Extracts from "The Tower"

LAST September it was decided to form a Sewing Circle for the senior girls of the school. But, as there are few girls in the Sixth Form, it has now been opened to the fifth-year girls, who have become very keen members. The club meets on Wednesday evenings, from 4.10 to about 5.30, and is very capably supervised by Mrs. Watson, who gives up her time to assist the girls in their needlework.

The work usually consists of dresses and skirts, which must be of a good standard. A small sub is paid each week for the refreshments, and the use of the equipment and cottons, etc.

We hope the club will continue to flourish and that, as a result of these evening classes, girls will become interested in making their own clothes in the future.

 L.M.B.

ON the 17th, 18th and 19th November, 1960, the School ventured on its largest production to date - Arnold Ridley's “The Ghost Train”.  The play was a great success, being shown to full houses, and earned considerable praise for the high standard of acting, and the excellent scenery and effects.

The action of the play takes place in the dilapidated waiting-room of Fal Vale railway station. The story is about a "ghost train" and an unscrupulous gang of crooks who use the superstitious nature of the waiting-room's occupants for their own ends.

The play was very well produced by Mr. Bamber, who had excellent support from his cast. Mr. Clarke, the Art Department, and the Amateur Dramatics Workshop Society between them produced scenery and props which could have graced any professional stage. For the lighting and very realistic sound-effects, Mr. Guffogg and his assistants deserve our special praise.  But this was an all-round effort and all those who in any way helped to make the play a resounding success deserve the School's gratitude.

M.T.R., J.E.F.