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Fire drill
A fire drill in April 1961 resulted in the school emptying in 3 minutes 15 seconds, according to a note written by Mr Rocca. However, the bell was reported to be “not audible in room 5”.
Hallé visit
A party of 160 junior boys and four masters attended an afternoon concert given by the Hallé Orchestra in May 1961. The classes were Middle 1A, M1B, M1C, Lower 1 and M2B.
Parents’ Evening, June 1961
Lasting from 6.00pm to 10.00pm, 950 parents attended a special evening which saw a P.E. display and the presentation of two plays.
White City
The annual sports day was held in July 1961 at White City, the boys being taken there in special buses for the afternoon’s sports.
Middle 1D
For the first and only time in the school’s history, the September 1961 intake of first-year pupils comprised six form groups with Middle 1D being added to the existing forms of Upper 1, M1A, M1B, M1C and Lower 1.
Union action
In September 1961, ten teachers were absent for a day owing to strike action by the National Association of Schoolmasters, whose members assembled at Belle Vue to hear a speech from its General Secretary. This was the NAS’s first-ever strike. As a consequence, six classes were given a holiday.
Holiday
The school was closed for a one-day holiday in October 1961 as requested by old boy Mr Gerry Loftus, the chief guest at the Speech Day in July.
Group of old Gregorians, 1961
Standing, from left: Burke, Mike Andrew, Unidentified.
Seated, from left: Unidentified, Unidentified, Terry Jordan, Vincent Markiewicz.
Social event at Belle Vue, early 1960s
This event helped to raise money for the Old Gregorians’ football team. Pictured are:
Standing, from left: Ged Horner, Tony Maclean, Bert Crowley.
Seated, from left: Harry Taylor, Mrs Flynn, Kath Donnellan, Keith Johnson, Basil.
Diploma, 1961
This was probably the final year of these Diplomas being awarded to fourth-year pupils.
Geography teachers Mr E.J. Burke, left, and Mr K. Horrocks pictured in the early 1960s. They taught at the school until 1974.
Two young teachers pictured in the early Sixties: Mr Peter Purdy, back left, and Mr Gerry Quinn, right.
Example of History text book
Example of History text book
Textbook label
This type of label was usually attached to the inside cover of textbooks and showed the names of pupils borrowing the book. It reminded the pupil that he had a responsibility for the book: not losing it and maintaining its good condition.
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