NEWHAVEN COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL PART 3

Photo 8 is a great aerial view. I was a pupil at Southdown Primary School at the time. I learnt to swim in that little pool! I can remember the eastern-most block of the secondary school being built, passing the site every day on the footpath that led to the primary school, and watching it grow.

Re:-  Part 3,  Photo 3.

This is Adele Shires.

Yes you are right I was in the same class with Adele. If I remember correctly she lived in Peacehaven !

John -- Editor

You have a good memory John! I lived at the Gracie Fields Home in Peacehaven.

Never forget a pretty face Adele ! I am married to a Mary who travelled on the same bus as you to school.

 John -- Editor

Anyone remember the name of the girl in photo 6? Photo 9 looks like Joe Funnel, Teacher.

Hi, I also have fond memories of the Gracie Fields Home at Peacehaven. Whilst still at school, mid to late 1950's,I worked for a local farmer and used to plough several small plots of ground around the "home" and before I left the area, would always plough their rather large garden for them. Always good for half a crown and a very large mug of cocoa. At that time, there was a couple of lads living in the home who went to school with me at Newhaven. One was a Duncan Mackenzie, who I think, may have had a circus background. Never knew what became of him after leaving school. Can not remember other names. Good old days!!!!.

Hi, I remember Duncan well. When Matron (Elsie Cooper) left the Home she went back to Luton and Duncan went with her. Later he found employment and moved on. You may also remember Paul Rayland, Sarah Gibson, Delma Woods, Diane, Clive Kean and Patrick who went to school in Newhaven. The ‘Peacehaveners Reunited’ website has a section on Gracie Fields Home.

Hi Adele, thank's for kick starting my memory. Yes, I can now remember most of the people you mentioned. It was the Matron, Elsie Cooper, that gave me the mugs of cocoa which were very welcome on the cold days. A kind lady.

I think the girl in picture 6 is Linda Blunden, and behind her on the left is Kathleen Ingram.

I think the girl in photo 2 is Sandra (Lewis?). Obviously in Cookery class. We were also in Mrs. Scott's 1959 GCE Needlework class together.

Part 3 Photo 4 - Pat Rayner front left Part 3 Photo 5 - Dawn Penfold Part 3 Photo 6 - Joy Blunden

Is the girl in photo 2 Sandra Swasland, she used to live next door to us in Northdown Road. They later moved to Southdown Road to run the fish and chip shop I believe.

I think the girl in Picture 6 is Joy Blunden (Linda's older sister)

Can anyone remind me of the school uniform colour at the secondary school? I  left in 1961.

The school scarf was blue and white and I still have it!!