Asterdale School
Dated: 1974
Mr Groves, Mrs Hay, Mr Connor, Mrs Johns, Mrs Stanley, Miss Bailey
Angela R has emailed to say
"The photograph of Asterdale Scool with Mr Groves dated 1974 cannot be correct as Mr Groves retired in
1970. He was replaced by Mr Casey a Canadian , ours was the first class taught by him 1970-1971."
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Mr Groves was still at
Mr Groves was still at Asterdale until at least 1974 as he taught us in top class for most of that year because Mr Connor broke his leg (I think it was his leg) and was off for most of the year. I remember it well as Mr Groves didn't like me can't imagine why...gobbie little madam that I was!!!☺
You are right susan. Mr…
You are right susan. Mr Conner did break his leg during our last year at Asterdale which was 1974. Mr Groves replaced him. I dont think he disliked you I don't think he liked anyone! He was very strict
He didn’t like boys, he…
He didn’t like boys, he threw a plimsoll at one after shouting You Boy!!! I think it was the time a boy accidentally let off a stink bomb
I was taught by Mr Groves in…
I was taught by Mr Groves in my 1st year juniors, he was very strict and all our desks were separated in straight lines, it would have been about 1975. He retired after that. Mrs woods was the headteacher when I first started there in the infants and she retired either the 1st or 2nd year I was there. She was very nice. I also remember Mrs Ball, I think she was the school secretary, and finally Mrs Bailey who was good friends with fellow teacher Mrs Haddock. I didn’t like Mrs Haddock