West Byfleet Secondary school: log book for 1952
8^th January 1952	School reopened. Miss Jean Stewart commenced duty temporally to take the second year girls P.E. and Games.
14^th January 1952	Mr. Curtis absent with a broken leg.
17^th January 1952	Mrs. Hooper absent all day today attending an appointments meeting. Mrs. Ellis absent during the afternoon session visiting school at which she is seeking a post.
7^th February 1952	Two suitable assemblies were held this morning as a mark of sympathy at the passing of H.M. George VI.
8^th February 1952	Mrs. Ellis absent during the morning session attending an appointment interview.
11^th February 1952	Mr. Curtis resumed duty. Mr. Allison will continue to take the boys Physical education until further notices as Mr. Curtis’ leg is still in plaster. Mr. Curtis is taking English, first year History and R.I.
15^th February 1952	The normal timetable for the first hour of the afternoon was suspended to enable the funeral service from St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, of His Late Majesty King George VI to be heard by the whole school in the Hall and four class rooms. The school closed today till 20^th February for half term vacation.
20^th February 1952	The school reopened.
3^rd March 1952	During the afternoon session a party of 30 fourth year children with Mr. Penn and Miss Edwards visited the dress rehearsal of “She Scoops to Conquer” by the Woking Boys Grammar School.
4^th March 1952	The girls of 4B and 4C with Miss Taylor and Floor visited Cadby Hall by kind permission of Messrs. Lyons during the afternoon session.
7^th March 1952	Miss Taylor absent attending an appointment interview in Leicester.
17^th March 1952	Mr. Wheeler absent with a sprained ankle.
26^th March 1952	Major Action, vice Chairman of the Governors, visited the school to discuss various matters with the Headmaster.
27^th March 1952	A party of fourth year girls with Mrs. Ellis visited Kew Gardens.
4^th April 1952	Two films “God of Creators” and “Voice of the Deep” were shown to the school during the morning session. Mrs. Hooper who leaves the staff today was presented by colleagues with a handbag and purse. After suitable assemblies the school closed until 23^rd April.
23^rd April 1952	The School reopened with a full staff. Mr. Holey commenced vice Mrs. Hooper and 731 children.
12^th May 1952	Miss Simmons, Kingston Road School, commenced three weeks teaching practice prior to going to the University of London Education Dept. Mr. Higgins, assistant County Inspector, visited and spent one period each with Messrs. Allison, Grimwood, Holey and Elvidge.
22/23 May 1952	Mrs. McGrath absent assisting with the oral exams (Common Entrance) at Woking Girls’ Grammar School.
26^th May 1952	Miss Ward absent pm – nervous strain.
27^th May 1952	The orchestra of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, under its conductor Lt. Thistle gave a concert in the school Hall to the senior part of the school.
28^th May 1952	The school was closed during the afternoon session for the Woking and District Schools Sports. The boys’ team won the Boys Championship cup, the girls being placed second in their competition. Six boys and four girls from the school were included in the District team to compete in the County Soports later in the term.
28^th May 1952	Woking and District School Sports 1952 The school closed during the afternoon session for the Woking and District Athletic Sports at the Kingfield Sports ground. The event was preceded by a march past by each school to the accompaniment of the Royal Air Force March. The boys’ team won the Boys Championship cup, the girls being placed second in their competition. Six boys and four girls from the school were included in the District team to compete in the County Sports later in the term. The trophies were presented by Mr. H. Edmunds, Association president. The school scored 10 firsts, 2 seconds and 5 thirds.
	Junior under 15 yrs	1^st Goldsworth (23), 2^nd West Byfleet (20), 3^rd Knaphill (17) , 4^th Kingfield
	Senior Girls 15-16 yrs	1^st Goldsworth (15), 2nd Knaphill and West Byfleet (4), 4^th Chobham
	Junior boys under 15 yrs	1^st West Byfleet (20), 2^nd Goldsworth, 3^rd Mayford 4^th Monument Hill
	Senior boys 15-17 yrs	1^st Mayford (43), 2^nd Gordon Boys (33), 3^rd Monument Hill, 4^th Kingfield
	100 yards – boys under 12 yrs			1^st D. Hare
	100 yards – girls under 12 yrs			1^st A. Green 3^rd C. Adams
	100 yards – boys under 13 yrs			1^st D. Drury
	100 yards – girls under 13 yrs			1^st G. Whitfield
	100 yards – boys under 14 yrs			2^nd D. Lawrence
	100 yards – girls under 15 yrs			2^nd J. Whitfield
	100 yards – girls under 15-17 yrs			1^st J. Hancock
	150 yards – girls under 15 yrs			2^nd S. Holloway
	220 yards – boys under 15 yrs			1^st P. Shalcroft
	440 yards – boys under 15 yrs			1^st D. Barratt 2^nd R. Cooke
	880 yards – boys under 15 yrs			1^st B. Bunting
	Relay – 440 yards – boys under 15 yrs			1^st E. Chalcroft, D. Barratt, R. Coole and B. Beminster
	Relay – 440 yards – girls under 15 yrs			3^rd
	Hurdles – boys under 15 yrs			3^rd M. Wedge
	Long Jump – boys under 15 yrs			3^rd P. Eastwood
	Long Jump – girls under 15 yrs			3^rd A. Hother
	Shot – boys under 15 yrs			1^st R. Kilroy
30^th May 1952	The school closed until 9^th June for Whitsun Holiday.
9^th June 1952	The school reopened with full staff.
12^th June 1952	Mr. Guppy temporally ceased duty after the morning session on the advice of his chest specialist, B. Buell, and supported by the Divisional Medical Officer.
16^th June 1952	Messrs. Powell and Colns, Shoreditch Training College, commenced three weeks school practice. Mr. Price, Cambridge University commenced two weeks practice. Mrs. M. McGrath in charge of the school during the Headmaster’s attendance at County Hall on a 13+ Appeals Panel.
18^th June 1952	Headmaster resumed. Mr. Elvidge absent taking Woking Geography Diploma Examination.
19^th June 1952	Miss J. Ward absent – med. Certification “nervous exhaustion” inspected.
20^th June 1952	Mr. R.A. Garnham commenced duty on supply vice Miss. Ward.
24^th June 1952	At a governor’s meeting today Mr. Allison was appointed permanent in place of Mrs. Perry and Mrs Bryon vice Mr. Hopley both from the beginning of next term.
30^th June 1952	Mr. L.V. Lark resumed duty after a years leave of absence.
10^th July 1952	Messrs. Evans and Lark with 26 boys visited Kennington Oval for the annual East v. West Surrey Cricket match.
11^th July 1952	Mr. Garnham ceased supply duties today.
14^th July 1952	Miss Ward resumed duties today.
15^th July 1952	Mr. Guppy resumed on the authority of the Divisional Medical Officer. The school was closed during afternoon session for the Byfleet Parish Day on the Recreation Ground.
17^th July 1952	Headmaster absent during the morning session for 13+ appeals Panel at County Hall.
21^st July 1952	School closed during afternoon session for Woking and District Schools’ Swimming Gala.
	Free style 25 yards – girls 11-13 yrs		2^nd B. Ridger
	Free style 60 yards – boys 11-13 yrs		2^nd C. Petford
	Breast stroke – girls 11-17 yrs		3^rd A. Wheeler
	Back stroke – boys 11-17 yrs		2^nd P. Eastwood
	Back stroke – girls11-17 yrs		2^nd A. Plant
	Diving – boys 11-17 yrs		2^nd M, Connell
	Relay – boys 11-13 yrs		3^rd
14^th/22^nd/23^rd July 1952	Open afternoon have been held for parents.
24^th July 1952	Parents of children to be admitted next term today visited the school during the afternoon.
25^th July 1952	After the usual junior and senior assemblies the school closed at the end of the afternoon session until 2^nd September. Mrs. Perry on retiring from the staff today was provided with a handbag by her colleagues.
2^nd September 1952	The school reopened today with a full staff and 209 children. Mrs. M. Bryson commenced duty taking the backward form, Remove. Mr. Allison becomes form master of 4C.
11^th September 1952	Miss Pope, County P.E. Organiser visited and saw Miss Stewart.
15^th September 1952	The chairman of the governors, Mr. A.W. Stollery, visited the school.
22^nd September 1952	Two first year students from Shoreditch T.C. commenced two weeks observation school practice. During the games period Robert Manderville aged 12 years broke his leg, an ambulance was summoned, and he was taken to Pyrford Hospital accompanied by his mother.
14^th October 1952	Governor’s meeting.
23^rd/24^th October 1952	Miss Floor absent with leave of absence without pay.
3^rd November 1952	The school reopened after one weeks holiday for mid-term.
12^th November 1952	Mr. Penn is absent today attending a County Gardening Course.
4^th December 1952	Jean Close, Art, Inspector of schools, Teaching, spent the afternoon in the school at the invitation of the Surrey Education Committee.
15^th December 1952	Mrs. July Gerard commenced on supply.
16^th and 17^th December 1952	A national play and carols were presented to audiences in the School Hall.
19^th December 1952	The school closed today until Wed. 7^th January 1953. Mrs. Ellis ceased her duties as assistant mistress for science today. She was presented with Record Tokens by her colleagues.