Schools

Christmas Eve at the Front

An interesting letter has just been received by Mrs Packer, of Broadclyst, from her husband, Corpl Packer of A Company, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, who is serving with the Expeditionary Force in Northern France. In the course of a letter he describes a remarkable incident which occurred on Christmas Eve between the British and German trenches.

Work on Shebbear's sports hall begins 9th March 1973

Work on a sports hall for Shebbear College has begun. The project is part of the college's programme of expansion. It will compromise a full size sports arena, two squash courts, three recreation rooms, a table tennis balcony and two changing rooms, and it should be completed by the end of the year. Headmaster Mr G W Kingsnorth,

Shebbear's new science block opened on Speech Day 21.07.1961

Prof. Charles Coulson, F.R.S. professor of mathematics at Oxford University declared at the opening ceremony of the new £20,000 science block on the morning of speech day at Shebbear College.

"I declare the building open," he added, "and I hope all who work there will have happiness and joy in the work they do."

Architects of the two storey building, are Messrs Yorke, Mardall and Rosenberg of London. It was designed by Mr Roger Tomalin and built by Messrs J E Stacey, of Holsworthy.

The headmaster, Mr J B Morris, said the new block was not quite finished, but would be completed in the holiday. Mr Morris congratulated Mr J Court senior French master, who had recently gained a Ph.D. He expressed good wishes to two masters who were leaving: Mr Peter Clifford, England and French master, Scout master and cricketer, and Mr Michael Kenwood, senior maths master, Pollard House master, in charge of senior rugger and cricket and who had formed a junior union society. Mr Kenwood has been teaching at the college for 6 years.

Prizes were distributed by Mrs H M Heywood. A vote of thanks was expressed by Mr J C Chudley, vice president of the Old Shebbearian Association.

The school orchestra opened the afternoon's proceedings with three numbers: minuet fron Suite No. 2 by Henry Purcell, Gavot from Suite in G by John Banister and March in D by Handel.

After the speeches a gymnastic display took place on the front lawn directed by Mr Tom Danby, college gym master.

Old Boarding School - Shebbear College Centenary 01.07.1941

1941 marks the Centenary of the founding of one of the oldest Boarding School in the County of Devon. On Lady Day, 1841, owing to the foresight of a group of members of the Bible Christian Church, Shebbear Proprietary Grammar School was opened, having as its first Headmaster or Master, as he was then called - Rev H C O'Donoghue, M.A. of St John's College, Cambridge, who was a Chaplain to His Majestry, King William IV.

Headmasters, Thomas Ruddle, B.A. who directed its fortunes from 1864 to 1909 and John Rounsfell B.A.B sc. who was its Headmaster from 1909 to 1933.

The centenary year will, be quietly observed and celebrated at the Prize Distribution to he held on July 2nd 1941 at 2.30 pm. Councillor G H Braddick has graciously consented to preside at the afternoon function, and the prizes will be presented by the Very Rev. The Dean of Manchester, Dr. Garfield Williams