Memories of 'shirley Corner' School And' Miss Ball'

The old school bell would ring out at the start of the day. Chalk on blackboards, shirts and ties. The school colours of green and gold. Crowded classrooms, with very little room. Lunchtimes were spent in classrooms,small and crampt. No kitchen, the meals brought in. Meals served up by Mrs May and Mrs Coles. Dinner ladies Mrs Turner,Mrs Burd and Mrs Bolt. Four classes, plus one held in the village hall. My class of thirty seven, tables in long rows side by side. Janet and John books then Peter and Jane. Classroom Assemblies were the norm'. The headmaster Mr Collier strict and stern. There were very few facilities. Mrs Bird,Mr Scott,Mrs Collier and young Mss Ball. And Pre National Curriculum.... The children having separate playtimes. In the tiny playground, there wasn't much room.! Outside toilets, cold in winter. Morning break;children drinking milk out of a bottle with a straw. The long hot hazy summer days sports day held in the farmers field across the way. The three legged race and the egg and spoon. Children running, jumping, having fun. And then the important news... We're soon to have a.... Brand New School !