West Byfleet Secondary school: log book for 1960
6thJanuary 1960	The spring term began. .Mr. C.J. Vernon commenced duties.
8^th January 1960	Two students from Shoreditch T.C. began teaching practice (until 29^th January 1960).
11^th January 1960	Staff Meeting 3.45P.M. The groundsman resigned. Visit (evening) to Farnham Reposity Theatre.
18^th January 1960	John French through to the 1^st round of the Surrey schools Boxing Championships. Mr. A. Anderson called A.M.
19^th January 1960	Mr. Elworthy D.E.O. called A.M.
20^th January 1960	Mr. Holm called A.M. Talks to Summer leavers A.M.
21^st January 1960	I left school at 11.15 to attend a meeting presided over by the C.E.O., Mr. Baird, at “Lismore”.
22^nd January 1960	Carol Stringer passed stage II Typing R.S.AS. Susan Kaye passed stage I Typing R.S.A.
23^rd January 1960	(Saturday) Ia and Ia II visited the Natural History Museum.
26^th January 1960	School closed for C.E.E. all day. Mr. Dixley called (P.M.) re: the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
27^th January 1960	School used for Polio Immunisation 5-7 P.M. (Sat. evening John French won his bout in the Surrey Schools Boxing Championship and qualified for the final on Monday next). Interviews for Courses leavers all day.
28^th January 1960	Interviews for courses leavers all day.
1^st February 1960	Miss Ward absent indisposed. Staff Meeting 3.45 P.M. David Bovington, Raymond Lacey chosen for County Chess Team V. Middlesex. Collection for Oxford Community for famine Relief (Water Refuge Tear) £13-3-0d.
2^nd February 1960	Interviews for Easter leavers (all day). John French lost on points in the first of the Surrey Schools Boxing Championship. The under 13 football team beat Kingfield C.S.S. in the under 13 cup and qualified to play in the final. Mrs. Bruton absent.
3^rd February 1960	Medical Examinations A.M. Mrs. Bruton still absent. Mr. Cook, area organiser, called regarding the inauguration of the Cycling Proficiency Scheme.
4^th February 1960	3G and 4T visit to C.W.S. Bakery, Guildford. Mr. Butchers, H.M.I. visited. Mrs. Bruton returned. Chess v. Walton C.S.S. 4½ to 3½.
8^th February 1960	Eye testing (medical) Wednesday.
9^th February 1960	The S.E.C. Bibles were presented to children by the chairman of the school governors. He also received from Mr. & Mrs. Langridge, parents, a new School Bible.]A visit to Burligton House for the Winter Exhibition made P.M. I reprimanded Mr. Hutt for possessing and using a cane without my permission. I recon this because: (a) 4^th November 1959 I had to reprimand him for his marking being very much behind (in some cases as much as a month). I also had to advise him to see that his classes were given more work to do and not to be occupied so much with activities that involved little or no working. (b) On 18^th January 1960 I had to reprimand him because of conduct by senior boys on a visit to the Farnham Repository Theatre being condoned by him.
10^th February 1960	Medical Examination A.M.
11^th February 1960	Visit to the C.W.S. Dairy at Guildford. I attended a meeting at “Lismore” at 9.30A.M. G.C.E meeting (staff) 3.45P.M.
15^th February 1960	House services held. Fire drill carried out.
17^th February 1960	Medical Exam A.M.
19^th February 1960	Visit to Burlington House. Miss Ward gave a piano recital to the school (P.M.). During this, Mr. Butchers, H.M.I. called. School closed until 24^th February 1960 for half term holiday.
24^th |February 1960	Mr. Rendell absent.
25^th February 1960	Mr. Randall returned to duties. A Governors’ meeting was held at Sheerwater C.S.S.
26^th February 1960	I was absent all day ill. A party visited Harvey’s Fashion Parade. Mrs. Bruton absent (illness of a child).
29^th February 1960	Mr. Rendall absent. Mrs. Bruton returned.
1^st March 1960	Mr. Durbridge appointed groundsman as from 7^th March 1960.
2^nd March 1960	Visit to Weyman’s Autos, Weybridge. Officials from the County Architects Dept. called e: internal redecoration of the school.
4^th March 1960	Mr. Rendall resumed duty. Miss Voller spent most of the day here.
7^th March 1960	Groundsman began duties. Mr. Butchers, H.M.I. called pm. Staff Meeting 3.45.
9^th March 1960	Visit – Ideal Homes Exhibition.
11^th March 1960	Miss Bradfield called to arrange the installation of the points for the electrically heated trolleys for the school canteen meals.
16^th March 1960	Miss Voller called re: S A’s next year. The school choir participated in the Woking Schools Music Festival this evening.
17^th March 1960	Mr. Gromondson, Head of Bagshot C.S.S. called.
19^th March 1960	(Sat). A party visited the Natural History Museum.
21^st March 1960	Mrs. Stone, H.M.I. and Mr. Dove, H.M.I. commenced the general inspection today (D.Sc. and Craft).
22^nd March 1960	Mr. Dove continued the inspection. Mr. Butchers called in yesterday and today.
23^rd March 1960	Miss Macky, H.M.I., called to inspect school meals.
24^th March 1960	Mr. Tringham, H.M.I. and Mr. Story, H.M.I., inspected the boys P.E. Mr. Butcher, H.M.I. called yesterday and today.
25^th March 1960	Mrs. Stone, H.M.I., concluded the D.Sc. inspection.
28^th March 1960	Mr. Butchers, H.M.I., visited A.M.
29^th March 1960	Mr. Butchers, Miss Conford, Mr. Beaseeb, Mr. Graton and Dr. Seg began three days inspection of the school.
1^st April 1060	A Governors’ meeting was held at 3P.M. to receive the report of H.M.I.s on the school.
4^th April 1960	Mrs. Bruton absent (resumed 8^th April 1960).
7^th April 1960	Junior, Intermediate, Senior Cross County races held A.M. Open Day 7-9P.M. held – about 450 parents attended.
8^th April 1960	Visit to Hoe Place Farm P.M.
12^th April 1960	Miss Bradfield called P.M.
13^th April 1960	School closed for Easter holiday.
2^nd May 1960	School reopened. Peter Gibson began duties as a student teacher.
6^th May 1960	School closed. Princess Margaret’s wedding.
7^th May 1960	(Sat) Party to Zoological gardens.
9^th May 1960	Interviews for staff vacancies. 4 teachers appointed.
10^th May 1960	John French chosen for County Cricket trail. Mr. Rendall absent (hospital).
11^th May 1960	Medical Exam (A.M.)
13^th May 1960	R.S.A. Shorthand Exam results (Stage I) received. 100% passes for the first time (2 at 60 WPM credit, 1 at 50 WPM credit and 5 passes 50 WPM).
16^th May 1960	Mrs. Croft absent attending course. Medical Exam. (A.M.) Mrs. Craig absent (operation in hospital). Party attended performance of “Macbeth” at Sheerwater C.S.S.
29^th May 1960	Stage I shorthand R.S.A. Stage I Exam P.M.
23^rd May 1960	Interviews for Summer leavers.
24^th May 1960	Mr. Alarums Rundles reported to me that he was involved in a highly immoral situation. “Mrs” Naphthalene Bounder, a member of this staff was expecting a child of which he was the father but he had no intention of marrying her. Later Mrs. Naphthalene Bounder saw me and told me she would be leaving to get married at the end of next term. I pointed out that Alarums Rundles had seen me in the morning and that he had stated that he would not marry her. I saw Alarums Rundles again and told him that I had formed the opinion that he was guilty of immorality unbecoming a member of our profession. This I also said to Mrs. Naphthalene Bounder.
25^th May 1960	I reported the facts to the Chairman of the school Governors and to Mr. Elworthy, the D.E.O.
26^th May 1960	I told Mrs. Naphthalene Bounder and Mr. Alarums Rundles that I had to have this matter dealt with officially (A.M.). In the afternoon, the two were seen separately by the Chairman and myself. They were advised to resign. The woman agreed, the man asked for time. He was given until the noon on Friday 27^th May.
27^th May 1960.	Mr. Alarums Rundles was found dead by electrocution in Room 16.
30^th May 1960	I attended to give evidence at the Coroners’ Court at Woking. FULL REPORT
1^st June 1960	Woking District School Sports. Mr. Jack Crump in his capacity as secretary to the British Amateur Athletic Board and member of Surrey County Council presented the trophies. Winners boys 15-17 trophy for second year running. 3^rd girls 15-17.
	Under 13 girls	1^st Knaphill (35), 2^nd Monument Hill (27), 3^rd Chobham (24)
	Girls 13-17	1^st Woking Grammar (30), 2^nd Goldsworth (19), 3^rd West Byfleet (13)
	Boys under 15	1^st Goldsworth (60), 2^nd Sheerwater (45), 3^rd Monument Hill (42)
	Boys 15-17	1^st West Byfleet, 2nd Kingfield, 3rd Knaphill (22)
	100 yards – girls under 12 yrs			1^st S. Goddard
	100 yards – boys 12- 13 yrs			1^st T. Cookman
	100 yards – girls under 14 yrs			1^st C. Scott
	100 yards – boys 14-15 yrs			1^st R. Hale
	100 yards – boys 15-17 yrs			3^rd T. Miller
	150 yards – girls 15-17 yrs			1^st J. Maskell 3^rd Denise Loring
	220 yards – boys 13-15 yrs			2^nd J. Golding
	220 yards – boys 15-17 yrs			2^nd P. Chilling
	440 yards – boys 15-17 yrs			3^rd R. Mills
	440 yards relay boys 11-13			3^rd
	440 yards relay boys 13-15			2^nd
	440 yards relay girls 15-17			3^rd
	440 yards relay boys 15-17			1^st
	Mile – boys 14-15 yrs			2^nd L. Rowe
	Long jump boys 11-13 yrs			1^st T. Cookman 3^rd A. Martin
	Long jump boys 15- 17 yrs			1^st T. Miller 2^nd A. Ashton
	Javelin boys 15-17 yrs			1^st J. Thatcher 2^nd R. Mills
	Shot put boys 15-17 yrs			2^nd R. Mills
2^nd June 1960	3 ‘B’ stream boys passed C.P. Technical Drawing Exam. The Boat was taken from the Grounds and left the school premises.
3^rd June 1960	The school closed for the Whitsun holidays.
13^th June 1960	School reopened.
14^th June 1960	R. Clarke and J. French chosen to represent the District Cricket Team.
15^th June 1960	(Sat). School visit to Kew Gardens.
27^th June 1960	Filming by the Rank Organisation for “Look at Life” (The story of the bicycle).
30^th June 1960	Governors’ Meeting. W.B.P.S. 2.15Pm.
4^th July 1960	Visit to the Academy Summer Exhibition. Woking and District School Swimming Gala 1960
	Back stroke – boys 13-15 yrs				3^rd R. Billingsby
	Breast stroke boys 15-17 yrs				2^nd T. Colley
	Free style boys – 60 yards – boys 11-13 yrs				1^st P. Martin 2^nd P. Campbell
	Free style boys – 60 yards – boys 15-17 yrs				2^nd T. Colley
	RELAY – boys 13-15 yrs				2^nd
	Senior boys championships		1^st Monument Hill (25) 2^nd Goldsworth (20) , 3^rd West Byfleet (12)
	Diving Events (Evening) 13-15 Boys Clarke 1^st S. Allen 3^rd 15+ Boys T. Colley 6^th.
6^th July 1960	Miss K. Murphy commenced duties (abs. ill until 8^th July 1960).
8^th July 1960	I left school to visit Wokingham C.S.S. A.M. Mr. Butchers H.M.I. called during that time.
11^th July 1960	Mr. Cave absent attending a welding course at Kingston Technical College.
12^th July 1960	Meeting of “intake” parents 2.15P.M. Talk on Canoes by Mr. Strange of the Youth Services.
13^th July 1960	School closed all day for Parish Day.
14^th July 1960	Talks to Xmas Leavers.
15^th July 1960	Meeting with school Governors re: estimates.
19^th July 1960	Awards made by Rev. A.J. Costin to children who have passed Cycling Proficiency Test.
20^th July 1960	Inter House Sports Day 2 P.M. Trophies presented by C. Jarman Esq. FULL RESULTS FOR 1960
21^st July 1960	Mr. Elworthy, Mr. Waks called re: the sitting of a second moveable classroom (January 1961).
22^nd July 1960	School closed until 6^th September for the summer holidays. Mrs. Jenkins, Miss Davies, Mr. Hutt cease duties.
6^th September 1960	School reopened (staff Meeting 5^th September 1960 2.30P.M.) Miss Water, Mrs. Monshin, Mr. Rawlins, Mr. Ruott and Mr. Steele joined the staff. Internal redecoration half completed during holiday. Simon Miller equal 3^rd British School Graduate (Sailing) Championships.
7^th September 1960	Mr. Browning, the caretaker, suffered an accident sustaining an injury to his right knee (5^th September 1960).
19^th September 1960	Visit – Harvey’s Fashion Show. Know Bibles presented A.M.
23^rd September 1960	B.C.G. Initial Skin Test A.M. Students (until 14^th October 1960).
26^th September 1960	French and Rowe selected for District Football Team V. Weybridge next Saturday. B.C.G. results.
27^th September 1960	Colley, 2^nd in Heat, 5^th in final county Swimming Gala. Attended Governors’ Meeting P.M.
1st October 1960	4G visit to Science Museum.
4^th October 1960	Meeting of teachers with 8 A's – 3.45P.M.
6^th October 1960	I attended a meeting of heads of bilateral schools at Glyn House.
7^th October 1960	Medical Inspection (all day)
7^th October 1960	Mrs. Bennett ceases duties. Dental Inspection.
11^th October 1960	Dental Inspection. Bookkeeping results received.
14^th October 1960	Medical Inspection all day. Miss Voller called to see me about H.M.I. Report. Rowe and French selected for District Football XI V. Aldershot tomorrow.
19^th October 1960	Mr. Ashby, County Librarian called to see the Head of English Dept.
20^th October 1960	U.N. Day Service held A.M. Governors’ Meeting at Fulbrook C.S.S.
21^st October 1960	Medical All day. School closed for half term. 24^th and 25^th October. Miss Adams C.I. called P.M.
2^nd and 3^rd November 1950	I was absent attending a Heads Conference at Glynn House, Ewell.
4^th November 1960	Speech Day Choir Practice 1.30P.M. (Church)
7^th November 1960	Site meeting re; new classroom 10A.M. (Evening) Took part in Woking Rotary Club Public Speaking Competition (4^th). Under 13 football cup – beat Goldsworth Road C.S.S. 3-0
9^th November 1960	Speech Day Press reports for speech day 1960
14^th November 1960	Interviews for Xmas leavers – all day. 2 ex-pupils took English G.C.E. (Language).
21^st November 1960	Miss Murphy absent due to injuries received in a riding accident. Students until 9^th December 1960. All candidates through 1^st selection of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
22^nd November 1960	House Services A.M.
29^th November 1960	Talks to Easter and Summer Leavers.
30^th November 1960	Talks to Courses (technical) leavers.
1^st December 1960	Meeting of parents re: 13+ transfers 2.15P.M.
5^th December 1960	Miss Mitson began duties as a supply teacher. Staff Meeting 3.45P.M.
14^th December 1960	Carol Service in St. John’s church 7.15P.M.
15^th December 1960	Science Conference – Messrs. Butchers and Legge, H.M.I’s.
15^th December 1960	Audition of choir by the B.C.C. (P.M.)
16^th December 1960	Road Safety Talk by P.C. Robbins.
20^th December 1960	Interviewed Mrs. Rogers and her son in the presence of Mr. Reeve, the school officer, with regard to the boy’s suspension for violence – 9^th November 1960 Leavers’ Party this evening.
21^st December 1960	School closed to for Xmas holidays until 9^th January 1961.