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Thursday, 23 February 2012

Extracts from the School Log Book 1965 - 1986

May 4th 1965
A new terrapin classroom is in course of erection on east side of school.

May 17th 1966
At a meeting of parents, teachers and friends today a committee was selected and an Association was officially formed.

May 28th 1966
A Whit Sat Fete was held today and a fund has been started to help provide the school with a learner swimming pool. £250 has been raised by this first venture.

May 25th 1967
Due  to very low temperatures for late spring, heating has been extended and fires maintained until this date.

March 14th 1968
A meeting of parents was arranged during the evening  on Modern Maths.  Mr. Trembath in charge.

January 7th 1969
The new hall and kitchen is now complete and will be available for use when small equipment is available.
 
March 15th 1969
Members  of  the School Association have commenced work preparation of the site for the swimming pool.

May 24th 1969
At the School Association Whitsun Fair today Mrs. Kitty Dancy officially opened new hall and kitchen also the newly completed swimming pool.

November 20th 1972
National   Holiday - school closed - Silver Wedding celebration of H.R.H. and Prince Philip.

September 18th 1974
Demolition of School House commenced today.

June 2nd 1977
Silver Jubilee crowns have been presented to each pupil at the school.

June 2nd 1980
Milk is no longer provided for the infant pupils.

June 18th 1981
It was  discovered today that the lead roof covering above the infant block has been stripped and stolen during the weekend.

March 9th 1983
A BBC Model B micro-computer has been provided by the County for use in school.

January 10th 1984
The new library opened for use by the children today.

July 23rd 1984
Flash flooding in Sandhurst. Much debris on playground and drains unable to cope - flooding in practical area and hall.

December 8th 1984
School Association held their first Christmas Fayre this morning. A great success - festive atmosphere and profit of over £700 realised.

December 17th 1984
Another  break-in  discovered. Burglar alarm system completed.
 
March 19th 1965
A  group  of  YTS  workers  from  Bracknell  began work on constructing a pond in our Environmental Area.

April 2nd 1985
A team of men from the Royal Engineers began work on the construction of a Wendy House, play platforms, stepping stones and benches in the playground.

July 1985
During the past term Class 7 have been  involved  in the Fulmer and Domesday Projects.

July 23rd 1986
Today was the Royal Wedding - Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson. The children watched the highlights on TV and enjoyed a "Wedding Breakfast" on the field.

October 1st 1986
This morning our Member of Parliament visited the School. Mr. Andrew MacKay joined us for Morning Assembly and spent time in each of the classrooms.

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