West Byfleet Secondary school: log book for 1950
10^th January 1950	The school reopened today.
18^th January 1950	Mr. Higgins, County Inspector, spent the morning in the school and saw Messrs. Elvidge, Brown, Pyne and Wheeler.
27^th January 1950	Mr. Higgins, County Inspector, visited to hear music by Miss. King and Miss. Ward.
6^th February 1950	Mr. Payne absent marking Common Entrance papers at Woking.
22^nd February 1950	School closed today till 28 inst for mid-term vacation.
22/23/24 February 1950	The School Drama Society presented “Countess Cathleen” each evening in the school Hall.
27^th March 1950	An open afternoon was held for parents of children due to enter the school next term, about 90 parents attended.
28^th March 1950	The Woking Netball Cup was today presented to the girls’ team – champions for the present season.
	The following article appeared in the Woking News and Mail: Champions of the Woking and District Schools Netball League for 1949-50 season and featured above in proud possession of the cup are the girls of West Byfleet County Secondary School team. Holding the cup is the team’s popular captain Rita Roberts, and standing on the extreme right of our picture is the school sports mistress, Miss P. Temple. The team which came into being only two years ago, is recognised as outstanding in the Woking and District League, and this was amply confirmed at the end of March, when the West Byfleet players defeated a representative side, from the rest of the League, by 16 points to 14, at West Byfleet. Trained by Miss Temple, the team took part in the County Netball Rally at Wallington last year and at Guildford this season. On both occasion they emerged first in their age group, which is a very fine achievement for such a recently organised team. Featured in our picture are, back row (left to right): Kathleen Breads, Jean Pateman, Marian Clarke, Betty Balchin, Diana Sims and Miss P. Temple. Front row (right to left): Gillian Walton, Rita Roberts and Shirley Barham.
29^th March 1950	The school closed today for the Woking Music Festival at which the two choirs took part.
31^st March 1950	The school closed today until Wed 19 April.
19^th April 1950	The school reopened today with a full staff of 657 children.
17^th May 1950	Woking and District School Sports 1950. The school closed during the afternoon session for the Woking and District Athletic Sports. Mr. H. O.M. Herbert presented the trophies. The school scored 6 firsts, 10 seconds and 6 thirds. The school took both Boys and Girls’ cup.
	Junior girls	1^st West Byfleet (31½), 2^nd Kingfield (19), 3^rd Monument Hill (13½) , 4th Goldsworth (10), 5th Knaphill (9), 6^th Send (6)
	Senior Girls	1^st Monument Hill (8), 2^nd Goldsworth (4).
	Junior Boys	1^st West Byfleet (37½), 2^nd Knaphill (24), 3^rd Mayford (19), 4^th Monument Hill (12), 5th Send (10), 6th Goldsworth (9), 7th Kingfeild (8½)
	Senior Boys	1st Mayford (56), 2^nd Goldsworth, Knaphill and West Byfleet (4), 4^th Send (3)
	100 yards – boys under 12 yrs		1^st R. Drury
	100 yards – girls under 12 yrs		2^nd J. Walder
	100 yards – boys under 13 yrs		1^st B. Beminster 2^nd D. Barrett
	100 yards – girls under 13 yrs		1^st A. Lock 3^rd J. Smith
	100 yards – boys under 14 yrs		2^nd Chalcraft
	100 yards – girls under 14 yrs		2^nd D. Lancaster
	100 yards – girls under 15 yrs		2^nd D. Holloway
	100 yards – boys 15-17 yrs		3^rd P. Simmonds
	150 yards – girls under 15 yrs		3^rd J. Whitfield
	220 yards - boys under 15 yrs		2^nd Balchin 3^rd E. Raven
	440 yards – boys under 15 yrs		1^st J. Trevaskis 2^nd B. Haywood
	880 yards – boys 15-17 yrs		3^rd D. Leppard
	High jump girls under 15 yrs		2^nd J. Baker
	Long jump boys under 15 yrs		2^nd W. Simmonds
	Long jump girls under 15 yrs		1^st V. Morris 2^nd G. Walton
	Shot Put boys under 15 yrs		1^st J. Trevaskis 3^rd = E. Raven
	Hurdles – 74 yards – girls under 15 yrs		1^st J. Newstead
26^th May 1950	School closed today until 5^th June for Whit Holiday.
5^th June 1950	Mr. Higgins called to see Miss Floor.
23^rd June 1950	Mr. Blanchard absent with scarlet fever and acute tonsillitis.
19^th June 1950	The school closed during the afternoon. Parties of boys visited the Oval to see the cricket match between East and west Surrey. Two have been awarded county cups and one other is in the County Team.
27^th June 1950	A Governors meeting.
28^th June 1950	Mr. Rees commenced duty on supply vice Mr. Blanchard.
3^rd July 1950	Miss E. McMillan commenced two weeks observation teaching practice. She is from Woking Grammar School and is an intending teacher.
13^th July 1950	Mrs. Ellis absent attending one weeks Science course.
17^th July 1950	Miss Miller and Miss Taylor reported that money had, between 4pm on 14 July and 8.45pm on 17^th July, been taken from their table drawers. The drawers had been locked and were found just as left except that the money had disappeared. The police had been informed and have investigated the caretaker and cleaning staff.
18^th July 1950	Police again visited to take statements from the caretaker etc.
19^th July 1950	After registration the whole school assembled on the school playing field for the annual athletic sports. Many parents and friends attended and after a most exciting finish Major Action, School Governor, presented the cup to the captains of Hamilton and McClure who share the cup over the net twelve months having tied for first place.
18^th July 1950	12 girls and Miss King visited Pyrford Hospital.
19^th July 1950	16 girls and Miss King visited Byfleet Day Nursery.
24^th July 1950	Mr. Ledger commenced duty in temporary capacity. School closed during the afternoon for Woking and District schools Swimming Gala.
	Breast stroke 30 yards – girls 11-17 yrs			3) E. Woodward
	Back stroke 30 yards – boys 11-17 yrs			3) E. Castelle
	Free style 30 yards – girls 13-15 yrs			3) J. Eastward
	Free style 90 yards – boys 13-15 yrs			3) T. Castelle
	Relay 30 yards – girls 13-15 yrs			2)
	One length Freestyle – girls 15-17 yrs			2) Y. Miller
	Breast stroke – style competition - girls			3) Y. Miller
28^th July 1950	School closed for summer vacation until 5^th September.
5^th September 1950	School reopened with 637 children. Mr. Ledger has been transferred elsewhere and Mr. E.D.M. has commenced duties to assist with boys’ physical education – other no staff changes. Complete interior and exterior decoration of the school commenced during the holiday.
9^th October 1950	Mr. Higgins visited the school to discuss future numbers and organisation.
10^th October 1950	Messrs. Southgate and Cave with 20 boys visited the zoo during the afternoon session.
11^th October 1950	Mr. Southgate absent during the afternoon session attending hospital for minor operation.
20^th October 1950	School closed today until 30^th October for mid-term holiday.
30^th October 1950	School reopened.
21^st December 1950	School closed for Xmas vacation until 9^th Jan. 1951. Mr. Lane finished duty here. Mr. Higgins called to see Mrs. Hooper.