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Ann, when were you at BK? I was at Central, next door, and I wonder if we have any acquaintances in common.
Graham
Graham
This thread maybe just for Gillian and myself, but you never know a few more old Byng girls may come along. Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School, Tile Cross, opened in 1958. So when I started there in 1960, there were only two years above me. Miss Boon was the first head mistress and Miss Birch, who later became head, was the first deputy head.
Ann
I started there in 1960 too. I have the long school photograph that was taken when I was in 4th year. Did you train to be an actor?This thread maybe just for Gillian and myself, but you never know a few more old Byng girls may come along. Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School, Tile Cross, opened in 1958. So when I started there in 1960, there were only two years above me. Miss Boon was the first head mistress and Miss Birch, who later became head, was the first deputy head.
Ann
I have just read this and I remember your coming into Sheldon Library once when I worked there. I am not registered on this forum but my husband is because of his research into family history. I remember the speech lessons with Mrs Hardcastle. Your memories are accurate regarding those hats! Viv.Gillian,
Glad you enjoyed seeing the photos,and it would be great if you can find some. Miss Birch was my English teacher for some time, and I can understand you being scared of her. She wasn't exactly approachable. I wanted to get a grant to go to drama school when I was 21, and I phoned her for a reference. She wouldn't give me one, said I had no interest in drama at school. But I got my grant anyway. But if you think of Miss Birch when you see Margaret Thatcher, when Miss Boon was head mistress, she was more like the queen. Julie Lawrence rings a sort of bell, but I'm not sure. My memory seems to be getting worse on names. You say it wasn't the same when you were there. My sister started there the year that I left, and it wasn't so strict. We had to wear our hats all the way home, or else! And we even had elocution lessons. Have to say though, the school meals were great.
Ann
Ann
Do you remeber a boy called Denver? Don't know why that name springs to mind, but I certainly remeber drooling over the boys from the other side!
My sister Paula was there in 1960 and I followed her in 1967
Kim Lafont (née Higgs)
Hello Kim - your name rings a bell, but I cant recall your face. I think I knew you at BK, I was certainly there at the same time; I joined a year later in 1968. Do you remember Mr Thomas and Mr Scott. Also Dr Fahk (probably spelt wrong!) she taught biology? How about Miss Derek, the stern PE teacher?
I was a first-year in 1958 when the school opened. I agree with what you say about Miss Birch and Miss Boone. Miss Birch could be terrifying but she was a great teacher. I know that from only one class in which she substituted for my English teacher, Miss Phillips (who was another great teacher) where she took apart a speech from Othello. It was amazing and memorable and got me started on seeing how the language works and enjoying it. Miss Boone was definitely the queen--dignified and a bit removed but kind and understanding, too. Does anyone have a copy of the long photo that was taken in probably about 1962-3? If so, it would be great if you could post it.
I'm sure many people would be grateful to have a copy of it. I left in 1963, so the one I'm looking for must have been the year or two before that. If it's not too much trouble for you, you could have it scanned at Jessops and then upload it to the forum. Thanks for replying!I have a copy of the long photograph but have no means of posting it. I was a first year in 1960 so was in 4th year when the picture was taken. The head girl at that time was called Joy. Miss Birch was my English teacher for one year and I agree that she was brilliant.
Batmadviv
hi batmadviv if you would like me to post it on the forum for you send me an instant message and i will send you my email address if you are able to scan it you could email to me...
hope this helps..
lyn
Does anyone remember my old friend Dawn Dare who was at the school when it first opened?. She sadly passed away at the age of fifty.