West Byfleet Secondary School: log book for 1944
10^th January 1944	School reopened this morning. 3 boys and 3 girls admitted. 15 boys and 14 girls taken off roll.
13^th January 1944	Mr. F. Puyten Gunten visited the school and conducted a try-out of the June Special Place English Papers with 42 Juniors and 45 seniors. Mr. Jarman visited the school pm. Miss Mason absent visiting a specialist at Middlesex hospital.
14^th January 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school pm. The total for National Savings on Tuesday morning was £81-10-0. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 350 av. Att. 313.2 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 65.6
17^th January 1944	Miss Mason absent visiting Middlesex hospital. Mrs. Robins commenced work as a cleaner.
18^th January 1944	Miss Mason retuned to duty am. The total collected for National savings this morning was £64-10-0.
19^th January 1944	Mr. Bryan visited the school am.
20^th January 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
21^st January 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 349 av. Att. 309.6 Evacuees – On roll: 67 av. Att. 65.7
24th January 1944	Mrs. Hayter commenced duty on supply this afternoon in place of Miss Peacock this afternoon.
25^th January 1944	Amount of National savings taken in school today £67-0-0. The preliminary Examination was held in school this morning from 10.15 am until 11.55am. There were sixty candidates (32 boys, 28 girls).
26^th January 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended an Examination Board Meeting at County Hall today.
27^th January 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school.
28^th January 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 349 av. Att. 311.0 Evacuees – On roll: 67 av. Att. 61.6
31st January 1944	Mrs. M. McGrath absent suffering from olitis.
1^st February 1944	Mr. F.H.O. Phillips visited the school pm.
2^nd February 1944	Dr. Arning conducted a medial inspection (routine) 1930 age group this morning. Mr. Jenkins attended Examination Board Assessments at County Hall today. Mr. Bryan visited the school am.
4^th February 1944	Mr. Stollery visited the school pm. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 346 av. Att. 309.1 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 64.0
7th February 1944	The total of National Savings today was $53-15-0.
9^th February 1944	Dr. Arning assisted by Nurse Lee continued the medical inspection of 1930 age group.
10^th February 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
11^th February 1944	Miss Mason absent today in preparation for entry into Middlesex hospital for an operation. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 346 av. Att. 305.2 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 60.9
14th February 1944	Mrs. Curran commenced duty on supply in place of Miss Mason.
15^th February 1944	A meeting of parents was held in the school hall this afternoon, the chair being taken by Mr. A.W. Stollery, Chairman of the Managers. The Meeting was addressed by Mr. Jenkins, the subject being the Education Bill and its proposals as they affect Byfleet and District. Article on a local newspaper:
	CENTRAL SCHOOL TO CHANGE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL. EDUCATION BILL EXPLAINED A clear exposition of the aims and implications contained in the new Education Bill before Parliament was given to large audience of parents at the Central School on Tuesday afternoon by Mr. C.V. Jenkins (Headmaster). He was introduced by Mr. A.W. Stollery (Chairman of the Managers) and also on the platform was Miss Hey (Headmistresses of the Infants School). Rather than discussing the immense ramifications of the new Bill, Mr. Jenkins explained the effect it would have on the children of his school. Up to the present the responsibility had been on the Education committee to see that all children were education in the three R’s – reading, writing and arithmetic. The Bill shifted the duty to the parents to secure for their children education according to the three A’s – age, ability and aptitude. There would be continuing education for all children - and that meant complete quality of opportunity – from age of five to 18 - from 5 to 11 years the child attended a primary school, which would run on similar lines to the present elementary schools. Secondary school followed to at least the age of 15 years but this did not mean just one type of school. Aptitude determined the secondary school to which the children would go – technical, academic, commercial schools would all be provided. On April 1, 1945 the west Byfleet Central School would be changed to a Secondary School and would provide one type of education. After the age of 15, the young person would have to attend a young people’s college for one day per week for 44 weeks per year. The question of religious instruction was the most important issue raised and the anvil on which the Bill might be shattered. The facilities for religious instruction would be very greatly changed, and Mr. Jenkins said he hoped to see the subject rising to the heights occupied by other subjects in the curriculum. The Headmaster also spoke on two other subjects – the entrance to secondary schools at present, he said, was only possible by passing the common entrance examination, and no child could enter otherwise, The other subject, and which he considered the most difficult, was the question of sex education he appealed to all parents to approach the problem with courage and common sense. “It is your job and my job to see the children were guided to the right view on this matter” he said.
	The total for National Savings today was £48-10-0
16^th February 1944	Mr. Bryan visited the school am.
17^th February 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school pm.
18^th February 1944	Mrs. Hayter absent owing to the illness of her husband. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 314.4 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 63.5
22nd February 1944	The total for National Savings this morning was £43-0-0. Miss Mayne and Mrs. Fear visited the school today for observation.
24^th February 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school.
25^th February 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 303.2 Evacuees – On roll: 69 av. Att. 59.8
28th February 1944	Mrs. Grantner, assistant cook Grade II in the school canteen died today under an operation.
29^th February 1944	The total for National Savings today amounted to £47-10-0.
2^nd March 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
3^rd March 1944	Mr. Phillips visited the school and Mr. Anderson (County Inspector) pm. Mr. Jenkins attended a conference at County hall today on the subject of school holidays. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 306.3 Evacuees – On roll: 70 av. Att. 64.1
7th March 1944	The total for National Savings today amounted to £58-10-0. Thirty nine children accompanied by Mr. Jenkins attended a performance of the “Taming of the Shrew” at the County School for Boys, Woking.
8^th March 1944	Mr. Bryan visited the school.
9^th March 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school today.
10^th March 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Special Place examination at Kingston this morning. Miss Kennedy, the new school health visitor, examined all children present today. Margaret Franklin has been awarded a Special Place at Kingston Commercial School and Joan Holbrow one at Guildford Technical School. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 308.0 Evacuees – On roll: 69 av. Att. 62.1
13^th March 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent after Assembly today, assessing Special Place examinations at Woking.
14^th March 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent assessing
15^th March 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Extra Metropolitan Evacuating Authorities Moderating Board at County Hall, Westminster. A meeting of the managers was held ion the staff room this afternoon.
16^th March 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Miss Venning visited the school am and pm.
17^th March 1944	Miss Peacock concluded duty on supply this afternoon, having been transferred to Egham High Girls School. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 318 Evacuees – On roll: 69 av. Att. 62.6
20th March 1944	Miss Olive Edwards commenced duty on the permanent staff of the school this morning specializing in history, C stream English and Music.
22^nd March 1944	Mr. Bryan visited the school am.
23^rd March 1944	Mr. Jarman visited am. Mr. F.H.O. Phillips visited am.
24^th March 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 314.6 Evacuees – On roll: 71 av. Att. 65.6
28th March 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Commercial and Technical Examinations Board at County Hall today.
29^th March 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Music Scholarships Examination Panel at County Hall this afternoon.
30^th March 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Mrs. M McGrath returned to duty this morning. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 318.4 Evacuees – On roll: 71 av. Att. 63.5
3rd April 1944	”Examined registers and found correct Clementine Avern”
4^th April 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school.
5^th April 1944	Mrs. Curran concluded duties on supply. School closed at midday today for Easter holidays. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 347 av. Att. 299.7 (for part of the week) Evacuees – On roll: 71 av. Att. 59.8
17^th April 1944	School reopened. Mr. Bonson commenced duty on supply in place of Miss Mason still in hospital. Admissions from contributory schools: West Byfleet Junior 28 Byfleet C.E. Junior 22 New Haw Junior 12 Pyrford Junior 3
18^th April 1944	School Health visitor visited school am.
19^th April 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent and adjudicating Junior Music awards at Woking. Miss Grant, headmistress of Tolworth Girls Central School, visited the school this afternoon.
20^th April 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
21^st April 1944	Mr. Jenkins absented adjudicating Junior Music Awards at Wimbledon. Mr. Sibley visited am. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 367 av. Att. 348.7 Evacuees – On roll: 69 av. Att. 65.2 National Savings this week.
24th April 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent adjudicating Junior Music Awards at Sutton.
25^th April 1944	Nurse visited and inspected all children. National Savings today £43-10-0.
26^th April 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent adjudicating Junior Music Awards at Reigate. Mr. Bryan visited the school am. During these three days Mr. Moore, Monument Hill Central School, Mr. Bliaux, Horsell C.E. School, Mr. Godsland, unattached staff, Miss Holm, Westfield Junior School, Miss Howells, Westfield Infants School, have worked in school assessing Evacuee Special Place papers. The work was completed this afternoon.
27^th April 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
28^th April 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 367 av. Att. 341.4 Evacuees – On roll: 69 av. Att. 62.1
29th April 1944 (Saturday)	The staff of the school attended a conference at Woking on the raising of the school leaving age.
2^nd May 1944 (Tuesday)	National Savings amounted to £50
4^th May 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am and Mr. F.H.O. Phillips pm.
5^th May 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 367 av. Att. 339.1 Evacuees – On roll: 69 av. Att. 61.0
8^th May 1944	A medical inspection was held today by Dr. Arning for boys due to leave school in July.
9^th May 1944	National savings today £50
10^th May 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Mrs. Evans held a dental inspection this afternoon. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 367 av. Att. 341.1 Evacuees – On roll: 67 av. Att. 61.4
14^th May 1944	National savings today £51-10-0. Mrs. Steeples absent from duty in canteen.
17^th May 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Moderating Board at Westminster pm. Dr. Arning concluded the medical inspections am. Mr. Bonson concluded duty pm.
18^th May 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Mrs. Hooper commenced duty on supply this morning. Dental inspections were continued this afternoon. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 365 av. Att. 331.2 Evacuees – On roll: 67 av. Att. 58.6
23^rd May 1944	A medical inspection was concluded this afternoon by Dr. Arning
24^th May 1944	Empire Day. School closed pm.
25^th May 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Mr. Jenkins absent today conducting Oral Examinations at Woking Boys County School.
26^th May 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent at oral Examinations at Woking Boys County School. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 364 av. Att. 328.8 Evacuees – On roll: 67 av. Att. 56.1
29th May 1944	Whit Monday. School closed for day.
30^th May 1944	School reopened. Swimming classes commenced. Mr. Keast concluded duty today.
1^st June 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Dental inspections were continued this afternoon.
2^nd June 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 365 av. Att. 326.6 Evacuees – On roll: 67 av. Att. 60.7
6^th June 1944	Mrs. Perry and Mr. Jenkins attended the course on teach of reading to backward children held at Goldsworth School, Woking.
7^th June 1944	Course continued at Woking. Manager’s meeting held in school.
8^th June 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am
9^th June 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 364 av. Att. 333.6 Evacuees – On roll: 67 av. Att. 60.6
12^th June 1944	Miss G.M. Savage commenced duty on supply in place of Mr. Keast.
14^th June 1944	Mr. Bryan visited the school am.
15^th June 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. During this week the papers of the alternative Special Place Examination have been marked in school. The following teachers have taken part in the work: Mr. R.S. Moore, Mr. A.E. Cooper, Mr. A. Blaux, Mr. F. Beal, Miss M.K. Paterson, Miss M. Holm. Dental Inspections have concluded today.
16^th June 1944	Air raid alerts have sounded several times today. Children taken to shelters. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 364 av. Att. 333.2 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 22.2
19^th June 1944	Mrs. Hooper absent today owing to the illness of her daughter. An air raid warning sounded during the night and had not been cleared by 9am and about 175 children assembled and were taken to the shelters. All Clear sounded shortly afterwards, but several alerts were given during the day.
20^th June 1944	Normal school was carried throughout today. No alerts. National Savings £43
21^st June 1944	An air raid warning was on at 9.00am and children sent to shelters on arrival. All clear sounded at 10.45. A further warning sounded 11.05. All clear 1.05. All children were kept in the shelters when parents called for them and those unable to return home were fed from the canteen. Miss George and Miss Grey H.M.I.’s visited the school during the afternoon alert. When the all clear sounded at 3.10pm the children were sent home.
22^nd June 1944	Fifty three children arrived at school during the alert at 9.00am and sent to the shelters. The first all clear was given at 10.10am and large numbers of children then came to school. Other warnings were received during the day and children taken to the shelters each time. A representative from the Ministry of Labour visited the school and Interviewed children due to leave school at the end of term. Mr. Jarman and Mr. Bryan visited the school.
23^rd June 1944	Normal school was held throughout the day after 9.20am when the All Clear was sounded. Mr. Anderson, County PT organiser visited the school pm. Attendance: Surrey 361, evacuees 68 Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 361 av. Att. 252 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 45.2
26^th June 1944	On every air-raid warning the alarm bell sounded and the children taken to the shelters. Alert today 2.20pm to 4.25pm
27^th June 1944	National Savings today amounted to £70 Alert 10.50am to 11.30am
28^th June 1944	Air raid warnings and all children in shelters 9.25am 9.50am, 11.10am, 11.50am
29^th June 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school. Air raid alert 3.00pm to 3.10pm
30^th June 1944	The children have been kept in the shelters from 8.45am until 1.20pm and from 1.30pm until 2.35pm. A further warning sounded at 3.10pm. At 3.50pm with the aid of parents and staff and buses the children were dispersed to their homes. Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting called by the chairman of the Education Committee held at County Hall Kingston at 11.30 am. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 361 av. Att. 263.4 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 52.0
3^rd July 1944	A pouring wet day. Air raid alerts and children in shelters 11.15am to 11.25am and 12.30pm until children were dispersed to homes between 3.45pm and 4.15pm.
4^th July 1944	National Savings today amounted to £33. Mr. Gunton visited the school and tried out the March 1944 Special Place Examination English papers. Air raid alerts:
	Warning	9.10		10.32	12.30
	All Clear	9.20		11.10	2.00
5^th July 1944	Air raid alerts 10.40 am to 10.50am, 12.30pm to 2.05pm
6^th July 1944	Mr. Jarman and Mr. Bryan visited the school am. No alerts were sounded today and school continued normal work.
7^th July 1944	Air raid alerts today
	Warning	12.20		2.20	3.20
	All Clear	2.00		3.00	-
	Children were dispersed to homes after 3.45pm as on previous occasions when alert has continued beyond school hours. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 361 av. Att. 223.2 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 44.8
16^th July 1944	Air raid alerts were sounded and the children taken to the shelters at the following times:
	Warning	10.35		2.05	2.55
	All Clear	11.02		2.30	3.30
	After a short period in school for clearing up the children were then dismissed to their homes
11^th July 1944	National Savings today amounted to £54:10:00 Air raid alerts were sounded and children taken to the shelters
	Warning	10.07		10.45	2.45
	All Clear	10.30		10.49	3.15
12^th July 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended meeting of the Metropolitan Evacuation Authorities Moderating Board at County Hall, Westminster today. Air raid alerts and children in shelters 3.00 to 3.45pm.
13^th July 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent on Oral Examination at Woking Boys County school today. Air raid alerts 10.10am to 11.15am, 2.05pm to 3.25pm
14^th July 1944	Air raid alerts 3.35 to 3.45pm. School was then closed for the summer holidays. Miss G.M. Savage concluded work today on supply this afternoon. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 361 av. Att. 264.0 Evacuees – On roll: 68 av. Att. 47.8 The following children have gained special places: Peter Smith, Peter Smithers, Alan Worsfold, Gerald Rouse, Bryan Sims, Alan Stevens, Kenneth Richards, Elizabeth Strang, Audrey Wiles, Evelyn Baker, Pamela Bateman, Audrey Calvert, Elspeth Goddard, Daphne Read Eileen Angel - Guildford Craft school Donald Harris - Guildford Technical School Joyce Fey – Kingston Commercial School Cyril V. Jenkins Headmaster
14^th August 1944	School reopened. 23 boys and 24 girls taken off roll. 2 boys and 5 girls arrived. Miss P.E. Church commenced duty on supply. Mrs. Stevens absent from duty as assistant cook in the canteen. Mrs. Stevens will be away during the period her crippled daughter is at home from a specialist school.
15^th August 1944	Miss L. Felgate absent from duty today suffering from biliousness. National Savings £41. Mr. A.W. Stollery visited the school pm.
16^th August 1944	Miss L. Felgate returned to duty this morning. Air raid alert this morning and children taken to shelters 9.25am to 10.00am.
17^th August 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
18^th August 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. School nurse examined the heads of all children present. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 329 av. Att. 267.7 Evacuees – On roll: 60 av. Att. 50.5
21^st August 1944	Air raid alerts and children taken to the shelters occurred at the following times through today.
	Warning	11.20		12.25	2.43
	All Clear	11.37		1.25	3.00
	Historical note: These could have been Flying Bomb alerts. On this day a numerous V1 flying bombs landed all over the district. Anecdotally two landed along Byfleet Road and a further at 5 Burnt Common Send and killed three or four members of the Privett family, who were eating a lunch, as well as causing considerable collateral damage to surrounding properties. Flying Bomb article that appeared in the Woking News and Mail
22^nd August 1944	Air raid alerts today were 12.30 to 12.40pm. National Savings amounted to £37-10-0.
23^rd August 1944	A ministry of Information Film Show was given in the school this afternoon from 2pm to 3.05pm.
24^th August 1944	Mr. Howard, Board of Education Inspector paid a short visited this afternoon. Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
25^th August 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 327 av. Att. 274.9 Evacuees – On roll: 60 av. Att. 50.5
28^th August 1944	Air raid alert and children in the shelters 3.05pm to 4.00pm. Children were dismissed for the afternoon.
29^th August 1944	National Savings today totalled £30. Air raid alerts
	Warning	11.25		1.05	1.55
	All Clear	11.45		1.25	2.20
31^st August 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school. Nurse visited the school am.
1^st September 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 323 av. Att. 278.4 Evacuees – On roll: 63 av. Att. 51.5
5^th September 1944	Mr. C.S. Finbow absent from duty on medical certificate suffering from inflammation of the groin. School Nurse visited pm.
6^th September 1944	Manager’s meeting was held in the Staff Room at 2.15pm. Mrs. G.C. Hooper was appointed to the permanent staff of the school for the duration of the war.
7^th September 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school.
8^th September 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 323 av. Att. 275.9 Evacuees – On roll: 64 av. Att. 54.5
11^th September 1944	Mr. Finbow returned to duty this morning.
12^th September 1944	National Savings today amounted to £44-10-0.
14^th September 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
15^th September 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 319 av. Att. 276.7 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 53.2
19^th September 1944	National Savings today amounted to £38 Mrs. M. McGrath attended County Hall for interview for Headship of Muschamp Road, Carshalton and Mr. Finbow attended a similar interview for Station Road School, Egham during the afternoon.
21^st September 1944	Mr. Jarman and Mr. Bryan visited this morning. Mr. A. Adams OBE, Divisional H.M.I. and Miss George, assistant H.M.I. visited the school this afternoon.
22^nd September 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 316 av. Att. 280.6 Evacuees – On roll: 58 av. Att. 50.2
26^th September 1944	Mr. A.W. Stollery visited the school.
27^th September 1944	Miss Venning visited the school am.
28^th September 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Junior Technical and Commercial Schools Examination Boards at County Hall today. Mr. Jarman visited the school.
29^th September 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 318 av. Att. 278.8 Evacuees – On roll: 58 av. Att. 53.7 School was closed this afternoon until 16th October. Cyril V. Jenkins
16^th October 1944	School reopened this morning. 14 Boys and 12 girls taken off roll. Admissions from
			Boys	Girls	Total
	West Byfleet Junior School		11	14	25
	New Haw Junior School		10	5	15
	Byfleet Junior School		13	9	22
	Pyrford Junior School		0	1	1
	Other schools		0	6	6
			34	35	69
	Notification has been received that Miss Pamela Church has been transferred to the staff of West Moseley Girls Central School. Mrs. W.R. Linton, B.A. commenced duty on supply this morning. Miss E. Aldridge who is a B.Sc is a student at Kings College London is taking Domestic Science.
18^th October 1944	Mr. Jenkins attending the Metropolitan Evacuation Authorities Moderating Board Meeting at County Hall Westminster for the purpose of setting papers for the 1945 Special Place Examination.
19^th October 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the S.E.C. Consultative Board at County hall Kingston pm.
20^th October 1944	School nurse visited the school and examined all children present am. Miss Dixon, Canteen Organiser, visited the canteen today. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 357 av. Att. 332.8 Evacuees – On roll: 62 av. Att. 57.1
23^rd October 1944	Dr. Arning assisted by Miss Kennedy conducted medical inspections today. Children due to leave at Easter 1945 were examined.
25^th October 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school. Mr. Bryan visited the school. Mr. Stollery and Mr. Anderson visited the school. Miss Ursula Callis was interviewed and appointed to the staff of the school to commence duty on 1^st December. Miss Callis later withdrew. A Ministry of Information Film Show was given in the Hall this afternoon from 2 to 3pm.
27^th October 1944	Miss Peach, Speech Therapist, visited the school pm. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 367 av. Att. 336.3 Evacuees – On roll: 60 av. Att. 55.4
31^st October 1944	National Savings today totalled £37.
2^nd November 1944	Mr. Jarman and Miss Kennedy visited the school.
3^rd November 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 358 av. Att. 325.6 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 57.9
7^th November 1944	National Savings today £37.
8^th November 1944	Mr. Bryan visited the school am.
9^th November 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school am.
10^th November 1944	Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 358 av. Att. 323.7 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 50.3
13^th November 1944	Joyce Key who had already gained a special place for Kingston Commercial School has been granted a special place as a late entry to Woking County School for Girls. Ann Walton and Ann Coulter have been called for interview at Guildford School for Girls for a similar award.
14^th November 1944	National savings today total £34.
16^th November 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school.
17^th November 1944	Jean Pook and Jean Bell have been awarded Special Places at Kingston Day Commercial School. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 360 av. Att. 320.1 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 48.6
20^th November 1944	Mr. F. Payton Gunton visited the school this morning to try out the draft English papers for the June Special Place Alternative Examination. Mr. Anderson, County P.T. Organiser, visited the school pm.
21^st November 1944	Miss Joan Ward, Ash Wyke Council School, visited the school in connection with the vacancy for PT specialist. National Savings today £38.
22^nd November 1944	Kenneth Battersby has been awarded a Special Place at Kingston Technical School while Kenneth King, has been called up for Oral Examination for Guildford Technical School. Ann Coulter and Ann Walton have been awarded a “late entry” place at Guildford County School.
23^rd November 1944	Mr. Jarman and Mr. Bryan visited the school this morning.
24^th November 1944	Miss Kennedy visited the school am. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 360 av. Att. 332.0 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 51.4
28^th November 1944	National Savings today £37-0-0.
30^th November 1944	Mr. Jarman visited school am.
1^st December 1944	Mr. A.W. Stollery and Mr. Anderson visited the school and interview Miss Joan Ward from Ash Wyke Council School. Miss Ward was appointed and is to commence duty on 8^th January 1945. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 358 av. Att. 336.8 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 54.2
4^th December 1944	Mrs. C. Avern visited the school and checked the registers which were found to be correct. Mr. Allsopp absent this morning visiting and attending an interview for the Headship of Ash Memorial School. National Savings today £32
5^th December 1944	Mr. Jenkins absent attending a Special N.V.T. Conference in London. A mangers meeting was held in school this afternoon. Miss Aldridge concluded per period of school practice today.
6^th December 1944	Mr. A.A. Bliaux, headmaster of Horsell C.E. school gave a talk to forms IVA and IVR 2.40pm on Geology. Mr. Bliaux also presented a number of geological specimens to the school.
7^th December 1944	Mr. Allsopp absent suffering from an injury to his eye. Mr. Jenkins visited County hall for consultation with C.E.O. on teachers in Receptions Areas. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 358 av. Att. 319.2 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 50.5 A few cases of scarlet fever have been reported. Enis Taylor has been awarded an art Scholarship tenable at Kingston School of Art.
11^th December 1944	A representative of the Ministry of labour interviewed all children due to leave school at the end of term.
13^th December 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Evacuating Authorities Moderating Board at County Hall, Westminster today. Mr, Bryan visited the school am.
14^th December 1944	Mr. Jenkins attended a meeting of the Technical and Commercial Examinations Board at County Hall Kingston this morning. Mr. Jarman visited the school am. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 358 av. Att. 303.4 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 52.5
20^th December 1944	So that Mr. Baker could be present in Kingfield school on Tuesday he attended here for duty today. Mr. Stollery visited the school in the afternoon. Three plays were performed by staff to the children. These were “The Ole in the Road” The Winde - Mr. Jenkins The Workman – Mr. Allsopp “The Mechanical Man” Jock Temperley – Mr. Penn Eileen his wife – Mrs. Linton Hon. Percival – Mr. Allsopp Adeline Percival, his Aunt – Miss Edwards Lucy, the maid – Miss Aldridge Peggy and Joan (nieces) – Miss Dodwell and Miss Felgate “The Ugly Duckling” The King – Mr. Jenkins The Queen – Miss King The Princess – Miss Dodwell Dulcabella, a maid – Miss Felgate Prince Simon – Mr. Penn Carlo, his attendant – Mr. Finbrow Chancellor – Mr. Hansford
21^ST December 1944	Mr. Jarman visited the school. Attendance: Surrey – On roll : 358 av. Att. 296.6 Evacuees – On roll: 59 av. Att. 55.0 School closed for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Linton concluded duty on supply.