- SOCIETIES/CLUBS
The Scientific Society Report, 1962-63
It falls to the lot of every school secretary to write a report on the year's activities. I wondered what to write, then I went to the bathroom, and there on the basin was a free piece of soap, very small and slimy, green and pink in colour, the remains of the free samples given so generously on our trips to Boots' in Nottingham and Hedley's in Manchester. I think this shows surely the purpose of our society, to further an interest in science outside the classroom, to create in the minds of these young scientists a desire to go ahead, but also to tie in their strivings for the betterment of mankind. It is towards this end that we have had several very interesting and informative talks, films and a visit to the fire station. The Upper Sixth showed this with their excellent exhibit on fluorescence made with the help of Mr. Blackwell. This showed an interesting and at the same time practical side of chemistry and was well received at the 'Sunday Times' Schools Exhibition which was held in conjunction with the British Association's annual meeting. An interest in general knowledge has been fostered by several quizzes. As usual we held our dance just before Easter and I am pleased to say it was a success in all ways. It is with reference to the dance and in fact the whole year that I should like to extend a grateful vote of thanks to the committee members and to the members of staff, and in particular Mr. Tempest in his year as Chairman, who have done so much and yet received so little thanks.
Edmund Shaw, Hon. Sec.
Scripture Union
Chairman: Miss Gough
Treasurer: M. Lever
Secretaries: C. N. Taylor, E. Whitehead
Over the past year the Union has had a varied and widely interesting programme.
It began by having a film strip and quiz which was particularly enjoyed by our younger members. This was followed by a United Nations Exhibition explaining the hunger of the world.
We next had a series on local charity organisations. The first meeting in this series dealt with Dr. Barnardo's Homes. At this meeting Mrs. Forster explained the work of the society by a film and short talk. Next talk in the series was given by Mrs. Stamp of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. With her she brought a blind person and guide dog which added greatly to the interest of the talk.
In February of 1963, we began another series, this time on local churches and their beliefs. The denominations represented were Mormons, Salvation Army, Church of England and Roman Catholic Churches. Talks were given by Elders Pendleton and Hull, Major Riley, Mr. Handforth and Father Walshe respectively. All talks proved of immense interest, there being a record attendance at the Mormon meeting.
We were pleased to welcome Miss Gough into the Union, who took over the chairmanship from Mr. Handforth, and delighted that her first year was a successful one.
