Contents Editorial - School Notes - - -Literary Section Sports Section -Old Scholars' Association - 2 EDITORIAL During the past year, and particularly in recent months, we have seen loom ever nearer the threat of the dissolution of Greenford Grammar School. That this threat should have produced all kinds of reaction from interested parties ranging from strong feelings of emotion and indignation to cynical resignation is not at all surprising in the circumstances. The crisis has certainly strengthened the feelings of solidarity among the members of the Parents' Association. In addition the debate and the whole controversy has clearly shown that the Grammar School is still well supported as an educational institution. It may seem strange, therefore, that such a system of education that is based on merit should be challenged especially as it has produced excellent results in the past, in Greenford Grammar School, for example. Yet, now that the sword of Damocles is poised over the school, all those involved in it must prove that its traditions, which are so much older than this particular institution, are worth preserving in the future. Meanwhile the work and many activities of the school must go on: examinations have to be passed and day-to-day routine must be carried on, with a renewed sense of urgency in the light of present circumstances. 3