School Notes

that he would never return was found fast asleep in the marquee in the early morning of the very next Speech Day.

A school awaits with pleasure the return of its invited past members, for whom the invitation is an open one, and it is ready to welcome each as an individual, none being regarded as more important than another. But an invitation, open or personal, can either be rejected or accepted; and acceptance carries the responsibility of conforming with the standards peculiar to the occasion. At a Commemoration an easy formality is the generally accepted standard, and the invitation does not include the right to use the School's premises as a doss-house.

We shall always welcome those who come as invited guests to appreciate and to enhance that unique blend of gaiety and solemnity, of nostalgia and of expectation that goes to make up a Commemoration weekend.

January to September

Mrs. Joyce Griffiths, Sister-in-Charge of the Sanatorium, left the School in July to take up a similar position at Wellington School, Somerset. She combined a shrewd eye for the malingerer with a remarkable knowledge of the background and history of many boys, and thus managed day to day health matters with firmness and sympathy. We wish her well in her new work and environment.

Mr. D. K. Exham left in July to teach Mathematics at King's College, Taunton. Apart from his teaching here, he ran the Debating Society and the Chess Club, and was overseer of the School's Drama. Assistant Housemaster of School House, Anglican Reader, the unofficial leader of the Choir, Rugger coach and referee, he leaves many gaps to be filled, and he leaves with our thanks and good wishes.

Mr. J. E. Maw has been appointed a Lecturer at St. John's College, York, and consequently we hope to see much of him although he has left the School. Rugger coach, organiser and trainer of Swimming, Officer in charge of the Royal Navy Section of the CCF, in addition to running the whole Craft Department, Mr. Maw will be greatly missed; we thank him and wish him well. * * *

Mr. P. G. Feek and Monsieur J. Allix each came to the School for one year, Mr. Feek to teach History and to give enthusiastic help, particularly in Hockey: M. Allix as our first French Assistant; he took part in almost everything, and has written his own impressions which will be found in this edition. To them and to Mrs. Wilks and Mrs. Parker who taught here during the year, we give our good wishes. 2

Mr. A. D. Hart, who taught English at the School, leaving in 1960, is now Headmaster of St. Paul's Collegiate School, Hamilton, New Zealand.

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Congratulations to A. S. Bowie on the award of a William Akroyd scholarship. * * *

The School took part in the Epiphany Service in York Minster on January 17th, and in the St. Peter's Day Service on June 28th. * * *

Several Concerts took place in the Memorial Hall: a School concert on March 7th, and a York Symphony Orchestra concert on March 14th. The Music Competition was held on June 17th. * * *

The play 'Zigger Zagger' was performed on June 15th and 16th.

A two day Conference of the Industrial Society was held in the School on March 19th and 20th for presentation and discussion of the various problems of industry, as seen from the point of view of management and Trade Unions. The meetings, under the general heading of 'The Challenge of Industry,' were confined to members of the Sixth Form, who found them of great interest and value. * * *

A Party for parents of Vth formers to talk to masters was held on March 21st, and one for parents of Lower VIth on June 28th. These parties are of great value to parents and masters. * * *

The Annual Inspection of the Combined Cadet Force was on June 9th, and on this occasion the new CCF Military Band made its first appearance. * * *

The Easter Term ended on Sunday, March 27th, and the Summer Term on Sunday, July 12th. It is likely that all terms will in future end on a Sunday. * * *

E. R. Walker (Captain of School Athletics 1970/71) represented York Youth Athletic Club (under 20) in a triangular athletics match between the cities of York, Orleans and Munster, held in Munster in August. * * *

In his two races, Walker finished in second place, a tenth of a second behind the winner, in the 1500 m. race (time 4 min. 11.3 sec.), and third in the 800 m. race in the time of 2 min. 5.7 sec. * * *

The Christmas Term will end on Sunday December 13th, and the Easter Term will start on January 12th 1971. Half Term will be from Saturday October 24th to Sunday November 1st.