St Andrew's School
By John Grimmer
I attach a class photo of my infant's school, St. Andrew's School. This was taken probably in 1949/1950, and I think it was the second year of the three years that was spent there; after which most would have moved on to the Priory School. St Andrew's School was a lovely little school attached to St Andrew's Church which stood on the site where Staples is today at the bottom of Fuller's Hill, but sadly demolished many years ago. The imbalance between boys and girls is striking - 16 boys and 23 girls!! I think the head mistress was a Miss Knights but cannot remember any other teacher's names.
All of those in this picture will reach the age of 70 within the next year, but memories are still strong. I can still name around 50% of those pictured and still see a few around the town - I am in the middle of the front row, sitting cross legged - something I have not been able to do for many, many years!
Will any of my old classmates see this and perhaps add their memories?