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The School Athletic Team competed in the Surrey Special Schools
Athletic Championships at Imber Court, and won both the Boys and
Girls Trophies. Altogether 93 Certificates were obtained (41 firsts,
30 seconds, and 22 thirds).
(c) Boxing
Clinton McKenzie won the Surrey Championships, Class B at 8st.
3 lbs. on January 30th, 1970.
(d) Football and Rounders
The School Football XI came second in the Surrey Special Schools
League, while the Rounders Team won its section.
4. Events
(a) Visit to Pantomime
Forty of our Junior Children were taken to the Ashcroft Theatre on
January 20th by the Staff of Impact House. The children thoroughly
enjoyed the visit and each child sent a letter of thanks.
(b) New Year Party
The Parents Association held a New Year Party for all the children
on Saturday, February 7th. In addition to the usual tea, conjuring and
Punch and Judy Shows, each child received a present of a box of
chocolates.
(c) Open Day
The School was open to friends, parents and the general public on
July 7th, 1970.
(d) Outing to Littlehampton
The Staff of Telephone House, Croydon, took 40 of our primary
department to Littlehampton for the day on July 18th. The children, and
Staff who accompanied them, had a very enjoyable time, and we are most
grateful to our hosts for their kindness.
(e) Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival was held in the School Hall on September 30th.
The Rev. R. Lunnon, Vicar of St. Stephen's Norbury, gave the address, the
rest of the service being conducted by the children. After the service,
senior pupils distributed parcels of groceries to the Senior Citizens in
the neighbourhood.