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THE G AT E W AY

1978

B A T T L E A B B E Y S C H O O L

F o r e w o r d by t h e H e a d m i s t r e s s

ll has been u year of steady progress rather than of stirring events SO that whilst the usual ripples and cat*s paws may have troubled the surface from time lo time, beneath it all. the depths of our existence here have been calm and peaceful this year. So we have had lime to notice and appreciate the improvements that have been gradually taking place around us since the Department of the Environment purchased the estate and since they took over the organisation of the visitors. The discreet green notices dotted about the immediate grounds arc not unpleasing lo see. our roof has given up springing leaks each time it rains, the new route for the visitors, giving them a circular tour, must be far more enjoyable to follow and seems lo make for an easy flow of well-controlled visitors and the now smartly uniformed custodians seem to have an excellent organisation of the guides, even though one wilh exceptional lung power caused one of our third formers to say, "Please, may I close the window as I'm gelling the Abbot of Battle mixed up with I ouis the Four­teenth!" The grounds, too. have laken on a well-tended look, although we were heart-broken (o see our magnificent and beloved beech tree cut down.

So the Abbey remains peaceful and undisturbed while outside baltle rages as Ihe Counly Council displays its elaborate plans lo develop the balllelield and dreams of pilgrimages across Normandy and Southern England in the steps of William and Harold. There is a great deal of talk and publicity about it all. but. whilst we walch and hope lhal the peace and beauty of Ihe surrounding countryside will lie preserved, we rest secure in Ihe knowledge thai our tenure of the Abbey itself is protected and whatever happens wc are here lo stay.

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There have been lew changes in the school this year, the most notable being the advent, last September, of Mrs. Robinson, whom we were pleased to welcome as the new Deputy Headmistress. She has quickly become absorbed into the heart of the school and has brought us new ideas and enthusiasm and a new subject in the Sixth Form General Course. World Alfairs. which has been an 'O' level subject this year and will be added to our 'A ' level courses next year. Mrs. Robinson gives generously of her time and cheerfulness and has already established a happy relationship with the girls.

After 10 years at the Abbey in which she gave unfailing care to the health of the girls Sister Sciarrelta left us to take a less demanding post until she retires to Spain later this year. We are grateful to her for all the work and unceasing care over the years and wish her happiness in her new life in Spain.

We were very fortunate to he able to appoint in her place immediately, another sister. Miss Griffin, S.R.N , S.C.M. who has had wide experience in both hospitals and boarding schools and also for a temporary period Miss Hillicr. S.R.N. who is visiting this country from New Zealand and has come to us until the end of July.

Sadly we lost Miss Vaughan this year who had lo give up her leaching for health reasons. For many years she has taught piano pupils at Baltic Abbey and has been difficult to replace, so that only temporary arrangements have been made for her pupils this term.

As the school year draws to a close we have to say farewell to two members of stalf whom we shall greatly miss. Mrs. Brannen. formerly Miss Frost, has given four years of valued leaching lo the junior forms and now leaves lo seek a dilfereni experience in a larger school. We thank her for her devotion and care for the younger girls and her loyal service to the school. Miss Kingston, since Faster Mrs. Scott, leaves us lo go to Canada with her husband. We appreciate the vitality and unstinting lime she has pul inlo all the physical activities of the school, ihe enjoyment she has given through sports lo all the girls and especially the high siandards and enthusiasm she has built up for her favourite sport tennis, in which she excels. Our alfcclionatc good wishes go with them both in the next phase of their lives.

It was good to sec so many Old Girls at the Summer Ball last year and il was they who provided the highlight of the evening when they Introduced a heart warming moment with their tribute to Miss Scotl and their presentation to her of a beautiful silver tray.

The membership of the Old Girls' Association is increasing steadily and the I ondon meeting in February was again well attended. The newsletter seems to be popular and is not only of interest for its news of Old Girls but is a link between them all and between the B.A.O.G. and the school. I l is hoped that many Old Girls will also wish to buy copies of the School Magazine each year to keep them in touch with Ihe life of the school.

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Our Silver Jubilee effort, the Drama Festival which took place towards ihe end of last summer term, was a great success so we intend lo continue this on alternate years, but this year to keep continuity of the enthusiasm we are having a Day of Drama on July 4th when some other schools will join us. Enthusiasm seemed to be the keynote of this festival: it was something we all fell. Il came with the various groups from other schools, it spread from one to another and it gave two happy days lo our visitors and to us.

This spirit of enthusiasm is an elusive quality: it sometimes takes a great deal of vitality and energy on the part of members of stalf and seniors leading an activity before the spark of enthusiasm is ignited, and it sometimes seems to us that it is more difficult to generate than it used to be. that young people are less responsive, less moved by the creative urge to become totally involved in what they are doing, and I wonder if this is a deadening of the spirit caused by too much impact from outside by artificial entertainment and the popular media, a disease which has a widespread effect.

I l is. perhaps, that we are turned in loo much upon ourselves? One of our senior girls made a comment to me recently which may well reveal the true malady. She said, "Our trouble is that we all tend lo be UHI selfish in our out­look. We are thinking a lot about our "O" levels, our chances of success and how this will effect >ur choices of careers, and so we don'l think enough about our influence on younger girls in the school and of how we affect other people or what can we do for them."

It was an astute remark and it makes me wonder if we are indeed too con­cerned with ourselves and whether we do enough as a school in community service and in giving to others.

During the year we have a good many appeals and spasmodic elforts are made lo raise money for this or thai good cause, often for deprived children, the aged, the blind and for animals, for whom we are concerned to give care and proteclion. Some of these are big clforls for a small school and we were pleased last year thai we were able to raise over £100 to buy a talking book for the blind. However, we have to realise that the initiative for these "drives of good­wi l l " and much of the work involved comes from Miss Gay. who is ever ready to lead the girls in such undertakings and gives a greal deal of her time and herself to organising ihem. Is this enough and is this the way il should he done? Do the rest of us really give much of ourselves and really make sacrifices of time and energy for others? Do we really care?

Deep down I think most of our girls do care, a greal deal, bul it is so diflicult lo find lime or to know how best lo help. I believe that we could and should generate a deeper spirit of community service, service from the school lo the community outside it. and service from each member of the sch(*>l to the school community itself. So ihe school would he doubly enriched.

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With guidance from stall helpers where needed, and the continued inspiration of Miss Gay. I am convinced that our senior girls could give the leadership needed to this community spirit and in so doing feel that they are giving back lo the school something of themselves in return for what it has given them over the years.

And what has it given them'.' What was another year of school life all about? What have they learned?

Some academic knowledge must have seeped in somehow, even lo the most reluctant! For the majority I hope it has been a year of growth, of steady hard work, of learning and of academic progress; for our fifth and sixth formers a year of examination successes. Yet even this is not enough.

Ihe world is re.nl> for .1 swinL back from the Permissive Age to the Age of Reason and Order. It is up to us at Battle Abbey to prepare for this. We believe that (he realisation that self discipline is essential if life is to be faced with courage anil with the complete honesty which is so lacking in the modem world, should be instilled from the start. We believe, loo. thai each girl should gain much more from her school life than just achieving success in examin­ations. There is much to be gained, friendship, learning to live peaceably with others of different races and religions, responsibility, loyally, leadership.

The pressures arc very great on young people of Uxlay. especially on girls, with the sudden acceleration of the emancipation of women, and so they need more to hold on to and they need lo be well equipped. For this reason al least one year in the Sixth Form is of immense value in the transition from school disciplines lo self-discipline. It is a chance to try out and develop further the qualities of leadership and the sense of responsibility which will be called for in later life and an opportunity to give something back lo the school.

If we have moved even a little way towards these goals, and if each girl has grown in awareness of ihe nejds of others, can begin to see the reason behind disciplines ami seek to discipline herself, if she has caught something of the spirit of enthusiasm, is learning that friendship is giving not taking, and is preparing lo live her life with courage and self sacrifice, then it has been a year of endeavour and achievement.

School Calendar 1977-78 Autumn Term 1977 Sept. 19th Term began. Tues. 20th New girls arrive.

Fraulein Bntta Seheuring. German student leachercamc to spend a short time in the school.

Sat. 24th Entertainment by Ian Pearcc and his Folk Song Group. Sun. 25th Mr. Lacey showed a film "The Voice of the Hurricane,"

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Fire Officer and Fire Brigade teams came for a practice 7.30 p.m. Music and Poetry evening alter supper in Miss Parker's silling room. ft p.m. Flight I t . Elliott (W.R.A.F.) showed films and gave a careers lalk to seniors. Open Day at Benenden, 2.15 p.m. Old Girls' Day. The Guides attended a Thanksgiving Service for the Chief Guide. St. Mary's House entertainment for the school. 5 p.m. Lecture and film on the British Legion by Mr. Hood. 7 p.m. I h e Sixth Form entertained the Headmistress to dinner, Mrs. Robinson look half of the IV form to a Careers Exhibition at the White Rock Pavilion. Hastings. Mrs, Robinson look ihe Other half of the IV form to the same Careers Exhibition. Poetry and Music evening in the silling room for Fourth Form. 7.30 p.m. V and VI forms saw "The Merchant of Venice" at the Stables Theatre. Governors' Meelinu followed by Sherry Parly for Governors and Staff Historical Society Commemoration Parly. Miss Gas and Sister look parly lo Raystede Donkey Home lor memorial lo C. A. Joyce.

lues. ISth Miss Parker attended reception in London given by British Atlantic Committee School Council Meeting. (iuide Patrol Leaders attended Day Course at Robertsbridge. St. Martin's House entertainment for the school. St. Etheldreda's House Service. Miss Mumlord took some V formers to "V iva l . Vival. Regina." St. Etheldreda's House Party. Half lerm begins. VI form attended lecture on "Persia. Ancient and Modern" al ihe l)e I a Warr Pavilion. St. Patrick's House entertainment for ihe school. Sherry Party in aid of Parish Church Hall. Governors' Executive Committee Meeting. St. Martin's House Party. St. Etheldreda's House entertainment for the school. Transition, I anil II forms went to a performance of "Pinocciiio" al the Congress Theatre. Eastbourne.

Dec. 3rd Junior and Senior Teams entered Gym Competition at Eastbourne P.F. College V form attended a dance al Brick wall.

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Mon. 5th Junior forms went to pantomime at the While Rock Pavilion. Hastings.

Tues. 6lh Mrs. Sherwood gave KalTee Trinken Niklaus Fcste for all girls learning German.

Wed. 7th 7.30 p.m. Local people joined the school for carols round the lire in ihe Abbot's Hall.

Thurs. 8lh Miss Gay look VI form carol singing. Fri. 9th Christmas dinner and V form party for the school.

8.(X) p.m. The Guides went carol singing. Sat. 10th Morning. Senior Girls helped al Christmas Fair in aid of the

Church Hall. Christmas entertainment.

Sun. 11th Mr. Lacey showed ihe film "Give a Dog a Bone." Wed. 14th Mark reading.

4 p.m. Carol Service. Thurs. 15th End of Term.

Mrs. Robinson attended Conference on World Alfairs al the School of Oriental and African Studies.

Spring Term 1978 Beginning of Term. Mr. Lacey showed film "Happy Deulhday." lecture on Himalayas by Mr. John Miller. School Council Meeting. St. Patrick's House entertainment for the school. VI attended lecture on "Cape to Kalahari" al ihe De l a Warr Pavilion. St. Mary's House entertainment tor the school. Benenden Quiz held at Bailie Abbey. Miss Parker visited the Regular Commissions Board of the Army al Westhury. Wilts, for three days. Governors' Meeling. St. Marlin's House entertainment for ihe school. Open Day and performance of "Papageno". Miss Fenlum took Juniors to London for visits to Guide H.Q. and the Science Museum. "Othello" performed in the Abbot's Hall bj ihe Travellers. Old Girls' Meeling at Charing Cross Hotel. St. Etheldreda's House entertainment for the school. Mock "O" levels commenced. Scholarship Day. Lecture by the Managing Director of Beauty without Cruelty. St. Patrick's House Party Department of the Environment and the English Tourist Board initiated ihe Norman Heritage Trail by showing a film lo ihe Press in our library. Form Plays. Concert anil Gym display for parents.

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Summer Term 1978

April 18th School party left for French language visit to Chaleaudun with Mrs. Sherwood. Beginning of Term. Mr. Lacey showed film. French party relumed. Sir Frank Roberts. Chairman of ihe British Atlantic Com­mittee gave an address on NATO to the seniors. The Chairman of the Old Girls' Association was also present. Executive Meeting of ihe Governors. IV form Careers Lecture on Architecture. Miss Mumford and Mrs. Gould took II lo British Museum. V attended dance at Tollbridge. Confirmation Day. Girls confirmed by ihe new Bishop of I ewes. Miss Mumford attended GCE Examinations Meeling. Judo Examinations. 2.30 p.m. Large party from ihe Royal Archaeological Institute came lo see the Abbot's Hall and some of the House. Mrs. Robinson attended ihe Teacher-Fellow Day at ihe School of Oriental and African Studies. St. Mary's House Party.

Half Term. School examinations begun, Group of historians and Miss Jane Sayes from the Library of ihe Universiiy of London came lo see the Abbot's Hall and part of the House GCE "O" levels begin. Governors' Meeting. Benenden Open Day. 2.00 p.m. Meeling for III form parents. ID.tX) a.m Meeting for IV form parents. The Choir of Joy from ihe U.S.A. singing al the Abbey. Mr. Derek Bourne-Jones gave poetry evening for seniors. IV form go to Wimbledon with Mrs. Lesley Scott. VI form visit the Chichester Festival Theatre. End of "O" levels. Summer Ball. Drama Day. The Guides go lo camp for ihe weekend. Speech Day. 2.(X) p.m. School Sports.

Wed. 19th End of Term.

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Speech Day Al the end of each lerm the school has mark reading, bul when the end of ihe summer term conies round, ihe procedure changes slightly and there is Speech Day. This still includes the things that take place in mark reading, but also an important visitor is invited to speak. This tradition of Speech Day died out. but for the past two years it has been revived to make some people's last day at Battle Abbey unforgettable.

last summer it was held in the Abbot's Hall on 19th July at eleven O'clock, by half past ten most of the visitors had arrived, some were friends of the school. others were invited guests anil of course lots were our own parents, By eleven O'clock, everyone had taken their places anil we rose to sing the National Anthem. Having sealed ourselves again, we listened to Miss Parker welcome ihe visitors and then proceeded with the rest of the programme. First on the agenda was the reading of the grades for the lerm. some were pleased wilh what they heard and others were disappointed.

Following that the exam certificates for the previous year's O - level and CSE weredistribilled anil the results lead out. Then Miss Parker reail out ihe school awards: these were fordilTerenl aspects of sporl and games, posture badges. G.C.R.s. 3rd form shields, stars and bronzes. Even though people had not quite managed lo achieve an award, they were pleased with those who had. anil made a resolution lo try harder ihe next lime.

Next, Miss Parker gave a report on ihe previous year. Mosl of these events hroughi back many memories. When Miss Parker had finished she inmxluced the speaker. John Selwyn Ciummer. who proceeded to give a very interesting speech on cducalion. Unfortunately (he morning endeil on a sad note as we had lo say goodbye to Miss Scott who had been more than a deputy headmistress. hut also a kind and loving person. When the programme reached the end we stood and sang ihe school hymn, and what a belter way to end the term when we began with the first two lines "Dear lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways".

F. Heron. Form VI

Awards and Certificates Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Musk-Piano (irade II C Fielding Grade IV N. Rohani (with merit)

L. Maggiora N. Rutherford-Jones (with merit)

Trinity College of Music Ciuiler (irade I L. Brooker

G. Keenan E. Lucas (with merit) B. de Melo S. Shahinian (with merit)

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Hastings Music Festival Classical Guitar Beginners Under 15 S. Shahinian Honours Certificate (3rd

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Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Speech and Drama Preliminary C. Sohrab Grade I

(iradc I I I J. Brunning (wilh merit) R. Sohrab (with merit) H. Mawcnu (with merit) N. Rohani

Grade II E. Simpson Grade IVa C. Smith Grade III A. Hackman C. Spack

E. Lawson E. Robinson Grade V S. Campbell B. Soetens

Fellowship of Independent Schools Art Competition D. Ross Highly Commended

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Fellowship of Independent Schools Literary Competition T. Hcwilt Third Prize

K . ' C S i H'8hl-V r""™d c d

Fast Sussex Library Literary Competition 12-13 Class M.Henry — 1st Prize

P. Rudolph — 2nd Prize M. Quanjcr — Highly Commended

Fencing Silver Proficiency Award G. Jay (with merit) hi no/.- Proficiency Award M. Cooper

C. Hayes A. Krag-Olsen I. Matthews (merit) S. Pcrdoni

Judo 8th KYU-Orange Belt — K. Aldridge 6th KYU-Grecn Belt

M. Hashempour G. Shariatzadeh L. Hashempour M. Khoury 5th KYU-Grecn Belt - S. Clayton

7th KYU-Orange Belt — F. Faalzadeh B. Shah M. GoIbaranJ S. Shahinian 4lh KYI l-Blue Belt - C. light

British Amateur Gymnastic Awards Grade 2 F. Coutts Grade I F. Coults

I. Dove-Edwin I Dove-Edwin N. Dove-Edwin C. Godson L. Maggiora Sa. Palmer Su. Palmer S Perdoni D. Ross

Riding Moat House. Benenden Riding School Junior Individual Cross Country N. Williams 2nd

Vlth Form "Design for Living" Diplomas M. Guasch M. Khoury J. Sutherland A. Breves A. Kaibni

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Prizes and Cups to be Awarded English Cup Dance Cup An Picture Judo Trophy Drama Cup Physical Education Cup Elocution Cup Vth Form Project Prize Music Cup form Prizes Unity Cup Dean Darby's Cup Music Scroll (Junior) Headmistress' Prize

The Royal Society of Arts Certificate in ENGLISH as a Foreign language Stage I Ha. Patcl A. Kaibni N. Guy He. Patel A. Koenigs A. Ka.ihni B. Sociens (distinction) A. KoenigS S t a 8 c " N- Zolfaghari C. Patel H. Allemane

University of Cambridge First Certificate in English C. Babavan (Grade A) St Shahinian Li. Vahabzadeh C Hagh'verdian (Grade A) V. Steiro A. Vion L. Jazayery (Grade A)

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION 1976 A—Art, a—CSE Art and Craft. Ar—Arabic. B—Biology, b—CSE Biology. C—Cookery, ch—CSE Chemistry. E—English Language. EL—English Literature, c—CSE English. F—French, f—CSE French. G—Geography, g—CSE Geography. Gn—Cierman. gn—CSE German, GS—Cieneral Sludies. H—History, h—CSE History, HB—Human Biology. I—Italian, is—CSE Integrated Science. L—Latin. M-— Mathematics, m—CSE Mathematics. N—Needlework, n—CSE Needlework. P—Persian. Ph—Physical Science. ph—CSE Physics, RS—Rcligous Studies. S—Spanish. SC—CSE Science of Living.

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Sixth Form Advanced Level M. Diaz-Alberlini — Art

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St. Mary's HOUSE REPORTS

Iliad of House: Amal Kaibni \'ice-head of House: Garnet Captain: Caroline Spack Bronzes: Zoi; Greenaway Stars: Mai Khoury, Caroline Spack. Francine Gilbert. Andrea Jones lllrd Form Shield: Helen Bell. Ama Hackman. .Sandra Palmer G.C.R.'s: Jessica Maslcn

St. Martins

Head of House: Fiona Heron Games Captain: Bryony Holroyd Bronzes: Montserrat Guasch. Seda Shahinian Stars: Mahshid Golbarani. Catherine HolLis. Bryony Holroyd, Lorraine

Robinson. Erica Simpson lllrd Form Shields: Ncda Rohani. Claire Simpson G.C.R.'s: Kirsten Clifton. Shira Falsafi. Caroline Petrossian. Caroline Britt.

Laya Falsafi. Roya Falsafi Cups Won: Autumn Term: Conduct Cup

Work Cup Shield

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St. Etheldredu's

Summer Term 1978 Head of House: Ruth Crump (lames Captain: Marianne Langrishe Stars: A. Gasper. M. Langrishe. N. Rutherford-Jones. M. Shikwane.

G. Tabatabai G.C.R.'s: A. Coutls. S. Fountain. L. Himsworlh. M. Matthews.

S. Mohammadi. G. Murdock

St . Patrick's

Head of House: Games Captain: Kathryn Aldridge Bronzes: Susan Clayton. Carolyn Cyster Stars: Bettina English, Kathryn Aldridge. Fenella Bacon. Georgina Jay,

Elizabeth Lucas. Louise Noakes lllrd Form Shields: Matilde Quanjer G.C.R.'s: Katherina Hackenberger. Zuraida Mansur. Katherine Miller.

Sophie Willson. Emma Joel. Zamilia Mansur. Ngozi Mgbokwere Auards Won: Spring Term: Shield

Work Cup Inter-House Netball Cup Conduct Cup

FORM REPORTS Transit ion

September 1477 saw many new faces arriving to join Transition. Fortunately, Julia and Roya were in their second year and were able to help everyone settle in quickly. During the term we made saleable items for charity. At the end of term we were lucky enough to be taken to see "Jack and the Beanstalk" in Hastings and "Pinocchio" in Eastbourne. We were also involved in a pro­duction of "The Match Girl" on the last weekend of term.

In the Spring Term we visited the Science Museum and very much enjoyed it. The guides visited Guide Headquarters in London and came back with a new understanding of guide activities in England. At the end of term, after all our hard work on the form production of "The Pied Piper." we won the Activities Cup for our performance.

We are now involved in school examinations but we are looking forward to many future pleasures, including an Adventure Weekend in Wales. Guide Camp, the form outing and of course the summer holidays.

J. Guasch. R. Falsafi. A. Andrews

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Form I During the first term we had St Etheldreda's and St. Martin's house parties which were very enjoyable. The end of the term was very exciting as we went to see "Jack and the Beanstalk" at the White Rock in Hastings and "Pinocchio" in Eastbourne. Also at the end of the term we had the Vlh form Christmas party and the Christmas dinner, which Miss Scott attended.

In the second term we spent a day in London, visiting the Science and Natural Hi.slory Museums and Guide H.O. St. Patrick's had their house party and each form put on a play at the end of term. There was also a very good gym display by the girls in the gym club.

This term St. Mary's has had a very successful house party. We have had our school examinations and the fourth form have produced a play called "The Ladies of Cranford." We are now looking forward to the Swimming (Jala and Sports Day at the end of term.

N. Mgbokwere. N. Dove-Edwin. C. Britt

Form II We came back to school for the Christmas Term, and voted Shiva Falsali for the form captain. We had three new girls. Cybelle Harre. Michelle Archer and later Patricia Martinez.

A liule later in the term was the St. E's House Party, the theme was "oxygen".

Then came half term. Soon after half term came the St. Martin's House Parly. their theme was the "Magic Fly." We went to a pantomime. "Pinocchio" which was very good. Later we watched another pantomime called. "Jack and the Beanstalk." it was different from ihc lirsl pantomime but still very gtxxl.

After this all the German-learning people had the Kaffee Trinken by candle and firelight. Each form did a bit towards it with us singing songs.

Later came the carols round the lire which went very well and on ^ih December came the Christmas dinner and party, everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

Then we did our Christmas pantomime called "Red Riding Hood" with several songs and a funny Laurel and Hardy during the interval.

On the last day was the carol service.

In the Easter Term Mariannie Torres became our form captain. There were two new girls called Zuraida Mansurand Katherina Hackenberger.

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At open day there was a great array of people's work which was very good and then there was "Papageno", everyone enjoyed it.

After the St. Pat's House Party with "Egyptian Reggae" as their theme, came the form plays. Ours was "Robin Hood" and then came the concert and gym display.

The Summer Term everyone came back and voted Alison Coulls as form captain, we had no new girls, we went to the British Museum and had a lovely day there.

Later St. Mary's had their House Party and their theme was "Saturday Night Fever." Now we are all looking forward lo Half Term.

Jessica Maslen

Form III We started the Autumn term wiih a new form mistress. Miss Gay. We chose Frances McConnell as our form captain New girls were Lynn. Sabine. Roccio, Novi and Jaqueline, all from different parts of the world.

On the first Saturday of the term a folk group came and entertained us. Before half-term St. E's had their house parly which they enjoyed very much. After half-term Si. Martin's had their house parly which was very enjoyable with people and staff dancing. Near the end of term, the people who took German had a "Kaffee Trinken" for which some of the third form made biscuits. We acted some short plays and it was a marvellous evening.

About a week before the end of term we sang some carols for Inhabitants of Ballle in the Abbot's Hall round (he fire. Everyone was trying their best and it went very well. Two days after that we wenl lo Battle Hospital and sang for the people in the Hospital. They were very sweel and were very pleased lo see us singing for them.

On the last day of term we had carol singing for girls' parents and guardians. As usual it went very well and everyone enjoyed it.

Our form captain in Spring Term was Carrie Hayes. She did a marvellous job for the form play. We had three new girls in our form — Romina Salari from Iran. Diane Omer from Arabia and Teresa Lok from China. We had the Bencnden Quiz in the Abbot's Hall and some other schools came and joined in. We didn't do loo badly in it Then we had the open day. Usually at open days we have a gym display or something like it; but this lime we had "Papageno". It was an Opera sunc by Georgina Jay. Jacqueline Quanjer. all lllrd form. I Vlh form and Vth form. It was absolutely brilliant. Some parents came down to lake Iheir daughters home for the week-end and they all thought it was brilliant.

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After half-term a group called "The Travellers" came and entertained us with Shakespeare's famous play "Othello." They did it very well. St. Pat's had their house party. A lew days later we went to see a (icinuin play called "Happy Ends.* I inforlunately because of the snow, we didn't gel there on time, but what we saw of it was good. A few days later we went to see some art films in Langton Hall.

Near to the end of term we were told by Miss Parker to change classrooms and so we went down to the English room. A week before the end of term we did our form play for the rest of the school. It was a Chinese play called "Lady Precious .Stream." Il wasn't too bad and we came third.

On the last day of term we had the Gym Display and the Concert. Both of them went extremely well and we departed from each other very happily.

During the Easter holidays some people went on the Trench trip. When they came back they were upset and were missing their French families very much. It looked as if they had a lovely time in France for a week.

This term our form captain is Michelle Cooper. We have four new girls in our form — Si'vrine Leforl and Patricia Courcoux from France. Ellen Alstrup from Denmark and Yuko Ochai from Japan. We will be having Natalie Guy soon. She used to be in our form last year, but she left. She is coming for the last three weeks of the term to improve her English. About a week after the begin­ning of term we went to a Buddhism Exhibition which was very good. East week St. Mary's had their house parly and about three days later they went to their house service. We have the exams a day alter we come back from half-term. We are going to break up on lXlh July when it is the Sports and Speech day.

Ncda Rohani (Iranian with three years' English)

Form IV Autumn Term Spring Term

The spring term began with snowfall. The IV form captain was Penelope Rudolph. Penelope Seabrook as vice. Lorraine Robinson as games captain with Imogen Matthews as her vice.

We were reduced to twenty-live people, as three of us had left. As "Papageno", a play in which quite a few IV form were involved in. was going to be shown to the parents on open day. most of us were busy rehearsing.

There was also our own form play to rehearse, and as we went on in the term we found il impossible with exams drawing near. So we were allowed to with­draw from the competition and perform the pla\ as a school entertainment during the summer term.

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As we arc a rather rowdy form, we were moved into the maths room for exams. which lasted for just over a week. Then we were permanently moved into the History room.

Soon after exams. Saint Patrick's held their house parly which IV form again took some part in organising. While the party was on. the senior school went to see "Crocadiles in Cream", a play at Langton Hall, which was most enjoyable.

To end the term, there was a gym display in which a few IV form took part. and a concert in which the more musical'members took part.

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During the Autumn term Lorraine Robinson was the IV form captain. Paula Gordon was vice, Louise Maggiora was games captain and Rosy Skynner was vice.

We had eight new girls altogether, totalling the form as twenty-eight, and making us the largest form in the school. This didn't really matter as we were split up during lessons depending on what subjects we took.

To start the term, the history groups were taken to Eastbourne to see the play "Mary Queen of Scots" which we all found very interesting, and a great help with our later work.

Our thoughts were then directed to charily. Al the end of term a charily stall was lo be held, and each form made something lo contribute to this, always very successful stall.

Before half term. Saint Elheldreda's had their house parly, which was organ­ised by its IV form with help from ihe rest of the form anil the V and VI form. There was another house parly after half term, for Saint Martin's.

As December drew near a few IV form went carol singing with (he guides, at an old people's home, then later to Battle hospital. Other groups of IV form also went carol singing for charily.

To end the term, a Christmas dinner was held in the Abbot's Hall, which was set up. and decorated by the IV form, and a party thai night, which was organ­ised by the V form.

Caroline Moore, Form IV

Form V We entered the fifth form year with enthusiasm, conscientiousness, and zest. We liked Ihe new form, we were one year older, and fell thai at last we had reached the ultimate form, Ihe top of the school Yet like all good things there were the not so nice things, for instance O - levels at the end of the summer.

In the autumn term we were invited to a dance by Brickwall Boys' School. which was an experience shared by all! We also went to see a production of "The Merchant of Venice", at the Stables in Hastings, which had been jazzed up to ihe "thirties". The term was completed by the Fifth Form Christmas Party.which went down very well. However the climax of ihe term came at mark reading when the whole of the fifth form were awarded their stars (sub-prefect badges), we were ecstatic with delight and amazement.

We came back ihe following term laden with text books, for this was to be the term that we were to face our mock O - levels and C.S.E.'s. A few of us were also chosen to take part in "Papageno". an opera by Mozart, which we put on

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for open day. It went down very well, and we very much enjoyed partaking in it. Soon to follow that were our mock's! So, needless to say. our form turned from a chirpy, smiling group of young girls, to a group of moody, over-worked, tired, fifth formers. We however survived them, and surprisingly we weren't that disappointed! At the end of that term three members of our form were awarded their bron/cs (prefect badges).

Summer Term arr ival , we all returned from the holidays tired and generally depressed, as this lerm was to be the term of our final exams, our O - levels. One member of our form returned a bit later as she had gone to France with the school, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

We were invited to a dance at Tunhridgc Wells Boys' School, it slated on the invitation, that the boys were dressing up in 1920 outfits and thai they wanted us to enter the spirit of things by going in 1920 dress. We had also started our O - level oral exams in French. Spanish, and German, so we were already very nervous. Yet we still had the big crunch to come, and it did. and all too soon! We ended the O - levels, however, on 30th June and by that time we were looking forward to the Grand Summer Ball, which was to follow the next evening.

C. Spack. Form V

Form VI Another school year had arrived and with it came a lot of new girls, including girls from Jordan. Spain. Germany. Holland, South Africa and South America. Also three of last year's fifth form came up to join us.

The term began well. Then we found that we had a language problem. Not many of the new girls were able to speak English. After a few days of sign language we discovered that a few people could manage a few words in various languages, even if it was only, yes, no, please and thank-you! Soon our new friends mastered the language and we were able to converse reasonably well.

During the course of this term we accompanied the fifth form to various func­tions. We visited our local boys' school "Br ickwal l " and spent an evening in their company. We went to see the "Merchant of Venice", performed in modern dress: we were sure Shakespeare had never intended this but it still proved interesting.

As the end of the Christmas term drew to a close the sixth form donned their thinking caps in an elfort to produce something for the Christmas party. It was decided, after many hours of careful thought, that we should act " 'Twas the night before Christmas". So costumes were prepared and nails bitten and when the day of festivity came all went well even on a full stomach of Mrs. Turner's Christmas dinner.

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Next came the Easter term. It was the shortest term of the year and it just flew past. The first part of the lerm was spent studying for the mock exams which were after half-term. They soon arrived and the nerve wearing, nail biting experiences began. Books scattered about the house and complaints of lost ones. A strange silence, quite unusual, fell over our house as the sixth form swatted up their last minute revision. The mocks were followed by a waiting period. Staff had to have a chance to correct papers. Once the results had arrived the end of term was close behind.

The summer term brings out the best in everybody. There are always activities and sports to do. Work and play can be combined, which helps to relieve the tension especially during exam lime. It will be a happy last term for those of us leaving and wil l give those staying another summer to hx»k forward to.

Ruth Crump

Games Report

SUMMER 1977. SPRING/AUTUMN I97X

Games Captains:— 1977/78

St. Mary's C Spack

St. Martin's B. Holroyd

St. Ktheldreda'. M. I angrishe

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Patrick's A Id ridge

Tennis:— 4 school teams played

team 1st VI 2nd VI UI5 VI U14 VI

matches played won

6 1 1 0 3 2 1 0

lost 5 I 1 I

sets lor 30 3

12 3

sets against

26 6

15 6

Rounders:-- 3 school teams played

team UI4 U13 UI2

played won 4 0 1 0 1 1

drew 2 0 0

lost 2 1 0

Swimming:— I school team

Played 1 match Lost: 39} points to 42} points

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Ciirls who represented the school as follows:—

Tennis 1st V I 2nd V I Isl Pair:— M.Henry 1st Pair:— D. Simpson

L. Robinson F. Tealc 2nd Pa i r : - S. Campbell 2nd Pair:— E. Morrison

J. Jones F. Bacon 3rd Pair:— S. Clayton 3rd Pair:— B. Holroyd

C. Spack C. Hollis

U15 V I U14 V I Isi Pa i r : - M. Henry 1st Pair:— M. Henry

L. Robinson L. Robinson 2nd Pai r : -- S. Clayton 2nd Pair:— 1. Dove-Edwin

M. Langfishe C. Fielding 3rd Pair:— C. Hollis 3rd Pair: — R. Skynner

B. Holroyd L. Noakes

C. Light. F. Oilbert. G. Jay. also played

Rounders UI4 U13 1)12 Bowler 1. Dove-Edwin S. Perdoni W. Tuckett Backstop L. Noakes S. Wood A. CouttS 1st Base J Quanjer R. Maggiora N. Dove-Edwin 2nd Base E. Lucas M. Quanjer S. Fa 1 sari 3rd Base S. You Id A. Hack man K. Clifton 4th Base F. Coutts F. McConnell M. Matthews Kl Deep C. Fielding J. Heron A. Norris 2nd Deep R. Skynncr C. Simpson C. Sohrab 3rd Deep 1. Matthews N. Rohani K. Miller

L. Maggiora J. Tuckett C. Britt

Swimming The following represented the school:— H. Bell. F. Coutts. M. Cooper. I. Dove-Edwin. P. Gordon. A. Krag-Olsen. L. Noakes. J. Quanjer, L. Robinson

Inter-House Tennis Platings 1st:— St. Etheldreda's 2nd:— St. Mary's

3rd:— St. Patrick's 4th:— St. Martin's

School Tennis Competition Senior Singles won by M. Henry Senior Doubles won by M. Henry and I. Dove-Edwin Junior Singles won by C Simpson Junior Doubles won by S. Perdoni and J. Tuckett

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3rd:— St. Martin's 4th: St. Etheldreda's

Inter-House Rounders Placings Isl:— St. Mary's 2nd:— St. Patrick's

Inter-House Athletics Placings 1st:—St. Mary's 2nd:— St. Patrick's 3rd:— St. Martin's and St. Elheldreda's

Individual Athletics Cup won by I. Dove-Edwin

Inter-House Swimming Placings 1st:— St. Mary's 2nd:— St. Patrick's

3rd:— St. Martin's and St. Etheldreda's

Individual Physical Education Cup won by C. light

Deportment Cup won by St. Patrick's

AUTUMN/SPRING l»7X Hockey:— I team played

Netball:— 5 teams played goals goals

teams pla>ed won drew lost lor against Hockey 3 0 1 2 0 1 Isl VII 5 0 0 5 14 91 UI5 VII 5 1 1) 4 28 72 UI4 VII 12 6 1 5 93 96 UI3 VII 4 0 0 4 5 61 UI2 VII 1 1 0 0 5 4

National Schools Netball Tournament The UI4 VII represented the school. They came third in their section having won three matches, drawing one. and losing two,

(iirls who represented the school as follows:—

Hockey GK R Skynner I B 1. Bacon RB M Rudd RH S. Clayton

CH C. Hollis CF M. Henry LH I. Quanjer L I L. Robinson RW L. Maggiora LW V. Topping Rl C. Moon

B. Holroyd. B. English. F. Heron. F. Gilbert and N. Rohani also played.

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1st V I I UI5 V I I U14 V I I GS G. Jay GS L. Robinson GS C. Simpson GA F. Heron GA R. Skynncr GA N. Rohani WA C Hollis WA L. Maggiora WA S. Perdoni C B. Holroyd C L. Noakes C M. Henry WD B. English WD E. Lucas WD R. Maggiora GD F. Bacon GD 1. Matthews G D F. CtHlttS K J Quanjer K V. Topping K L. Brock-Dovle

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U13 VII UI2 VII GS S. Falsali GS (i. Murdoch GA M. Bell GA N. Dove-Edwin WA A. Coutts WA Su Palmer C A. Norris c C. Britt WD M. Matthews WD K. Clifion GD C. Yeats GD S. Fountain K J. Maslen K M. Matthews F. Gilbert. M. Langrishe. P Seabrook. J. Heron and M. Ouanjer also played.

Inter-House Nethall I'lacings 1st:—St. Patrick's 2nd: St. Martin's

3rd:— St. Mary's 4th:— St. Etheldreda's

British Amateur Gymnastics Awards 20 girls passed grade -4 14 girls passed grade 3

8 girls passed grade 2 7 tills passed grade 1

Girls who passed grade I as follows:— R. Bristoll ) N. Dove-Ed win i p Sa Palmer \ S. Fountain ' M. Ouanjer ( L. Hemsworth )

III Form I.. Maggiora IV Form

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Design for Living Report

Design for Living is only offered to the 6th form. Throughout the year we learn about Design in the home, ceramics, budgeting, health and beauty. architecture, history of costume and furniture. Throughout the course we have been shown films and went on walks looking at thedilferenl types of buildings and seeing if we could describe them. i.e. the century in which they were built.

This term we had planned lo go up to London to see the Design Centre but due to the ill health of our teacher. Mrs. Ellis, this was not possible, but hope lo do it at a later date.

At ihe end of the year wc lake an internal examination which includes a personal project and Hostess Cookery which is also taughi by Mrs. Ellis. If the pupil achieves marks more than 759? tfaey will be awarded the Design for living Diploma.

Betlina English

Guide Report 1977-78

The guides of Battle Abbey have certainly been on iheir toes this past year. We began by camping in Nulley with Miss Fentum. the guide leader. Mrs. Fellowes. a guider from another company, and Korty, our ever faithful helper in guide lunches, confirmation leas, catering for balls and parties and many other things.

It was slightly drizzling when we pitched our tents but for the rest of the week­end it was beautiful. However our bliss was short-lived. On Saturday night when wc were all dozing or sleeping, a couple of mischievious boys sneaked into the camp and let our tent down. There was chaos and havoc. Korty went to get the police, whilst we all trudged into the hut where the tent pegs etc. were stored. The police kindly put up our tent, so it wasn't such a bad ending to the weekend after all.

Later on in the year we went carol singing at the old people's home at Sheppard place. The old folks loved it and the warden sent a letter of gratitude to Miss Parker.

In the spring term I^78. the guides went on a visit to the Guide Headquarters in London. We looked over the process of how to make the guide magazine. It was fascinating. Also we saw all the displays of gifts from foreign countries given to Lady Baden-Powell. Some of them were very simple but very beauti­ful. This term, we hope to go to Blacklands for another camping weekend. I don't think our lent will be let down this lime; I just hope not anyway.

E. Lucas. Form IV

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I glanced up to see a shadow My parents were away for two days. The people left behind were myself, my two younger brothers and the farm-labourers. At this lime of year, the days were long and hot and the bush around was dry. Food for the wild animals was short and the deer moved closer to water followed by hyenas and leopards. As far as I was concerned the warm days meant nothing but relaxed la/iness, swimming and riding with one of my best friends, a border collie called Prince.

On this particular Wednesday. I left my two brothers. Sam anil Peter, playing happily at bridge building across the dried up river and rode off inlo the busli on my pony Samba with Prince bounding alongside. We went along one of my favourite rouies which led to the nearest hill. The sky was a brilliani blue and the wind whistled through the dehydrated bush. We reached the summit of the hill at about four o'clock and I tethered Samba Ux>sely to a shady tree and settled myself in the coolest spot I could find, with a book. There I stayed for about an hour, leaving Prince to his own devices.

Finally I got up. ready to start back to the farm. I mounted and then whistled for Prince but heard no answering scurry amongst the leaves. I .started olf. calling all the lime, but with no result. I thought to myself that he must have become bored and gone home by himself 50 I hurried Samba as it was gelling late. The sun was just beginning to set as I arrived at the farm. There was a neighbour's car in the drive. It belonged to Mrs. Baker who had come to look after us thai night as we could not stay on a lonely farm alone. I boxed .Samba and was about to ask Peter if he had seen Prince when I was sidetracked by Mrs. Raker asking me what we were to have for supper. I then went to help her arrange it and it was only when we had all eaten and it was lime for Prince's food that I remembered he hail not appeared yet. I told Mrs. Baker that I was worried and we searched the house, the drive, the stables, everywhere, but he could not be found. It was dark though there was quite a nice bright moon but there was no sign of Prince. Mrs. Baker said there was nothing we could do but wail until morning to find him. I had awful visions of Prince lying mauled in the bush. I made the excuse of going up to bed early and left Mrs. Baker ensconced with one of the "latest" magazines in the lounge. Instead I went outside, saddled up Samba and rode down the path with the reins in one hand and a torch in the other. It was very frightening with unidentifiable shapes everywhere and the hoots of owls, squeaks of tree frogs, chirp of crickets and many other African nighi sounds. I scanned ihe area with my torch which was slowly dimming and when it run out I through it angrily into the bushes. I then called oul in the moonlight, tears streaming down my face, blurred visions of my dog lying dead, mauled, in front of me.

Eventually I turned back, weary and heart-broken. The noise of hyenas was becoming too apparent ami Samba was growing nervous. I took him in, watered him and sat on the verandah feeling more miserable than ever before. knowing I should have kept an eye on Prince. I could not be bothered moving so I lay down on the warm stone and cried myself to sleep. A noise awoke me

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two hours later. I rolled on to my back, stared at the roof and remembered where I was. I glanced up to see a shadow; two actually, but one more striking in Ihe shape of my very own Prince. I realized thai the sound that had awoken me was the sound of Prince panting. I turned round slowly, afraid it was a dream, punched myself and saw my collie, lying panting with his trophy of victory — a large, grey, dead tree-rat — that had undoubtedly taken his atten­tion and time that afternoon.

Andrea Jones, Form IV Highly Commended, Fellowship ol Independent Schools Literary Competition

A n A d v e n t u r e It was the first time in my life I had been sailing, and I was terrified. We had a yacht twenty-eight feet long called Ciordian. I he da> started beautifully. The sea was calm and the sky a'elear blue. We left Brixham at six o'clock in the morning and started olf for Dartmouth. The coast of Devon is very beautiful with its jutting out outlets and scraggy rocks. The trio on the yacht consisted of my parents and myself. I hail to wear a life jacket for safety.

As the day wore on. dark ominous clouds began racing across the sky. Due to an increasing wind the boat began to roll and my tummy began to roll with it. I fell myself turn a pale green. As the day wenl on the sky grew darker and it seemed as though we would never get to Dartmouth. My parents were very optimistic about it all. but I felt the opposite. It was Hearing six o'clock when we finally reached the last headland. We had just passed that and were passing Ihe Mustone (a large rock, about a quarter of a mile from the coast line), when all of a sudden we heard a most almighty noise down below us. We all stood there, mouths open with shock. There was no doubt about it — we had run over some rocks and no doubt very badly damaged our keel The main thing to do now was to get inlo harbour before the storm came. My father turned on the engine but we didn't move. The ter­rible thought struck us that we had stuck on the rocks.

After about five minutes we decided to signal to the coast guards by sending up flares, but due to a slight mist Ihe coast guards didn't see us for about ten minutes which was lime enough for the sea to Now up even more. By the time we saw a pilot boat heading towards us. the wind was blowing a severe force seven and in another half an hour it would be a gale eight.

The captain of the patrol boat told us to climb aboard and put on the life jackets provided. They told my father that (iordian would be towed ashore. We were taken down below and given hot tea to drink. After that we were intro­duced to all the crew. They were all very friendly and helpful. It took us about a quarter of an hour to reach Dartmouth, where we were taken to a hotel for the night as we would not be able to board Ciordian again till the morning. Even though il was quite an exciting adventure it was not one which I would like to experience again.

N. Rutherford-Jones, Form IV

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Beauty The breath-taking view filled my eyes; the wind blew softly up against my face and I could smell the fresh air of the valley. The stream slowly moving down towards the lake; the quietness filled my heart and the scene of the snow covered mountains in the background jusl made me freeze for a moment. The golden grass matching up against the evergreen trees, just the last peck of the sun through the trees, before the autumn falls and the place looks lost, against the bitter bareness of the trees.

Over in the distance you can sec the farmer's cows chewing the grass slowly. sweeping it up like vacuum cleaners, ringing their bells as they move towards the lake. I cannot imagine what I would be like if its beauty had been swept away by the wind in the winter.

Claire Simpson, Form III

My Favourite Place

My favourite place here is by the see-saw, specially when its sunny. I can play. I like to play tennis on Ihe tennis courts. I can do many things. There arc many flowers in the grass. I like Saturdays and Sundays because we are free and we can change into home clothes and we can play and sec the television. In summer it's very hot here, but in winter it's very cold.

Julia (iuasch, Transition

Battle Abbey

Today, Battle Abbey stands, not solitary as it may have done in ancient days. surrounded by trees and silent with prayer and meditation, but the centre of a roaring tourist area. The grounds have a tourist guide route leading to the various places of interest within the vicinity, ranging from the lower terrace. where a view stretches out for miles over the original battle field of the Battle of Hastings, to the stone laid beside Ihe crypt, commemorating the spot where Harold fell.

The ruins are ihe main spot lor interest. The monk's dormitorys arc cluttered with various stone figures and shapes which were originally attached to the building. The arched windows are now overgrown with moss, wallflowers and fungi. Certain parts of the wall's formation has crumbled away with age. The weather-beaten stones lie one on lop of the olher, heavy with forlorn memories of their youth.

Things which were once young and alive arc now old and decaying. The huge beech tree, which stood over the crypi and could have been over KM) years old, is now fallen: only its stump and roots remain to remind us of all those seasons it suxxl, in its prime of life, admired by passers by and visitors.

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To think of all those Sundays it must have stood and watched the schoolgirls of Battle Abbey trudge by lo the church on the other side of the wall. To think of all those years it must have carried Ihe nests of birds who came lo ils huge boughs every nesting season.

Il is a line thing lo remember ihe old days. But old days will become new days and things thai happen will become memories. Baltic Abbey will carry on as il has always done. A place of friendship and beauty it will remain: imper­meable to the troubles anil wickedness of the outside.

E. Lucas, Form IV

Lynn's New Ring

It was on Thursday. 4th May. just before evening prayers, thai Lynn discovered her new ring. The new ring happened to be the one which was screwed to the wooden pillar which held the gallery up. and Lynn's finger was stuck in il. Lynn was panicking and I told her to slay there and don't go away! to which she replied "Ha Ha very funny." I ran upstairs and knocked violently on the staff room door, now il just so happened that Miss Fentum was on duty, she opened the door and said. "What do you want child?"

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"Well Miss Fenlum," I said, "urn, Lynn's got her linger stuck in the ring of the pillar and can't gel it out."

"Oh! the poor lamb! I'll come down straight away." So Miss Fentum came hurriedly down the stairs with a bar of soap in one hand.

By this time everyone was crowding round I ynn, so Miss lentum armed with a bar of soap, started telling them to go and line up, then she set someone for a mug of cold water. When they came back she gave ME the cup lo hold under Lynn's finger, then she started prayers, so there was Lynn and I at the back of the hall. Lynn kind of "attached" lo the pillar, and me trying lo keep a straight face. Miss Fentum asked if Lynn's finger was any better? After prayers Miss Fentum dismissed everyone into the dining room and asked someone to fetch Korty and tell her we needed a maintenance man. So after a while Korty appeared with the maintenance man. Miss Fenlum thanked me for being so helpful, and told me lo go lo supper. Lynn hail been taken lo hospital.

She told me all about it next morning The nurses wanled to know what had happened and when Lynn told them, ihey had fits of laughter and it was so funny that even Lynn burst out laughing. Eventually the fire brigade cut the ring off.

Well Lynn won't want another ring for a long time Sylvana Perdoni

The French Trip that Improved my French

On arriving at Chateaudun station we were all very tired after an eleven hour journey. We were met at the station by the French families who were looking after us. All of us stayed by ourselves except the two first form who were stay­ing togeiher. My family were an average French family. Their name was Boyer. There was a girl called Sandrine aged ten and a boy of fourteen called Fabicn.

The next day which was Wednesday I went downstairs to breakfast which was coffee and bread. The coffee was in a bowl. I didn't have any bread and I began to sip my coffee with my spoon. Then I realised everyone was drinking it as if it was from a cup. I fell very silly.

At 9.30 that morning I went to the school which Fabien went lo. In the play­ground we all babbled on al each olher aboul the long pillows, different food, coffee in bowls and our French families. In the classroom Monsieur Gomez told us in French aboul our programme for the week and how everything was being arranged, also about Chateaudun.

We all went back for lunch and in the afternoon we met at a shopping centre and wenl by coach to visit two Chateaux. Chateau Chambord and Chateau de Blois. After the second Chateau we wenl into the town lo explore

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The following day we all met at the lown hall. and. while half of us stayed with Madame (ionic/, the other half split up into groups of three and went round interviewing people in the market about how they attracted their customers and sold their goods, this was a good time to do it because Thursday was market day in Chateaudun. A ma. Liz and I stayed with Madame dome/ and went around talking and asking questions of the people who worked in the Town Hall, as that was the question Madame Gomez asked us to do. After the other half of the class came back. Ama. Carrie and I went off to the Monoprix to interview the shopkeepers. The Monoprix is like Woolworths. it had every­thing. After asking our guestions we went shopping.

That afternoon we went to Chaleaudun Chateau through the old small lanes of Chateaudun. As there was a film being made we were not able to see it all but what we did see was interesting.

After the Chateau we had an hour in which we could explore the market which we did; after that we went to a welcoming party.

The next day we did projects on a question we were given. My group was given a question about Chateaudun and her twin towns which are.Schwienfort in Germany and Madelaine in Canada. Mrs Sherwo<xl has all the projects in one folder.

In the afternoon most of us went swimming but Ama and I weni shopping together.

()n Saturday morning we had the choice of cooking or sports. I chose sports. I did some running and races, a different kind of volley ball and learnt how to play handball.

In the afternoon all our families took US out either to Charlres or Orleans. My family look me to Chartres to sec the big cathedral and then to Orleans to see the shops.

On Sunday we all went lo Paris for the day. First of all we went to Louvre and saw all the paintings and sculptures. Then we had a picnic in the beautiful gardens. After that we went and saw a live television show and we were also on T V . After thai we went to a modern museum which was really weird: it was a kind of exhibition. Then we went to the Hilfel Tower. My friends and I climbed lo the second floor and thai was high enough for us. The view was terrific.

On Monday morning we were all divided into groups of three and four and we were put into lessons with the French students. I was in English with Carrie and we told them about England and ourselves. Afterwards we answered questions of Monsieur ( ionic/ concerning the trip.

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In the afternoon we went to the airbase and saw the planes After the airbase we went back to school where some of our girls were in a handball match against the French, (we got the cup). After the match we went lo the school dining room for a farewell drink with the mayor.

Then the next morning we made our way home. S. Palmer

T h e French Trip A group of twenty-two girls and two members of stalf left school at approxi­mately 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday 18th Apri l for a week in France. A coach trans­ported us lo Folkestone where we caught the ferry to Calais. The crossing was short and. when we arrived in Calais, we made the rest of the way by coach and train, arriving in Chateaudun at about 9.00 p.m.

Most of us were tired after a day's travelling but we were all intnxluced lo our families by Monsieur Gome/, our guide.

The nexi day we all met at the school. We were given our time-tables for our week's stay by Monsieur Gome/. The time-table was very well arranged and kept us busy and happy. We did things such as visiting three Chateaux, a military air base, a day trip lo Paris, we played handball and some of us visited a cathedral.

The day came when we had lo leave our hosts and France, and lo bring back as well as ourselves, our luggage and our happy memories.

The trip back to England was. again, long and tiring but we were all happy.

We came back by train, metro, ferry and last of all by coach, arriving at school at approximately 6.00 p.m.

I. and many others, enjoyed the trip very much and for that we have, first to thank Mrs. Sherwood who offered the trip lo us, secondly our parents who paid for us, thirdly the stalf for allowing us lo miss a few of our very precious classes and then to the hosls we had in France and Monsieur Gorme/ for arranging i l .

Penny Rudolph. Form IV

Reprinted by kind permission from the "Keho" , jendi, le 20 avril.

24 Collegiennesde Bailie Abbey School (Sussex) a 1'heuredunoise pour huil jours.

L'association Contacts, on le sail, organise le fruclueux echanges a l'elranger et notaminent avee I'Anglelerre.

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Mardi soir. 24 jetincs dtudianles anglaises de Haul..- Abbey School, dans lc Sussex, onl ete accueillies ehaleureusemcni a ('liatc.iudun par leurs correspon-dantes.

A lour arrivee a la gare a 20h 55. aprcs un voyage faligant CCTtes, mai.s comhien agreable. les sympathiques professours dclegues de ['association. M. el Mnie. Gomez, ant recu a bras ouverts les jeunes lilies dont les visages resplendissaienl de joie. M. (iomez leur souhaila la bienvenue en ces ternies:

"Un voyage esi loujours fatiganl ct nous comprenons que vous aspiriez a une ralraichissante toilelte. un agreable repas el une reposante nuil.

"Vos families d'aceucil sont toules la. heureuses de vous reeevoir. Je constate que I'Angleterre nous a envoye ses plus jolies ambassadriees el ce n'esi que juste recoinpense ear vous avez devant vous les families les plus representatives de la geniillcsses ct du devouement de notre cite!

"L'assoeialion et toutcs les families dunoises VOUS souhaiten! la bienveniK- .1 Chfiteaudun, bon appelil et bonne nuil.

"A demain, a 2()h. 30. au college. Ics families vous > conduiront."

Sous la conduitede leurs charmant-. el SOUriantes responsablcs Mines. SherwiKxl et Yves, elles sejournecont dans noire ville jusc|u" au 28 avril. alin de parfaire leur connaissance de noire languc el pourront ainsi decouvrir les charmes touristiques de noire region.

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L'n programme aussi interessant que copieux qui a commence des bier, par la visile des chateaux de Blois et Chambord a die mis au poinl par les respons-ables au devouement sans limiie que chacun s'accorde a leui rcconnaitre.

Pour notrc pan nous leur souhaitons unc agreablc scmaine a I'heure dunoisc.

Buddhism Kxhibitiun at Claverham

On 25th April. Third Form and Fifth Form went to Claverham School to see an exhibition on Buddhism. A special Buddhist monk, called the Venerable Somboon. came all the way from Thailand to answer questions about the religion.

There were boards with information on Buddhism on them and a projector showing about forty slides, mostly of Sri Lanka, of different Buddha statues and Buddhisi temples.

The monk had many strict rules. If you broke a rule you would get a point and if you received many points before you died you would not go to the "after­life". One of these rules was that a monk may not touch a woman or receive anything from a woman. In the Buddhist religion the whole point of living was to be able to go to the "after-life" after death. Living was meant to be unhappincss.

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The monk had to leave early and so our questions were answered by one of the teachers of ("lavcrham who was herself Buddhist. She told us that when a high priest was about to die. he would toll Ihe monks where he would be re-born, in what form and at what time. When the "re-incarnated" high priest was born many objects would be put in front of him. some of which were his last life's belongings, and he would somehow poinl lo or pick out the objects that had been his.

The whole exhibition was very interesting and we all enjoyed it very much.

J. Heron. Form III

Our Outing

On the 20th February, a Monday. Trans. I. II and the Guides went to London with Mr. Smith. Miss Fentum and Mrs. Branncn. At quarter to nine we started on our expedition.

We stopped several limes, and we arrived at London al half pasl ten. We went over Westminster Bridge.

When we arrived at the Westminster Theatre the (iuides got oir the coach and wenl round the corner to the Guides Headquarters. The rest of Trans. I and II went on to the Natural History Museum with Mr. Smith and Mrs. Brannen.

Miss Fentum and the Guides went into a huge building, inside was a shop, some people bought a few cards and badges that were on sale, we then wenl up some stairs lhat look us up to a room where there were dolls in dilfcrent Guide uniform.

Then a girl came and said she would show us around.we wenl along passages all containing pots and ornaments in glass cases and pictures on the walls. Then wc came lo a big room where there was an elderly woman. She asked us lo lind various objects that were somewhere in the room. Then wc went back downstairs and got on the coach again.

When we arrived al the Science Museum we went in. on the right anil left there were large wheels and other small models showing dilfcrent inventions. We walked on and having passed that room we came into a place where there was the moon, then wc came to the transport and we went up a flight of stone stairs where we found some lunch tables. After lunch we were given a science paper and we had to answer questions. I wenl upstairs. Right on the top floor there were some aeroplanes, then on the next floor down there were lots of ships, we answered the questions carefully, then we went to the front door where we waited. When everyone was ready we got on the coach and wenl to a Wimpy Bar and had sonic food, we then wenl back to school.

J. Maslen. Form II

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I'inocchio

Yesterday on 29th November 1^77 we went to a musical called "Pfaocchlo™. with four members of Staff, Mrs Brannen. Miss Mumford. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Hex. We went in a large coach with Trans and First Form. It was at Devonshire Park Theatre. Eastbourne.

Pimxchio was played very well by a girl who looked very young, she acted very well at the beginning as a puppet when she was on strings.

The pantomime was very well performed and the acting was very good.

I enjoyed it very much and think it was a well while visit. Alison Coutts

The Carol Service

The carol service took place in the Abbot's Hall on Wednesday 14th December, 1977. The service was due to begin at 4 p.m. but many parents had arrived long before this time. All the girls were excited and could not believe that the Christmas holidays were almost there.

Thanks to Miss Gay and the third form the Abbot's Hall was looking very beautiful indeed. Together they had decorated the hall with holly and con­structed a nativity scene which stood on one side of the stage. All around the ball there were lighted candles giving a lovely effect and providing the room with extra warmth at the same time. As the candles were quite bright there was no need for any lights to be put on.

Hie service began with Georgina Jay singing the first verse of "Once in Royal David's City". This was followed by the senior and middle school choirs going in procession through the Abbot's Hall, up the stone stairs and along the top passage to the gallery, while the second verse was being sung.

One girl from each form read from the Bible beginning with transition and working upwards through the school. There were also~readings by Mr. Lacey. a member of the staff, and Miss Parker. The Dean of Battle was there to give the blessing before the last hymn of the service.

When the carol service finished Miss Parker announced that there would be coffee and mince pies for anyone who would like it. She also announced that there would be a charily stall in the English room and a raffle after everyone, who wanted to. had brought their raffle tickets. Once again the carol service had been a success and the term ended happily.

F. Bacon. Form V

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Our Form Outing On Friday morning we were all very excited because we knew we were going on an outing straight after assembly. We had started ihe preparations the night before by pulling our blazers and other various things on our desks, so thai we would have nothing lo worry about on the actual day. The first half of the day we were lo spend al Fishbourne. the Roman Villa, but what we were all looking most forward to was ihe second part of the day when we would be going lo the beach at I iltlehamplon. and then to the fun fair.

Al last we were all ready and wailing for Miss Parker to come and say good­bye lo us. It was going lo be quite a long drive so we made ourselves comfort­able. After an hour or so the coach stopped in a lovely park and we all rushed out lo have some break which consisted of orange squash or lemon squash and two biscuits. Then we played for a while before selling off again towards Fishbourne.

"Come on! Wake up!" Su/y. my partner woke me up as we were approaching ihe museum. As we got oul of the coach we were given an art board and some paper to share between two. Miss Mumford and Miss Frost, the iwo members of staff who were taking us. paid our entries and then told us that we could go anywhere we wanted but lhal we had to be back in ihe hall in an hour's lime. So we all went our different ways in search of something interesting to learn about. Su/y and I slarted by the museum; we took turns in writing notes. We only wrote about little things which we found quile interesting like the building of Roman wells or the way the people were dispersed in the house, or villa. When we had had enough of the museum we moved on lo ihe mosaics. So that people would nol walk on them and destroy them, to look at them you had to walk on boards which passed over them. I think that was the most interesting thing about the place.As I was looking at the mosaics I thought of all the hard work of ihe artist. All those lillle pieces of coloured slones joined up to form a picture. Il was really beautiful. Then we moved on lo ihe gardens which were lovely.

An hour passes very quickly when you have lots of interesting things around you and soon it was lunch lime. So we all wenl lo the coach, which was parked just outside the entrance, lo gel ihe picnic. A quarler of an hour later we were sitting in the grass eating cheese rolls, sausage rolls, all soils of lovely sand­wiches and other nice things.

At two o'clock after a game of rounders, we all look our places back in the coach and left in Ihe direction of ihe beach. Once there we gave our watches to Miss Frosl and ran straight in the water which was much warmer than I thought it would be. Then we all urged Miss Mumford to come in the sea wilh us. We swam and playal aboul for a bit more than half an hour until most of us felt loo cold lo carry on so we changed again and after Miss Mumford had given us fifty pence each we made our way lo the fair. I think ihe most popular attraction that day was ihe ghosi train.

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Al four o'clock there we were, in the coach again but Ihis time we were going back to Battle Abbey. We had all decided to sing on the way back but the few girls who were not asleep, I think, were too tired.

Ann Liftchitz

Wimbledon

On Monday 20th June 1977. Miss Kingston and Sister took the I Vth form up to Wimbledon. The two hour coach journey seemed to race by very quickly as everyone was boo busy discussing what they would do and whom they would watch, to think about the time. For most of the girls it was their first visit to Wimbledon which added to their excitement even more, as they had heard so much about it and knew that they would see many of the world famous tennis players.

On reaching Wimbledon, the queues had already formed and it was a gixxl hour before we were able to get into the ground itself. Once we were inside the gates. Miss Kingston handed 75p to each of us and arranged for everyone to meet at 4 p.m. but until then we were free to do as we liked — provided we stayed within the Wimbledon gates!

Some of the girls were fortunate enough to watch the presentation taking place on the centre court from their free standing places. The presentation was in order to commemorate the centenary year of the Wimbledon Tennis Cham­pionships and the Duke of Kent was there to present all the Wimbledon cham­pions. who were still alive, with a medal and also to congratulate them on their remarkable playing. Immediately after the presentation was the match between Borg and /.ugarelli. This was a good match which resulted with Borg winning a clear victory.

Meanwhile matches were being played on the other courts, most of which hail free seats to watch the matches from. We saw some line play by many of the superb tennis players who had obviously trained very hard to play at Wimbledon and were giving each other a lough game. Sometimes if the matches were very close they would go on for a few hours and everyone, in­cluding the spectators, would begin to feel a little tired.

At 4 p.m. Miss Kingston gave us our tea money and once again we all went on our separate ways. There was a large outdoor restaurant where we were able to eat our tea in the sun — fortunately it was a warm day. The day passed faster than we had expected it to and before long it was lime for us to make our way back to the coach. Before leaving though, some of us managed to get ourselves John Lloyd's autograph which made our day end very happily indeed!

F. Bacon

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Cold After the heat of the summer. And the warm colourful autumn. Comes the winter, the end. the finish. The frost on the windows, the fro/en Fingers looking, searching for the warmth. That is lost in winter.

The cold wind breaking old bones, Freezing hard hearts, till nothing is left. The small children, poor, cold and hungry Looking, crying-for warmth and food, Frozen cats and dogs on the sidewalk. No pity, no tears, for their lives.

Still long months of cold and hardship But through all this, There is Love. Between families, poor and happy, rich and sad. Then comes spring Bringing the warmth, the sun and flowers.

L. Maggiora. Form IV

The Swiss Alps

The Swiss summer is beautiful The Alps with snow while peaks Houses with flowers here and there The cows which go wandering with bells around their necks

Oh the lovely green, green pastures The lovely lillle baker's shops wilh deliciously fresh bread My how small the lillle windy roads are The freshness of the air.

In the winter when the snow is thick You can ski for the whole of the holidays Wrap up warm or you'll catch cold. Oh the lovely Swiss air.

Sandra Palmer. Form III

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The Gold The dimly lit street, the sleet and fog.

A bitter wind numbing every Exposed part of my body.

The thought of a warm lire and a Loving family as an only comfort.

The cold, stinging my face, and sending Shivers down my body.

The ground is wet and icy. and Slippery to my fro/en feci.

The cold is like the devil, it's cruel.

Caroline Moore. Form IV

Sam and Hero

Sam was bought on the day I was one For me to have as a pet And for thirteen years he'd looked after me And I'd looked after him.

He was a big. brown Alsatian With white on his tail and chest. And big. brown eyes that stared up at me When I cuddled and palled his hack.

Then, one night, a week before my birthday. When I was to be fourteen. I sat and saw my dog collapse. He collapsed and died beside me,

I screamed at him lo get up. But he diil not move a limb. I knew that I would never last Without my life-long friend

I moped and cried and did not em Until I received B birthday gift, Another dog who was small and round Given to me by Mum and Dad.

He was a Golden Retriever But I wouldn't look at him I just wanted Sam back To live with me for good.

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Hero, as we called the pup. Followed me everywhere He knew I was his mistress Even if I haled him.

Then, one day while out rowing In the middle of a lake The boat capsi/ed with me in il And I struggled for the bank.

And faithful Hero was in the lake Swimming so fast towards me. He grabbed my collar and swam ashore. Towing me behind him.

I realised that Hero I lad saved my life for me And all I could do was pal him And cuddle his wet fur.

And I've had him for six years now And I love him with all my heart. Now he's even had the honour Of having his photo next to Sam's.

Jenny Heron. Form 111

Poverty

Out in India people starve There is no food ihey eat little. Outside the bixly you can see (he shape of every hone. In India there is poverty.

A rich man has wealth. Money, food, ami most things. But deep down I wonder Is he happy or is he sad. If he is sad deep down Then he too has poverty.

Bui in the heart of a poor person There is probably more joy anil happiness than anyone else. He may not have money like the rich man But I am sure he would rather have a happy heart than be ihal rich man.

Ailsa Norris, Form II

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The Kill My eyes see the striped herd. I must feed my babies. I come closer, and one spots me, They begin to run. I must feed my babies. I charge a young zebra, And send him to the ground. Tear at his skin. Send him to death. For. I must feed my babies

Carrie Hayes, Form ill

The Sea The huge waves lash the shore. Rack and forth they go. Grey and green Blue and black, tearing themselves at the rocks, Roaring and rushing up the shore, as far as they will go I, standing there, am soaked from the waves Roaring and lashing themselves at the rocks As though they will never stop. The sky is black, there is no moon Rut only the sound of the waves. Roaring in the night.

Cybelle Harre. Form II The Seu

I loath the sea on stormy nights. When the waves are as big as prison walls. The sound of the raging waters. .Stops your heart from beating.

Bui still at limes the sea is very calm With the sound of peace and harmony in the air When the waves arc very small Wobbling round like water babies.

Oh! I do like the sea then. With all it's lovely sea animals. But. as I said before, I loath the sea whenever it roars.

Shiva Falsafi, Form II

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T h e I teu ten I . ion

It lived out in Africa, Four years ago. Resting on the large grassy plains. Now brought to a circus. Ciiven a sleeping draught before. Now whipped by a lion tamer. Fed on small scraps or tinned food, Carried on a smelly lorry. Forced to dance. Teased when he tries to kill. Bitten by a savage dog Made to jump through a silly hoop. Thumped by an awful man on his back, Forced to do too much. Badly treated when he is ill. Now the lion has a heart attack. Now feinted with no one to help him, Now the King of Beasts is dead.

Next morning the owner saw him dead, That hater of animals was angry. He ordered his ugly men to build a tire. They through the King of Beasts on the lire and burned him.

Francesca Aub-Robinson. Transition

H a i k u F o r m

The while swans paddle in the cool brimming water by the river's edge.

Soft rain on the grass Silver dew on the meadows A stream from the hills

Zamilia Mansur, Form I Emma Joel. Form I

I went down the street, on a dull damp Autumn day. walking on wet leaves.

Su/anne Fountain. Form I

In the clear water. A seal was moving about. As the fish swam by.

Gwyneth Murdock, Form I

On one spring morning. Lay a beautiful primrose. All wet from the dew.

Ngo/i Mgbokwcre, Form 1

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Tonka Behind a green hill. Rain on my window There lies a great blue river. Pitlcr. patter on my roof Beyond the river Drop. drop, splash, ripple. There are lovely tall green trees. Pebbles and stones in puddles And this is a paradise. On this dull summer morning.

Suzanne Fountain. Form I Norma Dove-Edwin.

Have You Heard These? Q. Who invented vulgar fractions? A. Henry the

Q. Where did Hector keep his armies? A. Dp his slcevies.

Q. How do you confuse an Irishman? A. Offer him four spades and tell him to take his pick.

O. What goes "Ha. ha. ha. plop"? A. A man laughing his head oft.

O Why arc fishmongers so mean? A. Because their job makes them sell fish.

Q. How docs a dog make friends? A. It wags its tail but not its tongue.

Q. What do you flatten a ghost with? A. A spirit level.

Q. I have Wvc noses, six mouths, and twelve ears, what am I? A. Ugly.

0 . What is the difference between a biscuit and an elephant? A You can't dip an elephant in your tea

Q. How do you know if there arc elephants in vour 'fridge? A. The door won't close.

Q. What is big and grey and mutters? A. A mumbo jumbo.

Q. What is the difference between Hush" and "pallor"? A. A flush sings in the trees, and a pallor hops along the ground.

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Knock, knock. Who's there?

Boo Who? Don't cry: it's only a joke.

Patient: Doctor, doctor. I feel like a pack of cards. Doctor: Sit down and I'll deal with you later.

Advertisement: Bull-dog for sale. Will eat anything. Very fond of children

The "Eroica" composed by Beethoven is a sympathy dedicated to Napoleon.

When the Abbey was disillusioned. Sir Anthony Brown came to live here.

The Greeks had three dilferenl columns in their architecture:— Corinthian. Doric, and Ironic.

The three languages on the Rosetia Stone are Greek, Hieroglyphic, and Demonic.

You leave for Scotland from St. Pancreas station.

In England, before 1,500, there were few carpets in the home. Instead they had rashers on the floor.

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