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Editorial What arc standards? In the last wcek-scvcn days after the Editor asked for the last contributions—she has been inundated with material for the magazine. What troubles her is the standard of those contributions. Colour photography is beautiful and eye-catching, but it still needs clear out­lines. So many photographs offered to the Editor have been blurred. The colour was lovely, but the standard of picture taking is not high. The "artist" has been fascinated by the obvious, and neglected her craft. So with many of the reports, stories and poems. They lacked "finish"; they were "all right". They were without the care and finish which would have made them acceptable. What does the Editor do—accept poor material in order to encourage the author and lower the standard of the magazine? Or does she say, "Thank you for your effort, but we want the best. Anything else gives a distorted idea of your work"? What do you think? Wc warmly welcome the addition of "Through the Gateway" to the "Gateway". The present B.A. girls will find that they arc little different from their prede­cessors, and some of the old girls' exploits may prove very inspiring.

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Foreword By The Headmistress As I write, it is a warm sunny morning in May, the first real summer Sunday of the year. This lovely, gentle countryside is bathed in sunlight and the oak trees in the park arc resplendent in their fresh, young leaves; the lake lies still and green, the cows have just made their leisurely way out of the farm sheds and are making for the further pastures, though near and far all is lush and green. A cuckoo has been calling and calling across the park against the back­ground of birdsong and the bleat of lambs from the meadows below the Abbey. It is good to know there are still some left to mark our days to midsummer.

The reminder that this idyllic setting is actually the home of a school comes from the soft thud of tennis balls on the courts and girls' voices—unaware of all this beauty round them, I wonder? Or docs it soak into their beings and become part of them. Those of you who arc looking back at the Abbey from the other side of the Gateway will know the answer and no doubt this first issue of our amalgamation in publishing will do much to bring back nostalgic memories of schooldays and of the unique atmosphere of Battle Abbey and the peaceful countryside in which it is set.

We hope that by this combination of School Magazine and Old Girls' Magazine there will be a closer link between Old Girls and the living school. This academic year has seen a new phase in the school with the introduction of Transition, a new class of nine to ten year old entrants in response to requests from parents. It also brings to an end the old style Sixth Form offer­ing two-year courses to A-level, and we are now preparing the ground for the new General Sixth Form next year. We hope it will be possible for these girls to work in a more unified group, and to expand the work of the Design for Living Course to include lectures and visits on Citizenship and World Affairs. Closely linked with this is the General Studies Course which leads to a GCE at AO-level and which can be taken in one year. The Human Biology Course which is of particular interest to those entering Nursing or ancillary groups of the medical profession, can also be taken in one year. With the opportunity of adding F.nglish at AO-levcI and continuing subjects taken at CSE to Ordin­ary Level examination, this can offer a valuable year's study giving added GCE qualifications for entry lo Colleges and a year to mature in the freer, more independent atmosphere of the Sixth Form House.

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School Calendar 1973-1974 September 15th Autumn Term began. 16th New girls arrived. 24th Council Meeting. 29th Evening Service in Abbot's Hall. Parents invited to stay.

October 4th Mr. Lacey took Illrd Form for a geography outing to Gardner's Farm.

IVih Form went with Miss Fentum lo a performance of "The Merchant of Venice" at Sussex University.

5th Vth had a full day of field work with Mr. Lacey. 7th School attended Harvest Festival at Battle Church. 9th Junior Choir sang in the church at a special service for Old People. 13th Reception by the Battle Historical Society in the Abbot's Hall. 20th Bcnenden one day event. 22nd Council Meeting. 26th Abbey Guides gave a Hallow E'en party in the ruins. 29th Miss Parker and staff entertained to lea in Sixth Form House.

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Going to church

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1st November HALF TERM 8th Council Meeting. 10th Battle Bonfire Night. Senior Forms watched from the terrace and

the junior forms from the school windows. I 1th Guides took colours to church for the Remembrance Day Service. 13th General Inspection began. 16th F.nd of General Inspection. 17th St. Martin's House Party. 22nd Exhibition of "Paperback Books for Students" in the Library.

Visit of some girls to Sports Exhibition at Eastbourne. 25th Film in the library "Kill or Cure". 30th Mr. Lacey took 1st and 2nd Form and some other girls to the exhibi­

tion "The Bible Comes Alive" at Eastbourne.

December 5th Teachers of English Association held poetry reading and song recital

in the Abbot's Hall. 6th Three groups of girls went carol singing in Battle. 10th Carol singing on the Green. II ill Christmas Dinner followed by Vth form party. 14th Carol Service followed by Coffee and mince pics in the English Room

and the Dining Room. 1 5th End of Term.

January 1 3th Spring Term began. 20th "Mock" exams began. 30th Three members of Vth attended a lecture at the College of Further

Education in Hastings.

February 1st Council Meeting. 8th Vlth Form went to London with Miss Kortright to sec "Jesus

Christ Superstar". 22nd Council Meeting. 23rd Vlth and Vth attended a dance at Brickwall School. 25th Mr. Hascltine showed anti-smoking film.

March 2nd Forms III, II, I and Transition went to the Festival Ballet matinee at

Eastbourne. Form IV went to the Festival Ballet in the evening with Miss Scott and Miss Harvey. Vth Form Dance with Brickwall school as guests.

7th Madigral choir sang at Hastings Festival, and came second. 8th Senior Choir sang at Hastings Musical Festival, came second.

Guides came third in Camp Fire Singing. 10th Confirmation. 21st O-level Cookery and Needlework practical exam.

Some Vth and IVth formers went to University College Hospital with Mrs. Hex.

24th School trip to Paris with Vlth, Vth, IVth and llrd formers. 30th End of term.

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April 26th 29th

Summer term began. Council Meeting.

May 1st Captain Ponikowski spoke to lVth form about the W.R.A.C. 3rd Guides went to the Local Association A.G.M. in the Guide Hut,

Battle. 4th Judo exams.

V.S.O. talk with slides by Joanna Benson and Margaret Dickson, two old girls.

8th Dance Group went to sec Ballet Rambcrt at the Gardner Centre, Brighton, with Miss Parker.

29th HALF TERM

June 3rd O-Icvcl began. 22nd Old Girls' Concert in aid of V.S.O.s with the Scholars' Group. 24th IVth Form went to Wimbledon. 28lh Guide Camp at Blacklands. 29th Bcncndcn Open Day.

Sports Day

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July 2nd 5th and 6th Forms visit Dungencss Power Station with Mr. Lacey. 3rd Westminster Bank Open Evening. 6th St. Mary's House Party. 8th Meeting for Third Form Parents. 9th Meeting for 4th Form parents. 16th Swimming Gala. 18th Sports Day. 19th End of Term.

House Reports

St. Mary's Head of House Vice Head of House Games Captain Bronzes Stars III Form Shield G.C.R.

Judith Reed Sally Joiner Alison Martin Rebecca Bcierlc, Alison Martin Philippa Rogers, Susan Kefford Helen Reid Miriam Hooper, Nadinc Williams.

St. Mary's this year, or shall we say for 2"j's of this year, has not kept up its virtually unblemished reputation of previous years. At one stage it seemed as if careless marks and automatic points would reach to infinity, whereas merit marks were merely a small dot in the universe. However, one cannot judge people, especially young people, merely by a written record of their personal behaviour. Their character, which no amount of marks, good or bad, can really show, is surely the most important part of a child; and St. Mary's certainly has plenty of characters. In both the Autumn term and Spring term, we held an overall position of third place. I am sure that all the seniors have experienced a stage of wanting to give the whole thing up "as a bad job ," until perhaps they think of St. Mary's as individual people, and then somehow, with their faults separated, and their good points more obvious, St. Mary's is a pretty wonderful house. This term we have our house party, which we arc all looking forward to, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Mumford our house mistress for all she has done for us. Our thanks also go to Mrs. Sherwood, Mrs. Jacobs, Mr. Sutcliffe and Mrs. Dotrill (Dotty), who left us at the end of the term.

J. Reed

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St. Martin's Head of House M. Diaz-Albertini Vice Head T. Karsten Games Captain C. Irving-Swift Stars I.ucy Brooks, Lesley Bowen, Kamala Singam, C. Irving-

Swift. G.C.R.'s Ladan Vahabzadch, D. Peralta, C. McMillan, A. Knox. The Autumn term started with an atmosphere of uncertainty, as at the end of the Summer term, things seemed to have fallen very flat, and we had lost Deirdre Bannerman our previous house captain. However, after the first few weeks, things picked up, and we had a super house party, organised by fourth and fifth forms. The house grew more assured as the term went on, and we were awarded by tying 1st with St. E's for the Conduct Cup, and 2nd overall for the shield. We also tied first in posture, and did very well in our games, as Carol kept us on our toes with frequent practices.

The Spring term started very well, and continued to go well throughout the whole term. Everyone made a tremendous effort to pull up into first place, which, even though we did not quite succeed, was helped by the strength of our fifth and sixth forms, as everyone was cither a star or bronze. It was a happy term, and the nctball matches were played with great enthusiasm, pulling us into 2nd place. By the end of the term, the house was working to­gether like a team, and we were rewarded by getting the Conduct Cup with a good lead, and we came 2nd overall by one point only! It is now the beginning of the Summer term, and 'O' and 'A' levels arc in front of many of us, but let us hope that the term will be another happy one. We should all like to thank Miss Fentum for the wonderful help that she has given us as House Mistress, and also Mr. Laccy and Miss Hughes for their un­failing support. And lastly, we would like to thank Carol our long suffering games captain, and Tina our vice house captain, who have both done much to say the least for St. Martins. And from myself, the very best of luck to everyone now, and in the future.

M. Diaz-Albertini

St. Etheldreda's House Captain Helen Rundall Vice house captain Dipti Shah Games Captain Lesley Rein Bronzes L. Salari Stars L. Rein, C. Parsons, S. Clark, L. Currcr-Briggs G.C.R.'s N. Rutherford-Jones, J . Morland. St. Ethcldreda's returned in the Winter term looking forward to a new school year with its usual 'ups' and 'downs'. The 'downs' came in the form of weekly house meetings announcing the rising number of bad marks; the 'ups' being events like the house party which was, as always, magnificicntly arranged by the 4th and 5th forms. At half term L. Rein and L. Salari received their stars.

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At the end of term St. Ethcldreda's regained the Shield from St. Mary's. C. Parsons was awarded her Star, and D. Shah was confirmed as Vice house captain. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for all her help and support throughout the year. The Spring Term brought 'mock' G.C.E.'s and with the seniors busy, the rest of the school let good behaviour slip away for a time. Despite this St. Ethcdreda's won the Shield again. J . Morland and N. Rutherford-Jones gained G.C.R.'s, S. Clark and E. Currcr-Briggs their Stars, and L. Salari became a Bronze. With the Summer term come many outdoor activities and I am certain that Lesley's enthusiasm will help St. Etheldreda's work hard at sports, after winning Sports Day last year. I am sure the house will join me in thanking Mrs. Gould for all her help and good advice as House Mistress, and all our other members of staff. 1 should like to extend my best wishes to all St. Etheldreda's for a happy and successful future.

H. Rundcll

St. Patrick's Bronzes S. Brown, N. Kashani Stars K. Hallpike, S. Little Games Captain V. Euggle G.C.R. N. Hemsley, E. Morrison, B. Thompson, D. Lowe Winter Term '73 began in a rather confused state with no House Captain, Bronze or Star to lead the house. However in time St. Pat's soon picked up and pulled themselves together. The house worked well as a team and by the end of the Autumn Term we moved up to third position overall and gained some stars and G.C.R.'s. We also came first in deportment and for this our congratulations and thanks go to Vicky Fuggle our Games Captain.

The beginning of the spring term saw St. Patrick's working hard as a good, strong team for the orphans' display. This seemed to be a good omen and we also welcomed a new staff member of St. Patrick's, Miss Harvey. Our Junior team did well in the Inter-House nctball matches and St. Patrick's proved their intelligence by coming first in the Inter-House Quiz. However we slipped down to fourth place at the end of the second term, a result which I hope will not discourage the house this term. Our thanks go to Miss Gay, our housemistress, for all the help and encourage­ment she has given us throughout the last two terms and for the unfailing support of the other House staff. The Summer term lies ahead and also another chance for St. Patrick's to prove themselves. The very best of luck to all and a toast to the future.

S. Brown, N. Kashani

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Form Reports

Transition AUTUMN TERM, 1974 We were nine girls in the form. After a few weeks Paula went home because she was homesick. We took it in turns to be Form Captain. Our first outing was to a puppet show called "Pinnochio", it was in Hastings. Later in the term we went to an Exhibition in Eastbourne called "The Bible Comes to Life". We had an extra day at half term because of Princess Anne's wedding. When we came back we watched it on television. On 5th November we watched the Guy Kawkes procession go up the drive from the dining room window. There were two house parties. Jane and Nicola went to St. Etheldrcda's, and Caroline and Babs went to St. Martin's. They enjoyed them. Near the end of term we had a Christmas Dinner; then we had a party given by the Fifth Form. We went as gypsies, it was fun. A few days later we had a Carol Service when Nicola read the first lesson. After the service we had mince pies and coffee; then we went home.

Barbara Shawycr

SPRING TERM We all came back and several people had left and there were about seven new girls. About one or two weeks later we went to a pantominc called "Give a dog a Bone"; it was very funny. It was in the Westminster Theatre. Our next event was half term. We had mark reading. Nicola and Deborah received their G.C.R.'s. It wasn't a real half term but just a night at home. You didn't have to go. We all came back safely the next day. After maybe three weeks Sylvie Lecourtois came; she is F'rench. She is the youngest in the school. We all had to move dormitories. We arc now in Blue Bird. Soon after we went to a ballet called "Swan Lake", it was very nice. The next great happenings were the form plays. Each form had to do a play. We did the "Copper Coin". It was a Chinese play. We also had Mark reading. Caroline and Jane received their G.C.R.'s and Caroline also her deportment badge. Babs, Nicola, Deborah, Caroline and Jane received their B.A.G.A. four badge. Isis received her four, three and two B.A.G.A. Gymnastic awards. At last it was end of term we all went home.

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Form I In the Autumn Term our form captain was Carolyn Cyster. The form had eight new girls. The form's first outing was to Battle Museum, because we were doing "The Battle of Hastings" in Integrated Studies. Then we went to Michelham Priory for our projects on "Monks and monasteries" in Integrated Studies. Later in the term was St. E's house party. After half term we went and saw a Bible Exhibition for R.E. and Bryony became form captain. The next event was St. Martin's house party. At the end of term we had the Christmas Party which the Fifth Form organised.

In the Spring term we went to London to see "Give a dog a bone". We were allowed back stage which was very interesting. The next outing of the term was a visit to Bodiam village for Integrated Studies and then again to see the castle. After half term we went to sec a Ballet called "Swan Lake" in Eastbourne. We had a concert in the Abbot's Hall where some musicians played and sang and a dancer did some dancing. After that the Guides com­peted in the Hastings Festival. At the end of term our form did our play called "Watership Down".

Form II AUTUMN TERM Form captain Vice form captain Games captain Vice games captain

Fiona Barrington Francesca Gee Deborah Ross Julia Gocbel

Fiona Barrington stayed in II form so we met with her when we came up to second form. Eight new girls came to our form. Ladan Vahabzadeh, Beverly Lowe, Debbie Simson, Fiona Heron, Fiona Tcale, Suzan Pickborn, Ursula Platzer (who went up a form) and Suzana Potecher who also went up a form. The whole form went to a Bible exhibition where we learnt about the Bible and the food and clothes in those times. St. E's had their house party before half term. Near the end of term the fifth form had the fifth form party, wc all go to it. Wc also had an orphan display. St. Martin's had a house party. Cathy L. Darby, Julie Anne Jones and Fiona Barrington left at the end of this term.

SPRING TERM Form captain Vice form captain Games captain Vice games captain

M. Hooper E. Morrison J . Gocbel L. Wilson

New girls: Judith Jones and Catherine Usher.

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At the beginning of this term we went to "Give a dog a bone", and went back stage. Wc also went to "Swan Lake" in ballet. We had a weekend for half term and a few of us stayed behind at school and went to the beach, and also went to a cinema. St. Patrick's were going to have a house party but did not. After half term wc did our form play, "King Henry the VIII", Sandy Campell was Henry. Francesca Gee left.

SUMMER TERM Form captain Charlotte Godson Vice form captain Ladan V. Games captain M. Hooper Vice games captain J . Goebel We arc jusl starting our summer term. There are no new girls. We have exams this term.

Form III CHRISTMAS TERM This term five new girls joined our form to make the number up to twenty-two. One was Indian, Bina from Bombay, one was Persian, Lian, Susana was from Spain, and Ruth and Angela are both English. Our games captain was Susan Jackson and the vice Jocclinc Godson. Gcorgina Henry was the form captain and Kerry Ross the vice. F"or the first time the staff decided that the Orphan's presents should be done in houses, so this saved quite a lot of work in this busy term. In our English lessons, with Miss Fcntum working very hard to help us, we worked out the ancient "Song of Beowulf" to perform as a play on Open day at the end of term. Sue

Jackson performed the hero Beowulf. During the term as usual, St. Ethcldreda's and St. Martin's had their house parties which they enjoyed. Bad weather prevented the inter-house netball matches being played but there was time for the traditional Stars and Bronzes versus the staff nctball match which was great fun. At the end of term the form were delighted at being awarded with the Unity Cup. It was the first time this cup had been won as it was only presented at the end of the summer by an old girl, Pauline Smith, and it is awarded "to the form which has made the most effort to work in Unity for the benefit of the school". We were very pleased with ourselves. The term ended happily with the Fifth Form Party and the Christmas lunch. At the end of term we were very sorry to lose Sara Bricc, Fcrzana Aziz and Amanda Frecdman from our form, and hope that they will enjoy their new schools. We all went home looking forward to a happy Christmas.

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SPRING TERM This term wc welcomed Katherine Welch, a day-girl, into our form. Our new form captain is Helen Rcid and our games-captain is Victoria Keenan. As form plays are being produced this term our form is doing "Boys and Girls come out to play"; Jocelinc Godson plays the leading part as a girl named Belinda. Also our form is doing 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in creative dance;.Jesus is played by Susan Jackson. During this term, our form went to a ballet, Wembley and the British Museum, all of which wc enjoyed thoroughly. On March 10th, five people in our form; Kathryn Darby, Kcrcna Guest, Georgina Henry, Susan Jackson and Angela Woolgar, were all received into the church as full members when they were confirmed.

Form IV WINTER TERM This term we were joined by seven new girls in the form: Dominique Vaughan, Leslie Devlen, Hclcnc Pruvot, K.i/.ia Mawji, Elizabeth Williamson, Charis Mundy and Caroline Ngai—quite an assortment of nationalities! Our form captain and vice captain were Dcbra Gee and Susan Walton. The games captain and vice games captain were Sally Tuckctt and Lindy Jones. Wc went on two outings this term. One was to sec two films in St. Leonards. They were "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte and "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte. (These versions were adapted from the books). We then went to Sussex University to sec a performance of "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare. Both these outings helped us all tremendously with our English Literature, and they were all extremely enjoyable. On the whole this was a good term for all, even though it was the start of a new year and the beginning of our " O " level syllabus.

SPRING There were only two new girls this term, which is only to be expected in the middle of the school year. Lorraine Usher and Susan Mossancn have become members of the fourth form, and both settled in easily and quickly. This term's form captain and vice captain were Leslie Devlen and Diana Rawlinson, respectively. Also the games captain and vice captain were Caroline Tierncy and Karen Hogan.

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Although this is a relatively short term there has been much activity. Two weeks after the beginning of term the entire fourth form were up to their necks in school examinations, all working solidly so the parents and staff would like to think. Apart from this there have been two excursions. One was to the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne to see the ballet "Swan Lake". On the whole wc enjoyed it tremendously and respected the privilege of being allowed to wear home clothes. Apart from this, those of us who were interested, which was the majority, went by coach to Wembley to sec the final of the international hockey match between England and the Netherlands. I hope we were not all too disheartened by the results of 2:0 to the Netherlands. It was nice to see hockey played well.

There was only one house party scheduled to take place this term; St. Patrick's. But sadly it was cancelled and there was only a house service. This term leads to the half-way mark of our " O " level and C.S.E. syllabus and we arc all taking up the responsibility which is being laid upon us.

Form V At the beginning of the Winter Term, wc all came back to school realising the responsibilities we had ahead, as the new Vth Form, and we all wondered what the year had in store for us. There were no new Vth Form, and the first half of the term passed uneventfully. At half term Sally Joiner received her bronze, and Lesley Bowcn, Lesley Rein, and Sue Kef ford received their stars. After half term wc were all preparing for the Vth form party, which was a huge success, and was fun to prepare. Lesley Rein took her German O-lcvel, and passed it with a grade one. At the end of term Rebecca Beierle and Maureen Diaz-Albertini got their stars, and Sue Bowcn, Karen Hallpike, Charlotte Parsons, and Alison Martin got their stars. Wc came back at the beginning of the Easter Term, prepared for our mock O-lcvels, which we did not do very well in. At half term Kamala Singam, Lucy Brooks, and Sally Clark got their stars. After half term the Stars and Bronzes went to a dance at Brickwall School, whom wc invited back to our dance a week later. Quite a large group of people went to Wembley, to sec the Hockey match between England and Holland. There were thousands of people, mostly school children, and the support they gave England was terrific. The Dutch team played superbly, and 1 think, deserved to win. A week before the end of term, a group of us went on a school trip to Paris. It was very enjoyable, though a bit exhausting, as there were so many things to sec, in a short space of time. When we came back at the beginning of this term, it was prepared for our O-lcvels; which we all hope to pass. 1 hope that this will not be a disappointing term for any of us, and that we leave at the end of the lerm leaving a good standard for the next Vth form, next year.

Jackie Ford

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Form VI September saw the return of five old faces!- Dipti, Asli, Helen, Lailla and Judy. Philippa and Tina braved their way up from the fifth form, and from other parts of the world came Nasrin from Iran and Shcilagh from Malta. Miss Fentum once again took her courage in both hands and was our form mistress for the Winter Term.

On the whole the Winter Term was a very quiet one, in which we all learned each other's likes and dislikes. A pleasant break took place in form of a dance given by Cranbrook School; but except for this there were no outside social activities. A reception took place in the Abbot's Hall, given by the Historical Society to which the VI form were invited. The Spring Term saw no change in the occupants of Westnidge House, but unfortunately Miss Fentum was obliged to become the V form mistress. However, Mr. Lacey took over her duties admirably, and was very patient and understanding in sorting out some of the major crises that forever seem to befall the innocent VI form. All of us would like to take the opportunity to thank both of them for all they have done for us.

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Socially our horizon broadened. On an outing to London, accompanied by Miss Kortright and Mrs. Gould, we saw a stage performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar". Then we attended with some members of the V form a dance given by Brickwall School. A week later the same school came to the Abbey, to a dance given by the V form, to which the VI form were very kindly in­vited and which they enjoyed immensely. Also, on the same day we went to a matinee performance of "Swan Lake".

The VI form, who went on the educational trip to Paris at the end of the term, found it most rewarding and informative. Much knowledge was gathered on this trip. With the summer term, there comes the yearly round of hysteria, nail biting, and many other forms of nervous agitation, which may be attributed to one word . . . F.XAMS! Dipti, our form captain for the summer term, probably sums up the whole situation when she says. "Life will again begin after June 27," which is the last day for VI form exams!

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Music Report

This has been a somewhat interesting year for the singers and music pupils of the school. At the end of the summer term we were very sad to hear that our previous music teacher Miss Cattcll was leaving us. On returning to Baltic in September we were extremely happy to welcome our new music mistress. Miss Hughes, to the Abbey's trials and tribulations. She was very enthusiastic and encouraged more people to take part in cither the senior or junior choirs. Apart from the usual musical activities taking place throughout the term. Miss Hughes chose twelve members of her senior choir to form a group of singers to all be part of a "Madrigal Group". This was a new and interesting aspect of music which we had never tackled before. This was singing modern music, namely "Jonah Man Jazz" which although took great practice, was an entire success when we performed these songs to both staff and many parents on open day. The latter half of the Christmas term was spent training voices for the annual school carol service. This year the senior choir sang from Benjamin Britten's "Ceremony of Carols". The service began with a procession of the senior choir through the candle-lit Abbot's Hall, up the main stairs to the gallery. The madrigal group then sang a three part song called, "Deo Gracias", (also from the "Ceremony of Carols.") Of course all the traditional carols were sung and the juniors played their part in the service too. As the Spring term arrived, so entries for the Hastings' Music Festival were put forward for both the senior choir, Madrigal group and for a few soloists. The competition took place at the White Rock Pavilion in Hastings in mid March and the results were very close. Wc came second with both 'group entries' by only one point, so as one can imagine we came back to school quite overjoyed and overwhelmed.

I should like to take this opportunity to give our utmost thanks to Miss Vaughan who kindly played the accompaniments to our songs; and of course to Miss Hughes who trained and encouraged us on. Soon afterwards we were given a recital by a group of professional musicians. The Dean was kind enough to introduce them to us. Small groups of the fourth and fifth terms were also given opportunity to go to various orchestral concerts in neighbouring towns. Although the summer term has barely started, and brings exams, I know that a summer concert is being arranged to take place in mid-July. In this concert a variety of music of all standards will be performed within the school and to the staff. Until this term a guitar teacher has been unavailable for some while, but fortunately, these lessons arc once again taking pbce . Piano pupils arc in­creasing relatively quickly and wc now have a cello-player. Great interest is being taken in organ-playing but a teacher is unavailable at present. Perhaps in a few years time, a small orchestra will have been established! 1 sincerely wish all the best to everyone, and hope all musical activities held in the future, whether near or far, will be successful.

Sarah Joiner, (Choir Leader)

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The Hastings Festival On 7th March, after lunch, the Senior Choir arrived, very nervous, at the White Rock Pavilion. While wc were waiting in the foyer, we looked around at the other schools; there were five that wc were competing against. Wc were first on the stage to sing, which was a pity as wc wanted to know what kind of competition we were up against, but I think we did reasonably well despite this fact. We sang a set song, 'Oh the Summer', and 'Ching a ring Chaw', which was our own choice. When wc had finished, wc sat down in the stalls, and listened to the other schools. Then to round it off, all the schools, including ours, sang the set song again, 'Oh the Summer,' with the adjudicator conduct­ing us. Wc then received the marks; the Convent of our Lady came first with 85 marks, and wc came second by one mark with 84 marks. We were very pleased with ourselves. Miss Hughes and Miss Vaughan each received a bouquet from the choir.

Maxine Binns, IVth Form

The Madrigal Choir March 7th was our big day! The day of 'judgement' as it were, when all our practising would be rolled into one perfected performance—wc all hoped. Our class was in the morning, and in the afternoon the Senior Choir was entering. The whole episode was going to be quite an experience, and as wc sped down the drive in the mini-bus, there was much joking and laughing to cover up our nervousness. In the confined space of the mini-bus, we had our last practice; well, not much can be said for that but our performance ran smoothly, thank goodness.

When we finally reached the White Rock Pavillion, our fighting spirit was well and truly aroused. However, after we were seated our only opposition filed in silently, and imagine our horror when we discovered that there were thirty-seven Hollington Park pupils, against our mere fourteen. That, however did not daunt us in the least . . . except we were shaking more than ever. We were —rather unfortunately—the first performers, and as we bravely mounted the stage, I am sure that a chorus of beating hearts could be heard above the announcer.

Much to everyone's delight, both songs were sung with complete concentration which resulted in our best interpretation of the songs. The test-piece was called 'The Enchanting Song' and was very difficult, but when pieced together beautifully melodious. The second was a free choice the title being 'The Evening Song,' and this too required utter absorption. When we had finished and were seated again, we sat back to watch Hoilington Park Madrigals. They were very entertaining, and their own choice was unusual. They sang this first, and the by now well-known, 'Enchanting Song' followed.

Now came the age-long wait, when the adjudicator was to comment upon the merits or demerits of our singing. Wc were almost squirming in our seats after

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an agonising ten minutes, when he finally read out the marks. The moment we had all been waiting for. the suspense was almost too much. "Battle Abbey Madrigal Choir, 73 marks. Hollington Park Madrigal choir." here he paused, "74" ! There was a gasp, then everyone burst into applause and smiles, hven though we had come second, no one had won the cup and as we left it seemed to be a mutual understanding that we would come back next year—for the cup.

May very grateful thanks on behalf of the Madrigals, to Miss Hughes for all the hard, determined work she put into preparing us for the Hastings Festival.

1.11m.11 ii- M. Evans, Form IV

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The Games Report First of all we warmly welcome Miss Finn as our new games mistress. Many matches were cancelled in the Winter and Spring Terms owing to weather con­ditions mainly. We, however, lost several we played, which is rather a pity, although the ones we did win were played extremely well. Our annual intcr-housc nctball was cancelled until the Spring Term. However, after a very exhausting afternoon St. Mary's were overjoyed when the final result was decided, as they had won for the second year in succession! It was rather unfortunate that there were not any convenient free times for our other inler-house sports as these are usually really enjoyed with much excitement from everyone. I would like to lhank Miss Finn for her support and encouragement ihrough-oul the year. This term we play tennis, swimming, athletics and rounders and arc looking forward to some successful results.

Lesley Bowcn

Jesus Christ Superstar This dance, based on a film and also a play, is the story of the last seven days of Jesus' life which Third Form danced before ihc school at the end of the Spring Term. The main character, Jesus, was danced by Susan Jackson. The dance begins when Judas (danced by Tracy Kelly) implores Jesus and his apostles to take care, as the High Priests did not like his preaching. Jesus refused to listen and only noticed the crowds of people singing Hosanna as he rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. But later he found that his most ardent followers were beginning to turn against him. He was alone to face the court of Pontius Pilate and the crowd, who were shouting hysterically for his death. The most moving portrayal of Jesus on the cross, was underlined by Judas, who had risen from the dead after hanging himself and had come back to tell Jesus that he, Judas, had been right all along.

At the end of the dance a bouquet of flowers was presented to Miss Finn. All third form would like to thank her very much for the tremendous help she gave in producing a successful dance.

G. Henry, Form III

Wembley On Saturday, 9th March, England played against Holland in the Women's hockey match. Most of the 5th, 4th and 3rd forms went to see the match which started at 2.30 p.m. The band began playing about five minutes before, and Davelee Travcrs came on to the pitch and, after dancing around, he climbed up a white ladder on the other side and, with a batton in his hand, he made everyone sing "Tulips from Amsterdam" to welcome the visitors.

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When the match began. Nearly everyone was shouting "England", as loud as possible, and stamping their feet which sounded like thunder. England was wearing red skirts, red socks and white shirts. The Dutch were wearing yellow shirts, light blue skirts and light blue socks. The first goal was scored by Holland within the first five minutes. There were only a few Dutch supporters who were mainly Battle Abbey girls and a few people about five rows down. At half-time the score was still the same.

During the break wc all went down and had a hot drink, because it was very cold even though wc went equipped with scarves, gloves, cloaks and games sweaters as well as extra tights and socks. There were about 500 people around us where wc went and everyone was trying to get hot drinks and hot dogs. Then the second half of the game began. About three quarters of the way through Holland scored another goal and though England still put up a jolly good fight the Dutch were too good for them. So at the end Holland won 2-0. Wc went out and the next problem was to find our coach. There were at least 300 coaches in the coach parks. So we had to find the coach. About 15 minutes later we found our coach and then made our way back home.

Vickcy Kecnan and Corinna Morrison

Guides In the last year our Guides have had a busy time as one can see from the following. Here are some: — Activities have become more interesting with swimming and hiking added to them. We have raised money for Thinking Day Fund with a sponsored silence. We held a Hallowe'en party in the ruins and we have been out some evenings and cooked food on fires by ourselves. Wc sang songs to the old people at the hospital and Shepard Place. Wc went on scavenger hunts in the park and town. These are just some of the things we have done; helping us to enjoy ourselves and to help others enjoy themselves.

by Sarah Calcott-Jamcs, Leader of Robins patrol

Guide Camp Last year our guide camp was at Blacklands Farm. Our coach arrived and wc took our luggage out of the coach and found our field. It was a lovely day so we sat down on our luggage and drank orange squash before starting to unpack our tents and put them up.

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By mid-afternoon wc had chosen the spots where we were going to pitch our tents and had started putting them up. When wc had finished this wc put our luggage in them. Korty arrived and wc had her tent up in five minutes. That night we begged Miss Fcntum to go swimming. She said wc could and we all hurried along to the swimming pool, through the wood. Soon we were splashing about in lovely cool water. We often went swimming. One day wc went on a commando course and rock climbing. On the last night wc went for a midnight swim, almost midnight anyway. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. All to soon it was the end of camp. Wc were not sad thorgh, because we were looking forward to next years camp! Our thanks to Miss Fcntum for the wonderful camp.

Sarah Calcott-Joncs, (Leader of Robins patrol.)

The Trip to Paris On Tuesday morning March 26th thirty girls from the senior school and Mrs. Eden, Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Sherwood set off for a week in Paris. We went by coach to Newhavcn where after passing through passport control, we went aboard the Valcnowe, we sat in one of the lounges which was near the duty free shops, and also enabled us to go for walks round the deck. The sea was very calm. We arrived at Dieppe in the afternoon and went by train from there to Paris. We disembarked at Garc St. Lazarc and were taken by coach to a Lycee near the Pantheon where we had dinner. After this we went to the Lycee Hoche in Versailles where we were to sleep. The next morning at breakfast we were rather puzzled to find that we had to drink our coffee from a cereal bowl but wc all enjoyed the croissants.

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That first morning, Rene, our guide, took us for a boat trip up the Seine; we passed under many bridges and were shown all the places of interest. After this we went to the Kiffel Tower, unfortunately it was very misty and we could not see far, but we had a lovely view of Paris near by and of all the barges going along the river. After this exciting morning we walked to Notre Dame, a magnificent cathedral; it has beautiful architecture and is a work of art. We were allowed inside and we saw the exquisite stain-glass windows, and the lovely statues. Later some people went up one of the towers while the others waited below. At the end of this day we felt extremely tired and we had aching feet, but most people managed to go lo a dance at the l.ycce where we were staying! On Thursday it was raining, so in the morning we went to the Louvre, which is an art museum over a mile long. Here we were allowed to wander along in our own time, admiring many pictures, of course we did not have enough time to sec every one in detail, that would take weeks, but naturally we all saw La Joconde (Mona Lisa) painted by Leonardo de Vinci, one of the most valuable paintings in the world.

In the afternoon we went to all the large shops near the Opera which is a beautiful building. We split into groups of six or seven with a member of staff, and we all had a good chance to look around and try out our French. It was also interesting to try and compare French and English prices. On Friday morning we walked to the Palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV, XV and XVI lived. First we walked through the gardens which are beautifully kept and consist of many fountains and statues. Then we went into the courtyard and finally into the palace itself, where we saw the Royal Bedrooms, anterooms and staterooms and of course the famous Hall of Mirrors, which is a long beautiful gallery, the walls covered in mirrors.

In the afternoon some of us went to the markets in Paris and some of the others went back to the big shops. We had three conversation classes while we were in Paris, and this helped when we went shopping. We felt very tired when we went back. On Saturday morning we went to Malmaison, the house where Napoleon and Josephine lived. It was very interesting looking at the furniture and paintings. As it was such a nice day we wandered round the gardens and went to the mews. In the afternoon we went on a coach trip round Paris, we passed by places such as the Place de la Concorde where Marie Antoinette was guillotined. We stopped for a while at Lcs Invilides where Napoleon was buried and all his brothers. We then walked a little until the coach took us back again.

On Sunday we went to the markets in Versailles, but a few of us went to Mass. In the afternoon we went by metro to Monmartrc, it was a very warm afternoon and we found it tiring walking up steep roads and we had to keep stopping for rests, but at last we reached the top and were outside Le Sacre Coeur, a beautiful church; we went inside for a little while, rather awed by the splendour. Then we walked back to the markets and wandered about on our own. That night when we went back to Versailles we were taken to sec Paris at night, by coach, we went along the Champs Elysees to the Arc dTriomphe which was very colourful.

Monday morning we went to Vincennes 200 and we all had a good look round. but it was very much like any other zoo. In the afternoon we met Sophie and dividing into groups we set off for the big shops again where we made the most of our last afternoon. We came just before the rush-hour so we were

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allowed to go to the shops near by before we had our supper. The last night we were very busy packing as we had to leave early the next morning. This time we went on the Senlac to Newhaven, the sun was shining and the coast stood out clearly. We arrived back at Battle at 5.30 pm, some people went home that night, others the next morning. We were all exhausted but felt our week in Paris had been an experience much enjoyed.

Victoria Holt, Form IV

Bubbles Bubbles the iridescent Delicate things, that Float so lightly and Gracefully, they wobble And topple all over. When they start to Come out they arc F.longated into an oval Shape, but when they're In the air they look so Lovely and round like a Shiny transparent crystal ball.

Isis Dove-Edwin, Transition What is it

It lashes the grass, Whistles through trees,

Races the skies, What is it?

It blows off a hat, it rips at sheets,

and howls. What is it?

It blows the birds off course, it howls in the night

and rattles the windows. What is it?

It blows my hair, sends papers through the air.

and sends leaves flying, What is it?

It's the wind, the fierce wind,

the terrible wind, Now I know what

it is. Jane Morland, Transition

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Fire Glowing, sparking is the fire, It seems to get higher and higher, All the embers look like hell, If you listen you can hear, Crackling, banging sounds. You can picture things in the fire, Like Witches, Castles,

and twirly wire. Deborah Lowe, Transition

Spring Spring, spring, spring is here Birds are singing loud and clear

singing, singing come play here. Lambs are jumping and

Leaping about. Flowers are springing

Up and about. There's crocus, Magnolia, Primroses

ever so fair. Spring, spring is everywhere.

Caroline McMillan, Transition

Birds and Ducks The birds fly, but ducks swim the birds like bread, but eagles cat meat and fight with birds and kill them, then she eats the birds. The birds sing in the morning very beautifully, the birds are soft and timid the birds fly high in the sky. Blue tits like milk all the birds like insects like the spiders and all that.

Barbara Peralta, Transition

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Spring I Spring is here,

Spring is here, can't you see the birds are here.

singing singing

loud and clear. The flowers are out,

the flowers are out, can't you see them round about,

yellow, white, purple loo, may be a little blue,

growing growing

to cover the ground. Buds, Buds,

arc little studs, which grow upon a tree,

growing once growing twice,

till leaves begin to appear.

The birds The birds

are in the trees. Making nests, with what?

twigs twigs

as strong as can be. Jane Morland, Transition

Rrs I lit a fire with a match, I felt it very warm The fire was flickcry, flickery, It's glowing colours of orange and yellow and red are bright. The fire is crackling and sparkling, I think of living elves as I stare at the cosy fire

Nicola Rutherford-Jones, Transition

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The Dog There was once a man who was a hunter, but he wondered if there was some­thing which could help him to improve his hunting, because he couldn't find the animals when they escaped. So he went home and started to think and think about it. He prayed to find an animal to help him hunt and be his best friend. Then he saw a light! He heard a voice! "Who's that?" he asked. "Me", said God, "I have come to help you. But first you will have to do two things to please me. One, to be kind to all animals and help them when they need it. Two, to go to church every Sunday of the year. If you do it so, your dream will come true." The light disappeared and he went off to Church and so he did on every Sunday and at the end of the year after Christmas Service the light appeared and there was God with the dog. He was happy forevcrmorc.

Dominique Pcralta, Form 1

Cats I have a cat A fluffy ginger cat, at that. He purrs so very loud, He hates a great big crowd. At night he creeps down into my bed; In the day he catches mice behind the shed. He wakes me up in the morning By washing my face and purring. He caught a squirrel and a mouse He brought the mouse into the house My cat is a naughty cat.

A. Knox, Form I

White Mouse Night takes over the valley, the moon is not in sight. There are footsteps in the alley, oh! what a night. Do I dare peep out my hole? no not I. I know I'm easily frightened, For I'm scared what I might spy. I am only very small, a little white mouse am I. But I know beyond the wall a cat is trying to pry.

Mimi Hooper, Form II

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The World is coming to an end in one hour There will be no world left in one hour! What am I going to do? I'm scared! I'm frightened! I'm petrified! Just to think about it made me want to cry. How am I going to spend this last hour? There are people running around panicking. Not me. I'm standing in a corner waiting for the dreadful moment to happen. What would the earth be like with no people, or what would the sky be like with no earth there?

People are still running around, but really I think they are daft, because what can they do? Some people are going into shops taking sweets, cakes, anything they can get their hands on. Women are going into big expensive shops and taking fur coats. It doesn't matter now. No one cares, no one will be there soon. I walk along a street, to think I'll never see it again, or walk along it again. The time is ticking by. No one knows what the time is, because every one has stopped their watches and clocks.

I see people lying on the ground falling asleep, people who will never wake up. Some people have killed themselves, but 1 could never do that. Now all 1 have to do is wait!

Debbie Simson, Form II

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The View 1 sal upon a ledge of gold The sun's bright ray shone down and scorched the ground My hair was free The wind blew like a shooting dart, The trees strung with golden emerald, The world was a jewel, Water of silver trees of gold, The stones gave out a glinting light Like diamond of the day and night But then I realized, I was not free And the ugly world came back to me.

Beverly Lowe, Form II

Happiness As lovely as a white pearl, Happiness flowed over her like a tide of sleepiness, A misty wave of dreams and thoughts, It was as fresh as morning dew, As clear as crystal, And as soothing as spray splashing against jagged rocks. Happiness flowed into her heart, Like life into a newly born child.

Helen Reid, Form HI

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Old Age Old age creeps, Slithering up a body. An unwelcome tenant, None can evict it, Slowly it creeps. None can evade it. Slowly one falls, Sometimes unknown, In the envelopment of age.

Karena Guest, Form III

Jealousy They all sit around me, Pens scribbling away, writing perfect poetry and all I can do, is sit here and think of what they arc writing, what grades they will get and what praise they will get. And then I'm told to collect up the papers, and there on the top is the nicest poem I've read, Whoops I've dropped it, I've trodden on it, Spilt ink on it Sorry!

Kerry Ross, Illrd Form

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Breakthro' Ode to Fiona Poetry never comes to me when 1 want it - just in odd moments when I'm Filled with something beyond expressing in speech. Like I am now. Tears. The prickling feeling behind the eyes when I think of you; you know it? Yes, thought you might. But you're not even crying now — just wallowing in sorrow. Don't. The world is yours on this first summer's Day. The sun projects its beam on you: shining boldly and daring any creature to defy it. The flowers nod their dropping heads in the breeze, acknowledging the return of their new life. Take strength; live for the present, and Fi - smile

L. M. Evans, Form IV

M i Colegio en Colombia Mi colegio se llamaba "Anglo-Colombian School". Era muy grande y tenia alrededor de 1,500 alumnos. Quedaba en las afueras de Bogota y por eso tem'a muchos campos. Habi'an muchas canchas de tennis y de basket-ball. Me gustaba mucho el ambiente muy amigable del colegio. Era mix to. Pase siete arios alii' antes de venir de todo a Europa. Todas las mananas de lunes a viernes me levantaba por la manana a las 6.30 para cstar en el paradero a las 7.30. El bus me recogi'a y me dejaba a las 4.00 en el mismo sitio. Las clases eran muy interesantes, pero no se podia oir todo pues 40 alumnos haci'an tanto ruido.

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Un cli'a una amiga y yo decidimos no ir al colcgio. Habfamos plancado encontrarnos en un club a las 16.30 de la manana, en uniformc. Luego ibamos a cambiarnos y banarnos en una piscina, y despues a jugar a golf. A las 4.00 cstan'amos otra vcz en la casa en uniformc, como si hubicramos ido al colegio. Todo iba como lo habi'amos planeado, cuando por mala sucrtc cl Profesor Gutierrez cntro en la piscina del club. Las dos nos tratamos dc escondcr, pcro no sc pudo. El profcsor nos vio y nos condujo al rector del colegio. Nos suspendieron por una semana. Cuando llcguc a la casa mis padres cslaban furiosos y me hicieron trabajar dun'simo durante esa semana. La scmana siguiente volvimos al colcgio muy apenadas. El profcsor nos dijo quc un di'a nos habi'a oido hablar sobrc el plan y quc cl habi'a plancado atraparnos. Lc pedimos pcrdon y prometimos no volver a haccrlo.

En verdad nunca hicimos todo csto. No era mas quc un sucrio nucstro. Dominique Vaughan

Form IV

Love to You I think of you on your Birthday

you know, and of all the love for you I never

seem to show. Oh, dark quarrelsome days

they have passed, and now, new joys we

must grasp. . . . . oh Dear, your depth of kindness

I now see, only before, it seemed hidden

from me. So please forgive me and let us

start a-new, and let me show you that

which is true. L. M. Evans,

Form IV

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My Cold I awoke one morn, And arose from my bed, But alas, I found — I had a cold in the head! I felt sick; And I felt depressed For 1 had a cough, And a wheezy chest. "Back to that bed." The matrons said, "For you'll never get around with that cold in your head."

Elizabeth Hooper, Form IV

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Cleveland Tous les matins, jc me levc, Aprcs un long reve, Dominique csl au lit, .Jc lui parlc, ellc sourit. Je monte dans la sallc de bains Pour me laver le visage el les mains, Quand je descends, clle cst encore au lit, Aussi jc lui dis, "Waky, Waky, Waky!" Puis je m'approche d'elle, Et ses draps je souleve, En lui chatouillant les pieds Je la fais lever. Enfin nous nous habillons, Je refuse de I'attendrc Car cllc cst bien lente, Mais, ensemble nous parlons.

Helene Pruvot, 4th Form.

Prejudice Yellow on red; Black against white — Man, you've gotta' put up a fight! life goes up, life comes down colours meander around and around. Your God is my God: My God's your God Jesus died for brothers alike — not just for black, or white. Races and creeds differ in form, but together must mingle and so conform. so lets try - you people out therel Red on Yellow; Black against White come on people, lets put up a fight.

Lilmarie and Fiona Mill, Form IV

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What is Love? Orphaned beggar child, Sitting on the street cornor Asking all who pass . . .

"What is Love?" Young bewildered kitten, Just become an unwanted Christmas toy Wondering . . .

"What is Love?" Abandoned baby Mother does not mind She thinks the baby does not know . . . What is Love.

E. A. Hooper, Form IV

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The Sea in Spring I like to be beside the sea Especially in the Spring, With a fresh breeze blowing over it, And the sea spray splashing on my face Refreshing me and making me aware of Nature. I like to feel the sand flowing through my toes, I like to feel the sea running over my feet. I watch the seagulls glide through the air, I watch them swoop down to the sea to fish; They love the sea and the breeze as I do. I can not think of anything better to do Than walking by the sea in the Spring Alone in the morning, To watch the sun rise slowly and majestically Over the sea making the spray sparkle, And to see the white horses of Neptune Prancing towards me, only to vanish before they reach me. Yes the sea is one of Nature's greatest beauties

M. van Vestraut, Form V

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Freddy (with apologies to Thurber) A grasshopper called Freddy was born one sunny afternoon in May. As his parents stood around his cot admiring him, they noticed what fine, strong legs he had and what a handsome grasshopper he was. Freddy was a very intelligent grasshopper and life in his cot soon became very boring for him. One day when his mother was dozing on a chair beside him, he took one enormous, flying leap and landed about half a mile away from his cot. What an adventure! the grass rose tall and mysteriously before him and there were many eerie sounds. After he had looked around Freddy decided to move on once more and another great leap brought him beside a brook. "Oh, what a pretty sight," he exclaimed, and, as he looked into the clear refreshing water, he could actually sec little fish swimming around. Freddy stayed at the brook for quite a long time because it was all very new and interesting to him. After a while Freddy began to feel a little chilly and his baby grasshopper legs, although very strong, began to feel tired and weary.

"I wonder which way I should go," said Freddy, and he began to panic because he did not know where he was. Now it was getting darker and he could hardly see a thing. Tears were running out of his tiny eyes which made the landscape appear all blurred. He really looked a sorry sight. He suddenly decided to leap, and this was his last and longest leap of all. Poor Freddy could not see where he was going and the wind turned his light body so that he was gliding back towards the brook.

On the side of the brook, sitting on a wet, sunny rock was a frog. As Freddy came gliding through the air, the frog just opened his mouth and swallowed him in one huge gulp. Poor Freddy was dead, and the Frog? Well, he just licked his chops and turned over to sleep. Moral:- Look before you leap.

Lesley Rein, Form V

Fire The fire licks hungrily At the wood Slowly it creeps along Each little piece of bark. Oh! hark - listen to the popping sound as it At tacks each li t t le twig.

The wood hisses, t he water Evaporates, it kills this Hot flame, yet it is called the torch of life.

Rebecca Bcicrle, Form V

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List of Governors

Chai rman: E. J . Westncdgc Esq., High Wold, East Hill. Sandcrstead, Surrey

M. Carr-Archer Esq.. T h e Grey House , I .angton Road , Eangton Green , Tunbr idgc Wells, Ken t .

Miss M. Swann , Merlcwood, 14 Park Avenue, Eas tbourne , Sussex.

Brigadier I ) . A. Lea rmont , C.B.E., 2 Caldhcc Cour t , Battle, Sussex.

Secretary to the Governors St. J o h n G. A. Scchiari Esq. 34 Evcrsley Road . Bcxhill-on-Sea, Sussex.

Miss W. M. Wilson. 3 Lewes Close, Bcxhill-on-Sca, Sussex.

Mr. G. Barr, Barcombe, The C o o m b c , Ra t ion , Eas tbourne , Sussex.

Mrs. Anthea K e m p . 14 Palliscr Road , London W14.

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The BROWNBREAD STUD

Stallions at stud, liveries, breaking schooling, riding lessons,

horses and ponies for sale.

Dinty and Tony Smith specialise in breeding

Haflingers and Highland Ponies and welcome all visitors.

The Brownbread Stud Brownbread Street, Ashburnham,

Battle. Tel: Ninfield 892381

YOUNG ADVENTURE '74 ACTION HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME

THREE IN ONE ADVENTURE Our unique adventure combines in one week sailing, canoeing and pony trekking with ■ varied programme of evening entertainments There are no areas in the U.K. more ideal then the Black Mountains lor pony trekking and Lake Langorse for dinghy sailing. Add the Wye canoe trip on Britain's most famous salmon river and you experience what is probably the most imaginative and exciting introduction to these popular outdoor activites in Europe' NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NEEOED In 1973 over 10,000 schoolboys and girls were booked and. with very few exceptions they were all beginners.

SUNSPORT ADVENTURE Our outstanding adventure tour in the sun combines in 10 or 15 days Mediterranean water sports on (he Cote d'A/ur near St. Trope* with the thrilling canoe trip down the Ardeche canyon. There is no background to equal the Mediterranean for sun-bathing, sailing, snorkelling and swimming. Add to this the really safe but exciting canoe journey down the spectacular wooded gorges of the River Ardeche (Europe's answer to the Grand Canyon) and you have an adventure tour that would be difficult to surpass at any pricel

Whether you call our adventure tours a holiday or training course is a matter of opinion. But that they are unforgettable experiences of educational value is a matter of fact.

For brochure* on ell our Adventures. Canoe Hire Service, Field Studies. ft. Y.A. Smiling School end Adventure Weekend*, pleese write to

P. G. L. A D V E N T U R E V*»*7 Station St., Ross on Wye. Herefordshire HR9 7AH 5 £ j £ j .

Telephone: Ross on Wye (0989) 4211/5 Wm ~

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