Newsletter 8
No.8 April 2005
Editors Report
The Commemoration Issue (A hundred years since the first magazine was published in 1906) isprogressing well, but we would love to have your memories of the highlights of particular years. Any photographs you have will also be most welcome and we will send them back safely by recorded delivery. Photocopies also scan well. If you can send images by email to Jenny that would be even better!
Floods
The disastrous effects of the Tsunami in January have prompted us to look back on the flooding in Norfolk in 1939 and 1953. The school magazines for those years give us a little insight into what happened here and how the School responded.
1939
In a year when the population of Britainhad the fear of war on their minds, the floods in Horsey warranted little comment in the magazine. Under the heading 'School Charities' it was noted that the School sent £1 to the appeal to help those who had lost their homes.
1953 Floods
This time Toni Harboard wrote a full page article for the magazine.
On 31st january the sea rushed in at Sea Palling, flooding a large area and rendering many people homeless or in need of resue. Areas of Great yarmouth were also seriously affected.
The school was closed for 3 days for use as a rest centre. Many Girl Guides helped out at the school and at WVS centres, and some assisted with cleaning the flooded homes.
Toni concluded her article thus'When the flood is recorded in history, we shall be recorded with it, since it happened to us. We have helped make history'
Do you have any memories of these times?
School Uniform
In 1914 Miss Haig wrote in her editorial that'most girls are now wearing the school tunic and it is hoped by the September Term everyone would be in uniform' We have to assume that navy and white was always the colour combination as we can find no reference to any other colour.
the square topped tunic was worn by all pupils, four inches above the knee and with a coloured sash. This continued until 1945 when a V-necked tunic was introduced and was worn with a long sleeved white blouse and a tie. V1th formers were allowed to wear a skirt. Summer dresses were in a tiny gingham check until 1960 when two new materials were introduced, one floral and one striped. Elizabeth Walker remembers that the full skirted shirt waister style persisted until 1970 when everything changed.
The hat was a must at all times when in uniform, navy velour in winter and cream straw in summer, with navy and white striped bands. What lengths we went to, to alter the shape of these items! In 1960 the vlour hat was replaced with a navy beret to be worn in winter and summer. The straw hat was discontinued before this- does anyone remember when?
Royal Events at the School
1909
Visit of His Majesty to Norwich. The School was given a holiday ' in order that we might have a chance of seeing his Majesty'
1910
Proclaiming the new King. Miss Haig arranged for the whole school to be present at the Town Hall when George V was proclaimed King of the British Empire.
1912
Coronation of His Majest King George V
A fund was raised to erect a flagstaff on the School premises, and 'for the first time the girls were able to salute the flag and thus show their loyalty in the orthodox manner'
1938
Coronation of His Majesty George V1
Every girl in the school was presented with a beaker to commemorate the day. Does anyone still have the beaker? ' The wonder of radio allowed senior girls to lsten to the broadcast of proceedings and hear the joyous bells ringing out over London'
1953 Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11
Some people had TVs so groups of people gathered together to watch the proceedings, albeit on a 9 inch screen in black and white!'The solemn dedication of elizabeth at the Coronation Service has been an inspiration to the young people of today'
Editors Report
The Commemoration Issue (A hundred years since the first magazine was published in 1906) isprogressing well, but we would love to have your memories of the highlights of particular years. Any photographs you have will also be most welcome and we will send them back safely by recorded delivery. Photocopies also scan well. If you can send images by email to Jenny that would be even better!
Floods
The disastrous effects of the Tsunami in January have prompted us to look back on the flooding in Norfolk in 1939 and 1953. The school magazines for those years give us a little insight into what happened here and how the School responded.
1939
In a year when the population of Britainhad the fear of war on their minds, the floods in Horsey warranted little comment in the magazine. Under the heading 'School Charities' it was noted that the School sent £1 to the appeal to help those who had lost their homes.
1953 Floods
This time Toni Harboard wrote a full page article for the magazine.
On 31st january the sea rushed in at Sea Palling, flooding a large area and rendering many people homeless or in need of resue. Areas of Great yarmouth were also seriously affected.
The school was closed for 3 days for use as a rest centre. Many Girl Guides helped out at the school and at WVS centres, and some assisted with cleaning the flooded homes.
Toni concluded her article thus'When the flood is recorded in history, we shall be recorded with it, since it happened to us. We have helped make history'
Do you have any memories of these times?
School Uniform
In 1914 Miss Haig wrote in her editorial that'most girls are now wearing the school tunic and it is hoped by the September Term everyone would be in uniform' We have to assume that navy and white was always the colour combination as we can find no reference to any other colour.
the square topped tunic was worn by all pupils, four inches above the knee and with a coloured sash. This continued until 1945 when a V-necked tunic was introduced and was worn with a long sleeved white blouse and a tie. V1th formers were allowed to wear a skirt. Summer dresses were in a tiny gingham check until 1960 when two new materials were introduced, one floral and one striped. Elizabeth Walker remembers that the full skirted shirt waister style persisted until 1970 when everything changed.
The hat was a must at all times when in uniform, navy velour in winter and cream straw in summer, with navy and white striped bands. What lengths we went to, to alter the shape of these items! In 1960 the vlour hat was replaced with a navy beret to be worn in winter and summer. The straw hat was discontinued before this- does anyone remember when?
Royal Events at the School
1909
Visit of His Majesty to Norwich. The School was given a holiday ' in order that we might have a chance of seeing his Majesty'
1910
Proclaiming the new King. Miss Haig arranged for the whole school to be present at the Town Hall when George V was proclaimed King of the British Empire.
1912
Coronation of His Majest King George V
A fund was raised to erect a flagstaff on the School premises, and 'for the first time the girls were able to salute the flag and thus show their loyalty in the orthodox manner'
1938
Coronation of His Majesty George V1
Every girl in the school was presented with a beaker to commemorate the day. Does anyone still have the beaker? ' The wonder of radio allowed senior girls to lsten to the broadcast of proceedings and hear the joyous bells ringing out over London'
1953 Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11
Some people had TVs so groups of people gathered together to watch the proceedings, albeit on a 9 inch screen in black and white!'The solemn dedication of elizabeth at the Coronation Service has been an inspiration to the young people of today'