Foreword
by the Headmaster.
Ask any half-dozen people who travel abroad why they do it, and you might well get half-a-dozen different reasons. One man travels as part of his job, another may have a strong interest in foreign languages; a third may claim a curiosity about the way in which other people live, yet another may be attracted by an assurance of sunshine, blue skies and golden beaches. The mere fact of travelling may be a sufficient incentive for some, while others may claim rather vaguely that travelling broadens the mind.
Some people, I fear, travel abroad because it is "the thing".
Those of you for whom this brochure is produced may well have different reasons for joining this year's party; whatever they are, you will all share the excitement of preparation, the anticipation of sea and land travel and the manifold experiences of the holiday itself. The pleasure and profit which each of you can gain from it depend largely on your own attitudes - your ready acceptance of instructions, your co-operation with all other members of the party, your courtesey towards everybody - French or English, your determination to show yourself as a first-class "junior ambassador".
Much hard work has gone into the preparation for this holiday. The proper reward for hard work is success, and I am satisfied that with your enthusiastic co-operation the 1961 visit to Menton will be a memorable experience.
To all of you who meet at the departure point on Monday the 24th June, I wish "bon voyage". I hope to be in Oldham to welcome you back on your return.