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Individual School Galas
Most schools arranged small Galas as House Competitions
during the summer months, and a challenge to neighbouring schools
was often issued for one or two specific events.
Bromley Schools Gala. A most successful Gala was held
on July 2nd, 1955, at Downham Baths. It is encouraging to note
that eight Primary Schools and seven Secondary Schools took an
active part in the programme. The number of schools included
each year is steadily increasing, and the possibility of having two
Galas—one for Primary Schools and one for Secondary Schoolsmight
be a matter for future consideration.
Kent County Schools Gala was held in the neighbouring
borough of Beckenham during the Summer term. In the final
results. Bromley Schools Association gained second place, providing
great encouragement and no little enthusiasm for the greater
challenge of the National Championships to be held later in the
year.
Places gained at the Kent County Schools Gala were :—
First place — 5 girls.
Second place — 2 boys. 4 girls.
Third place — 1 boy. 1 girl.
All England Schools Gala. The choice of venue for the
All England Schools Gala was allocated this year to Division II
(Kent and Surrey). Downham Swimming Bath was selected for
the main swimming events, as it was not possible to find other
suitable accommodation within the County. The Lewisham
Borough Council acted as hosts, but the main organisation of these
Championships was in the hands of staffs of local schools. Special
mention should be made of those Bromley residents who provided
billets and hospitality to hundreds of competitors and their team
managers from Thursday to Sunday during the Championships.
In addition a generous tribute should be paid to the numerous
teachers and members of administrative staffs who gave so freely
of their time and energy to ease the flow at transit points, reception
and rest centres, and canteens used for the service of meals.
Included in the representatives from Area II (Kent and Surrey).
Bromley Schools Association was fortunate to have five competitors—4
girls and 1 boy and 1 reserve. Only one of these
competitors gained a final placing, and to her we offer congratulations.