Newfield School History

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On 20/11/2019 at 13:09, Fourbytwo said:

It seems no-one wants to admit to being at Newfield but I'm prepared to stick my neck out.

I WAS THERE AROUND EARLY SIXTIES!

There, I've done it

 

4x2

 

yeah, I was there then, squirrel (Paul Beatson), banger (Johnny Hill), Wilf Myers were all in my year, chinny was deputy head.

[TimeBandit52]

Was there from 63 to 68. Best memory's the trolley race each year

fave lessons metalwork wIth mr Brian Hurst and science with mr Philips

throbber thrives was head and chinney Wilson dept head. 

[kevvy]

I was at Newfield 1966 - 1970. I remember the Teachers mentioned and the Trolley race.  Other Teachers I recall , Mr Kyme ,Woodwork, Mr McKinley PE, Mr Ring, English

[TimeBandit52]

Mr Kyme who took over from Mr Hawley (who left after a bout of illness) used to take us rambling. Only in later life did I find out he was a published author with a book on rambling. ((Look it up on google)

[kevvy]

13 hours ago, TimeBandit52 said:

Mr Kyme who took over from Mr Hawley (who left after a bout of illness) used to take us rambling. Only in later life did I find out he was a published author with a book on rambling. ((Look it up on google)

Yeah. I'd forgotten about that.

[Coyote5]

On 27/10/2019 at 07:18, Stevewm said:

OK all you old Newfielders who are still alive out there wherever you may be....expose yourselves! (Not literally that is) 

I’m still here and have just re-read the whole thread, recognising a lot of the pupils and teachers names. Wow, what memories it evoked!  I went to the girls school 1961 to 1965 and would love to hear from anyone with more memories from this era as I am currently writing my autobiography about my life in the 1950’s - 60’s.  Has anyone got any group class photos as I don’t have any.

 

My name then was Linda C and my best friend was Shirley F.

 

Regards

 

Coyote5

Edited February 12, 2020 by Coyote5

[Janet Olsen]

Linda C  I was in the same class as you & Shirley F. My cousin was also in the same class we had the same surname?  (Janet & Susan) My best friend was also in that class Jean P who is still my best friend & who is visiting me here in Oz in May we are celebrating her 70th & mine which I had in October last year. Jean was here for her 60th & we had a fantastic time with our husbands & my family. So we are repaeting it for our 70th. I wanted to do a parachute jump but Jean settled for a hot air balloon flight haha. I have had a little contact with Ann A (twin). Lovely girl, lovely lady. Her friend Rita J died a few years ago very sad.  Unfortunatly I don't have any photos from that era Linda can't remember having class photos taken at Newfield to be honest.

 

[choogling]

On 20/11/2019 at 13:09, Fourbytwo said:

It seems no-one wants to admit to being at Newfield but I'm prepared to stick my neck out.

I WAS THERE AROUND EARLY SIXTIES!

There, I've done it

 

4x2

 

I was there 61-65 my favourite teacher was Mr. Houdmont  I didn't find out till the other day  that he was the headmaster at Meersbrook Bank at one time , Mr Pye was a strange fellow but he got me into music ,he used to play us Gilbert and Sullivan from records while explaining the plot etc.

 

[Coyote5]

On 14/02/2020 at 10:46, Janet Olsen said:

Linda C  I was in the same class as you & Shirley F. My cousin was also in the same class we had the same surname?  (Janet & Susan) My best friend was also in that class Jean P who is still my best friend & who is visiting me here in Oz in May we are celebrating her 70th & mine which I had in October last year. Jean was here for her 60th & we had a fantastic time with our husbands & my family. So we are repaeting it for our 70th. I wanted to do a parachute jump but Jean settled for a hot air balloon flight haha. I have had a little contact with Ann A (twin). Lovely girl, lovely lady. Her friend Rita J died a few years ago very sad.  Unfortunatly I don't have any photos from that era Linda can't remember having class photos taken at Newfield to be honest.

 

Hi Janet, yes I remember you, your surname began with D. I also remember Susan, Jean and Anne too. I'm sorry to hear about Rita. Glad to hear you're fine and having fun over in Oz, I had my 70th last December. Jumping out of a plane eh! Wow, steady on girl! I had a trip to Florida for my 70th, courtesy of my partner. No, I don't recall having single or class photos taken at Newfield either, I was beginning to think it must have slipped my memory which is usually pretty good, so if you also can't remember them I will asume they never happened. My book is coming along nicely and I'm determined to finish it before my next birthday. 

 

Best wishes to you Janet xx

[Janet Olsen]

Good on ya Linda as we say in Oz. Yes you have the correct surname. Our Sue still lives locally  & when we have previously visited the UK Sue Jean & I visited the school when it was still there, it was a weekend so we just had a bit of a walk around & a trip down memory lane. Memories stay with us for ever don't they & some of those teachers are as fresh in my mind as they were back then. Terrified of Mrs Fletcher (Guess what my daughters surname is now she is married??? yep Fletcher). Loved Mrs Hughes Mrs Payling & even Mrs Warburton in the end.    Atrip to Florida sounds great Linda hope you enjoyed it. Jean & Andy reckon their trip while they were with us,  to  Frazer Island was the highlight of their Queensland experience. Frazer is the largest Sand Island in the world. They had a trip in a very small 9 seater plane over the island as well which is very memorable.  Hope we enjoy the hot air balloon experience as much (tame as it is haha).   Good luck with your book Linda I often think about putting pen to paper & I suppose I should do that to some extent for the grandkids because it's too late to aske the questions when we are gone isn't it? I know I regret not asking my parents more while I had the chance. My life has had so many twists & turns Linda it might take another life time to write it all down though haha.  I don't think your memory is faulty, I am sure we never had any class photos at Newfield but I will check with Jean & Anne. Stay well & safe. Great chatting.