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The school was not open long before the outbreak of WW1.

The teaching staff when the school was opened in 1911 were as follows:

Head Mistress: Miss Helen D. Heatley, M.A. (Lond.).

Assistant Mistresses: Miss F. S. Clay; Miss A. H. Craven; Miss M. W. Dyott; Miss M. E. Fletcher; Miss I. A. Irwin, B.A.; Miss W. M. Kirkman; Miss D. G. Leete, B.Sc.; Miss S. Luce, B.A.; Miss N. A. S. O'Connor; Miss M. E. Payton, B.A.; Miss K. M. Neligan, B.A.; Miss K. L. Porcher, B.A.; Miss E. M. Stevenson; Miss E. R. St. C. Tissdall; Miss J. K. Wallis; Miss F. J. Leach, B.Sc.; Miss E. A. Walton; Miss D. Bailey, L.R.A.M.; and Miss H. Jenks, L.R.A.M.

In 1914 Miss A. M. Baker; and Miss Bexfield joined the staff, followed by Miss C. Buchanan, B.Sc. in 1915.

Miss Helen Heatley placed great weight on the importance on the carrying on with school traditions during the war years, and was always impressing upon the girls that they had a role to play in the war effort. As Headmistress she supported any efforts made to raise money for charities or help the local community. The girls made lavender bags, and collected sheep's wool which was used to make knitted squares. They were dyed in a wide range of colours and sewn together to make blankets. Other items they made included book markers, wall paper bead necklaces, and soft cloth dolls. Allotments were also set up to produce fruit and vegetables for use in the school's kitchens.

On 11th November, 1918, Miss Heatley summoned the whole school to the hall to inform them that the war had ended, and the armistice had been signed. Everyone was then sent home for the rest of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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