Summer 2010 - Malet Lambert

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The Way we Were :
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A letter from an
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A Trip Down
Memory Lane:
Old
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awake echoes
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Back Cover
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Dear Parents
A huge thank you for your support this year. Our students go from strength to
strength and we are delighted with the progress they have made through hard
work and their enjoyment of learning. The school is significantly over subscribed
and we look forward to welcoming our 300 strong new family of year 7 pupils!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our students, staff and governors
for their commitment to this wonderful school. Also may I wish
you all a sunny, happy summer holiday.
On a personal note I am having an operation during the holiday
period and will return at October half term. Mrs E Wadsworth
will act as the Locum Head during this period of time. I will be
in constant contact with the school and know that you will all
continue to give of your best.
Malet goes to
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West Side Story
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I was in the first year group which came to Malet Lambert in 1932. At this time it was a fee paying school and the fee was one
guinea a term (£ 1.10). I was aged 12 and since 1930 had been at Craven Street Secondary School—a dark, ageing and very old
fashioned building. We all felt very privileged to be attending the bright new school, and needed to wear sand shoes like plimsolls,
indoors all the time for fear of doing damage to the splendid parquet flooring. At that time there were 500 pupils and we occupied
the “E” shape building. Girls and boys were taught separately at either end of the school but met together for assembly in the hall
each day. Even then, girls were on the left, boys to the right with a wide aisle in between! The elite six formers sat on the balcony.
We were also divided into houses—de la Pole, Ferens, Wilberforce and Andrew Marvell. The headmaster was Mr Harry
Shoosmith– normally referred to as “Old Shoots” by the students. There was no grand piano but a fund was set up straight away
and soon one was bought.
Each pupil had a desk of their own, with a lock. We sat in order of merit with top pupils trusted to sit at the back. I was always in
the middle. The physics and chemistry labs were in the girls’ section. Geography and art rooms in the boys’ area. My favourite
subject was history - our teacher was so enthusiastic. She brought everything vividly to life—even tales from long ago, like
Hereward the Wake being sent into exile. I stayed on one afternoon each week to learn shorthand as an extra subject
The games we played were hockey and netball, although there was talk about introducing tennis. We had lockers for our kit,
including football boots for hockey, in the cloakroom were the prefects kept order. When the school opened, the gym was in what is
now a canteen. Only the handful of pupils who travelled to school from outside Hull had school lunch in what is now room 15; the
rest of us went home each day, often by bike. I lived in Jalland Street with my parents, grandparents, two younger sisters and a
brother.
We wore uniform including tunic, velour hat, blazer and thick black stockings. We were never allowed to eat in the street, not even
an ice cream in the summer. The staff mostly wore their black gowns every day, but I remember some of them were fairly tattered.
Breaking rules normally involved having to write lines, though there was one caning during my time for two boys who had thrown a
school cap out of the window of a bus. Girls who misbehaved were often sent out to stand in the corridor where you hoped Miss
Brightwell (the head mistress) would not pass and find you.
High spots of the year included school outings but we didn’t go far. I remember for instance visiting Hessle Chalk Pits. The
Christmas social was also very exciting. We were taught by Miss Read during our gym lessons how to dance—waltz, foxtrot, naval
two step and the Palais glide. There were new frocks and taxis for the girls.
In 1934 my grandmother had cancer and needed constant nursing so even though the school leaving age was 16 I was allowed to
leave Malet Lambert to help at home, especially since my younger sister was just a baby. After Grandma died, I was able to start a
5 year apprenticeship in hairdressing which I managed to complete just before the war, when we all had to take up different jobs.
Soon after, I moved away from Hull on marrying an RAF airman. My time at Malet Lambert was really enjoyable and I
made good friends. One class mate I met again by chance in the 1950s when we were both pushing prams down a south London
High Street and we are still in touch.
Dora Jaques (Mitchell)
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The Malet Mercury
The Headmaster
Malet Lambert in the 1930s
Library and Refectory
Malet Lambert in the 1930s
The Hall and the Staff Room
Upper Foyer and Lab
SCHOOL UNIFORM
The following uniform for boys and girls has been agreed by Governors after consultation with
parents, students and staff:
Years 7, 8 & 9
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Grey Pullover with badge
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Blazer with badge
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Tie
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White Shirt
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Black Trousers
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Black Tailored Solid Fabric Knee Length Skirt
Years 10 & 11
As above with black pullovers
Black shoes are compulsory. On the grounds of health and safety the wearing of jewellery is limited to one small pair of ear studs,
one ring and a watch. Facial piercing is not allowed in school. If necessary, retainers may be worn. No jewellery is allowed during PE
activities. The school advises that gum shields should be worn for contact sports such as rugby and hockey.
Dear Parents,
Following the most recent Governors’ meeting “The school’s preferred recommendation for female pupils is trousers. Where pupils
elect to wear a skirt it must be knee length, solid fabric, ‘smart professional’ and tailored. The school has a uniform supply which
pupils will be required to wear in the event of unacceptable or provocative garments being worn” Please contact your Head of Year
should you require further clarification.
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Dear Parent
Asthma is a common condition in childhood; most children who have
asthma can control their symptoms with regular medication, and participate
fully in day-to-day activities.
Some children with asthma can occasionally experience increased
symptoms that mean they have to go to hospital for treatment.
On the 12th, 13th, and 15th
July, Malet Lambert Drama students have once
again delighted everyone with this wonderful
production of “West Side Story”, a show
overflowing with dancing, singing and acting
with attitude, against an impressive set
designed and produced by the Art Department.
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast and production
team, and to all those involved who helped
making this production another roaring success!
WELL DONE !!
Our records show that in September, many more children go to hospital
with increased asthma symptoms than at any other time of year.
This increase in asthma symptoms may be due to the fact that some
children experience fewer symptoms during the summer holidays, and
sometimes forget to take their asthma medication regularly.
Ensuring your child takes their “preventer” asthma medication regularly
during the summer holidays and throughout the year will help your child to
control their asthma condition in the best possible way, and will also help us
to reduce hospital admissions linked to asthma.
If you have any questions about this letter please discuss it with your local
doctor or paediatrician.
Yours sincerely
Yorkshire and Humber Regional Asthma Impact Project Steering Group
Members.
Another amazing season for Andy Selby! How does he
do it? Congratulations to all who took part in the Malet
Fantasy League this year (around 300 staff and
students). Once again though, Mr Needler is well up
there and needs to be put in his place next season by
some of the expert statisticians I know we have in
school.
Keep your eyes peeled for the league code that will be
available to join the League from the first day back in
September. In the meantime, get your team sorted
over the summer and don’t miss any of those crucial
points available at the start of the season.
We’re on the Web!
www.maletlambert.co.uk
James Reckitt Avenue
Hull
HU8 0JD
Tel 01482 374211
Fax—01482 707642
E-mail: enquiries@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk