist; her unflagging enthusiasm has inspired everybody to higher efforts. We should also like to thank Mrs. Allan and Mr. Renhard for their help with the orchestra and Mr. Burnett for his work in moulding into shape the young Male Voice Choir. Thanks are also due to all members of the Staff who have helped in the choirs and at concerts.
Peter Wall, 5A
This year has been a very successful one for the musical contingent of the school. The success of the Madrigal Choir at Pontefract was marred owing to their being the only entrants; yet they were awarded the high mark of 87 points and look forward to proving their worth in competition next time. Also, at Pontefract, the orchestra was third in a very close contest: they were awarded 87 points whilst the winners were awarded 91. The Musical Concert, at which the winners of the musical competitions performed along with the choirs and orchestra, had its largest audience to date three-quarters of the hall being full. It was enjoyed by the people who were there but would have been enjoyed more by the performers if support from the neighbourhood had been a little more plentiful. The final placing for the Musical Competition was Guest, Holgate, Price and Talbot. The Concert saw the birth of a new musical organisation in the school, the Male Voice Choir, which gives opportunity to the robust males of the school to show their high spirits in song rather than in more doubtful occupations. Speech Day had more Musical entertainment than usual and went off quite well. By far the greatest musical successes this year were the combined musical concerts given by the Mexborough and Hemsworth Grammar School Choirs and Orchestras. Two performances were given, one at Mexborough, the other at Hemsworth and on both occasions the halls were full. Both the Madrigal Choir and the Male Voice Choir, together with the orchestra, are going to Pontetract this year and all have high hopes. Much of the success of this year is due to the enthusiasm of the choirs and orchestra. Everybody has attended well and there have been no slackers. But most of the praise must go to Miss Carter, without whom the choirs and orchestra could not exist; her unflagging enthusiasm has inspired everybody to higher efforts. We should also like to thank Mrs. Allan and Mr. Renhard for their help with the orchestra and Mr. Burnett for his work in moulding into shape the young Male Voice Choir. Thanks are also due to all members of the Staff who have helped in the choirs and at concerts.
Peter Wall, 5A
Miss Carter
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Mr Renhard
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Mr Burnett
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1952-53
This year the musical activities of the school opened with the Pontefract Musical Festival and the school choirs were remarkably successful. The Male Voice Choir were placed 3rd in their class (with 82 points) against choirs with considerably more experience; Form 2A and 2B Girls' Choir was placed 1st in its class with 86 points and the Madrigal Choir, again unfortunately without competition, gained an excellent 90 points. The next event on the musical calendar was the House Music Competition and again Guest was successful in gaining first place. But, unfortunately, the winners of the separate classes were unable to display their talents in public as the summer concert had to be abandoned. The choirs, however, were able to perform at Speech Day and gave excellent performances. The achievement of this high standard was helped considerably by the rehearsal the choirs were allowed to have at the Hippodrome in the morning, which enabled them to become accustomed to the acoustics of the hall before the performance. Owing to the fact that music is now included in the 6th form curriculum, the upper school is beginning to take a deeper interest in the subject. As a result, school excursions were made to a Y.S.O. concert at Doncaster and to two Halle concerts at Sheffield, at the second of which the new Seventh Symphony of Vaughan Williams was heard and greatly enjoyed. It is hoped that this interest will continue and further excursions will be arranged. This year a great honour was conferred upon the school when six boys were invited to take part in the "Singing Together" broadcast for schools. The boys found the experience both enjoyable and interesting and hope that they may continue to take part. As usual, the mainspring of all the musical activities of the school was Miss Carter, to whose hard work and encouragement most of the successes of the year must be accredited. Thanks are also due to Mr. Burnett for his work with the Male Voice Choir and with the other choirs, to Mr. Renhard for his violin classes and to Mr. Revill, Mr. Owen and Mr. Combs for their all-round interest and support. We hope they will continue to support this important side of school life.
Peter Wall, L6A
This year the musical activities of the school opened with the Pontefract Musical Festival and the school choirs were remarkably successful. The Male Voice Choir were placed 3rd in their class (with 82 points) against choirs with considerably more experience; Form 2A and 2B Girls' Choir was placed 1st in its class with 86 points and the Madrigal Choir, again unfortunately without competition, gained an excellent 90 points. The next event on the musical calendar was the House Music Competition and again Guest was successful in gaining first place. But, unfortunately, the winners of the separate classes were unable to display their talents in public as the summer concert had to be abandoned. The choirs, however, were able to perform at Speech Day and gave excellent performances. The achievement of this high standard was helped considerably by the rehearsal the choirs were allowed to have at the Hippodrome in the morning, which enabled them to become accustomed to the acoustics of the hall before the performance. Owing to the fact that music is now included in the 6th form curriculum, the upper school is beginning to take a deeper interest in the subject. As a result, school excursions were made to a Y.S.O. concert at Doncaster and to two Halle concerts at Sheffield, at the second of which the new Seventh Symphony of Vaughan Williams was heard and greatly enjoyed. It is hoped that this interest will continue and further excursions will be arranged. This year a great honour was conferred upon the school when six boys were invited to take part in the "Singing Together" broadcast for schools. The boys found the experience both enjoyable and interesting and hope that they may continue to take part. As usual, the mainspring of all the musical activities of the school was Miss Carter, to whose hard work and encouragement most of the successes of the year must be accredited. Thanks are also due to Mr. Burnett for his work with the Male Voice Choir and with the other choirs, to Mr. Renhard for his violin classes and to Mr. Revill, Mr. Owen and Mr. Combs for their all-round interest and support. We hope they will continue to support this important side of school life.
Peter Wall, L6A
Mr. Revill
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Mr Owen
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Mr Combs
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1953-54
The Musical Year began, as usual, with the House Music Competition, in which the winning House was Guest. Together with the School Choirs and Orchestra, the winners of the individual classes performed at the Annual Summer Concert where they met with an appreciative reception. In November the Choirs and Orchestra performed at Speech Day and, as usual, received an enthusiastic hearing. This year, the Madrigal Choir competed at the Harrogate Musical Festival where they came up against the much more experienced choir from Thorne's House, but the adjudicator
commented on the youth of our School Choir and suggested that it had a promising future. The Fourth Form girls' choir had more outstanding success at Pontefract where they won two shields in two very competitive classes. Their marks were 85 in one class and 87 and 89 in the other. The musical excursions, which started last year, were continued and visits were made to The Leeds Triennial Festival and to a Halle Concert at Sheffield. This summer a party hopes to visit the Edinburgh Festival for a week. An encouraging feature of this session, and one which makes a "happy note" upon which to end this report, is the fact that the School Orchestra is again flourishing. It is hoped it will continue to do so.
Peter Wall, U6A
The Musical Year began, as usual, with the House Music Competition, in which the winning House was Guest. Together with the School Choirs and Orchestra, the winners of the individual classes performed at the Annual Summer Concert where they met with an appreciative reception. In November the Choirs and Orchestra performed at Speech Day and, as usual, received an enthusiastic hearing. This year, the Madrigal Choir competed at the Harrogate Musical Festival where they came up against the much more experienced choir from Thorne's House, but the adjudicator
commented on the youth of our School Choir and suggested that it had a promising future. The Fourth Form girls' choir had more outstanding success at Pontefract where they won two shields in two very competitive classes. Their marks were 85 in one class and 87 and 89 in the other. The musical excursions, which started last year, were continued and visits were made to The Leeds Triennial Festival and to a Halle Concert at Sheffield. This summer a party hopes to visit the Edinburgh Festival for a week. An encouraging feature of this session, and one which makes a "happy note" upon which to end this report, is the fact that the School Orchestra is again flourishing. It is hoped it will continue to do so.
Peter Wall, U6A
HGS Boy Prefects 1953-54
Back Row L-R: Jim Ainge, Brian Secker, Bruce Ward, Tony Allsop, Peter Wall, Ward R.G.
Front Row L-R: Ted Fox, Trevor Trueman, Maurice Poole, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Jim Stead, Arthur Warden, Chris Birkinshaw
Front Row L-R: Ted Fox, Trevor Trueman, Maurice Poole, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Collette, Jim Stead, Arthur Warden, Chris Birkinshaw
HGS 2A 1956-57
Mr Wall as Form Teacher of my 2A.
Dave
Mr Wall as Form Teacher of my 2A.
Dave
This photo was sent in by Janet Marston. Thank you, Janet.
Back Row L-R: Gordon Bond, Robert Taylor, David Hartley, Peter Kaye, Brian Stead, David McKenzie, John Turner
Third Row L-R: Neville Mozley, Edward Pickles, Neil Whalley, Michael Harrison, Frank Picken, Godfrey Wass, Leonard Linsey, Brian Lees, Louis Taylor
Second Row L-R: Christine Whittaker, Margaret Smith, Sheila Baker, Janet Marston, Brenda Nettleton, Patricia Miles, Patricia Cockburn, Jean Hardcastle, Geraldine Walker, Patricia Whitehall
Front Row L-R: Joan Foster, Barbara Wilby, Margaret Birkin, Doreen Tyrrell, Mr. Wall, Keith Gainey, Albert Parkin, Wray Vamplew, Ray Griffiths
Back Row L-R: Gordon Bond, Robert Taylor, David Hartley, Peter Kaye, Brian Stead, David McKenzie, John Turner
Third Row L-R: Neville Mozley, Edward Pickles, Neil Whalley, Michael Harrison, Frank Picken, Godfrey Wass, Leonard Linsey, Brian Lees, Louis Taylor
Second Row L-R: Christine Whittaker, Margaret Smith, Sheila Baker, Janet Marston, Brenda Nettleton, Patricia Miles, Patricia Cockburn, Jean Hardcastle, Geraldine Walker, Patricia Whitehall
Front Row L-R: Joan Foster, Barbara Wilby, Margaret Birkin, Doreen Tyrrell, Mr. Wall, Keith Gainey, Albert Parkin, Wray Vamplew, Ray Griffiths
