West Byfleet Secondary school: log book for 1954
6^th January 1954	School reopened. Mr. J.P. Weston commenced duty as a supernumerary on the staff and Miss B.E. Du Paer commenced duty in a temporary capacity.
11^th January 1954	Mr. Grunwood absent during the afternoon attending appointment interview.
14^th January 1954	Mr. Grunwood absent during the afternoon attending an appointment interview. He was appointed to Morden Farm C. Se. School staff as from the beginning of next term.
21^st January 1954	The school was closed today in order that the Common Entrance Examination was held. A substitute staff from other schools invigilated and marked the 1356 worked scripts in English, Arithmetic and Intelligence and the Essays. Marking ended at 7.45pm and the “statistics” work was completed by 8.35pm.
22^nd January 1954	Mr. Curtis ceased duties on the staff on entering the R.A.F. He was presented with suitable gifts from the boys and the staff.
19^th February 1954	The school closed today till 24 February for mid-term holidays.
1^st March 1954	Mrs. Taylor absent today only – leave of absence granted without pay.
5th March 1954	Mr. Higgins visited the school to discuss the problems associated with annual promotions from the primary schools and other matters.
8^th March 1954	Mr. Allison absent with chicken pox.
9^th March 1954	The primary Heads met me here to discuss annual promotions. It was decided that children who will be 11 years by 31/5/54 will be transferred after Easter. The age of transfer at the beginning of the Autumn Term was referred to the Divisional Education Officer. This was later decided on as 10 9/12 on first day of the Autumn Term.
12^th March 1954	I was today appointed by the Education Committee to be Headmaster of Fullbrook County Secondary School from the beginning of the Autumn Term 1954. Governor’s Meeting. Mr. A.A. Henry was appointed to the staff of Fullbrook C. Secondary school as from 31/8/54.
2^nd April 1954	Miss Floor absent from today for the remainder of the term having leave of absence without pay to get married.
9^th April 1954	The school closed today until 28^th April.
28^th April 1954	The school reopened. Mr. Davies commenced duty on the permanent staff (top transfer to Fullbrook next Autumn Term). He is taking 1^st and 2^nd years Maths previously taken by Mr. Drawneck the later transferring to Mr. Grunwood’s timetable. Mrs. Morely commenced duties on supply vice Mrs. Alexander for general form subjects.
4^th May 1954	Mrs. Elvidge absent attending an athletics course. The school was closed during the morning session to be used as a centre for the second examination of Common Entrance. Members of staff acted as invigilators.
10^th May 1954	Mr. Garnham commenced duty on supply.
11^th May 1954	153 children and 2 staff attended the Odeon Cinema, Guildford for the Everest Lecture arranged by the SCC.
25^th May 1954	Miss Du Pieury was absent today attending an interview for a post. Mr. Goodger was today appointed to be Headmaster of this school from the beginning of next term.
2^nd June 1954	Woking and District School Sports 1954 The school was closed for the Woking and District school sports. The school teams won both the girls and boys Athletic Championships cups thus adding to the Senior Football League shield, the Junior League and Junior football challenge cups. I would like to pay tribute to the tremendous work done towards the above by Mrs. Elvidge and Mr. Evans and Messrs. Elvridge and Allison. See full report and results in Woking News and Mail 4th June 1954 The trophies were presented by Lord Aberdare The school scored 5 firsts, 5 seconds and 3 thirds..
	Junior girls under 15 yrs	1^st West Byfleet (23), 2^nd St. Bede’s Send (20), 3^rd Knaphill (19) and 4^th Goldsworth (17).
	Junior boys under 15 yrs	1^st West Byfleet (27), 2^nd Knaphill (23), 3^rd Woking Grammar (22) and 4^th Monument Hill (20).
	Senior Girls	1^st Goldsworth (21), 2^nd Chobham (4) and 3^rd Monument Hill (3).
	Senior boys	1^st Bisley (42), 2^nd Mayford and Gordon Boys (tie at 31)
	100 yards – girls under 12 yrs			2^nd S. Linnell
	100 yards – boys under 13 yrs			3^rd K. Harding
	100 yards – girls under 13 yrs			1^st . Clarence 2^nd P. Hawkins
	100 yards – girls under 15 yrs			1^st J. Robinson
	100 yards – boys under 15 yrs			2^nd L. Street
	440 yards – boys under 15 yrs			1^st Green
	880 yards – boys under 15 yrs			2^nd R. Charman
	Relay – 440 yards – boys under 15 yrs			1^st
	Hurdles – 70 yards - girls under 15 yrs			3^rd S. Burton
	High Jump – girls under 15 yrs			2^nd M. Rogan
	High Jump – boys under 15 yrs			1^st I.D. Cummins
	Long Jump – girls under 15 yrs			3^rd E. Mowatt
4^th June 1954	The school closed today until 14^th June for the Whitsun holiday.
14^th June 1954	The school reopened.
17^th June 1954	A group of senior girls with Mrs. Bromley visited Kew Gardens.
22^nd June 1954	Mrs. Bromley visited Kew Gardens with another group of senior girls.
24^th June 1954	Mr. Brown absent without pay. Mrs. Bromley took a further party of senior girls to Kew.
25^th June 1954	Four boys B. Gathercole, R. Taylor, F. Wright and M. Mitchell have played for the County Cricket Team. Gathercole has been awarded his County Cap.
30^th June 1954	Mrs. Jenkins absent. Leave of absence without pay – today.
13^th July 1954	Miss. Du Pacey resumed. Form 2E with Mr. Garnham visited the London Museum and Imperial Institute for the day.
17^th July 1954	W.J. Bean absent for two and a half days on the 13+ appeals panel with the County Inspector.
19^TH July 1954	Woking and District Schools’ Swimming Gala. Mr. R.G. Beldam, chairman of Woking Urban District Council, presented the trophies.
	Back stroke – girls 11-13 yrs		2^nd Child
	Back stroke – girls 13-15 yrs		2^nd Webb
	Breast stroke – girls 11-15 yrs		3^rd Beswick
20^th July 1954	Remove with Mrs. Bryson visited Hampton Court during the afternoon. The school cricket XI defeated St. Bedes, Send in the final of the Woking and District Cricket competition and won the cup.
22^nd July 1954	The school closed at the end of the afternoon session to enable the full staff to re-arrange class rooms, furniture etc. tomorrow because from the beginning of next term on 31^st August the school divides into two. The West Byfleet, Pyrford and Byfleet children remain here and those living to the north of the line from Sheerwater Road, the Basingstoke Canal and then along the railway to West Weybridge will transfer to Fullbrook C. Secondary School. Permanent members of staff transferring to Fullbrook are : Mrs. M. McGrath (Deputy) Miss O. Edwards Miss Mullin Miss Taylor Mrs. Jean Elvidge (née Stewart) Mr. Blanchard Mr. Davis Mr. Drawneek Mr. Russell T. Elvidge Mr. W. Evans Mr. S. Payne Mr. Wheeler Mrs. Lack becomes permanent at Fullbrook, Mrs Bromley transfers to Sheerwater C. Secondary, Mr. Shalmon leaves to take up a post at Chiswick Polytechnic while temporary staff cease duty here. Other permanent members of staff remain here as a nucleus with new appointments will be for the new staff under Mr. Goodger.
23^rd July 1954	This is my last day as Headmaster of this school having been appointed Headmaster of Fullbrook C. Secondary School from 31^st August next. W.H. Bean.
31^st August 1954	I took charge of the school today. F.W. Goodger Staff = 7 + 1 supernumerary. Number on roll: 380. The school will be working on a temporary timetable for this term.
3^rd September 1954	Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Higgins called today to discuss the possibility of an Engineering course in the future.
6^th September 1954	The first staff meeting was held at 3.45pm
9^th September 1954	Messrs. Higgins and Jarvis, County Inspectors called this afternoon to discuss the proposed Engineering course. The following staff are with me on the first day of my headship:
	Members of the original staff: Mr. Penn Mr. Semple Mr. Cave Mr. Southgate Mr. Lark Mr. Allison Mr. Brown Miss Ward Mrs Nash (née Floor) Mrs Bryson New appointments from 3/8/1954: Miss Wincett Miss Parnell Mr. Salmon Miss Reed Temporary duties from 31/8/1954 Mrs. Garham Miss Armstrong Miss Osborn Supernumerary: Miss Hudely Miss Ward will act for the current term as Deputy Head pending the appointment of the permanent one.
9^th September 1954	I visited County hall at 3.30pm to see Mr. Anderson to discuss the provision of Equipment for the proposed Engineering Course (granted at the Estimates Comm. Meeting 17/9/54).
14^th September 1954	A hygiene inspection was held. An Amateur Dramatic Society was formed today.
16^th September 1954	About 250 children attended the showing of the file “Dust or Destiny” at 3.45pm.
20^th September 1954	A Red Cross Link formed to operate on Monday Evenings.
22^nd September 1954	At a meeting of the Appointments Committee Miss Joan Ward was appointed Deputy Head of this school.
23^rd September 1954	P.E. Club formed to meet on Thursday evenings (Other clubs now in being “C.A.T.”, School Choir, Studio).
24^th September 1954	Miss Osborn absent due to a slight leg accident necessitating her attendance at hospital.
29^th September 1954	Mr. Penn absent today attending a gardening course at Godalming. Miss Osborn absent (pm) attending hospital (not the accident – see above).
30^th September 1954	I left school at 2.15 to attend a meeting of the school governors at W. Byfleet Primary School.
4^th October 1954	The first staff meeting was held today at 3.45pm.
5^th October 1954	An eyes inspection for Easter leavers was held this am.
6^th October 1954	Mr. Steel, deputy Chief education Officer, called today.
7^th October 1954	Mr. Jones, Chief Education officer, brought Mr. Walkins Tout, Inspector of Schools for Hong Kong to spend the day here. Mr. Win and I attended the Primary School Harvest Festival at 3pm.
12^th October 1954	A party of 4a girls visited the S.E. Electricity Board Cookery Demonstration this morning.
13^th October 1954	A medical exam for “Easter Leavers” was held this am.
19^th October 1954	A medical exam for “Easter leavers” was held this A.M. A staff conference on the teaching of English was held from 3.45pm to 5.30pm
20^th October 1954	A party of boys was taken to the Woking School Music Association Concert.
22^nd October 1954	The school closed for the Autumn holidays.
1^st November 1954	The school reopened after the Autumn Holiday.
2^nd November 1954	A staff meeting was held from 4-5pm.
4^th November 1954	A meeting of parents and the staff re: the Engineering Course was held 4-5.0pm. Mrs Wincott took a party (Netball team) to Wimbledon banks for coaching.
5^th November 1954	A Dancing club and a studio club have now been formed. Mr. cave and I met parents in the school 6.30pm – 8pm to discuss the Engineering Course which starts in January.
8^th November 1954	I left the premises at 2.20pm to attend the official opening of the new Sheerwater Secondary School. Two girls selected for final County Trail last Saturday (6/11/54).
9^th November 1954	A party of 4a and 4c boys visited Vickers Armstrong at Weybridge this afternoon.
10^th November 1954	A lecture, “40,000 miles by Cairn". New Zealand” was given by Mrs. Couper of the Imperial Institute teaching staff.
17^th. and 18^th November 1954	Interviews for Christmas leavers held today,
22^nd November 1954	Mrs. Anderson (née Annersley) absent today.
27^th November 1954	(Saturday) party visited the intermediate Folk Dancing display at Guildford.
30^th November 1954	Mr. Hobbs coached the senior and junior football teams in the afternoon. A staff meeting was held 3.45pm to 5.00pm. Talk to Easter leavers 9.30 to 10.40am.
3^rd December 1954	B.C.G. vaccinations this am (9.30). Miss Adams, County Inspector, called to discuss History and Geography schemes at 2pm. A Dancing Club now has been formed.
6^th December 1954	B.C.G. Vaccinations at 1.30pm. The timetable has been modified from time to time to allow the rehearsals of the school production of “The Windmill Man” and the service of nine lessons and carols.
8^th December 1954	P.C. Walter inspected the bicycles of those who cycled to school.
9^th December 1954	I left the school at 1.50pm to a attend a Governor’s Meeting at Sheerwater C.S.S.
13^th December 1954	A meeting of 70 parents of the boys taking the Engineering course took place at 7pm.
16^th December 1954	I had to reprimand Miss Osborn for absenting herself from the hall where she was on duty and from going to the staff room to smoke.
17^th/18^th December 1954	Production of “The Windmill Man” in the School Hall.
20^th December 1954	Production of the Festival of nine lessons and carols in the school hall at 2.30pm.
21^st December 1954	4^th year party at 4.30pm to 8.30pm.
22^nd December 1954	Mrs. Anderson XX. The school closed today for the Xmas holidays until Monday 10^th January 1955.