& District NewsSeptember 2015 Back to school Meden Celebrates 50 Years Pupils and staff past and present recently attended the 50th anniversary of the opening of Meden School. Former teachers present included Mr Ellis, Mr Phoenix, Mrs Davies, Mr Bird and Mrs Buxton. Mrs Janet Brashaw, current Headteacher, welcomed everyone to the event which included musical entertainment provided by former pupils who played songs from the five decades the school has been open, as well as an exhibition of photos and memorabilia. There were refreshments on offer including a barbecue in the House Court. Mr Barrie Ellis, who was the first head teacher, returned to the school especially for the celebrations and spoke to a packed hall. He spoke about the changes which have taken place since the 1960s and recalled the first pupil to walk down the school path, who he was reunited with at the anniversary celebrations He paid tribute to the two deputy head teachers who were appointed with him in 1965, Mr Sid Thompson and Mrs Kate Spiers, both of whom have since passed away. He also recalled the two caretakers during his time as Head as well as the first Chair of school governors, Alderman William Foster. Mr Ellis, now 88, told how new buildings were built as the school population grew from 600 to 1500 children in the 1970s and the fight he had with the education department at County Hall who wanted to implement an open plan design which he said he managed to alter. He said ‘I always tried to teach pupils the value of courtesy and respect; and spoke of the schools links with the community Mrs Brashaw presented the former Headteacher with a plaque of the old and new school badges, which Mr Ellis said would have pride of place in his home On Friday 17th July a time capsule was planted at the front Elliott joins the GB Team of the school and on the last day of term there was a mass balloon launch. Meden student Elliott Clogg was selected to represent Great Britain Copy deadline for the as part of Team GB swimming team at the European Youth Olympic PLEASE NOTE October 2015 issue is: Monday 7th September 2015 Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia which ran from 26 July to 2 August. Please email your advertising or editorials to Elliott is one of eight 15/16 year old male swimmers who were Fellow pupils and staff at Meden School as well as the Parish Council Tania Barlow at the new email address below: selected along with an equal number of female swimmers. He has are incredibly proud of him and wish him continued success been working incredibly hard in training, pushing himself to his In recognition of his achievement Mansfield District Council, [email protected] limits and his hard work and dedication has definitely paid off! Executive Mayor, Mrs Kate Allsopp sent Elliott her own best wishes It is a fantastic opportunity for Elliot to be selected by Team GB in a hand delivered letter. or for further information telephone Tania on: 01623 846011 and an achievement he can be immensely proud off. Page 2 September 2015 GARDENING MONTHLY... Every Thursday 8am - 2pm Editor’s Letter Back from a relaxing week on a Rhine cruise with my mum, we had an amazing time on board Serenade II the service was fantastic, the staff just couldn’t do enough and the food was delicious starting with a buffet breakfast, 4 course lunch, afternoon tea, 4 course dinner and late night snacks, needless to say I need to start my diet like NOW!!!! 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