West Byfleet Secondary School: log book for 1937
5^th April 1937		The new Central school was opened this morning with 295 children on roll. 176 children were transferred from West Byfleet Council School – which becomes a junior school, 89 were transferred from Byfleet C. of. E. school, and 26 from Pyrford Council School. There were four new entrants. Assembly was taken in the Hall and Mr. A.W. Stollery, Chairman of the Managers who was present addressed a few words to the children. The staff for the opening of the school was as follows: Mr. Cyril Vincent Jenkins JP - Headmaster Mr. Victor Churchill Allsopp – form IIIA Mr. Clifford Stanley Finbow – form IIIR Miss Winfred Mary Bryan – form IIA Mr. Reginald Harry Keast BA – form IIR Miss Edith Mary Adcock IIT Miss Hilda Beardwood – form IA Miss Vivian Glyn-Jones (on supply) – form IR Miss Hilda Easter Seabrook (on supply) – form IT Mr. Ronald Powell Miss Phyllis Nancy Eason (on supply) Mr. C.H. Bonson (on supply) Mr. William Frederick Elsey (on supply) attending Mondays only In the initial stages the teachers will specialize as follows: Mr. Allsopp – Music, Gardening, Crafts (Boys) Mr. Finbow – Maths, History Miss Bryan – Geography, Needlework Mr. Keast – English, Music Miss Adcock – Arts and crafts Miss Beardwood – English and Physical Training Miss Glynn-Jones – Maths, Needlework, Crafts Mrs Seabrook – Maths, junior English Mr Powell – Woodwork Mr. Bonson – Science and PT Miss Easun – Domestic Science The numbers in the forms are
		FORM	Boys				Girls			TOTAL
		IIIA	20				17			37
		IIIR	20				17			37
		IIA	17				20			37
		IIR	18				20			37
		IIT	18				19			37
		IA	16				19			35
		IR	17				20			37
		IT	18				19			37
			142				151			295
		A temporary timetable has been put into operation. This provides for the following subjects. A period is equal to 35 minutes.
		Scripture			5 periods
		Arithmetic			6 periods
		English			7 periods
		Music			2 periods
		History			3 periods
		Geography			3 periods
		Science			2 periods
		Art			2 periods
		Crafts			2 periods
		Needlework			4 periods				girls
		Gardening			2 periods				boys
		Geometrical Drawing			2 periods				boys
		Organised Games			2 periods
		Physical exercise			3 periods
		Woodwork			4 periods				Boys
		Domestic Science			4 periods				Girls
		Recreation			100 minutes
8^th April 1937		Mr. Jarman, school attendance officer, visited the school am.
9^th April 1937		Attendance / On-roll : 295 , av. Attendance 275.1
12^th April 1937		Miss W. Egenter visited the school
15^th April 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school. Dr. Linzie, District Medical Officer visited the school am and Schick tested a number of children whose parents had signed a consent form. Mr. Heath, Chief Inspector for Surrey, B. of. E. visited the school this afternoon. Mr. Anderson, Divisional Education Officer, visited the school pm.
16^th April 1937		Attendance/on-roll 297.
19^th April 1937		A football match between the staff (men) and the school 1^st XI was played at the Recreation ground immediately after school (pm). Mr. F.A.O. Phillips, County Technical, Woodwork Inspector, who was visiting the school played for the staff. The match ended in a victory for the staff 5 goals to 2.
21^st April 1937		Further Schick tests were carried out by Dr. Linzie today.
22^nd April 1937		Mr. Jenkins attended County Hall Kingston part of this morning and afternoon to assess marks in the Special Place Examinations for children who were unable to attend the examinations held in march. Mrs. Gunton and Miss King, an applicant for the post of Chief Woman Assistant visited the school today.
23^rd April 1937		Attendance/ On-roll : 295 av. Att. 270.1 Mrs. Seabrook concluded duty on supply this afternoon.
26^th April 1937		Mr. F. Aves, B.Sc. commenced duties on the permanent staff this morning. Mr. Aves will be responsible for the Science and physical Exercises
28^th April 1937		Twenty five children were Schick test by Dr. Linzie this morning.
29^th April 1937		Miss J.R. Forrest carried out a dental inspection of children who were transferred from West Byfleet Council School.
5^th May 1937		The school was closed this afternoon for the official opening which was performed by Mr. Alfred Mizen JP CA, Chairman of the Surrey Education Committee. The program of functions was as follows: National Anthem Hymn “Praise my soul the King of Heaven” Opening address A.W. Stollery Esq. JP Chairman of the mangers Formal opening of the school and address: Alfred Mizen, Esq., CA JP Songs by school choir: Drates Dr Sometimes Conductor: Mr. V. C. Allsopp Address by Sir Arthur Glyn, Bart., Mr. C. V. Jenkins Song by the school choir “Up with the Jolly Roger”. “List to me Rosebud” Vote of thanks by Sir Philip Heniques, chairman of County Council The school was thrown open for inspection by parents and friends and a display of physical exercises was given by a class of girls (Instructress Miss H. Beardwood) and a class of Boys (Instructors Mr. R. Powell). Some four hundred people attended the ceremony. Tea was provided in the staff room for the official visitors. See article on the Opening that appeared in the Woking News and Mail in May 1937
11^th May 1937		School closed this afternoon for the coronation celebrations followed by Whitsun holidays. Each child on leaving was presented with a copy of the Coronation Book and a ticket for tea which is part of the celebrations being held in the Recreation Ground. During the Bank Holiday Monday the school team competed at the Woking Sports Ground organised by the Railway Athletic club. For the T.E. Russell Shield the boys team were 2^nd in the 400 yards relay.
12^th May 1937		Coronation Day. Miss Glynn-Jones concluded her duties this afternoon having being appointed to the permanent staff of Bagshot Council School
24^th May 1937		School reopened this morning. Miss M. King commenced duties as principal women assistant and Miss G.M. Walking commenced duties on supply in place of Mr. C. Bonsun.
26^th May 1937		School closed today for Woking and District School Sports.
27^th May 1937		Mr. Jarman and Mr. Bryan – school officers visited the school am.
28^th May 1937	Woking and District School Sports 1937 The District Sports had to be abandoned on Wednesday owing to a thunder storm and the finals were run off this evening. Representatives from this school won six place medallions. The trophies were presented by Miss Hetty Cowen, J.P. (chairman of the Woking school managers) The school scored 6 firsts, 6 seconds and 6 thirds.
	100 yards – boys 11 yrs					Non-qualify Alan Snook and A. Wilkins
	100 yards – girls 11 yrs					3^rd Sybil Pethybridge
	100 yards – boys 12 yrs					2^nd J. Elms non-qualify Leonard West
	100 yards – girls 12 yrs					1^st Sylvia Saunders 3rd Sybil Pearce
	100 yards – boys under 14 yrs					2^nd G. Vine non-qualify Vincent Locke
	100 yards – girls under 14 yrs					1^st Beryl Choate 12.6 sec 3^rd Eileen Adams
	150 yards – girls under 14 yrs					2^nd P. James
	220 yards – boys under 14 yrs					3^rd G. Finch
	440 yards – boys under 14 yrs					3^rd E. Taylor
	880 yards – boys under 14 yrs					3^rd R. Woodcock
	Relay – boys under 14 yrs					1^st (Victor Locke, E. Taylor, G. Vine, P. Elms)
	Relay – girls under 14 yrs					2^nd
	Long Jump – boys under 14 yrs					1^st D. James 14ft 2^nd P. Elms 13ft 9 in
	Long Jump – girls under 14 yrs					1^st Hilary Cole 13ft 1 in 2^nd B. Baxter
	Long Jump – boys over 14 yrs					1^st J. Rice 14ft 6in
2^nd June 1937		Sir Arthur Glynn Bart, Chairman of the Elementary Education Committee visited the school this morning. Immediately after school a match was played (cricket) between staff and the boys 1^st XI. The school team scored 70 all out and the staff 72 for 5. A manager’s meeting was held in the staff room at 6.00pm this evening.
3^rd June 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Attendenace/ On Roll 289 / Av att. 275.3
9th June 1937		A party of 168 children accompanied by Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Allsopp, Mr. Finbow, Miss Beardwood and Miss Adcock travelled by coach to the Aldershot tattoo. The four coaches left the school at 12.45pm and arrived back at 6.20pm.
10^th June 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
11^th June 1937		Attendenace/ On Roll 288 / Av att. 270.6
16th June 1937		Mr. Stollery visited the school.
17^th June 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school pm. Dr. Linzie continued the inoculations against diphtheria.
18^th June 1937		Attendenace/ On Roll 291/ Av att. 274.1
22nd June 1937		Mr. A.W. Stollery visited the school am.
23^rd June 1937		Dr. Linzie continued inoculations this morning.
25^th June 1937		Attendence: On Roll 291 / Av att. 264.6 On Wednesday 64 children were absent on Sunday school treats. Miss Le Conteur visited the school this afternoon.
29^th June 1937		Fire Drill was carried out this morning and the school completely emptied of children in fifty seconds. The signal was a blast on a whistle. The arrangements for exits of children and staff are as follows: Ground floor: Woodwork Room through store to playground. Hall – direct to playground by exit doors. Ground Floor a) Room 9, b) Room 10 by Boys exist door, Room 11 by girls exit. Art room by front exit. 1^st floor. In order by boys staircase and boys exist to playground a) Room 2; b) Room 3; c) Domestic Science Room: By girls staircase at girls exit in order a) Room 4; b) Room 5, Room 6, Room 7 The children proceed in pairs from rooms to the playground. Dr. Standring inoculated a number of children today, immunisation against diphtheria.
1^st July 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school this morning. Lady Eustace Percy and Miss Verning visited the school pm.
2^nd July 1937		Attendenace/ On Roll 292 / Av att. 273.4
5th July 1937		Lady S. Banks visited the school pm.
7^th July 1937		Miss M. Watkins who has been serving on supply since May 24^th was appointed to the permanent staff of the school at the Manager’s Meeting held this evening. Miss Watkins is in charge of form IR and will specialise in Maths – forms IIA, IIR, IIT, Crafts (girls) forms IIR, IIT, IR, IT, Needlework IIA, IIR, IIA, IIR.
8^th July 1937		Mr. Stollery and Mr. Shipton C.C. visited the school in connection with cycle accommodation. Mr. Jarman visited the school.
9^th July 1937		Attendenace/ On Roll 293 / Av att. 274.2
12^th July 1937		Checked registers and found all correct. Signed F.J. Cheverton Mr. F.H.O. Phillips visited the school pm.
13^th July 1937		Fire drill was carried out this morning at 11.45. The building was evacuated in 61 seconds.
14^th July 1937		Parish Day. School Closed. In the Parish Day Sports a House Relay Race was run for a cup presented by Sir J.E.S. Maclure. This cup is now the property of the school and is for annual competition, a relay, between a team of two boys and 2 girls from each house. The race is to be run each year on Parish Day but in the event of Parish Day ceasing to be held – the cup may be used for whatever purpose it is decided by the school. The house which won the cup this year was Maclure House. The team composed of Victor Locke, A. Froome, Margaret James, and Sybil Pearce.
15^th July 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
16^th July 1937		Attendenace/ On Roll 292 / Av att. 267.8
19th July 1937		Miss Venning visited the school am.
21^st July 1937		Dr. Linzie continued the inoculations this morning.
22^nd July 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school
23^rd July 1937		Attendenace/ On Roll 292 / Av att. 266.5
26^th July 1937		Mr. Powell is absent until the end of term on leave of absence in order to attend a course on metalwork. A number of children competed in the District Schools Swimming Gala at Woking this afternoon. Miss Hetty Cowen, JP, presented the medallions.
		90 yards championship race – boys						1^st Robert Garner 2^nd R. Pullen
		60 yards championship race – girls						2^nd J. Nunn
		90 yards championship race – girls						3^rd J. Godding
		Backstroke 25 yards – girls						2^nd P. Pratt
		25 yards – girls						2^nd Peggy Godding
		25/30 yards – boys						1^st Thomas Mountifield
		Balloon race						1^st Robert Garner 2^nd Thomas Montifield
		Lillo race						2^nd J. Godding
		Relay – senior girls						3^rd
28^th July 1937		Mr. Anderson visited the school. Attendance/ On Roll 292 / Av att. 251 School closed this afternoon for the summer holiday. 35 children left school today on account of age. Edward Crouch, James Poynter, Peggy Godding, Elsie Hayward and Bernard Wood have gained special places at County Schools. Kathleen Reece, Edith Black and Colin Tunbridge are being transferred to the County School as fee payers and two other children are being taken off the roll on removal.
30^th August 1937		School reopened this morning. Fifty two children taken off the roll and fifty four children admitted. The classes have been reorganised through the school and are as follows:
		FORM		Boys				Girls			Total
		IIIA		14				22			36
		IIIR		15				20			35
		IIIT		16				20			36
		IIA		16				21			37
		IIR		19				19			38
		IIT		16				19			35
		IA		21				17			38
		1A		22				17			39
		TOTAL		139				155			294
31^st August 1937		Mr. Stollery visited the school
2^nd September 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school.
3^rd September 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 294, av. Attend. 264.1
6^th September 1937		Miss Brenda Bury commenced two weeks school practice. Miss Bury is a student in the Domestic Science Department of Battersea Polytechnic. She will take various classes in Geography, Mathematics, Needlework and English. Mrs. Rose commenced duty on supply in place of Miss King this afternoon.
9^th September 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Attendance / ON-roll 296, av. Attend. 276.6
13^th September 1937		Mr. F. Aves was excluded from school this afternoon, for the rest of this week, as being in contact with scarlet fever.
15^th September 1937		Mr. Horace Victor Shafto commenced duty this morning on supply in place of Mr. Aves.
16^th September 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
17^th September 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 297, av. Attend. 280.1 Miss Brenda Bury concluded her period of school practice this afternoon. Mr. Shafto concluded his duties on supply this afternoon.
20^th September 1937		The school canteen was opened today and hot dinners will be served daily at a cost to the children who desire them of 4d each. Mrs. Jessie Fenton has been engaged as a cook at a salary of £1 per week. Twenty six dinners were served today.
21^st September 1937		Rev. Oswald Hunt visited the school today.
23^rd September 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Inoculations were continued by Dr. Linzie.
24^th September 2008		Attendance / ON-roll 298, av. Attend. 277.8
27^th September 1937		Three children admitted this morning bring the total number on roll to over three hundred for the first time in the history of the school.
29^th September 1937		Dr. Linzie assisted by Nurse Willis continued immunisations against diphtheria.
1^st October 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 301, av. Attend. 277.9
5^th October 1937		Miss Venning visited the school am.
6^th October 1937		A manager’s meeting was held in the school this evening at 6.00pm.
7^th October 1937		Mr. Stollery visited the school pm.
9^th October 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 299, av. Attend. 287.8
12^th October 1937		Mr. Stollery visited the school am.
14^th October 1937		Mr. Stollery and Mrs. Mackenzie visited the school am. Mr. Jarman visited the school.
15^th October 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 302, av. Attend. 288.3
20^th October 1937		Dr. Linzie continued inoculations again diphtheria this morning.
21^st October 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
22^nd October 1937		Miss Leslie, Mr. Stollery and Mr. Anderson visited the school am. Attendance / ON-roll 301, av. Attend. 279.3 Mrs. Ross concluded her duties as supply teacher this afternoon.
25^th October 1937		Mrs. Jeanne Betram commenced duties as supply this morning.
27^th October		Dr. Linzie visited the school.
28^th October		Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
29^th October 1937		Miss Leslie, a school Manager attended Assembly, remained in school during part of the morning and checked the registers. They were found to be correct. Mrs. Bertram concluded her duties this afternoon. Attendance : ON roll 299, average attendance: 280.2, School closed this afternoon for mid-term holiday. During a physical exercise lesson at 2.35pm this afternoon Joan Grant (III T) performing the exercise “Cat Leap” on the box jumped from the box without putting her hands for support. She caught her hand and broken her arm. The accident was immediately reported to me. I rendered first aid and by putting the arm in a splint I took the child to Dr. Godsalve Ward, Station Approach. We then went to Woking Hospital where an aesthetic was given, the arm set and X-ray photographs taken. A report of the accident was sent by form and letter to the chief financial officer and the Divisional Officer. A whist drive was held in school on Wednesday evening 27^th October. 204 tickets were sold (1/6d) 137 people attended and played whist. Practically all the refreshments were given by parents – 41 prizes were given by residents, and over 10 donations were also received. The total receipts amount to £27-16-1 and expenditure only £1-1-4. The balance is being used for the purchase of an Ultra Radiogram £19-14-0.
3^rd November 1937		School reopened this morning. Two hundred and one children escorted by six members of the staff and headmaster travelled to Woking to see the films shown at the Astoria cinema in connection with the national health Campaign. The party left school at 9.35am and returned at 11.45. The children remaining in school were grouped as follows……
		IIIA,IIIR,IIIT Boys(15) Mr. Finbow, Maths, History
		IIIA,IIIR,IIIT Girls(13) Miss Easun, Domestic Science
		IIA,IIR, IIT Boys (20) Miss Watkins Maths 9.35 – 10.05
		IIA,IIR, IIT Girls(13) Miss Watkins Maths 11.00-12.00
		IIA,IIR,IIT Girls(13) Miss Adcock Art 9.35 – 10.05
		IIA,IIR, IIT Boys (20) Miss Adcock Art 11.00-12.00
		IA Boys and Girls Miss King Maths, English
4^th November 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school.
5^th November 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 299, av. Attend. 283.3
9^th November 1937		Mr. F. Gunton visited the school.
10^th November 1937		A Broadwood Grand piano has been given to the school by Mr. E.W. Law, 3, Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge. Mr. Richards, one of the architects visited the school this afternoon.
11^th November 1937		Mr. Jarman visited pm. Recreation was taken this morning from 10.20 to 10.35. All children were then assembled in the Hall and listened to the Ceremony of Remembrance broadcast from the Cenotaph, London. Lessons were resumed 11.10. Mr. Allsopp was absent this afternoon attending the interview for appointment of headmaster of Capel C. of. E. School.
12^th November 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 299, av. Attend. 281.6
13^th November 1937		Mr. Watson, the architect, Mr. Smith, heating contractor and Mr. A.W. Stollery, Chairman of the managers, visited the school this morning in connection with the defective heating in the Art room.
16^th November 1937		The assistant county surveyor visited the school am.
18^th November 1937		Lady Barnes visited the school and inspected the canteen and the school dinner arrangements at midday. Mr. Jarman visited the school.
19^th November 1937		The school Choir competed in the Woking Musical Competition festival this morning. The test piece was a two part song “A Ship that Sails”. Additional piece “Dawn, Gentle Flowers” . Sterndale Bennet was sung. Miss King conducted and Mr. Allsopp acted as accompanist. Honours marks (96) were gained for each piece and the choir in addition was awarded first place in the competition. A shield was presented by the Woking Herald is held for one year and a Honours Certificate gained also. 1. West Byfleet Central School 90+90 = 180 2. Monument Hill Central School 86 + 87 = 174 3. Godalming Central School 86+87 = 173 4. Kingfield Central School 85 + 86 = 171 5. Newport Road Mixed School 82+82 = 164 Attendance / ON-roll 301 av. Attend. 281.7
25th November 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
26^th November 1937		Mr. Aves excluded as in contact with scarlet fever. Mrs. Avern visited the school and the canteen. Attendance / ON-roll 301 av. Attend. 280.2 Col. Ames visited the school and obtained particulars of the Canteen. He was accompanied by his wife.
29^th November 1937		Mrs. E.P. Illman commenced duty on supply this morning. Mr. Anderson visited the school pm.
30^th November 1937		Form III girls accompanied by Miss Easun attended a demonstration of electrical apparatus at the Woking Electrical Supply Company works this afternoon.
1^st December 1937		Mr. H.O.M. Herbert visited the school this afternoon. A manager’s meeting was held in school at 6.00pm.
2^nd December 1937		Mr. E.W. Bryan and Mr. Jarman visited the school this morning.
3^rd December 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 302 av. Attend. 264.1 There are a few children absent suffering from mumps, but the drop in attendance is chiefly due to the prevalence of colds and influenza. Mrs Illman concluded her duties this afternoon.
6^th December 1937		Mr. Aves returned to duty this morning. The examination results of the Kingston Commercial and Technical Schools have been received. Robert Garner and Edward Goody have gained special places and Gwen Griffiths special admission.
7^th December 1937		Miss Coward and Mrs. Keen visited the school pm.
8^th December 1937		Mrs. Richards visited the school pm.
9^th December 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
10^th December 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 300 av. Attend. 256
15^th December 1937		Mr. Stollery visited the school pm
16^th December 1937		Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Miss Cowan pm
17^th December 1937		Attendance / ON-roll 300 av. Attend. 255.7
21^st December 1937		The first annual school party was held this afternoon from 4pm - 6pm. Mr. Will Hay gave a conjuring entertainment after tea. Mr. Stollery and Miss Leslie visited the school.
22^nd December 1937		School was closed this afternoon for the Christmas holidays. Attendance / ON-roll 300 av. Attend. 243