Staff & Parents Netball Team - 1985

Wow, 50 posts already!
All looking rather bedraggled! Either Year 6 gave them a tough match or it rained a lot!

1985 - Staff  & Parents Netball Team vs Year 6
(Named version)

Thanks to David Knott for supplying this photo memory.

Mr Simon Cotterill, Teacher 1998 - 2007

Mr Simon Cotterill

Writing about my memories of the wonderful place that is St. Michael's has quite fittingly taken the form of my preparations for all of those Lakeside evenings of years gone by... I've left it to the very last minute (let's just hope the technology holds out or that a fitness class don't turn up as they did on one instance of a terrible double booking!).  But just as all those years ago it would all come together on the night, I hope that as I sit here on the eve of your 150th birthday I find the words to do justice to just how incredibly privileged I feel to have been a part of such a special place.

In 1998 I stood fresh-faced in front of my very first class of year 6 children, proceeded to pronounce names wrong on the register (sorry Sam - I know you forgave me!), muddled my way through a literacy lesson and hurried to the staff room at break time to recover over a cup of tea, slice of cake (there were always so many cakes – Mrs Thair’s Welsh cakes were a favourite, I do miss them to this day) and plenty of laughter that would lead to friendships to last a lifetime.  That first year was a whirlwind: rugby tournaments ending in runners-up trophies (a familiar theme would emerge, but hey, it gave us something to fill the wonky trophy cabinet that Mr Boulain and myself put up to house the reminders of sporting glories); a lesson observation from Mrs Priestman that would leave us doubled up in laughter for reasons only apparent to us; stapling baubles to the hall ceiling in preparation for Christmas parties; SATS preparation loosely linked to Swallows and Amazons;  the legendary Lakeside; non-stop cricket on a Friday afternoon (was that in the curriculum?); sing-songs with the guitar; leavers services in that most beautiful of churches;  leavers parties that would always end in a victory for the teachers at rounders against the children (due to Mrs Suter’s win-at-all-costs back-stopping!), a good soaking during the waterfight (for the pupils) and drying off in the Duke’s Head afterwards (teachers only).  The list of memories goes on.

Mrs Ann Morton, 1960 - 1990

I was delighted to be invited to contribute my memories to the St. Michael's School 150 blog.

Mrs Ann Morton, 2012

I spent the greater part of my teaching career at St. Michael's School, and both my children were pupils there. My first involvement with the school was a part-time teaching post in the spring of 1960 when I taught 'upper infants' on a Friday afternoon. My daughter Karen was then about six months old and I pushed her there in her high pram (Silver Cross - now on display in the National Trust's Chastleton House, Gloucestershire!) and left her outside the staff room where the headmaster's wife, Mrs Maskell, the school secretary, kept an eye on her. After an interval of several years, during which my son Tim was born and I taught for a while at College Town School, I rejoined St.Michael's and taught alongside Mrs. Randle, widow of the former Headteacher, in the 'upper juniors'. After Mrs Randle retired I continued to teach in the upper school (years 5 & 6). David Knott was appointed headteacher in 1983 when Mr. Maskell retired and, at the same time, his deputy, Stan Burch, moved on and I was fortunate enough to be appointed as deputy head in his place. In 1990 I spent one term as acting-headteacher between David Knott's departure to College Town and the arrival of his replacement, Bill Davies, before I, too, moved on to become the headteacher of a small village school in North Oxfordshire.

Over the years memories blur but I have I have tried to pick out some of the happier moments from my time at St.Michael's, not in chronological order.

There was great excitement when the swimming pool was being built by an amazing team of parents. The old wooden dining hall was converted into changing rooms and it was busy after school, weekends and holidays with rotas of staff and parents to supervise. I particularly enjoyed summer lunchtimes in and by the pool, sunbathing and swimming, a staff privilege which set us up for the afternoons.

Part of the old dining hall was used to house an electric kiln which allowed the children to experience the whole story of pottery from the raw clay to finished glazed items. A special project with clay involved every child in the school modelling their own face on a tile which was glazed and fired. The complete collection of tiles was assembled into a mozaic lining the walls of the porch facing the terrapin.

More memories from David Knott, Headteacher 1983 - 1990

Mr David Knott, Headteacher 1983 - 1990

I had the privilege of being Headteacher at St Michael’s from August 1984 to July 1989.  I took over from Mr Stan Maskell who retired after some twenty six years in post, ably assisted by his wife, Mrs  Beryl Maskell who was the all-knowing secretary (and some would say, the power behind the throne)!

Being a relatively young head was I was somewhat apprehensive, especially as I was expected to maintain the unbeaten football record established by Mr Maskell!  In fact, a good proportion of my interview concerned the football team and how I would manage it!  Fear not, I bought some soccer boots, a whistle and a track-suit, I read a manual and I gave it a go!  Believe it or not we even won a few matches!  St Michael’s footballing fortunes changed for the better though, when we appointed a relatively young and enthusiastic teacher from Newcastle (Mr McLeod) who knew a lot more about football than I did.  I am sure that the long-serving staff and probably a number of the parents were apprehensive at having a new boy leading the school.  Computers? Science in the curriculum? residential outdoor education courses? a monthly newsletter? demolishing a rickety old (and very unsafe) stage?  Whatever next  .  .  .  ?

I have many fond memories of my time at St Michael’s.  It had a unique sense of community which quickly made me feel very welcome.  The children were a delight to work and it was a joy to come to school each morning.  The parents were most supportive.  Indeed, the PTA, although a force to be reckoned with, mobilised the school community and raised a huge amount of money.  They never said ‘No’ to a request.

150 Years of St Michael's Headteachers

Roll Call of St Michael's Headteachers

1862 - 1866 Mr Edwin Ashton

1866 - 1902 Mr John Gregory

1902 - 1936 Mr George Oldham

1937 - 1957 Mr Roland Randle

1957 - 1983 Mr Stanley Maskell

1983 - 1989 Mr David Knott

1990 - 1998 Mr Bill Davies

1999 - 2005 Mr Geoff Boulain*

2006 - 2006 Miss Julia Evans

2006 - 2011 Mrs Antoinette Flanagan (later Butler-Willis)

2011 - Present Day Miss Maire McGrory

* - Mr Boulain also had 2 periods as acting head in 1994-1995 and again in the latter half of 1998

Mrs Carol Cole 1974 - 1990

Mrs Cole - 1981

I started teaching at St Michael's in 1974 first as a part time music teacher and then as a full time infant teacher. I have many fond memories of the school, teachers,and most of all the students that I taught over the years and am looking forward to coming back on Friday to help celebrate 150 years with you!

One of the memories that stick in my mind was teaching the maypole. Stan Maskell the headteacher at the time walked into the staff room with a round dirty brown object and asked if anyone knew what it was-it'd been found in the loft. Eventually we worked out it was the top of a maypole and one of the other teachers- Doris Cox- said her 95 year old mum could remember dancing around the maypole at St Michael's in the 1880's!

I volunteered to teach maypole dancing and by that summer we were performing at the Queen's Silver Jubilee at Sandhurst Rec. We continued performing until 1990 when I retired.Perhaps there will be maypole dancing at the 150th celebration!

See you Friday,

Carol

Mr Rick Catton 1997 - 2001

Mr Rick Catton - 1997

I joined the school in January 1997. It was my second teaching job, and very different from my first school. I was appointed by Mr Davies. His comment about your Ofsted report made me smile, because it reminded me that he forgot to mention to me that the school would be receiving a visit from the inspectors in the second week of term after I joined. I’m pleased to report that after a frantic weekend of preparation, the inspection passed off well, and we were all able to return to normality.

When I first joined St Michael’s, I taught Year 3 in the classroom outside. I seem to recall that we often tried to have a story at the end of the day, or a sing with the guitar. Sometimes the end of the day might have been brought forward a little, so that we could get an extra chapter in, or learn another verse…

Over the next few years, I moved from Year 3, to Year 4, and finished up in Year 5.
On two occasions, that meant that the poor unfortunates in my class had to put up with me for two years – sorry about that! I do remember the tremendous generosity of one set of parents. Having taught their children for two years, I was presented on the last day of term with a small package from the whole class. They knew me well, and my love of all things four-wheeled, because inside was a voucher for a day’s racing at Thruxton. I still have the photographs of me emerging from a single-seater with an enormous grin plastered across my face.

I’ve enjoyed reading the posts from some very familiar faces, and it was odd to find myself on some of the staff photographs. I thought it was terribly rude of Mrs Priestman to suggest that Mr Cotterill and I were usually at the centre of any goings-on in the staffroom, although in all fairness, we did seem to do a lot of laughing during my time at the school, and I always felt part of a very special team during those years. Many’s the time Mr Cotterill, Mr Boulain and myself would meet in the staffroom on a Monday morning and bemoan the weekend performances of Derby County, Southampton FC and Ipswich Town!

There are so many memories of time at St Michael’s, a good many of them involving the kindness, generosity and warmth of everyone at the school. However, for me it was always the Christmases that were special. St Michael’s is so lucky to have such a wonderful church to attend, and I recall very clearly several of our Christmas concerts and carol services.

One year we decided to move the carol service from its traditional afternoon slot to an evening. Coming back to church for the service, and sharing a celebration of Christmas with the children, parents and staff was wonderful. On another occasion, the church floor was undergoing restoration, so we decided to hold the service in the dining hall. Having sent the children home at half past three, the staff worked madly to decorate the hall with greenery (supplied by one of the parents), gold and silver spray and hundreds of tea-lights. There has never been such a magical dining hall as there was on that December evening.

I could go on and on, but that’s probably enough for now. I’ll close by wishing the school, and its current staff and children every success. To those who are unfortunate enough to remember me, my deepest apologies for whatever I may have done. (How long did my face stay in the bin..?)

I shall always remember St Michael’s and my time there with great fondness, and like many other people, find that your school still has a special place in my heart. Enjoy your celebrations, and here’s to the next 150!

Mr Bill Davies 1990-1996

Dear St Michael's

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 150th YEAR

Mr Davies - 1996

Many thanks for your letter and kind invitation to attend the 150 year celebration tea on the 9th of March.

Sadly I am unable to attend the tea but send everyone at St Michael's my sincere good wishes on this special anniversary.

I remember my time as Headteacher there with great fondness. The children, parents governors and staff were very kind to me. Together, we developed and improved a school which I am proud to be associated with.

St Michael's was a super community to work with!

The office and teaching staff I during my time at the school were delightful professionals. They were all dedicated to meeting the needs of the children and providing families with the education service they deserved.

The PTA was a particular highlight of my headship organising superb themed summer fairs and Christmas Bazzars. Parents also gave up their time to refurbish the building during my headship. Together, staff parents and children all worked hard to raise funds to improve the school. It is evident that those improvements continue.

I have just read the last OfSTED inspection report for your school. It is very impressive. Congratulations to you all for sustaining the success of St Michael's.

Kindest regards to you all.

Bill Davies
Former Headteacher of St Michael's C of E Primary School 1990-1996
Now - Head of Leadership and Professional Learning at Babcock International

Mr Stuart McLeod 1984 - 1988

Miss Alice De Cort and the Pupils of Year 4

Dear Alice,

Thank you so much for inviting me to your 150th Anniversary Celebration on 9th March. Sadly I am unable to come as I have invited all of the parents of our school to visit us that afternoon to see our Rights Respecting work. I would have loved to be with you all because your school has a very special place in my heart.

I taught Years 5 and 6 at St Michael’s between 1984 and 1988. I changed my cupboard door in Year 6 into a Tardis and got a flashing blue light from Bracknell Police so we could make it look like a real Tardis. When we studied history we could go back in time with our own Tardis. It was also my job in those days to manage the swimming pool, something that was not too pleasant, particularly the boys’ changing room! On Tuesday evenings I stayed very late at school so I could lock up after the Brownies and on Sunday mornings I also came to school because the church used the hall for coffee after church. I had many many happy memories. Unfortunately, I cannot access your blogspot on the website because our filter in school doesn’t allow us to, mad isn’t it!

My happiest memory would be that of getting married in St Michael’s Church and half of the school came along too, that was great fun, although I didn’t feel too well that day because I had one or two lemonades the night before.

Mr McLeod & Mr Knott in the stocks - July 1986

We celebrated the school’s 125th Anniversary in 1987. We had a Victorian Day and I am sure there are still photos around of that day. I produced a booklet for the occasion. I wonder if there are any copies of them still around? It was really good fun because I got to meet lots of former pupils. One lady I met on a Sunday afternoon at school had just arrived on a visit from Switzerland. She had been evacuated from London in the Second World War. She told me how scared she felt when the air raids were taking place upstairs in the school house where she lived after school hours.

Mr David Knott, Headteacher 1983 - 1990

Dear  Katie (Year 5),

Thank you so much for your very kind invitation to attend the celebrations on the 9th March.

Unfortunately I am unable to attend as I live in Thailand which is about 9,600km away. I shall be thinking of you all as you celebrate the 150th anniversary of your  very fine school.

Mr Knott - 1987

As you may know I was the Headteacher of St Michael’s almost 30 years ago, from 1983 to 1990.
We had a similar celebration in 1987 when the school became 125 years old. We had a street party, all dressed up in Victorian clothing, put on an exhibition and a pageant and made a souvenir booklet for pupils, parents and staff to keep as a memento. We also buried a ‘time capsule’ behind the Y5 classroom. I do hope you have managed to locate it and explore its contents. A lot will have changed in the 25 years since it was buried.

I have had a good click around your blog and found it very interesting. There were a few names I recognise. I will try and fins some time next week to add something myself. I have found a couple of photos I can scan (they didn’t have digital cameras then!).

Mr Knott - 2012

I am now the Principal of the Primary School at Bangkok Patana School – the British School in Thailand. The school is very different to St Michael’s. The Primary School has 1,150 pupils (8 classes in each year group) and we have children from 62 countries around the world. Have a look a our web-site www.patana.ac.th and perhaps read some of our student blogs.

I have very happy memories of my 6 years at St Michael’s and remember it being a very happy and caring place. I was very proud to be it’s Headteacher.

Have a wonderful celebration on 9th March. I will be thinking of you!

Please let me know how the celebrations went and pass my best wishes on to anyone who was around when I was there.

Best wishes

David Knott

Mrs Lynne Gorst 1971-75

Mrs Lynne Thomson, who was at that time Mrs Gorst, taught Year 1 at the school from 1971 to 1975 and then returned part-time from about 1980 - 84.

Here are some of her photo memories.

St Michael's Staff - March 1974
(Named Version)

Mrs Gorst's Year 1 in the playground - 1972

Mrs Gorst with children at Marwell Zoo - Early 1970s

Mrs Nash with children at Marwell Zoo - Early 1970s

Mr Maskell with Mrs Gorst's Year 1 - Early 1970s

St Michael's as it looked in the early 1970s

St Michael's Staff photo 1999

St Michael's Staff - 1999

Mrs Shirley Gaines 1988 - Present Day

Mrs Gaines -1999

I first became involved with St Michael's in June 1988 on our return from Holland. Sarah (my eldest daughter) started school in Year 1 with Mrs Carol Cole. When Hannah (youngest daughter) started school in January 1990, I returned to teaching and am still  supply teaching there after all these years!!

Both girls and I have very happy memories of St Michael's. The same caring and nurturing atmosphere is still there and the children leave well-rounded and polite.

Years later, it still pleases me that former St Michael's pupils always say "Hello" and chat about what they are doing now. Others will say, "Didn't you teach at St Michael's? I remember you reading Funny Bones stories!"

There are so many memories and stories - too many to mention after such a long involvement! One stands out though - I was teaching rounders in the playground with Year 4 (Joe Williams' year) when I walked backwards and fell into the pile of tyres and lay like a stranded beetle unable to get out! Meanwhile the class rolled around the playground laughing, unable to help!

I ran the Netball club for several years and they were very successful and managed to win games and trophies. When I taught Year 5 full-time, we won the Kwik Kricket tournament - that was absolutely brilliant!

I was lucky enough to go on many school trips. Cammie Evans once asked if I ever managed to do any teaching!

I went to Lakeside and Ufton Court - great fun but not much sleep!

I still come in to teach, still getting pleasure from being involved with the school - wonder when I'll stop!

The Malone Family 1963 - 2012

Mrs Erica Malone 1963 - 2012

Mrs Erica Malone

Ever since 1963 St Michaels has been a running theme throughout my life. I started as a pupil, my two boys went to school there, and for the past 17 years I have been a teaching assistant in the reception class.

After moving from London in 1963 I joined St Michael's. At the time Mr Maskell was the Headmaster and I still remember having fun in the playground and painting in art class. I can also recall vividly the huge classroom heater protected by a fireguard and sitting at my desk which were in rows.

In 1987 St Michael's reappeared in my life when my eldest son, Bradley, started in reception. Three years later my youngest son, Travis, also joined the school. They always had such big smiles on their faces when they returned from class trips to London, Lakeside and Ufton Court. Parents' evening were not so fun!

After being a parent helper for many years, I joined the school as a permanent reception teaching assistant. Over the past 17 years I have seen over 400 children pass through the class and have loved seeing them develop and grow.

Bradley Malone: 1987 - 1993

My first year at St Michael's fell on the 125th anniversary and as part of the event we buried a time capsule in the school garden. I cannot remember what we put in the capsule and the area has now been built on so we may never find out. I can also remember spending a lot of time sitting outside the head teachers office!

Travis & Bradley Malone 1992

Travis Malone: 1990 - 1996

My first memory of St Michael's School was when I was in Reception and didn't want to go in one day. My mum tricked me into going and all my memories since then are positive! I had a lot of fun at primary school including - playing stuck in the mud, identifying water boatmen and other insects in the school pond and singing assembly songs with unforgettable lyrics (e.g. from the tiny ant...to the elephant…).

Mr. Stanley Maskell, Headmaster 1957 - 1983

(This memory was written in 1987 as part of the school's 125th celebrations.)

Mr Stanley Maskell - 1975

St. Michael's School in 1957 was still very much a village school. The same in outward appearance as it must have been when it was built in 1862.

Surrounded by ancient elm trees, oaks and firs - probably part of the Windsor Forest which covered this corner of Berkshire many years ago, they provided a home for a large rookery, crows, starlings, pigeons, squirrels and many other birds and wild creatures.

The huge elm trees on the south and west boundaries were destroyed by the elm tree disease which swept the country and the oaks were felled when the new hall was built.

There are some trees still in the south east corner of the grounds but the skyline is no longer dominated by the huge trees and dense bushes of thirty years ago.

In the red brick building now used as the infant area, was the main school, with its church-like porch, high windows and peaked roof. The bell tower perched on top like a spire, with a wind vane that had rusted solid over the years, pointing eternally south-west no matter from which direction the wind blew.

This building housed the two junior classes, 7-9 years and 9-11 years and the senior group of 11-14 year old boys and girls.

The larger classroom entered by the main porch was used for this older group in charge of the headmaster.

It was also used as assembly hall and music room, and a 'grand piano' rather dominated one end of this space. This piano was probably presented to the school by one, of the several wealthy families living in Sandhurst at this time.

St Michael's Staff Photo 1993-94

St Michael's Staff 1993-94

Mrs Priestman 1993 – 2002

A note from Mrs Priestman 1993 – 2002

Mrs Priestman 1997

I first came to St Michael’s as a Reception class teacher in 1993 following on from Mrs Craig.  I remember my first day walking around the playground and finding the names and initials of children carved into the wall that had been there since the school opened. It gave me a great sense of belonging to something that had come from a distant past and was moving forward to a bright future.

All those children! Where to begin- yes Frankie Evans I remember your first day at school and how disappointing it was for you. Now I know why – I was always worried it was me!

I do have wonderful memories of so many children: fetes, trips, plays, sports days, swimming and church services. There was a lot of laughter along the way and the education and welfare of the child was (and still is) always at the heart of it. Christmas was such a special time and I will always remember Christmas Services in the church. One year the Nativity took place there and the night before it snowed – the image of the beautiful little angels picking their way across the churchyard was quite magical. (Mrs Edwards has some photos) However, once inside the church those same little angels got quite possessive over the star and a battle ensued in front of the altar causing several of them to fall off the bench! Just one of many, many memories.

Snow Angels - Nativity 1997

I also have many happy memories of all the staff – we were like a family; sharing our celebrations and helping and supporting those in need. The staff room was always full of fun and laughter- often quite manic! Mr Boulain sometimes used to come and tell us off but joined in just the same, Mrs Chuter and I often got the blame but it was Mr Catton and Mr Cotterill who started it! And who could forget Mr Davies? He was quite inspirational in his way moving the school and the staff forward, I learnt so much from him. I have also never met anyone else whose eyebrows moved quite independently of each other! So many of us still keep in touch and remember those times with fondness.

St Michael’s is a special place and will always hold a little corner of my heart. I feel intensely proud and privileged to have played a small part in its 150 year history. I wish you all well for your celebrations and for the next 150 years.

Mrs Scott nee Lord 1998 - 2008

Miss Lord 2003

Oh my gosh! Where do I begin? St Michaels holds very special memories for me indeed. My name is Mrs Scott - but I would have been known as 'Miss Lord' for most of my time at St Michaels. I joined the school, after graduating from Reading University in 1998 I think and it was my first teaching post. I loved it so much, I stayed for a very happy 10 years and was so sad to leave. I still look back to St Michaels with fond memories and have made such fantastic long-life friends through my work there and started my teaching career in amazing fashion - nothing has quite matched up to it since!  St Michaels is not just a school, it is a 'home' - everyone is looked after and made to feel so welcome. The children are the centre of its' being and the staff (and I mean everyone from dinner controllers, to classroom assistants, to office staff) are so caring and creative, it makes the learning and pastoral experience so amazing.  If your child is at St Michaels you should feel so privileged - I hope when my twin girls go to school, they have half the care, attention and love that children receive when they are part of St Michaels.

I remember my interview clearly. It was very relaxed and Mr Davies (the Head at the time) made me feel at ease - I actually thought he was part of the Admin staff at first!! I worked that day with Mrs Priestman while I waited for my interview - painting violets with the children in Reception - and little did I know, that she would become my mentor and very good friend!

I remember Mr Boulain, a very serious man (or so he would have us think!!) - who at the time was the Deputy Head. He then became the Head, which we were thrilled about.  Myself and the staff were sad when it was time for him to leave but enjoyed writing a personal report for him, including his ups and downs at St Michaels!

My fondest memories are those where the children had such fantastic opportunities, which we were privileged to be part of, like the amazing performances and productions that took place, often organised and run by Mr Catton and, when he left, Miss Evans and Miss Saunders - all amazing musicians.  Mr Catton even played at my wedding for me!  I always enjoyed the Year 6 end of year assembly in Church (where we would all blub because they sung that song that always made us cry - tradition!!) and Mr Cotterill always made each one very unique and special, just like the children he had taught for the year.  The BBQs were always good too, though I often tried to be involved with the cooking, to get out of the Rounders game!!  The water-fights were always tremendous at the end of the event, and Mr Cotterill seemed to come up with more bizarre costumes to cover up and 'get' the children each time - hilarious!!

2005 - Pre Wedding Hair by Mrs Sinnett

And so, I come to my very special memory indeed - when I got married! Miss Lord, became Mrs Scott. My class at the time and my future class became my 'choir' and sung for me at the front of the church.  The fantastic parents at St Michaels, who had known me since I started in Reception class supported me by donating their time, effort and kindness in more ways than one.  Mrs Evans (mother of Alice and Emily) helped me choose, organised, prepared and delivered my flower bouquets on the day, as well as decorating the church beautifully and with discount - beautiful gerberas (now my favourite flower!), Mrs Sinnett (mother of Rebecca and James, now living in USA!) did my hair for me (or should I say, my fake hair - as I had my hair cut too short for the style I wanted, so we had to find a fake piece to put in and style!!) and of course, the kind donations of money that we were presented with at the end of the day - we spent on honeymoon buying reminders of our time and I still look at and remember the parents of St Michaels. Such a kind-hearted and generous bunch. At the end of my last day before the wedding, the parents and children made me go through an arch while they threw confetti at me - again - I did not stop crying, from the emotion of the moment.  Such a lovely thing to do!

2005 - St Michael's children arrive for Miss Lord's wedding.

2005 - St Michael's children form the choir at Miss Lord's wedding.

And so, 4 years on and I still remember St Michaels with the fondest of memories and wish I could be there with everyone again!! I still regularly see Miss Saunders, Mr Cotterill, Mrs Evans, Miss Evans (occasionally), Mrs Chuter, Mrs Priestman and am in contact with many others, including parents of children I have taught - who scarily are now teenagers (!!).  I love hearing how everyone is getting on and hope it continues for a long time.

Mrs Zoey Scott (nee Lord)

St Michael's Staff Photos

We're using Google Picasa web albums for storing and sharing all our photos for St Michael's 150th celebrations. There are a couple of good reasons for this choice.

• It integrates neatly with this blog making uploading images a snap.
• It allows face recognition so that names can be added to group photos.
• It gives a big chunk of space on the web for free.

If you haven't browsed the albums, I'd encourage you to do so as many photos and images will appear there  before a blog post is written about them. You can even leave comments under each photo.

Former St Michael's school secretary, Mrs Jean Edwards, has graciously supplied a box of school photos from her archive for use during our 150th celebrations. From her collection, here are three staff photos from across the decades. As with each of these blog posts, you can click on the image to see a larger version.

Can you name the staff members on each of the 3 photos?

St Michael's Primary School Staff February 1975
(Named version)

St Michael's Primary School Staff 1990 - 1991
(Named version)

St Michael's Primary School Staff 1997
(Named version)

So, is there anyone here that you recognise?