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Scientific Society Report, 1957-58

 

Committee : 

Mr. K. C. Petford, Mr. J. Kent, J. Evans, K. Dronsfield, J. Burton.

 

This year, the Scientific Society, still the oldest, and we think, one of the most flourishing in the school, met regularly to 'indulge in matters scientific'.

We continued our former policy of meeting each Monday in the Physics Laboratory after  school.    'Live' activities  such as  quizzes,  Brains  Trusts, Lectures, etc., were offered alternately with films of a scientific nature.

One lecture worthy of mention was given by Mr. J. Kent, who demonstrated for the younger would-be scientists the more spectacular Physics experiments. He covered many interesting and unusual electrostatic (including the Van der Graaf generator, recently acquired by the school) and electrical experiments.

A party of about thirty members visited Cape Mill in Shaw where they saw 'Osram' electric lamps being made. All present were fascinated by the diversity of the modern automatically controlled machinery. After walking, for what seemed like miles around the factory, and, believe me, this is no mean feat (feet) - we enjoyed the refreshments provided. All members agreed this visit was well worth while.

Earlier this year, the society held its Annual Social which was a great success again.

Last Christmas, the Arts versus Science Quiz was held. The scientists emerged victorious by one point only.

It is hoped that this year the Society will receive the same enthusiastic support as last year.

FRANK BRIGGS, 6A Sc.

 

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 Athletic Society

 

 

This school year 1958/59 marks the second anniversary of the founding  of the Greenhill Grammar School Athletic Society.    The Society was formed with the sole aim of developing the standard of athletics in our school. From the success achieved by various athletes in different fields of athletics during the past year, we feel that our aim is indeed being fulfilled. In 1957 we started with a mere handful of members but gradually this membership is being increased. Everyone has displayed keen interest in the activities in the past and it is hoped that they will continue to do so.

Within a short period of the Society being founded, the Chairman had arranged a trip for several members to a Physical Education Display staged by the Carnegie College in Leeds Town Hall on Thursday, March 20th, 1958. The pupils derived much benefit from the outstanding display and altogether an enjoyable evening was spent in Leeds.

On Saturday, July 5th, 1958, a party of members went to the Highland Games in Wythenshawe Park. Among these was W. Platt, a competitor in the games. The competition and performance in both Junior and Senior athletic events were extremely good and Platt obtained first position in the junior pole vault. The visitors saw such athletes as Mike Ellis, Don Anthony and Dave Brands in action.

On several occasions during the past year films giving instructions on athletic skill were hired at quite a large expense to the Society. The Committee was disappointed, however, at the response to the showing of these films and we do hope that in the future boys and girls will take advantage of such invaluable opportunities.

In July, 1958, the Society held its annual dance in the school hall and there was a record attendance of 120 pupils. The event was exceptionally successful from both a financial standpoint and otherwise. The Society made a profit of six pounds and intends to purchase with these funds new equipment for the use of members.

Culminating what can be called a tremendously successful year, seven boys from the Society under the supervision of Mr. Cox, and nine girls under the supervision of Miss Hume, left on Friday, 28th July, for four days in Cardiff to attend the Vlth British Empire and Commonwealth Games. The party had a most enjoyable stay and witnessed in action at Cardiff Arms Park some of the finest athletes in the world. Souvenirs of this stay are at present on display on the Society's notice board. On this board from time to time different notices and advertisements are displayed and it would be extremely beneficial to members of the Society to devote a short period each week to reading them.

During the Winter season indoor training sessions are held in the Gymnasium on Monday afternoons and cross-country training on Thursday afternoons after school.

It is hoped that with a year of success behind them the members will work with renewed vigour to attain even greater recognition for this Society in the field of athletics.

PETER HAUGHTON, Secretary.