Do you know anyone in the picture?
Who knows what class this is and what year? Continue reading Puzzle for Today No. 2
Category: Schools
Today’s Teaser
Who are these Rye Children?
Is your Mum or Dad or your grandma or grandpa, or even you, in this picture?
Clue : The year was almost certainly 1937 (The last year at Lion Street before the pupils carried their chairs down to the new Primary School in Ferry Road. Continue reading Today’s Teaser
Reunion of those who left Rye Grammar School in 1955
They came from all over the World to enjoy an evening together at The Fish Cafe. Some had not seen each other for fifty years. John Barnes, who has lived in California for many years, organised the event which was a resounding success. Plans are already being made for another gathering in a few years time .
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Faces From the Past – How Many Can You Name?
Bill Waters School Picture
Are you in this picture and how many can you name? Bill Waters knows 75% of his classmates but we are not going to make it too easy – Put a name to all those you know – And tell us where they are today. Continue reading Faces From the Past – How Many Can You Name?
Apple Juice Gets Official Seal Of Approval…
Hastings Deputy Mayor, Judy Rogers was greeted by the Buckswood School Bagpipe Band when she visited the school to try the apple juice made by the students with fruit from the School’s orchard this week. Commenting on the juice, the Deputy Mayor said that it ‘tasted very good’ and was fascinated to learn more about the project from Buckswood Headteacher, Mark Redsell. Continue reading Apple Juice Gets Official Seal Of Approval…
Buckswood Open Day
Behind the gates….. Buckswood welcomes many new families to first Open Day of the year
This weekend the gates of Buckswood School between Hastings and Rye, were thrown open for the first Open Day of the year. Over 70 people visited the campus to find out about the school having seen the news about all the latest developments to the quirky campus including a woodland activity centre where the students shoot zombies for field archery practice, new sports fields and the laying of the foundations for a new Great Hall. Continue reading Buckswood Open Day
Rye Secondary Class of ’52
We are going back even further than usual this morning – back to 1952. Rye Secondary Modern, Continue reading Rye Secondary Class of ’52
Buckswood Open Day
Another bumper Open Day as record numbers attend Buckswood Open Day
Buckswood School in Guestling was a hive of activity over the weekend as record numbers visited the school at the second Open Day of the year. Over 70 people called in throughout the morning to meet teaching staff, take a tour, meet the School’s dog, peacocks, snakes, chickens and rabbits; and find out more about the education on offer at the international day and boarding school in Hastings. Continue reading Buckswood Open Day
MP invites Students to travel the High Speed Javelin
Amber Rudd MP, invited Buckswood Students to be among the first in Hastings to travel on the High Speed train the ‘Javelin’ that made a special visit to the town as part of the MP’s Rail Summit. Continue reading MP invites Students to travel the High Speed Javelin
Did You Go to Sunday School
By Vic Chalfont
Hearing these days of the churches having various problems and falling congregations, I thought it might be of interest the part churches used to play in everyday life. First lets look at Sunday, this day was always regarded as special as meals were a bit different, there was a Sunday roast and a treat for Sunday tea. Continue reading Did You Go to Sunday School