St John’s Easter Quiz
About St John’s school Round 1. From 1910 onwards the school was closed for 2 days every September for which annual event? Ans The Michaelmas Fair 2. On Friday 15th February 1952 the whole school assembled to observe one minute silence and listen to the wireless for what reason? Ans The funeral of H.M King George VI 3. What did ‘Drill’ involve at St John’s? Ans Marching, Parading and Military Drill. This was favored over PE because it combined physical exercise with strict discipline. 4. Name 4 common illnesses which affected the school in the 1920’s? Ans Measles, Mumps, Impetigo and Influenza were the most common. Also around was Diphtheria & Scarlett fever 5. Name 3 former Head Teachers of the school? Ans T.H Astbury,Ald Clifford Atwell, Mr. Arthur Dean, Mr. Edmund Peacock, Mr. Gerry Quinn, Mrs. Voss(acting),Mr. Osbourn(acting), Mr. Mel Williams & Mrs. Jenny Forder 6. The blue shed’s in the junior playground where originally used for what purpose? Ans Changing rooms for the swimming pool 7. The first Head Teacher, Mr.Astbury was also a keen what? Ans Astronomer 8. Which year did the school become a mixed primary? Ans 1968 9. During both World Wars the school boys were requested by the ministry to collect 'Conkers' for what reason? Ans For use in Ammunition and Artillery 10. On the 2nd February 1940, Why did only 51% of pupils attend school? Ans They were off ill with Influenza & colds 11. Which year did Mrs. Forder become Head Teacher? Ans 2000 12. Where was the original school entrance gate? Ans At the front of the school between the boat and sandpit. 13. Which local building company built the school? Ans Boshers 14. How many classrooms did the school originally have? Ans 6 15. On January 6th 1942 the school was taken over by whom? Ans The Military Authorities (the troops slept in the school buildings, leaving it in a sorry state apparently) 16. What were the house names in the boys’ school? Ans Wigod, Doyley and Crispin
The Wallingford Town Bit 1. At what time on Sunday is the post collected from the box outside the old Post Office? Ans There is not a collection 2. How many Knights are on the Wallingford Coat of Arms? Ans 2 3. How many lamp posts are there on Wallingford Bridge? Ans 7 4. In which months of the year is the Wallingford Museum closed? Ans December to February 5. In which street is the Baptist Church? Ans Thames Street 6. In which year was Pettit’s established? Ans 1856 7. Next to which bank is the Catholic Church? Ans Barclays 8. On which building are painted directions to Oxford and Reading? Ans The Lamb 9. What age are the fortifications around the Kinecroft? Ans 9th to 10th Century. 10. What can you do where traders of old went to exchange corn? Ans Watch a play or film. 11. What is the name of 12 Church Lane? Ans Hamble Cottage 12. What is the name of the Church Yard next to the Castle Gardens? Ans All Hallows 13. What is the name of the 'villas' in Wood Street? Ans Harold 14. What time does Waitrose open on Sundays? Ans 10.00 to 16.00 15. When was the Bull Croft presented to the Borough of Wallingford? Ans 12th August 1914 16. When was the drinking fountain returned to the Market Place? Ans August 1979 17. When was the fire station built? Ans 1924 18. Which dates are on the plaque on the Town Hall balcony? Ans 1155 & 1955 19. Which Queen's head is on the red brick building next to the Esso petrol station? Ans Victoria 20. Who gave the Castle Gardens to Wallingford? Ans Sir John Hedges.
The Photo Round ‌in and around Wallingford
37. William the Conqueror gave Wallingford an extra hour for its curfew. What time does this bell still ring? Answer:
38. Where would you find me? Answer: At the entrance to the Castle Gardens
9.00pm
40. What castle did I help build when Cromwell knocked me down? 39. To what Church do I belong?
Answer: Windsor Castle
Answer: St Peter’s
41. I cross the River Thames at Wallingford but how many arches do I have?
42. This house has the same sign on it as a house at Benson Lock but what is this house called?
Answer: 20
Answer: Ferry house / Chalmore hole
… at St John’s Primary School
43. Where am I in the school?
44. What do I get used for?
Answer: The wall opposite the School Office
Answer: At the end of playtimes
45. I look cute and cuddly but where would you see me?
46. What am I?
Answer: On the wall in the reception play area
Answer: I am the monkey bars
47. a) Where would you find this door? 48. a) Where would you find this at St John’s school? Answer a: Off year 2’s playground at the front of the school b) Today, the door leads to a room but in the 1970’s and 1980’s, what activity was this space used for? Answer b: Pottery
Answer a: On the new Centenary gate b) When did it get put up? Answer b: 2010