West Byfleet Secondary school: log book for 1957
9thJanuary 1957	Mrs. Archer, Mr. Stock and Mr. Rendell commenced duties.
11^th January 1957	Students (Shoreditch T.C.) began T.C. until February 3^rd.
14^th January 1957	I attended a Common Entrance Meeting for Heads at the Woking Grammar School at 3pm.
15^th January 1957	Hygiene Inspection 9.30 A.M. Staff Meeting 3.45P.M.
22^nd January 1957	School closed all day for Common Entrance Exam.
28^th January 1957	Meeting of parents of 13+ candidates this afternoon 2.15pm.
29^th January 1957	Talk to Summer leavers by JEO A.M. I left the school at 2.10 P.M. to attend a meeting of the secondary heads at the Woking Grammar School regarding 13+.
31^st January 1957	Mr. Semple absent (A.M.) for interview.
1^st February 1957	W. Griffiths reach the final of the Surrey Schools Boxing Association Championships at Camberley.
4^th February 1957	Form 3a visited Newark Abbey in connection with their project.
5^th February 1957	Medical Exam all day.
6^th February 1957	Mr. Jarvis visited re; Welding apparatus and inspected the Engineering Course.
8^th February 1957	Engineering Course boys visited Kingston Power station.
14^th February 1957	Miss Phillips absent for interview.
15^th February 1957	Miss Phillips absent for interview A.M.
19^th February 1957	Interview for Easter leavers – J.E.O. (Girls)
21^st February 1957	Interview for Easter leavers – J.E.O. (Boys)
22^nd February 1957	Fire Drill was carried out.
25^th February 1957	Mr. Stollery talked to the VIth form on Byfleet in connection with the social survey.
26^th February 1957	Appointments meeting was held at 2.30pm. Mrs. Craig, Mr. Huff and Mr. Underwood were appointed to the staff from 6^th May 1957. Mrs. Mitchell’s and Miss Sinclair’s temporary appointments were confirmed. A lecture on “Craft Tailoring as a Career” was given at 3pm by a lecturer from the I.W.S.
27^th February 1957	Mr. Lark absent – interview.
28^th February 1957	Mr. Butchers, H.M.I. visited the school and inspected the Engineering workshop and Drawing Office,
1^st March 1957	The school closed until Wednesday 6^th march for the half term holiday.
6^th March 1957	School reopened. Miss Sinclair absent (until 11/3/57) visit of factory inspector – re: welding apparatus.
11^th March 1957	Visit of Mr. A. Anderson P.E. Officer for Surrey.
8^th March 1957	Exam. Week for the Engineering Course began. The monthly staff meeting held at 3.45pm. (On Saturday 8^th March the school took part in the Cross Country race organised by the Woking Athletic Club. We obtained 5^th position among ten schools competing. See report Full race report - cross-country 1957
13^th March 1957	Mr. Reeve attended to measure the school premises with regard to the proposals to alter the cleaner’s and caretaker’s hours.
14^th March 1957	School closed (A.M.) for the Common Entrance Exam. AS party of Via visited the Guildford repertoire Theatre to see a performance of Julius Caesar.
15^th March 1957	Mr. Lilley appointed assistant caretaker.
18^th March 1957	The party spending their holiday (summer) abroad visited the London Casino for a performance of the film “Cinerama”. A party of girls visited the Ideal Homes Exhibition. Miss Mitchell absent assessing (until 21^st March 1957).
19^th March 1957	A Governor’s meeting was held at Fullbrook CSS at 2.15pm.
20^th March 1957	The school choir took part in the Woking and District Music Festival. Miss Ward acted as the official accompanist for the festival.
21^st March 1957	A burglary took place last night.
25^th March 1957	Replay for 1^st league position at Sheerwater for the cup – Knaphill v. W. Byfleet (score 11-13) ‘A’ team.
26^th March 1957	Replay as above for ‘B’ team – score 10-9.
29^th March 1957 (Sat)	A party went to Wembley to see the England v. Wales school boy match.
1^st April 1957	A party of VB boys visited London to se a Safety First (prevention of Accidents) Exhibition. Mr. Stollery talked to 6a re: their social survey 2pm.
3^rd April 1957	A netball rally was held at 3pm. The champions (league) v. rest matches were played. Trophies were presented by Mrs. F.W. Goodger to the winning team. Results “A” Devn Knaphil C.S.S. And “B” West Byfleet C.S.S.
4^th April 1957	Rev. Meek conducted the morning service.
10-11^th April 1957	A musical evening was given by Miss. Ward and the school choir and instrumentalists.
12^th April 1957	The J.E.O. gave a talk to the girls of the commercial course on “Commercial Opportunities”. 3.45pm Netball match – GO Girls v. the school.
15^th April 1957	A farewell party to staff leaving was given by 6a and upper 6a 5pm – 9pm.
17^th April 1957	School closed for Easter holidays until 6^th May. Messrs. Philips and Deed and Messrs. Lark and Semple cease duties here today.
6^th May 1957	School reopened after Easter holiday. Messrs. Hutt and Underwood joined the permanent staff and Miss Davy the temporary.
9^th May 1957	Miss Bradfield and Mr. Horney called to explore possibility of washing up facilities being installed. Hygiene inspection 1.30pm.
10^th May 1957	Messrs. Herman Taylor (Shoreditch TC) commenced a weeks school practice.
13^th May 1957	Staff Meeting 3.45pm.
14^th May 1957	S.E. Elec. Boards Lectures (8 weeks) began.
17^th May 1957	I left the school at 2.15pm to attend the opening of the Grange (New Haw) Primary School.
20^th May 1957	Mr. Few, temp. staff, absent taking exam. In London Mrs. Purlett began duties as part time commercial teacher.
23^rd May 1957	Miss Ward took a party of senior girls to the Woking Day Nursery.
24^th May 1957	Mr. Stollery conducted an Empire Day Service at 9.15am today.
27^th May 1957	A lecture by a director of Smith Clocks was given to the upper school this afternoon,
28^th May 1957	Miss. Mitchell took a party to Silchester and Reading Museum. This afternoon the school choir had a BBC audition as a result of which they were chosen to broadcast on 5^th December in the school’s services.
29^th May 1957	Miss Parnell absent (pm) for interview.
30^th May 1957	A lecture by the Imperial Institute was given to the Upper School at 11AM – “The Golden Mile”
31^st May 1957	Mr. Keys H.M.I. visited the school to see the students on school practice. He also inspected the Engineering work of the school.
3^rd June 1957	G.C.E. Craftwork paper – pm. J.A. Tassie, Esq., gave the VIth a lecture on “Tea Planting in India”.
4^th June 1957	Interviews for Summer Leavers (Boys) G.C.E. paper – craftwork practical.
5^th June 1957	Woking and District School Sports. Mr. W. (Bill) Nankeville presented the trophies. The school scored 10 firsts, 9 seconds and 5 thirds.
	Junior girls	1^st West Byfleet, 2^nd Goldsworth 3^rd Monument Hill
	Senior Girls	1^st ??? 2^nd Bisley 3^rd Sheerwater
	Junior Boys	1^st West Byfleet, 2^nd Kingfield 3^rd Sheerwater
	Senior Boys	1^st Bisley 2^nd West Byfleet, 3^rd Mayford
	Hurdles – 70 yards		2^nd S. Coleman
	100 yards – boys under 12 yrs		1^st R. Hale
	100 yards – boys under 13 yrs		1^st T. Miller
	100 yards – boys under 15 yrs		2^nd J. Tanner 3^rd D. Brooks
	100 yards – boys 15-17 yrs		2^nd M. Boardman
	150 yards – girls under 15 yrs		2^nd J. Maskell 3^rd P. Carn
	440 yards relay boys under 13 yrs		1^st
	440 yards relay boys under 15 yrs		3^rd
	440 yards relay girls under 15 yrs		1^st
	440 yards relay boys 15-17		2^nd
	880 yards boys 15-17 yrs		2^nd S. Coker
	High jump boys under 13 yrs		3^rd J. Ling
	High jump girls under 13 yrs		1^st J. Keene – record 4ft 3 in (prev. 4ft ½ in)
	High jump girls under 15 yrs		2^nd Barton
	Long jump boys 11-13 yrs		1^st Elkins 3^rd R. Mills
	Long jump boys under 15 yrs		2^nd Pateman
	Long jump boys 15-17 yrs		1^st P. Robinson
	Javelin girls under 15 yrs		1^st A. Britten
	Javelin boys 15-17 yrs		1^st B. Cawsey – record 132ft 9 in
	Discus boys under 15 yrs		1^st P. Gibson
	Discus boys 15-17 yrs		2^nd P. Tolhurst
6^th June 1957	Interviews– summer leavers (girls)
7^th June 1957	The school closed today for the Whitsun holidays until Monday 17^th June.
17^th June 1957	School reopened. Staff Meeting at 3.45pm.
18^th June 1957	A party of senior girls visited Pyrford Hospital and one of 40 second year children spent the day at Southampton.
21^st June 1957	A party spent the day at Guildford Show. Miss Voller visited the school and saw Mrs. Parlett.
25^th June 1957	A senior party visited Flexees.
1^st July 1957	Today the first boys in the history of the school sat the G.C.E. examination (4) other boys took 2 papers in the R S A Group Technical Examination.
2^nd July 1957	Miss Ward attended a Music Conference at Glyn House.
3^rd July 1957	A lecturer at the I.W.S. gave a lecture to the Upper School on “The History of British Tailoring”.
10^th July 1957	A meeting of the school governors was held in West Byfleet County Primary School.
11^th July 1957	The annual inter House sports were held this am.
16^th July 1957	Talks to Xmas leavers.
17^th July 1957	School closed for Parish day to work it contributed exhibitions of Art, Needlework, English project and Engineering.
19^th July 1957	This week a party of girls were taken “Youth Hostelling” by Miss Parnell.
23^rd July 1957	A party of senior boys visited “H.M.S. Mercury” at the Dock Yard at Portsmouth.
25^th July 1957	Sergeant Leason spoke to the school on the subject of handling dangerous missiles on W.D. Land.
27^th July 1957	School closed for summer holidays until 3^rd September. During the holiday news was received that boys who took the G.C.E. in July had been 100% successful. 12 boys passed the RSA Group Technical Exam in six subjects (English, English Literature, Maths, mechanics, Geometrical and Technical Drawing and Engineering Metalwork). Seven other boys gained amount them 19 single subjects in this exam. Summary of External Exam results since the Engineering Course for boys was inaugurated in June 1956: May 1956 23 boys worked 80 papers in the County Preliminary Exam, in English, maths, science and Technical Drawing. 45 passed +19 passes with credit. May 1957 30 boys worked 73 papers in the County Preliminary Exam. 32 passed +34 passes with credit +4 passes with distinction. July 1957 4 candidates submitted G.C.E. in Geometrical Drawing and Engineering Metalwork. Result 100% passes. Average mark – Geometrical Drawing 60%. Craftwork metal 58.3%. 4 candidates submitted for R.S.A. Geometrical Technical Certificated Exam. 2 passed the whole certificate. 49 papers worked 31 passed +15 passes with credit.
3^rd September 1957	School reopened. Miss Boarg, Mrs. Stellas (temp) and Mr. Hudson joined the school staff. Mrs. Jenkins (supply) absent for one month.
4^th September 1957	Staff Meeting 3.34pm.
10^th September 1957	Hygiene Inspection all day.
23^rd September 1957	Meeting of parents of boys following the Engineering Course held in the school at 7.15pm.
24^th September 1957	Talks by J.E.O. to Easter Leavers A.M.
27^th September 1957	B.C.G. held this AM. Miss Mitchell ceases duty today (approaching motherhood).
1^st October 1957	Mrs. Archer absent (also 2 and 3/10/1957) attending a Sewing machine course at Glyn House, Ewell.
7^th and 8^th October 1957	Medical examination held all day. 97 children absent.
7^th October 1957	Mrs. Stellar, Miss Boarg, Mr. Underwood and Mrs. Partlett absent ill. Miss Sinclair still absent.
9^th October 1957	Notification received that Alan Hindell has been selected for the County Swimming Team to compete against Kent with National Championship on 25^th and 26^th October. (163 children absent due to illness).
10^th October 1957	Mrs. Parlett resumed duties – others still absent.
11^th October 1957	Miss Field appointed P.E. teacher in succession to Mrs. J. Wincott who is leaving at Xmas.
14^th October 1957	Miss Sinclair and Mr. Underwood resumed duties. Staff meeting at 3.45pm.
15^th October 1957	Miss Boarg resumed duties. Mrs. Stellar still absent.
16^th October 1957	6a party visited Guildford library.
24^th October 1957	United Nations Day service held.
25^th October 1957	School closed for Autumn Holiday.
4^th November 1957	School reopened.
5^th November 1957	I left the school at 2.45pm to attend a meeting of Heads re; the coming 13+ transfer.
6^th November 1957	Maths Conference 3.45pm
11^th November 1957	Mr. Rendell resumed duties after a spell in hospital.
13^th November 1957	Speech Day. 11am Morning Service – Church of St. John, West Byfleet Conducted by Rev. A.J. Costin, MA, preacher Rev. G. Meek, B.A., Rector of Byfleet 2.45pm Presentation of prizes. Dr. Marston, Chief Inspector of Surrey Schools. Speech Day Programme for 1957 Small press report for the speech day
18^th November 1957	Mr. Moong commenced duties.
21^st November 1957	6a party visited Guildford Rep. Theatre to see a performance of “Richard II”.
25^th November 1957	All absent staff resumed duties.
26^th November 1957	Dr. Marston, Mr. Jarvis and Voller visited the school to see me regarding the future development of courses.
28^th November 1957	Miss Pattison and Mr. Stone of the BBC visited the school for a rehearsal of the school choir for the broadcast on 5^th December.
29^th November 1957	School closed for publishers Exhibition.
5^th December 1957	The school choir broadcast in the Music to Schools Series.
6^th December 1957	Meeting of parents 2,15pm – 13+ transfers. Miss Voller attended. B.C.G. A.M.
9^th December 1957	B.C.G. A.M.
16^th December 1957	Fire Drill was carried out – pm. Mr. Butchers H.M.I. visited during the afternoon.
17^th December 1957	Leaver’s party 4.30pm – 8.30pm.
20^th December 1957	Mr. Short absent for Headship interview at Southampton. School closed for Xmas holidays until 8^th January 1957. Mr. Underwood ceased duties in this school.