EDITORIAL Right at the end of the spring term came the unwelcome news that some time in the future this school might cease to exist as a co-educational school. As everyone knows, schools are not created in the true sense in a day. It takes years to build up atmosphere and a sense of community ; and standards of work of a high order are only slowly and laboriously achieved. In course of time this school has developed certain standards in various ways ; it has achieved very creditable success not only in academic work but also In social training which is one of the most valuable contributions Hull a co-cducutional school can make. Perhaps in this scientific age such mere goncral description may seem too loosely worded and sentimental in tone. To those who prefer a more statistical approach, this success can be measured in concrete terms hy exanmlnlng the lists of names of those former pupils who have entered Unlvcrsilles, won State Scholarships and other awards, and passed examinations as a result of their studies here, not to mention the many varied and siuvessful careers that have been possible as a consequence of these achievements. Such an analysis will confirm in particular the good work done by (his school; it will illustrate also in general the value of co-education as a unique blending of intellectual and social disciplines. SCHOOL NOTES Autumn Term The term began on Tuesday, September I Ith, 1962. As usual for the first few days the corridors seemed full of new pupils, all vainly trying to find the right rooms. Very soon, however, they began to settle clown and became engrossed in their work. Very soon too the various societies in the school began to function ; their activities are described in separate reports. As usual there were various outings during the term, for example, the art students made a number of visits; the sixth forms went to the Albert Hall for a talk on Michael Angelo by Sir Kcnneith Clarke, and wens lucky enough to be addressed by a member of the British Council. This body deals with foreign students who come to England for further education. The 5th form art students went on two outings. The first was to Westminster Abbey to study Gothic art and the second was to Sanderson's printing works. A Sixth Form French group attended the film of Moliere's "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" at the Academy Cinema. In December the school play was performed three times. This year it was the "Merchant of Venice". It is reviewed in this issue. Since Mr. White was leaving at the end of the term, the Choral Society performed a number of Christmas songs at the school service instead of rehearsing for a concert. Some girls entered for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Pat Hannan and Angela Bowes were awarded bronze medals. The Mayor of Ealing presented these and other awards at the Town Hall; 14 others in the 4th forms are still taking the bronze medal course. At the end of the term the Choral Society collected 12 for charity by Carol singing. Finally the school dance was held in the school hall on Tuesday evening, December 18th. Spring Term As usual the term began with the trial G.C.E. examinations and some candidates also sat for G.C.E. at 'O' and 'A' levels. The prolonged cold spell was a depressing feature of the first half of the term and it was difficult to get about in the snow and slush. For those in the upper forms this is always a busy period and one in which many have to give careful thought to their progress. 5