West Byfleet Secondary school: log book for 1956
9thJanuary 1956	School reopened after the Xmas holiday.
10^th January 1956	Hygiene Inspection at 9.30am.
13^th January 1956	B.C.G. testing 9.30am. Miss Ward and I left the school to attend a meeting of the Common Entrance Exam at the Woking Grammar School.
16^th January 1956	B.C.G. testing 9.30am.
17^th January 1956	In the absence of the Headmaster I, Joan Ward, Deputy Head was in charge of the school. Mrs. Joan Elvidge came to the school at 1.30pm as a supply teacher.
19^th January 1956	I was instructed to leave school to attend a meeting head Teachers at Woking Grammar School at 2.30pm. Mr. Lark was in charge of the school.
20^th January 1956	Mrs. Elderidge left the supply staff today. Mrs. Willerby appointed Assistant Cook today. Mr. Stollery, Miss Bradfield and I were present at the interview.
30^th January 1956	Mrs. Elvidge left.
21^st January 1956	Mrs. Outerridge came to the school as a supply teacher.
1^st February 1956	Miss Parish and Miss Ware visited the school.
2^nd February 1956	Burt pipes in school and canteen. Miss Bradfield visited the canteen. Canteen roof caught fire – fire brigade called.
14^th February 1956	Mr. Higgins visited the school.
14^th and 20^th February 1956	Visit of group of Engineering course boys to the Chertsey Iron Foundry.
17^th February 1956	The school closes today for half term break, returning Wed. Feb 27^th.
22^nd February 1956	I (Mr. F.W. Goodger) resumed duties today.
23^rd February 1956	Leavers’ interviews all day.
27^th February 1956	In the absent of the Headmaster I (Joan Ward) was in charge of the school. Mrs. Elvidge came as a supply teacher.
28^th February 1956	Mr. Bruland gave a talk on Byfleet. Mr. Short absent for Intelligence Testing course.
1^st March 1956	Lt. Clarke gave a talk to 6^th form boys on the Royal Navy as a career. Mrs. Alexander sent home unwell.
6^th March 1956	Caretaker resumed duties. I attended a meeting of Governors at Fullbrook C.S. School at 2.15pm.
7^th March 1956	Mrs. Elvidge came in the afternoon. Mrs. Basebe now only working Mon, Tue and Wed.
12^th March 1956	Mrs. Elvidge and Miss Basebe on supply. Col. Davys OBE gave a talk to 5^th and 6^th forms on “Life in the West Indies”.
13^th March 1956	Mr. Higgins visited the school. Miss Hess, H.M.I. visited the school with Miss Newcombe, who gave a talk to the summer leavers.
15^th March 1956	The school was closed in the morning for C.E. Exam Part II.
16^th March 1956	Mrs. Trevin came to the school as a supply teacher.
20^th March 1956	Dr. Goody visited the school and inspected the premises.
21^st March 1956	Mr. Foot interviewed Griffin and Spires who have applied for transfer to Ottershaw. Mr. Short took 24 members of the school choir to the Woking Music Festival.
22^nd March 1956	A party of children with Mr. Lark and Mr. Salmon went to the London Casino to see “Cinema Holiday”.
26^th March 1956	The school had fire drill at 11.45am. School evacuated in 4 minutes. Mr. A. H. Allen was appointed to the permanent staff.
28^th March 1956	The school closed for the Easter holidays until Monday April 16^th.
16^th April 1956	School reopened after Easter vacation. Supply teachers – Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Alexander, Miss Basebe. New Appointment – Mr. Allen.
17^th April 1956	Miss Ware gave a demonstration to 6^th forms on Poultry Breeding.
20^th April 1956	Hygiene inspection took place.
25^th April 1956	Medical inspection for boys eligible to leave at end of summer term.
26^th April 1956	I left the school at 11.25am with the Head boy to attend a memorial service in St. John’s church for Mrs. Stollery.
1^st May 1956	Miss Ware – Poultry Demonstration.
3^rd May 1956	Miss Newcombe gave a talk to Xmas leavers. Mr. Lumley visited students.
4^th May 1956	I had to reprimand Miss Parnell for insubordination after warning.
7^th May 1956	Miss Parnell absent.
8^th May 1956	Miss, Ware gave the 3^rd of 3 demonstrations on Poultry Cooking. 6a girls entertained me to lunch they had cooked. Mr. Lumley visited students.
11^th May 1956	Miss Parnell returned – certificate inspected. Two students from Shoreditch TC end their school practice today.
14-16^th May 1956	Mrs. Basesbe on duty as supply teacher.
12^th May 1956	Kiln installed in the art room.
16^th May 1956	I , (F.W. Goodger), resumed duties. Immunisation this A.M.
17^th May 1956	Miss. Parnell absent attending a Ministry of Education course on field biology (also tomorrow).
18^th May 1956	The school will close today for the Whitsuntide holidays until Monday 28^th March.
28^th May 1956	School reopened after the Whitsun holiday.
29^th May 1956 30^th May 1956	Interview for Summer leavers.
5^th June 1956	A governor’s meeting was held in the W. Byfleet C.P.S. at 2.15pm.
6^th June 1956	Mr. Thompson of Camberley C.P. visited the school for the day as he will on the succeeding five Wednesdays as part of a course is attending at Glyn House, Ewell. The school closed (pm) for the Woking and District Sports.
8^th June 1956	The school closed (pm) for the completion of the District Sports postponed from Wednesday due to rain.
13^th June 1956	Medical Examination for Xmas leavers.
19^th June 1956	Mr. Lark absent for interview.
21^st June 1956	A meeting of school engineering course boys for the year ending Sept. 1957 was held.
22^nd June 1956	A party of boys visited Vickers Armstrong Ltd.
25^th June 1956	Two Egyptian headmasters, one inspector and education Officer visited the school for two days.
12^th July 1956	School sports day on the new playing field. Trophy presented by the first headmaster, Cyril Jenkins, Esq., J.P. FULL RESULTS
13^th July 1956	Mr. Luddows appointed caretaker from 24^th July 1956.
18^th July 1956	Parish Day The school closed for Parish Day in which it took an active part. Exhibitions of Domestic science, Needlework, and Engineering were made and Mr. Salmon’s boys gave an Exhibition on physical training.
24^th July 1956	Miss Fletcher, Lecturer in education (City of bath, D.Sc. T.C.) visited A.M. Meeting of parents of September “intake” children 2pm. Meeting of parents of children going to Switzerland in August 7.30pm.
26^th July 1956	Mr. Volter and Mr. Palfrenmen called to inspect the school garden.
27^th July 1956	Mr. Holm called to see and discuss the school garden. The school closed today until Sept. 14^th for the summer holidays. (Miss. Midgley is leaving. Mr. Short will be absent for 1 year on a mathematics course. Mr. Guppy and Mr. Allen still absent from school.
4^th September 1956	The school reopened after the summer holiday. Mrs. Mitchell commenced duties in place of Miss Midgley (resigned). Messrs. Guppy and Allen resumed duties. Miss Parnell absent attending a science course as was Mr. Allison recovering from an operation. Miss Sweating commenced teaching practice until Sept. 14^th.
11^th September 1956	Mr. Bolton commenced duties as supply teacher. Miss Bradfield visited. An engineering course meeting was held.
14^th September 1956	A power saw made by the boys was brought into use in Room 15. B.C.G. Examination held this A.M.
17^th September 1956	Miss Voller, County Inspector, called regarding specialised courses.
18^th September 1956	A governor’s meeting was held at Sheerwater CSS at 2.15pm.
19^th September 1956	A hygiene inspection was held this AM. Four boys began attendance at Weybridge technical College with Messrs. Cave and Williams.
21^st September 1956	A lecture on “Costume of the Scottish Highlands” was given by a lecturer of the Inter Wool Secretariat. Mr. Short left to attend a year’s course on the Teaching of mathematics.
24^th September 1956	Miss Sinclair commenced duties as supernumerary. A meeting of parents (in take) of Engineering Course Boys was held in the school at 7.15pm.
25^th September 1956	Miss Weed spent the P.M. at Pitman House in connection with the proposed commercial course for girls.
28^th September 1956	Dr. Marston and Miss Voller called regarding the Engineering course. A parents meeting of Engineering Course boys, to discuss reports was held in the school at 7.15pm.
1^st October 1956	Mrs. Archer was appointed to commence duties from January 1957. A staff meeting was held at 3.45pm.
2^nd October 1956	I visited Cheam Boys Sec. School (11AM – 2.40PM) see in operation an electrically heated trolley.
3^rd October 1956	Miss Weed spent the day at the Girls’ Commercial School, Guildford (proposed Commercial Course). Miss Mitchell attended a medical exam (pm) and Mr. Bolton ended his duties as supply teacher.
4^th October 1956	Mr. cave and I visited Mr. Duckett at Vickers Ltd., in connection with the Engineering Course –discussion of admission of apprentices.
5^th October 1956	J.E.O. visited (P.M,) – talks to Easter Leavers.
9^th October 1956	A party visited the Woking and District Music Society Concert at 10.30 A.M. at the Woking Grammar School.
15^th October 1956	The timetable will be modified each day this week to allow for Intelligence Testing.
16^th October 1956	At a Governor’s meeting at 2.30pm, Mr. R. Stock was appointed to the staff as from January 1957.
17^th October 1956	B.C.G. inspection the A.M.
24^th October 1956	A United Nations Day Service was held this morning.
25^th October 1956	Dental Inspection all day. Miss Parnell absent on interview.
26^th October 1956	The school closed for the autumn holiday until Monday November 5^th. Mrs. Boyson ceased duties.
5^th November 1956	The school reopened. Staff Meeting 3.45pm.
6^th November 1956	From today until November 20^th (Speech day) from time to time the timetable has been modified to allow for Speech day Music Practice and rehearsals.
7^th November 1956	A medical inspector was held at 9.30am.
8^th November 1956	Interviews for Xmas leavers.
9^th November 1956	Dr. Marston and Miss Voller called to discuss the question of G.C.E. in the Secondary Modern School.
13^th November 1956	Art and Movement School Students began (until December 6^th).
15^th November 1956	Miss Newcombe called – complete leavers’ interviews.
20^th November 1956	Speech Day 10.45A.M. Divine Service for School in the church of St. John, conducted by Rev. A.J. Costin, who also gave the address. Organist Cyril Jenkins, Esq., J.P. 12.20A.M. Staff lunch - guests A.W. Stollery, Cyril Jenkins, Esq., C. Williams Esq. and Miss L.K. Hey 2.45P.M. Presentation of Prizes. Chairman: A.W. Stollery Prizes were presented by H.O.M. Herbert, Esq., 4.00PM Refreshments for Guests – staff room.
26^th November 1956	Shoreditch students commenced three weeks practice.
3^rd December 1956	Staff Meeting at 3.45pm.
4^th December 1956	A Governor’s meeting was held in the school.
5-7^th December 1956	A whist Drive was held at 7.30pm. More than £35 was raised for the school fund.
10^th December 1956	Miss McKay visited re: the proposed electrically heated canteen trolley.
15^th December 1956	A.W. Stollery attended morning session and addressed the children. A leavers party was held 4.30pm to 9pm. A number of old scholars attended.
19^th December 1956	Miss Morcamb and Miss Bradfield visited re; the proposed electrically heated canteen trolley.
21^st December 1956	The school closed for the Xmas holidays until Wednesday January 9^th 1957. Messrs. Penn, Guppy and Allison left the staff.