“In early 1931 it certainly presented the appearance of a field, but little in­vestigation was needed to show that in parts it was as full of shingle as Brighton beach, while docks, nettles, and particularly plantain flourished instead of grass. We know more of the persistency of horseradish since our attacks on it with knives, spades, acid and poison. It still occasionally lifts a slab of asphalt in sheer derision of our efforts. Stoning and weeding parties have rivalled the horse­radish in persistency, and the constant attacks of the school have transformed the field. A flagstaff has now appeared on the field and wire netting around the fences, whilst rose trees and silver birch promise to make the surrounds of the grounds beautiful within a few years.”

“Several weeks later, on December 18th, 1931, the school’s first Christmas concert took place, the stage having only recently been equipped with curtains and lighting. The singing, elocution, country dancing and dramatic performance which made up our programme, gave a most enjoyable evening’s entertainment; the first, we hope of many.”