I found this photo when attempting to sort out family photographs. I was at the School from 1950 through 1957 and my late brother Patrick was in the 5th year when I started, so his time at the School would have been from 1946 through 1954. (he was not a prefect at the time of the photograph). Briefly, my brother …
Chairman’s Report for the year 2020
I am pleased to submit my third report on the activities of The Old Cicestrians’ and the Committee for the past year. 2020 was a challenging and difficult year for us all. Covid-19 has transformed society and all normal arrangements. As I write news of a successful vaccine may mean 2021 will mark a return to a new “Normal”. Finance …
Harry Clark (CHSB 1928-1935)
Harry Clark, one of our oldest old boys! All I have phoned the three people who were not on e-mail to confirm the cancellation of the Christmas Lunch – all had expected the call. And all were were Supportive of the idea of a Spring Lunch. Jonathan – Andrew Howard gave me his e-mail address to add to our list. …
The Old School Buildings
I have made a study of the school for my own interest, looking at the architecture, planning, the architects and other aspects of the site. I was wondering if you could tell me please, what happened to the 1933 plaque commemorating the opening of the extensions at that time and where was it originally located? Was there ever a similar …
Derrick Gordon Cole
Hi, my late Father Mr Derrick Gordon Cole attended this school from 1939 & stayed at 2 Wenbans cottage in Wenbans lane Wadhurst. I’m researching his childhood & would love to see any old photos of his school days. Any information would be greatly received. Kind regards, Sue Gadsdon ( Daughter) If anyone has any information please send …
Paul Baker, Richard Spiridion and Laurence Whiting
l am trying to find out what became of these old boys. l know that they were certainly attending the school in 1970. All l know is that l think Laurence Whiting died at quite a young age. Richard Spiridion was in London for a short while. As for Paul Baker, l think he was rather cruelly teased because he …
Colin Hayward (CHSB 1944 -1949)
I have the sad duty of reporting the death of our friend Colin Hayward, a “Chi High” pupil from 1944 to 1949. Colin was a native of Littlehampton, and worked for the greater part of his life as a Public Health Inspector – first for Worthing Borough Council and later for Adur District Council. Colin passed away very, very peacefully …
Douglas Murgatroyd 1943 – 2020
To begin this appreciation of the life of Doug Murgatroyd, John Child introduces him by saying – “Doug was a very industrious producer of informative articles for the OC’s newsletters in the past. All of the documents produced by Doug were logged in the O.C’s records some years ago and will be held at the Record Office and found …
The “Bug” Club 1953
The “Bug” Club 1953The Club members in front of the biology labA few names: From L to R – David Roberts, Malcolm Livesey, ? Price, ? Ridsdale, Steve King, Peter Farrell, ? , ? , ? . Ken “Bogey” Murch who ran the club gave me a life-long interest in natural history. Perhaps someone can provide some other names? From …