West Byfleet Secondary school: log book for 1948
7^th January 1948		School reopened. Mrs. Lee commenced duty. Full staff and 568 children on roll. Owing to structural repairs being carried out in the canteen kitchen with 586 meals to be served I extended the dinner period protem for 15 minutes till 1.45pm.
26^th January 1948		Governors meeting. Mr. J.J. Jones today appointed as temporary unqualified Handicraft master to commence duties on 9^th February.
9^th February 1948		Letter received from Mr. Winson that Mrs. Winson would not be returning to complete the duration of her notice. Mr. J.J. Jones commenced duty as temporary unqualified handicraft master.
10^th February 1948		Mrs. Perry commenced duty on supply.
16^th February 1948		Miss Eastaugh absent marking examination papers at Egham. School reorganised today into 14 classes using two of the new HERSA huts with a new timetable.
19^th February 1948		School closed after today until 24^th Feb for half term.
24^th February 1948		School reopened. Messrs. Golledge and Plumb commenced three weeks teaching practice here from Coopers Hill T.C.
2^nd March 1948		Miss Gregory absent morning only attending law court as witness. Mr. Evans absent afternoon attending Milford.
12^th March 1948		Mrs. Perry completed duties on supply. Mr. Golledge and Mr. Plumb, students, completed teaching practice today.
13^th March 1948		Mr. Payne commenced duties on the permanent staff. School closed for the Music Festival.
23^rd March 1948		Mrs. McGrath with a party of girls visited the Ideal Homes Exhibition.
24^th March 1948		School closed for Easter vacation until 12^th April. Miss Aldridge ceased duty from today.
12^th April 1948		School reopened with 619 children. Mrs. Perry on supply and Mrs. J.E. Shallow on temporary duty here.
13^th April 1948		Miss Gower attending for D.S. teaching and will do so on Tuesdays and Fridays until further notice.
14^th April 1948		Miss Gregory absent entering hospital for appendix operation.
20^th April 1948		Mr. Evans absent afternoon attending Milford.
21^st April 1948		Mr. vans absent attending County Cricket course.
23^rd April 1948		Mr. Powell absent today visiting Haselmere C.E. Primary school to which he has been recently appointed Head. Mr. Evans resumed for afternoon session.
26^th April 1948		School closed during afternoon session for H.M. Silver Wedding.
29^th April 1948		Miss Harris commenced duty on supply. Mr. Powell absent attending Haslemere school.
3^rd May 1948		Miss Joshua commenced on supply for Domestic Science. Mrs. Lee sent telegram that she was ceasing duty as she has been granted maternity leave of absence.
11^th May 1948		Mr. Cave and Mr. Jones absent taking final handicraft Examinations. Mr. Evans absent at Milford.
13^th May 1948		Messrs. Cave and Hones resumed duty. Miss Joshua absent during the morning/afternoon attending an interview at Guildford. Mr. Phillips, Inspector, attending and took away a plan.
14^th May 1948		Messrs. Chandler, Penn and Evans and Miss Ward absent today with a party of children on a ten day visit to Switzerland. Miss Joshua absent pm visiting Guildford Tech. College. School closed at end of afternoon session until 24^th May.
24^th May 1948		School reopened. Mr. Harding, Coopers Hill, commenced school practice.
26^th May 1948	Woking and District School Sports 1948 The school closed during the afternoon session for the Woking and District Athletic Sports. Mr. H. Edmunds (Woking School managers) presented the trophies. The school scored 3 firsts, 4 seconds, 5 thirds and 3 fourths.
	Junior girls		1) Monument Hill (27), 2) Knaphill (26), 3) West Byfleet (15½)
	Senior Girls		1) West Byfleet (7) , 2) Monument Hill and Goldsworth (4).
	Junior Boys		1) Woking Grammar (29), 2) Monument Hill (22½), 3) Knaphill (17)
	Senior Boys		1) Woking Grammar (48), 2) Gordon Boys (19), 3) West Byfleet and Goldsworth (3)
	100 yards – boys under 12 yrs				3^rd P. Luby
	100 yards – girls under 12 yrs				1^st D. Jones 2^nd E. Woodward
	100 yards – boys under 14 yrs				3^rd Brookes 4^th D. Richardson
	100 yards – girls under 14 yrs				3^rd K. Maskell
	100 yards – girls under 15 yrs				4^th J. Farr
	150 yards – girls under 15 yrs				4^th D. Horsfall
	High jump – boys under 15 yrs				3^rd Cawsey
	High jump - girls under 15 yrs				1^st P. Smith
	High jump - girls 15-17 yrs				2^nd G. Higgs
	Long jump - boys under 15 yrs				2^nd R. Sands
	Long jump – boys 15-17 yrs				2^nd M. Allen
	Relay – 440 yards – boys under 15 yrs				3^rd
	Hurdles – 80 yards – girls 15-17 yrs				1^st I. Williams
27^th May 1948		Mr. Evans absent during the morning attending medical examination – disabled persons Act.
31^st May 1958		Mr. N.W.C. Brown commenced duty on the permanent staff to take PE and Games
4^th June 1948		Messrs. Elvidge, Shallow and Wheeler were today appointed to the permanent staff by the Governors. Miss Harris ceased supply duties after today.
8^th June 1948		Miss Evans absent during the afternoon visiting Bagshot. Mrs. Robinson appointing school secretary to commence duty on 14^th June.
10^th June 1948		A severe thunderstorm lasting from 8.30 to 10.00 made it necessary for me to suspend the normal timetable till 10.55. Classes renamed with their own form teachers.
14^th June 1948		Mrs. Robinson commenced as school secretary.
17^th June 1948		Miss Floor was appointed by the Governors as Domestic Science mistress to start duty as soon as possible.
18^th June 1948		Mr. Powell ceased duty prior to taking over the Headship of Haslemere C.E. Primary School. The school was assembled at 3.50 and he was presented with a leather “holdall”.
25^th June 1948		Mr. Harding ceased school practice.
29^th June 1948		Mr. Wheeler commenced duty on the permanent staff. Miss Floor commenced duty on the permanent staff.
14^th July 1948		The school sports were held this afternoon. Many parents and friends were present. Mr. Stollery presented the McClure cup to the Winning House, Hamilton. The canteen staff served refreshments to visitors.
15/16/17^th July 1948		The school choir presented the operetta “Papageus” to full audiences in the school Hall. The following article appeared in the Woking News and Mail on 23^rd July 1948. COLOURFUL OPERETTA Audiences were enthralled by the performance of “Papegeno”, an operetta in two scenes adapted from Mozart’s “Magic Flute” by J. Michael Diack, given by the choir of West Byfleet County Secondary School at the School Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dancers and chorus in colourful costumes, the chocolate coloured slaves, together with the principals, numbered 90, and provided a brilliant spectacle. The two lovers, Papegeno and Papageria, in this romantic fantasy were played charmingly by Brian Heywood and Sylvia Bond. Ivor Smith in the role of Monastatos, the leader of the slaves, who tried to capture the young lovers, almost stole the show with his vivid personality. Accompanist throughout was Miss Joan Ward. Producers and musical advisors were Miss M. King and Miss Joan Ward, and there were many helpers. Principal parts were taken by: Queen of the Night, Pamela Smith; First Lady Diana Hull; Second Lady, Jean Pateman; dancers, Wilma Lawrence, Shirley Knowles, Suzanna Simmonds and Margaret Simmonds.
19^th July 1948		Governor’s meeting held during the afternoon. School closed during the afternoon session for the Woking and District Schools’ Swimming Gala. The school won the girls’ challenge cup. This was the first time the cup had been presented.
		Boys trophy: 1^st (=) Kingfield, Knaphill and Mayford (13), 4^th West Byfleet (9), 5^th St. Bede’s Send (8), 6^th Monument Hill (4)
		Girls Trophy: 1^st West Byfleet (24), 2^nd Knaphill (19), 3^rd Monument Hill (9)
		Relay (non-swimmers) – boys 13-15 yrs		2^nd
		Relay (non-swimmers) – girls 13-15 yrs		1^st
		Relay (non-Swimmers) – boys 11-13 yrs		2^nd
		Relay (non-Swimmers) – girls 11-13 yrs		1^st
		Diving – girls		2^ndP. Smith 3^rd J. Smith
		Championship – girls 11-13 yrs		2^nd R. Miller
		Championship – girls 13-15 yrs		1^st Y. Miller
		Breast Stroke – girls		1^st R. Miller
		Breast Stroke – boys		1^st M. Griffiths
		Back stroke – boys		1^st M. Allen
		One length – boys 15-17 yrs		1^st M. Allen
		Freestyle – girls 11-13 yrs		3^rd E. Woodward
		Freestyle – boys 13-15 yrs		3^rd J. Wright
		Freestyle – girls 13-15 yrs		1^st Y. Miller
		Brick race – boys		2^nd R. Hartney
		Balloon race – girls		3^rd E. Woodward
21^st July 1948		Miss Pauline Temple was today appointed temporally for PE and Games for the next term.
22^nd July 1948		Dr. Anderson visited the school.
23^rd July 1948		The school closed today until 31^st August. Mrs. McGrath ceased duties as Deputy Head for twelve months to exchange with Miss Knowilton from U.S.A. Mr. F.J. Codling ceased duties to take up an appointment in Canada. Twenty five boys and twenty girls left on age, give boys attained technical special places and two girls commercial awards. Seventeen boys and twelve girls obtained awards to grammar schools.
31^st August 1948		The school reopened today with 372 boys and 330 girls and 23 staff. Miss Knowilton commenced here on exchange with Mrs. McGrath who is taking her place in the USA. Mrs. Floor returned to be here three days per week and two at Kingfield. Mr. Elvidge joined the permanent staff and Miss P. Temple is here temporally to do P.E. and Games.
13^th September 1948		Messrs. Hyde and Ramn from Coopers Hill commenced teaching practice. Mr. Turner passed away. Mr. Caldwell commenced duty as temporary full time caretaker.
20^th September 1948		Mr. Reid commenced duty as part time assistant caretaker.
23^rd September 1948		Mr. Chandler absent during the afternoon session to undergo minor operation.
27^th September 1948		Miss Edwards absent to undergo operation on her ears. Mr. Anderson, P.T. Organiser, visited to see Mr. Brown.
8^th October 1948		Messrs. Hyde and Ramn completed teaching practice today.
10^th October 1948		Miss Warren on supply as from this afternoon.
15^th October 1948		Mrs. Warren on supply Miss. Gregory who resumed duty mid-afternoon.
17^th December 1948		The school closed after afternoon school today until 5^th January.