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THE MAGAZINE 1962 No. 10 (New Scries - begun 1953) 9 iTfc Limited TAILORS AND COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR BOYS & GIRLS AND SCHOOL OUTFITTING SPECIALISTS Officially Appointed Outfitters to THE BUCHAN SCHOOL ST. ANN'S SQUARE MANCHESTER 2 Tel: Blackfriars 3211-2 ALSO AT 7 & 9 CHURCHGATE, BOLTON Tel.: Bolton 410 PATRONS: LADY COLLET LADY DUNDAS LADY QUALTROUGH LADY SUGDEN MRS. MAGRATH MRS. AYLWIN COTTON GOVERNORS: THE ARCHDEACON OF MAN THE YEN. E. H. STENNING, M.B.E., M.A., T.D. (Chairman) REV. F. M. CUBBON, HON. C.F. (Vice-Chairman) THE LORD BISHOP OF SODOR AND MAN THE RIGHT REV. BENJAMIN POLLARD, T.D., D.D., M.SC. MRS. M. BROWNSDON MRS. A. J. DAVIDSON MRS. U. REES-JONES Miss R. L. SHAW J. P. HONEY, ESQ. J. S. KERMODE, ESQ., j.r. A. H. SIMCOCKS, ESQ., M.H.K. LT.-CDR. C. L. P. VEREKER Secretary and Correspondent: MAJOR J. P. SHIMMIN, R.A. (RETD.) STAFF PRINCIPAL Mrs. J. M. WATKIN, B.A. Hons., Dip Ed. English, Latin. SENIOR MISTRESS Miss K. SHANNON, B.Sc., Dip. Ed. Mathematics, Physics. ASSISTANT STAFF : Mrs. D. P. CORRIN, B.A. Hons.. Dip. Ed. L.G.S.M. (Speech & Drama) French, Speech & Drama. Mrs. A. P. BROOKFIELD, B.Sc. Hons., Cert. Ed. Biology, Chemistry. Miss B. F. BLACK, B.A. Hons., Cert. Ed. History, Scripture. Mrs. R. M. PARYS, B.A. Hons., Dip. Ed. Geography, Science. Miss K. CORRIN, Cert. Ed. Needlework, Mathematics, English. Mrs. B. BARRATT, Cert. Ed. Junior School. Mrs. R. SAYLE, Cert. Ed. Junior School. Mrs. S. M. BLENCOWE, Cert. Ed. Needlework, Art & Craft. Junior School. Mrs. E. QUALTROUGH (Bedford Coll ot P.E.) Physical Education. Mrs. M. J. VAN DOOK, L.R.A M., Dip Ed. Music. Miss N. MOORE, Gold Medallist, Royal Academy Music. PART TIME STAFF : Dr. H. H. V. ROSE, Dr. Jr. (Vienna) German. Mr. B. J. PENDLEBURY, M.A. English, Italian, Spanish. Mr. H. J. CARR, M.A., Dip. Ed Greek, Latin. Mr. D. DYER Violin, Viola. Mrs. M. MUDIE, M.l.S.T.D. Ballet, Miss M. HAMMOND, M.R.A.D. (Inter) M.l.S.T.D. (B.B. : G.D.B. : S.B.) Greek Dancing. Miss R. MAHLER, A.E.S.D.D., A.N.A.T.D. Ballroom Dancing. Miss P. LEADBEATER, B.H.S.I. Riding. Mrs. E. BENTHAM (Scot. Cert. Nurs. School) Junior School. Fraulein H. BRAND (Univ. of Frankfurt) German Tutor. Mile. F. ROULLEAU (Bourges) French Tutor. SCHOOL MEDICAL OFFICER Dr. GILLIAN BURDETT HOUSE MISTRESSES Miss R. SHANNON Miss K. CORRIN SENIOR MATRON : Mrs. L. PARKINSON MATRON : Miss A. W. LAWSON CATERER : Mrs. H. M. THOMSON, Dip. Ed. Dom. Science. SECRETARY ; Mrs. M. A. WOODWARD EDITORIAL rpHIS year our readers will notice that a number of ladies have become •*• patrons of the school. They have been our friends and benefactors for many years and, in addition, Lady Dundas and Mrs. H. B. Magrath were formerly governors of the school. They have all expressed a desire to remain in close association with the school. The school suffered a great loss, as did the youth of the whole Island, by the death in November, 1961, of the Rev. J. H. B. Sewell, who for so many years devoted his time and energy to our interests. We lost another valued friend this year in Mrs. H. H. V. Rose, who by her loyal support of our activities endeared herself to us all. We learned with regret of the resignation from the Board of Governors of Mrs. C. M. Ellis to whom we owe our gratitude for the zeal and energy she brought to the Executive Committee on which she served. We welcome Mrs. M. Brownsdon, an old girl of the school, and Miss R. Shaw, formerly Bursar of Harrogate Ladies' College, as new members of the Board of Governors. The school has received a number of gifts again this year from the Parent-Teacher Association and also from Lady Qualtrough and x\lrs. Aylwin Cotton. We offer our sincere thanks to them and also to all friends of the school, including the Old Girls' Association, who contributed to the prizes. Our special thanks are offered to Sqdn./Ldr. Thacker (R.A.F., Retd.). who gave a magnificent silver rose bowl as a diving trophy. It was a very happy beginning to the Autumn term when a number of girls attended the marriage service at St. Ninian's Church, Douglas, on September 3Oth when our Senior French Mistress married Mr. J. F. Corrin. The senior choir sang " Where'er you walk." by Handel, and " God be in my head ". In July, 1961, Dr. B. Colman, who had assisted in the English depart- ment for a number of years, left and was succeeded by Mr. B. J. Pendlebury, M.A., late of Douglas High School for Boys. Mr. H. J. Carr, B.A., also joined the staff as part-time teacher of Greek, Latin and German. In May, 1962, the German department had the assistance of Miss Erica Wutzke, of Frankfurt University, as tutor. In July, 1962, Mrs. A. S. Clague relinquished her post as Domestic Bursar on her marriage. We thank all those who have generously supported the Magazine by taking advertisement space again in this issue. Founded 1834 Philip, Son & Nephew Limited ENGLISH & FOREGIN BOOKSELLERS (^ I-H-L". STATIONERS & ARTISTS' COLOURMEN Educational and Medical Books Scientific and Technical Books Maps, Atlases and Guide Books The Latest Novels and Plays always in Stock BOOK TOKENS SOLD AND EXCHANGED CENTRAL PREMISES: 7 WHITECHAPEL, LIVERPOOL 1 Telephone: CENtral 0246, 0247 and 0248 UNIVERSITY BOOK ROOM: 3 BEDFORD STREET NORTH, LIVERPOOL 7 Telephone : ROYal 2663 SCHOOL OFFICERS 1961 - 1962 Head Girl: Pauline Kennaugh. Deputy Head Girl; Micbele Standen. Head Boarder: Fiona Gore. School Prefects : Diana Firth, Jennifier Callister, Susan Gilmour, Eileen Kinrade, Jennifer Quirk, Barbara Jones, Janet Wright. House Prefects: Carole Marsden, Jennifer Gibb, Patricia Thacker, Shirin Al-Ansari, Margaret Callister. Sub-Prefects : Judith Moore, Judith Sewell, Andrea Nicholl, Anna Creer School Games Captain : Michele Standen. House Captains : Olaf Susan Gilmour. Lagman — Michele Standen. Magnus — Shirin Al-Ansari. Godred — Eileen Kinrade. Magazine Editor: Mary Pieston. Magazine Sub-Editors : Suzanne Lawson, Susan Ellis. Magazine Committee: Jennifer Gibb, Maria Kegg, Fatma Msoma, Bruna Bishop, Katherine Kewley. OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION President: Mrs. J. M. Watkin. Vice-Presidents:: Mrs. M. Kennaugh, Miss B. Lewthwaite. Chairman: Mrs. E. M. Kewley. Treasurer : Mrs. N. Davies. Secretary : Mrs. B. Burton. Committee: Mrs. Hawton, Misses Black, Halsall, Kinvig, Kennaugh and Renton. A coffee morning was held during November in the School Hall; this was a great success. The Annual Dance was held at the Castle Mona Hotel on the 4th January, 1962, which was a most enjoyable affair. It was decided to hold the Annual General Meeting in the_ evening at the Sefton Hotel on the 10th April; the attendance was much better" than usual. On July 19th the usual tennis match was played against the School; after which the Old Girls entertained the School to supper at the Witches Mill. During the year we have continued to welcome new members and were pleased to hear from Mrs. Van Doorninck (nee Susanna Dunsterville; 1921-1927) c/o Bank of Scotland, 1 Regent Street, London ; she would be glad to hear from old friends, Will all Old Girls who have anything of interest to tell us, particularly those who marry and change their names ; or about any change of address, please contact The Secretary — Mrs. Burton, Main Road, Ballasalla. 1916 FLASHBACK , The first School Magazine of the Castletown High School was published during the Easter Term, 1916, and sold for sixpence a copy. The editor apologised for the small size of the magazine and appealed to the Old Girls for financial assistance. " Few people realise the difficulties of obtaining anything except well-intended but unfulfilled promises." This sad and rather bitter comment was replaced in No. 2, issued in the Summer Term, 1916, by thanks for financial support and contributions. The editors of the first number were Joan Bay ley and Eileen Wilmot; the latter was replaced by M. Marshall, now our patron, Mrs. Aylwin Cotton. Increases in the cost of printing in 1916 prevented the issue of a third number as planned for that year. This difficulty is still with us ! New girls during Easter Term, 1916, included Mercy Margerison CANNELL'S CAFE DUKE STREET : DOUGLAS * * MORNING COFFEE : LUNCH : GRILLS DELICIOUS AFTERNOON TEAS * * OUK SPECIALITIES FRESH CREAM CAKES : PORK PIES PARTV CAKES : WEDDING CAKES Castletown 2125 Established 1875 JOHN J. CLAGUE (CASTLETOWN) LTD. 11/15 ARBORY STREET : CASTLETOWN IRONMONGERS & TOOL DEALERS ELECTRICAL, RADIO & TELEVISION DEALERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS HOOVER & ELECTROLUX AUTHORISED DEALERS Visit our Showrooms and see our display of Radio and Television Receivers, Tape Recorders, Cleaners, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Spin Dryers, Irons, Kettles and Electrical Appliances Confidential H.P. Terms Available whose sister Mary passed the "Cambridge Senior with distinctions in 1916." They were the sisters of the now well-known scientist-broadcaster and O.K.W. Dr. Tom Margerison. It is interesting to read that the now traditional hockey match during the vacation between Buchan Vith Form eleven and a K.W.C. eleven was being played as long ago as 1916. Topical items of the day were Zeppelin raids; during the alarms Miss Dawson led her flock into the cellars for refuge. A sincere hope was expressed that the smell of camphor which prevailed throughout the school would be effective in warding off measules ! The 1916 issues are particularly interesting to present members of the school as our patron, Mrs. Aylwin Cotton, is mentioned several times in them. She played Mrs.