wilkinson

I went to the reunion event after 35 years of being away - I was appalled at the state of the place - the main bit was just run down - the rooms looked the same with the exception of new plastic chairs. I just hope that the lack of cleanliness was the result of knowing that the work was about to be done and that students weren't living in that for long. It was the new build which was the most distressing - where we used to have assemblies and put on the plays. They looked like they should have been condemned ten years ago. I hope that the work done will help put the school back on the map (and help it climb back up the league tables as well). I was sent there as in the early 70s it was one of the best, I'd like to see it back there again.

I was there in the early 70s and Miss Freeman used to stand at one end of the quad and watch to see if the wind raised our skirts to see what colour knickers we were wearing. We used to fold over the top of our skirts to make them shorter. Wonder what she would make of what girls wear today?? Any more news about the 75th anniversary celebrations at the school?? Nothing on the old timers web site. Thanks.

Just found this Forum - was at High Storrs in 70s. Interesting to catch up on what all the teachers are doing (or not!) now. Stephenson and O Smith retired a few years ago - what are they doing now? Also heard that a lot of work has been done on the school - is it nice now?