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THE SCHOOL MAGAZINEUndated, but probably Summer 1959
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EDITORIAL
Next year we hope to have a much larger edition, printed and illustrated. For the present we thank Mrs. Leech for the care she has taken in preparing stencils. We congratulate the writers of the pleasing verse and prose included in this edition. A School Magazine, of course, should be written by members of the School and so next year we shall need even more poems, stories, and articles of interest - both serious and amusing. RETIREMENTMrs. Martinez leaves us, and teaching, at the end of term. No one at Downhills can help feeling sorry that she will not be with us after the Summer Holidays. Such regret is common when a member of staff leaves, especially after a considerable time with us, but for Mrs. Martinez our feelings are deeper than usual. Her ability to blend efficiency with tolerance, and discipline with compassion, her impartiality and sense of humour have set an example for us all, so that we are losing not only a teacher but a very good friend. It is our earnest hope that she returns to visit us whenever she is able to and she can be sure of a most warm welcome. However, while we feel sorry for ourselves at the departure of Mrs. Martinez, we feel glad for her that she can now relax from some of the strains of working, and we sincerely hope that she will enjoy her retirement as much as she has earned it. PRIZE DAYPrize Day was held this year on November 12th and as over 900 people were present, we were offered the Hall in the Primary School, for which we are grateful to Miss Jewell and Mr. Wells. Alderman Mrs. Remington, in the chair, welcomed our guests who included Reverend and Mrs. L. Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. J. Power, Alderman R. W. H. Ford, Councillor H. Langer, County Councillor Mrs. Soall, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas, and many other friends of the school. Mr. Fisher reviewed the aims of the school, its activities and progress. While certain facilities remained in need of improvement, development had taken place and others were anticipated, such as the library, smaller classes, equipment of laboratories, and refurnishing. Mr. Fisher felt that we could be pleased with our results in the G.C.E. He reported with pleasure the activities of the School Orchestra, the visits abroad, the School Play and the active Parent-Teacher Association and Old Scholars' Association. Before Mrs. Remington called upon Reverend Farmer to present the prizes, the Orchestra and Choir gave an accomplished performance, conducted by Miss Clarke, of her own arrangement of Bach's "Peasant Cantata." We were interested and amused to hear that Reverend Farmer had been a pupil in the very school in which he was now speaking. He reminded us that prizes were not the only measure of success. He recalled that he himself had never received a prize while at school, and he comforted those who were not receiving prizes at the same time as he congratulated those who were. PRIZES FOR PROGRESSPresent 2nd Year.
Present 3rd Year.
Present 4th Year.
Present 5th Year.
Remington Prize.
Best G.C.E. Results.
Headmaster's Prizes. (For performances of merit in the School Play 1958)
Senior Prefects' Prizes.
Subject Prizes
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With no tradition of School Magazines, it is difficult to know where to begin this,
our "first-for-a-long-time" edition. Let us then pretend that we have always had one,
and continue here and now, casting our eyes forward, not back.