OCA Magazine now available to
NON Members.
Contact Isabel for more details
5 December 2011
Photographs from our Centenary Celebration
Click HERE to see the photographs from the Centenary Lunch held on Saturday 12 November 2011 at Selsdon Park Hotel.
You may also download a list of all those who attended by clicking HERE
15 November 2011
Action Points from the 2011 AGM available HERE
13 November 2011
Teachers' Database (Boys)
13 November 2011
Teachers' Database (Girls)
Queries/Comments? Please email Roger Cox who is leading the project
Contact Roger
12 November 2011
Thank you
Thank you to all of you who attended the Centenary Lunch at the Selsdon Park Hotel.Over 100 of you attended, and talking to many of you afterwards, you enjoyed the event. Our special thanks to the BRIT School for their entertainment - we loved your singing and choices of songs!
A list will appear here shortly showing those who attended.
11 November 2011
Due to ongoing building works at the ex-boys' school, there will NOT be a Service on Friday 11 November
13 October 2011
Annual Accounts 2010-2011
Audited annual accounts for 2010-2011 are now available for download
9 September 2011
Teachers' Database (Boys)
Queries/Comments? Please email Roger Cox who is leading the project
Contact Roger
15 August 2011
We're sad to announce the
death of DOUGLAS HONER
(at the School 1948-1972),
who passed away on the
13th August 2011.
Barbara, his widow, has agreed to us placing her email address here, if you would like to contact her
barbarahoner@talktalk.net
If you would like Barbara's postal address, and don't have it, please contact
Steve, the Chairman
Our thanks to Julian Worley for
letting us know.
From the Daily Telegraph, Thursday 18th April 2011
"Douglas Edwin died peacefully aged 98 at Yorklea Nursing Home, Chorton, on August 13th. Dearest husband of Barbara and the late Margaret. Beloved father of Chris and grandfather of Tom and Nick. Funeral at Manchester Crematorium at 2pm, August 24th. No flowers please, but donations, if desired, to the RNLI"
1 August 2011
Teachers' Database (Boys)
Queries/Comments? Please email Roger Cox who is leading the project
Contact Roger
21 June 2011
Teachers' Database (Boys)
Teachers' Database (Girls)
Queries/Comments? Please email Roger Cox who is leading the project
Contact Roger
5 June 2011
The OCA Cenentary Booklet
£12.99 + p and p = £15 (UK only)
Contact Isabel for more details (including cost for posting to you overseas)
Contact Isabel to place your Order
Book details
HERE
26 May 2011
OCA Magazine
The annual OCA Magazine is now at the Printers. You will only receive it by post if you have already paid your magazine subscription. Please contact Isabel, if you have any queries. For subscribers, this centenary publication will arrive with you by post on or around the second week in June.
23 May 2011
'Recently Deceased' database updated
Queries/Comments? Please email Isabel MacLeod who co-ordinates this database
Contact Isabel
14 May 2011
Teachers' Database (Boys)
Teachers' Database (Girls)
Queries/Comments? Please email Roger Cox who is leading the project
Contact Roger
3rd May 2011
We're sad to announce the
passing of JOHN GENT who died on the 2nd May, aged 79.
A Service will be held on 24th May at Noon - Shirley Methodist Church, Eldon Road, Shirley. Thereafter at Croydon Crematorium then at the house
20 April 2011
Croydon Archives
New hours from 4 May 2011
Mondays 10.00 - 13.00 then
14.00 to 19.00
Tuesdays closed
Wednesdays 10.00 - 13.00 then
14.00 to 17.30
Thursdays closed
Fridays 10.00 to 13.00 then
14.00 to 17.30
Saturdays 1st and 3rd monthly only
10.00 to 13.00
then 14.00 to 16.30
We're sad to announce the
passing of JOHN GOODING who died on the 20th March, aged 96.
18 March 2011
Presentation of Colours, 1922
John Gent (1942-1950) sent us a postcard-sized photograph of the Selhurst Cadets' Presentation of Colours, dated 8th July 1922
17 March 2011
Who Are They?
As part of our ongoing project to identify and catalogue all the teachers who taught at the Girls' school, Croydon Archives has provided us with three rare photographs. The first of these features the teaching staff from 1925.
Others to follow soon.
Can anyone out there help us identify them?
17 March 2011
Teachers' NIcknames
We are grateful to Steve Burke (1966-1973) for adding 'Nanny' Edwards to our growing list of nicknames
10 March 2011
Girls' Panoramics
Roger Cox (1953-1960) has given the girls' panoramics a digital 'makeover' to enhance them. Use the link below to visit the 'Project Visio' page
5 March 2011
WW2 - Roll of Honour Database
Brian Roote (1944-1949) has updated the World War 2 Roll of Honour Database.
You can view/download it using the link below
2 March 2011
Army Cadets 1955-57
Paul Bennett, (1953-1958, Beta) sent us a photograph of Army Cadets taken in Folkestone between 1955 and 1957.
WWI - Roll of Honour Database
Brian Roote (1944-1949) has updated the The Great War Roll of Honour Database.
You can view/download it using the link below
28 February 2011
Girls' School Teacher Database
Today, we announce the launch of another major new initiative.
Following on from the success of the Boys' School Teacher Database, we are pleased to make available the Girls' School Teacher Database for your perusal and enjoyment. The database contains the names and details of Teachers who taught at the Girls' School from 1904-1983.
We are looking for volunteers to check the document and give us feedback on its accuracy and conmpleteness. if you can spare half an hour to review the database, please contact
Roger Cox by email
24 February 2011
Form '4A' Photograph
Allan Hallett (1961-1968, Beta) supplied us with an alternative version of Mike Elsden's photograph of Form 4a (1964/65)
10 February 2011
The funeral service for John Hunsworth (1932-1940) was held on Thursday 17th February at 3pm
Sanderstead URC Church,
4 Sanderstead Hill
CR2 0HB.
4 February 2011
Teachers' Database (Boys)
Queries/Comments? Please email Roger Cox who is leaidng the project
Contact Roger
22 January 2011
PHOTOS FROM THE 60s AND 70s
Barry Martin (1967-1974) sent us a number of Rugby, Cricket and Harriers photos from my era at the school. There is also a rare Staff v Pupils 7-a-side photograph from the 70s
18 January 2011
MORE GOOD NEWS!
After a vigorous campaign, of which the OCA was part, we learned today, that the Local Studies Library (housing the Selhurst Archives) will NOT be closing. The threatened closure was part of a cost-cutting proposal by Croydon Council
11 January 2011
Meeting Dates:
The next Sub-Committee date is:
6 April 2011
The next Full Committee date is:
TBA
GOOD NEWS FOR THE BOYS' SCHOOL BUILDING
Just when you thought that the Boys' School had closed for good, we have learned that the building will live on
- as a new Primary School!
It will re-open its doors in September 2011.
For more information, visit their web-site at
www.thecrescentprimaryschool.co.uk
or click on the button below
January 6, 2011
Ernest John Croxford
We have been contacted by Steve Croxford, grandson of Ernest who attended Selhurst Grammar School from Autumn 1917.
"I am interested in finding out whether any of your members have any information about him or indeed recall the company for which he worked after he left the school. Ernest became a commercial artist working for the Abbey Publicity Service (a Croydon firm) between 1930 - and the late 1950s. He specialised in drafting maps which were published in local guides relating to town councils across the UK. I am in the process of researching his work and have a small number of examples of his original drawings."
If you can assist Steve, please contact the OCA or email him directly by clicking
December 9, 2010
Informal Meeting
Brian Roote (1944-1449) has been invited to a short informal meeting next week about the future of the Local Studies (Archives) Department at Croydon Library. If you have questions, or wish to have your point put across, please contact Brian.
email him HERE
6 December 2010
Teachers' Database (Boys) updated
In conjunction with the above ongoing project, can anyone name this teacher?
Click on this miniature to view a larger version on-screen
If you can help, please email the OCA's project co-ordinator, Roger Cox, by clicking on the link below:
Contact Roger
17 November 2010
Local Studies Library to close?
The Croydon Guardian reports that there are plans to possibly shut the Local Studies Library. This department also houses the Selhurst Archives. Follow the story using the link below.
Please note that the date for the OCA Centenary Exhibition (at the BRIT School) has changed. It is now Saturday, 2nd July 2011 from 1pm until 4pm
25 October 2010
OCA Annual Accounts
These are now available for you to downlaod and/or view. For our financial year 2009-2010, you can access the information by going to our new 'Annual Accounts' page HERE
24 October 2010
Photograph: 1st Cricket XI (1943)
Supplied by:
Bernard Woolnough (1938-1944) at the 2010 AGM
3 October 2010
Teachers' Database (Boys) updated
28 September 2010
'Recollections'
A while ago, we began interviewing some of the most senior Old Croydonians for their recollections; these then featured in various OCA Magazines. To give members access to these articles without the need to refer to their magazines, we're pleased to announce, we've now added an additional menu item here, under 'stories', where you can download, free-of-charge, those same articles combined into single documents. We hope you enjoy them.
18 September 2010
Form '4A' Photograph
Mike Elsden (1961-1968, Beta) sent us this form photograph of '4A', taken he thinks, in 1964/65. The photograph includes 'Dickie Bird', one of his teachers.
ATC 714 Squadron Reunion
The annual reunion of 714 Squadron will be held on Sunday 3rd October at Croydon
Airport Visitor Centre, Purley Way from 1100 hours onwards. They'll be an
option to have a bite to eat too! If you would like more details, contact Pete Skinner on 01932 22 00 35, and leave your name and other details.
6 September 2010
Teachers' Database (Boys) updated
1 August 2010
Teachers' Nicknames
Brian Stevens has added two additional nicknames to our Teachers' Names page.
Mr Tyner and Mr Weeks-Pearson
25 July 2010
Life after Closure
As Members will know, the Boys' School is now closed. However, just as in previous years, the building refuses to die. The latest news is that there will be a Primary School in the building called (imaginatively), 'The Crescent Primary School'
24 July 2010
The Roll of Honour
On the Croydon Roll of Honour, there is a Gwenda Maud Alton b Portsmouth 26 Feb 1921 Educ SELHURST GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Employed Croydon Electric Co until 1940 then Admiralty Bath. Killed with her parents by Enemy Acton in Bath in 1942. She would have been at SGS in the 1930s. Does anyone have any additional information for us? Contact us by using the 'click here' below
19 July 2010
Teachers' Nicknames
Nicknames page updated - our thanks to Keith Phare
1 July 2010
Annual Reunion
The annual renunion lat night. Between 50-60 ex-pupils attended, plus many new faces.
27 June 2010
Teacher Database (Boys) updated
20 May 2010
1919 PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHIC
of pupils and staff from
the Girls' School
Our thanks to Croydon Archive Services for supplying us with this rare treat!
OCA member, Roger Cox has digitally tidied-up the original
resulting in a sharper image and one where it is much easier to 'zoom-in' on individual faces without loss of clariry - thanks Roger!
2 May 2010
Teacher Database (Boys)
30 April 2010
Handel Kardas, Geography teacher
Dean Maisey (1978-1982, Beta) sent us this photograph of Handel Kardas, who taught Geography. In Dean's words: "I think it captures his personality perfectly"
26 April 2010
Air Cadets Summer Camp - RAF Locking, 1976
Hitesh Amin (1975-1979) sent us this high-quality scan. It was taken on Sunday, 8th August 1976. Hitesh can name around 75% of those featured. Can you help with the others?
19 April 2010
Teacher Database (Boys) updated
29 March 2010
Rugby Photographs
from
1933-34 and 1938-39
Two Rugby XI photographs sent in by Daphne Tregear. Her Dad was Thomas Llewellyn Davis.
Thanks Daphne!
28 March 2010
Teacher Database
8 March 2010
Chris Morgan (1955-62, Delta) sent in a photograph of form 5C from 1959-60 - Thanks Chris!
7 March 2010
Teacher Database
2 March 2010
Spring Magazine 2010
now available for download
OCA members only
Why wait for the post? OCA Members can download their copy of the forthcoming Magazine using the link below
4 March 2010
Deceased Database updated
RIP - Ray Carter MBE
Raymond G Carter MBE died peacefully on 5 January 2010 aged 95 years.
Service was at 1pm, on Friday, 22 January, 2010, at St Ambrose, R C Church, Warren Park, off Chapel Lane, Warlingham.
Followed by the burial at Green Lawns Cemetary, Chelsham, a short drive away.
7 February 2010
Teacher Database updated
8 December 2009
Due to an overwhelming number of articles received on the editor's desk, we are not accepting any further articles for next Spring's Magazine
- thanks for your contributions!
27 November 2009
Peter Francis (1937-1940) has announced he is to retire from the Committee at the next AGM.
Thanks for your many years of service Peter!
21 November 2009
Teacher Database updated
2 November 2009
Bob Lister contacted us:
"My great-aunt was Hannah Lister, headmistress of the girls' school from 1931 to 1960.
I am particularly interested to find out about her period as head as I myself am a teacher - and, in fact, a classics teacher just like her."
If you can assist Bob, click on the link below to email him. We will also put Bob's request in the next Magazine.
1 November 2009
Teacher Database (Boys) updated today
24 October 2009
Members' list updated. OCA members can apply for a copy (small charge applies) using the link below
20 October 2009
David Charles Boughton (1943-51) is undertaking a mammoth task to collate the names of all the pupils who attended the Schools with the help of Croydon Archive Services.
If anyone is willing to help with transcription part of the data, David and the OCA would be very grateful. Contact David by clicking below.
17 October 2009
Valerie Heathorn (1956-1962) and Mike Gay-Cuming (1958-1965) have been appointed as Committee officers with immediate effect.
10 October 2009
Jeff Armstrong provides additional names for the Harriers photograph dated 69/70
8 October 2009
The database covering deceased
Members has been updated
3 October 2009
We've tidied up this page. The links for the following databases: 'Teachers' (thanks Roger), 'Rolls of Honour' (Thanks Brian), 'Deceased' and 'Members' (Thanks Isabel) can now be found under the 'Databases' heading in the main menu above.
29 September 2009
David Boughton asks "Just read about Peter Bennett, Kenny Edmonds and Brian Toomer here. Interested to find out how many SGSfB lads flew while in the RAF and would like to extend a welcome to those who were in 49 Squadron and suggest they join the 49 Squadron Association."
David Boughton, 49 Squadron July 1952-53, Air Engineer, Lincolns
If you are interested, contact David through the web-site by clicking here
28 September 2009
Today we launch TWO new databases
Brian Roote (1944-1949) has electroncally catalogued both Rolls of Honour (WW1 and WW2) from the Boys' School. Both databases are in Excel format and can be viewed/downloaded using the link below.
27 August 2009
Winter Magazine now available for download
OCA members only
Why wait for the post? OCA Members can download their copy of the forthcoming Winter Magazine using the link below
24 July 2009
PIlot Officer Edward Dudley Dear
Can anyone assist Brian Roote (1944-1949)
Brian asks: "I have just embarked on the mammoth project to do the Roll for WW2. I have just arrived at Edward Dudley Dear a Pilot Officer Missing in Action 12 March 1941. It seems he was in the 1st XV Rugby 1937/1939. Do we have any pictures of that team do you know? Maybe there are other OCA members who might remember him?
5 July 2009
Roger (Len) Cox, 1953-1960 has completed his digital makeover of all the boys' panoramic full-size images
ATC 714 Squadron Reunion
The annual reunion of 714 Squadron will be held on Sunday, 4th October 2009 at Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Purley Way from 1100 hours onwards. They'll be an option to have a bite to eat too! If you would like more details, contact Mike Gay-Cuming by email or phone him on 01622 738825
13 June 2009
LIFE IN GUIDFORD
Guildford Museum has an Exhibition running from July 18 through until October 2009. If any ex-girl pupils have photographs from their time there, when the School was evacuated, please get in touch with Peter of Isabel
19 May 2009
Full-size Panoramics added
Peter Juniper has acquired on loan two additional panoramic photographs for our growing collection.
1930 (Boys)
There is a slight tear in this one, but given its age, it is in remarkable condition
1944 (Girls)
17 April 2009
Production of 'The Mikado', 1935
Malcolm Stringer (1968-1975, Beta) sent us this photograph scanned from his Father's collection of Croydonian Magazines (Volume XVI, No 2, Summer 1935).
8 April 2009
'The Bill' on the site of the Boys' School
ITV1's popular police drama series is on the TV tonight filmed in the Boys School
(external link to Croydopon Advertiser)
.28 March 2009
Assembly Staff 1946 (Boys' School) - originally dated 1945
Our thanks to Roger Cox (1953-1960) who has 'cleaned-up' the original scan of this photograph.The download contains the pre and post clean-up versions. Roger has also added a partial legend.
Staff 1949 (Boys' School)
Roger has also tidied up our original scan of a Staff photograph from 1949.
15 March 2009
Photographs of teaching staff
One from 1925 and one from 1951(copyright Croydon Archive Service)
11 March 2009
Croydon Archives' Hours
8 March 2009 - News of 'Kenny Edmonds'
Would Peter Bennett get in touch with us ASAP as we have (good) news about Ken(ny) Edmonds
25 February 2009 - News of Kenny Edmonds?
Peter Bennett got in touch. I attended S G 1946-1951
Having just discovered your Web Site there is reference to RAF 49 Sqn.
I myself finished flying on 207 Sqn another V Bomber Sqn.
Does anyone have news of Kenny Edmonds who flew as a Navigator on 49 Sqn during the Atomic bomb testing programme?
Kenny was a year ahead of me but being a close neighbour we often walked to school together. I believe he reached the rank of Wing Commander.
PS. another RAF navigator I met was Brian Toomer who may have been a year later than me.
We met up when working as Air Traffic Controllers at London Airport. If you can help
24 February 2009 - Spring Magazine now available for download
OCA members only
Why wait for the post? OCA Members can download their copy of the forthcoming Spring Magazine using the link below
1 February 2009
Three stories from Anton Coy (1958-1965), Delta
Three humorous stories from Anton recounting his time at Selhurst in the baby-boomer years
13 January 2009
Raymond V Fooks
Urgent message for students and colleagues remembering Raymond ( Ray) V. Fooks a teacher at Sellhurst in the late 50's leaving in 61/62 who taught Economics. Ray has just been awarded an MBE for over 25 years of voluntary service to many clubs in Rye, East Sussex where he was headmaster for 15 years before retiring. The Rye Old Scholars are holding a celebration evening on Tuesday 20th January 2009 and want to present him with a book of messages from throughout his past. Please send as soon as possible to Richard Moore r.fm@btopenworld.com
5 January 2009
Cricket Blazer 1932
Roger Oliver (1956-1962) sent us a photograph of his father's cricket blazer
15 December 2008
We are sorry to announce the death of Norman James Smail after a long illness. He was an OCA Committee member and was a strong contributor to creating the revised rules for the Association. Norman was the last of three brothers (Sidney (1935-39) and David (1937-43) who all attended Selhurst. |
3 December 2008
Various Sports Photographs + A visit from HRH Princess Margaret
Four photographs sent in by Sent in by Rod Turner/O'Donoghue (1969-1976, Gamma)
Photo 1 - Rugby Team under-12s (1969-1970)
Photo 2 - Athletics Team (1969-1970)
Photo 3
- Cricket Team (1969-1970)
Photo 4 - HRH Princess Margaret's congratulating boys at Fairfield Halls on collecting money for one of her charities c 1975
24 November 2008
Class of 1959
Alan Hook (1956-1960) added some initials to the 1959 photograph of Class 4a (originally supplied by Dennis Candy)
Update: 25 November 2008. Dennis, inspired by Alan's contribution has now almost completed the legend
18 November 2008
Butcher's Shop on Norbury/Streatham border trading as 'James Uff'
Can anyone help Colin Marsh (1959-1966) trace more information about his Mother's family Butcher's shop.
to read the story
to email Colin
8 November 2008
Full-Size Panoramics now available for download
Thanks to a collaboration between Chris Bennett (Croydon Archives), Peter Juniper (OCA), John Horton (Photogenics of West Wickham) and numerous OCA Members from both Schools, we are now able to offer full-size downloads of the panoramic (whole-school) photographs covering many of school-years.
for the Boys'
for the Girls'
We don't yet have a COMPLETE set of ALL the photographs and a few are in a poor condition. If you can help, we would love to hear from you!
7 November 2008
Photograph of Teachers from the Boys' School circa 1936
Malcolm Stringer (1968-1975, Beta) provided us with this excellent scan (front and back) of the teachers at the Boys' School c1936. Malcolm found it in his father's (John F E Stringer 1933-37) photo-box.
20 October 2008
Bernard Woolnough, Treasurer, steps down
As many of you know, Bernard has now stepped down from the position of Treasurer for the OCA. At the recent AGM, he was presented with vouchers for Fairfield Halls on behalf of the Committee and Association. If you would like to make a donation, please send cheques made out to "The Old Croydonians' Association" to either Isabel MacLeod or Peter Juniper - their addresses are in the front of your OCA Magazine. Please attach a note to your cheque reminding us that it's destined for Bernard's gift (and for obvious reasons, do NOT send the cheques to Bernard)
19 October 2008
Ernest Lewis Simmons
DOB 22.9.1926
David Boughton (1943-1951) needs your help to track down friends and family of 'Ernest Lewis Simmons'.
Further details can be found by click on the link below
16 October
- Prefects 1958
Edward Thomas (1951-1958) emailed us with an updated legend for the photograph of 'Prefects 1958'
13 October 2008
OCA 'Rules'
We've updated the OCA Rules (pdf format) in preparation for their acceptance at this week's AGM. Comments? Let the Chairman know by Friday, 17th October, latest
8 October 2008
Mystery Photographs x 2
Isabel (our Membership Secretary) came across two photographs at Croydon Archives whilst researching into other school memorabilia. They both feature photographs of a group of girls and there is no information about either of them. Isabel remarks: "It must be something to to the SGSG but we don't know what. It looks like an outing and obviously something to do with music. It's not the school building and it's not the Beeches either."
Picture 1
Picture 2
If you can help, please get in touch with Isabel
8 October 2008
James Robinson (born in 1957, currently a non-member) got in touch with us. " I'm trying to trace an old relative who was a trainee Air-Lingus pilot during 1956 at Croydon airport. His name was Harry O'Donnell from Dublin. I know I'm clutching at straws but I wondered if you would know of any body involved around the airport at that time.
To email James
15 September 2008
The Archive section at Croydon Library has just announced that they are having to restrict their opening hours. Click on the link for details
5 September 2008
Our membership Secretary, Isabel took a few photographs at the recent visit to 'The Beeches' on 3rd September
2 September 2008
As part of the digitisation process of the panoramic photographs, we've discovered one from the GIRLS' School has no year on it - if you can help, please contact Peter Juniper
31 August 2008
OCA Members only. Why wait for the post? Download your own copy of the 'The Old Croydonian' Magazine for Winter 2008 before they're posted in the next few weeks!
19 August 2008
Coming soon...
We will SOON be able to offer FULL-SIZE downloads of many of the School panoramic photographs. This means that you'll be able to download them to your PC, copy them to a CD or DVD , take them to your favourite photo developer and in return for a modest fee, acquire a full-size print of the year or years in question.
2 August 2008
Lady Gym Mistress
Can anyone out there assist Brian Roote?
"I have a vague recollection that towards the end of WW2 we had a lady gym mistress. My report of Spring 1944 shows the comment of the PE teacher but I can't decipher the initials although it does look like a female hand.From autumn 1945 it was Mr Stanswood.
The school photo on the web for 1943 has several ladies?
Any help gratefully received.
to email Brian
UPDATE: 11 August 2008. Brian says 'thanks' to those who got in touch. Mystery now solved!
25 July 2008
'Pre-War' pupils - Reunion 2008
We've added a photograph of a number of boys and girls (17 in toatl) who were at the Schools prior to WWII. The download includes a full legend and a high quality download suitable for printing
.
10 July 2008
Nick-names
We've added a number of nick-names for many of the teachers from the Boys' School. These have been provided by various OCA Members and will feature in the Winter 2008 Magazine
6 July 2008
Final Photographs of the Boys' School (June 2008)
Using the link below, we present some interior and exterior shots taken a few weeks before the Boys' School officially closed in 2008
1 July 2008
Scarbrook Road - 1959
Austen C Shapcott (1959-1964) has identified the majority of boys from his 1959 photograph previously uploaded in November 2006
28 June 2008
School Play - The Rehearsal
We’re grateful to Colin Marsh (1959-1966) for unearthing this photograph of the play ‘The Rehearsal’, dated c1961/62. It illustrates an alternative to the annual school play. ‘Alternative’, because the annual school play was normally based on a ‘set book’.
See also HERE (Dennis Candy also supplied the picture in October 2006)
25 June 2008
Return to The Beeches
On Wedenesday, 3rd September 2008, Peter Juniper is organising a visit to 'The Beeches' in Guildford. If you are interested, please contact Peter or email him HERE
We will leave the playground at 10am on the 3rd. If you would prefer to make your way using yor own transport, that's fine, but please let Peter know so he can co-ordinate numbers on arrival. The day will finish around 4.30. See a few photographs taken by Isabel HERE
6 June 2008
This is probably the oldest photograph we've ever acquired. It shows a Class from the Boys' School and was taken in May 1927. if you can help with identifying anyone, please get in touch, email us HERE
To view the photograph
30 May 2008
Iain Gordon (1957-1962, Alpha) got in touch with an old school chum, John Failes via Friends Reunited and they sent us this photograph from 1960. Iain has also attempted to list the Houses too.
23 April 2008
'Joey' Taylor
Does anyone out there know the above's full name? We know his initials are 'JH'. Please email me
- Thanks!
13 April 2008
Selhurst Grammar School - First ever winners of "The Advertiser" trophy
Iain Gordon (1957-1962, Alpha) sent us this rare photograph. The School won the cross-country event for schools and youth organisations at Fairchildes School on Saturday 10 February 1962. The photograph shows the winning team receiving the Trophy from Jack Lisney, secretary of Croydon Harriers
12 April 2008
Information about 'Joey' Taylor
Terence 'Terry' Godwin (1948-1953) is interested in finding out more about 'Joey' Taylor. If you have any information please email or write to the Editor and I'll pass on the information
11 April 2008
Addressing errors - Spring 2008 Magazine
It has been brought to our attention that some new Members haven't received their Spring Magazine whilst some of you have moved home and your Magazine was sent to your old address. Finally, some details were wrong in the some name/address lines.
We're sorry for these errors - and thanks for alerting us to them. The fault lies with the printing company we use NOT with the OCA. Rest assured, Isabel and I are working hard on your behalf to put things right and
replacement Magazines will be sent to those affected shortly .
On a separate note, please ensure that if you are coming to the Summer Reunion, that your cheque is made out to 'The Old Croydoians Association not 'Society' as stated in the Magazine
16 March 2008
The Colts 1942-1943
Leslie Olive (1939-1944) sent us this photograph. The download includes the signatures (except Leslie's and Michael Bird) and a full legend.
10 March 2008
The Boys' School Song as a 'midi' file' - Variation on a Theme
Matthew
Fisher (1957-1964, Beta), has revisited the Boys' School Song and re-created a 'variation on a theme' of the last verse as a midi file. (See 24 January below for Matthew's original midi file creation). The latest can be downloaded from the 'Music' (School Song) section of the website.
1 March 2008
OCA Members only. Why wait for the post? Download your own copy of the 'The Old Croydonian' Magazine for Spring 2008 before they're posted in the next few weeks!
22 February 2008
Cadets in Action 1958 and 1959!
Another interesting contribution from Dr Alan Russell (1955-1960, Alpha). This time we have four photographs from 1958-1959.
22 February 2008
Boys' School Calendar 1959-60
We're grateful to Dr. Alan. W. Russell (1955-1960, Alpha) who, via Jake Jacobson (1955-1961, Gamma) provided with almost complete Calendar from 1959-60.
The only parts that are missing are the Rugby fixtures and the School Rules
- the latter, we probably still remember by rote!
14 February 2008
Various Exam Papers
If you are of the view that "exams these days are easier than in our day...", why not download a selection from 1946; courtesy of Henry Overal (1941-1946). Henry has provided us with his GSE Papers from that year covering: French, English Literature, Geometry, English, Geography, History, Latin II, Arithmetic and General Science II. Currently, we've only scanned the front page of each, but if any of you would like to see the rest, before we return them, please contact Steve, the WebMaster
Now turn over your papers... :)
24 January 2008
The Boys' School Song as a 'midi' file' For For those of you that are interested in digital music, Matthew
Fisher (1957-1964, Beta), has created a midi file from the Boys' school song. It can be downloaded from the 'Music' (School Song) section of the website. Alternatively, use the link below
20 November 2007
Reg Whellock's reflects...
Reg, who was at the school from 1926-1932 reflects on his life at Selhurst. This is the latest addition to the 'Recollections' section of the Web-site
28 October 2007
Record turnout at the AGM on October 6, 2007
We had a record of 71 acceptances to the above (plus and extra five on the day).
The Council and Committee wish to acknowledge the generous donations prior to the meeting and on the actual day. Thank you
Peter Juniper,
Hon. Secretary.
25 October 2007
Future of the Boys' School
Thanks to Brian Roote for spotting this short piece of information in the Croydon Guardian. (Note: This may not be a permanent link)
13 October 2007
New section launched on the web-site - 'Tuck Shop'
Today, we launch another new section on the web-site.
You'll remember the Tuck Shop at school. It sold things that made you feel good and got you through the day. We've adopted the same principle for a growing range of (non-edible!) Selhurst items that you might like to buy. Why not take a trip to the 'Tuck Shop'
now
12 October 2007
New section launched on the web-site - 'Recollections'
Today, we are pleased to announce a new section on the web-site. We've entitled it 'Recollections.' This will be an on-going series of transcribed interviews with various OCA Members. They originally appeared in previous OCA magazines dating from 2005. Click on the link below to access the page. In future, you will also be able to access the page from the main menu
- choose
'School History' and then click on 'Recollections'
11 October 2007
A Plea from Julian Hornby
Member JJ Hornby (1957-1964) contacted us with a plea for putting the Boys' School to a new use after August 2008. Click the link below to read the pdf file
22 September 2007
| We are sad to announce the death of Doreen Juniper, wife of Peter Juniper (the Honorary Secretary). Doreen passed away on Friday 21 September at 6.30 am. |
20 September 2007
OCA Rules
A draft of the 'Rules' for the OCA has been uploaded. It is based on the original document from almost 100 years ago. We are planning to update it in the near future and if you have any comments, please email The Chairman
31 August 2007
OCA Members only. Why wait for the post? Download your own copy of the 'The Old Croydonian' Magazine for Winter 2007 before they're posted in the next few weeks!
9 August 2007
Class 4a in 1959 (or 3a in 1958)
Dennis Candy adds the elegend for his previously supplied photograph of Class 4a in 1959 but suggests it might be 3a in 1958
23 July 2007
David Potter Form 4A c1965-66
David Potter (1962-1970, Gamma), sent us this photograph of Form 4A from either 1965 or 1966. The download contains a detailed legend containing most of the names. If you can help naming names, please contact us
8 July 2007
David Potter's converted cine film (1968)
David Potter (1962-1970, Gamma)
has converted his colour cine film from 1968 showing Masters leaving the Dining Hall and runs for approximately 1 minute 22 seconds. Click on the link below for more details.
7 July 2007
ATC 714 Squadron Reunion
The annual reunion of 714 Squadron will be held on the 1st Sunday in October (the day after the AGM) at Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Purley Way from 1100 hours onwards. They'll be an option to have a bite to eat too! If you would like more details, contact Mike Gay-Cuming at mike@manana.fsnet.co.uk or phone him on 01622 738825
Girls' Reunion, May 5th
A Reunion was held at the BRIT School on Saturday, May 5th, for ex-pupils of the Girls' School who attended from 1965-1972. You can view some photographs by clicking on the link below
There is also a permanent link in the main menu (above) under 'Pictures'
Summer Reunion 2007
Are you coming to the Summer Reunion? (Friday, 6th July 6.30 onwards)
As at 1st June we have only 17 tickets left.
Contact Peter, the Honorary Secretary, if you are interested in attending
to email Peter
22 April 2007
We are pleased to announce that starting today, we will begin to offer full-size downloads of school panoramic photographs. This means that you can download them, save them to a CD and have them printed full-size from a photo-processor like Boots or Jessops.
The first on offer is from the Boy's school in 1946. To access the panoramic photographs page
The rate at which we can offer these depends on borrowing (again, in some cases) the originals from existing owners, so if you already own any panoramic photographs, (unframed please) please contact the Honorary Secretary.
2 April 2007
Four photographs from Walter Currie 1950-1958 (formerly Walter Snook)
2nd. Form
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Prefects
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1 March 2007
OCA Members only. Why wait for the post? Download your own copy of the 'The Old Croydonian' Magazine for Spring 2007 before they're posted in the next few weeks!
17 February 2007
Robin Slade (1946-1954, Delta, married and residing in New Zealand) came across the OCA Web-site by accident and has now supplied us with a wide range of photographs from the 50s. His photographs feature Athletics, Rugby, Cricket, Basketball and Prefects in formal (and slightly informal) mode!
1 February 2007
Legend updated by Julian Worley (1956-1964, Alpha) for the photograph of Prefects (Boys' School) in 1963
13 January 2007
Roger Cox (1953-1960) sent us the following photographs:-
Sports Day at Waddon c1961?
Five photographs
714 Squadron Air cadets at RAF Marham, August 1960
Four photographs - Chipmunk
One photograph - Avro Ansen
8 January 2007
Andy Parry (1962-1970) emailed us. I am almost certain that the unnamed player on the left next to Charles Oakley is Brian Ford, who taught (me) A level zoology and I think O level Biology.
28 December 2006
Roger Cox (1953-1960) sent us a variety of items:-
Form Photograph 1954
Harriers photograph 1959-60
Various Photos of ATC Summer Camps
1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961
13 December 2006
Pauline Hannah (1947-1955 ) adds some names to the 1955 Girls' Panoramic photograph
11 November 2006
Representatives of the Boys and Girls Schools attended the Schools' Memorial Service on Friday. Derek Mauri, Chairman of the OCA with Committee Offficer, Peter Francis for the Boys; Hazel Damiral with Valerie Heathorn and Peter Juniper for the Girls.
11 November 2006
Austen C Shapcott (1959-1964) sent us a photograph taken in 1959 from his years at Scarbrook Road.
6 November 2006
Press Release from Croydon Council that discusses the theoretical closure of the Boys' School in 2008
24 October 2006
John C S Hibbert (1948-1953) sent us a photograph of him modelling the Summer Boys' uniform
23 October 2006
I've mis-placed some precious documents sent in by one of our Members. Please read the list of what is missing HERE
and drop me an email if you can help. Thanks, Steve - WebMaster
21 October 2006
The AGM at the Boys' School today - over 50 ex-pupils expected
14 October 2006
Dennis Candy, now residing in Sri-Lanka sent us a couple of pictures of a School Play from 1960 or 1961. Dennis cannot remember the name of the Play written and produced by A J Weekes-Pearson, an English Teacher. If you can help, please click HERE
14 October 2006
Dennis Candy, now residing in Sri-Lanka sent us this photograph of Class 4a in 1959 but suggests it might be 3a in 1958
5 October 2006
Leslie Olive (1939-1944, Beta) has added some names to Jeff Farrance's (1939-1947) front cover of the Croydon Advertiser photograph, dated December 27 1940
19 September 2006
Anthony Austin and Elizabeth Henderson would like to thank all those who attended the Service of Thanksgiving on 29th August for their Father, Eric. Unfortunately, it was not possible to speak to everyone but I know from John Elkin that there were several OCs there and we very much appreciated them coming. It was a fantastic turnout - with over 150 people in church. Dad would have been amazed
18 September 2006
Project Visio - Rodney J West provided us with the Boys' panoramic photograph from 1943 and Pauline Hanna (1947-1955), the Girls' panoramic from 1955
17 September 2006
Dick Sellwood (1954-1961) lent us his copy of the 50th Anniversary book for the Boys' school where we discovered it had photographs of all the Headmasters to-date. We've scanned them and added them to the 'School History' section
14 September 2006
Julian Hornby (1957-1964) sent us a legend for the Prefects photograph from 1963/64 (Photograph previously supplied by Julian Horley 1956-1964)
26th August 2006
OCA Members only. Why wait for the post? Download your own copy of September 2006's 'The Old Croydonian' Magazine before they're posted in the next few weeks!
9 August 2006
Peter Taylor, who taught at the Boys' school from 1962-70 sent us two photographs
The Staff Cricket team c. mid/late 60s
Staff performance of 'Twelfth Night' from the 60s
27 July 2006
Denis Woosnam (1936-1940) sent us a formal photograph of F W Turner MA, MSC, Headmaster from 1939-1945
26 July 2006
Jeff Farrance (1939-1947) sent us two very interesting photographs. The first is a copy the front page of 'The Croydon Advertiser', dated Friday, December 27th, 1940, showing evacuated Selhurst staff and pupils at Bideford Grammar School. Photo used, courtesy of Croydon Advertiser.
The second, shows a Prefects' photograph taken we think, in 1947.
25 July 2006
Two photographs, courtesy of John Gent (1942-1950) showing Army Cadet Bands from 1920 and 1938.
14 July 2006
It is with great sadness that we announce
the death of William Eric Austin, who passed away peacefully
on Thursday, 6th July 2006 at Kingston Hospital. For details of the Thanksgiving Service.
14 June 2006
Brian Rollinson sent us this photograph from July 1949 of Form 3H (he thinks). The download contains the reverse of the photograph signed by many of those there..and some who were not! There are still some gaps in the names. If you can help, please download the file and get in touch
10 June 2006
Similarly, a large number of panoramic photographs of various years from the Boys' School, thanks to Ray Carter, Derek Silverton, John Hamer and the Croydon Archive Service
9 June 2006
A large number of panoramic photographs of various years from the Girls' School, thanks to Pauline Hanna and the Croydon Archive Service
26 May 2006
Jean Glassington, long time supporter of the Old Croydonians' Rugby Club, died peacefully on Monday 22nd May, aged 87, after a short stay in Mayday hospital. She and husband Dick used to follow the rugby team to places far and wide including many Easter Tours abroad and is fondly remembered as a "fun lady" who was partial to the odd gin & tonic (she was sometimes affectionately referred to as "Jean & tonic!"). Dick is still going strong and would welcome anyone who remembers the good old days to come to the funeral which is at Croydon Crematorium on Thursday 1st June at 11.15. All enquiries to J B Shakespeare, Croydon - 020 8688 1447 or 2003
23 May 2006
The Old Croydonians' Cricket Team from 1937, sent in by John Gooding (1925-1933)
22 May 2006
The 1st XI Cricket team from 1932, sent in by John Gooding (1925-1933)
22 May 2006
LInda Ralph - née Titterington (1959-1965), sent us a short video of the Commercial used by Friends Reunited featuring her and some school chums - Anne Sandison, Linda Titterington, Pat Holdsworth, Julia Hoare, Rose Cuff, Hazel Hunt, Margaret Johnson, Janet Couchman and others.
21 May 2006
John Gooding (1925-1933) sent us a photograph of himself (1st left) and three colleagues, W Harvey, ATG Ford and Reginald B Whellock taken after they had sat an Exam in July 1932.
9 April 2006
Boys' School -
Prefects from 1947 courtesy of Dr. Gordon Clifford Gould (1943-1947)
4 April 2006
Were you a Selhurst Girl evacuated to The Beeches'? You may be interested in attending an exhibition on 20, 21 and 22 April at St Catherine's Village Hall, Guildford. The exhibition will focus on local history including schools that were evacuated there in WWII. Admission is free. For more information contact Roger Nicholas. Email him HERE. To see the poster...
31 March 2006
Maurice Isaac (1939-1946) contacted us and added names to the photograph of Prefects in 1944
. The legend is available when you download the photograph
17th March 2006
Can you help us track down the following ex-pupils?. If you can help, please contact Peter, the Honorary Secretary or Isabel, the Membership Secretary
Mr C Charlton 1979-83
Mr R E Davies 1929-34
Mr J A Gray 1958-65
Mr K Lambert 1950-56
Mr R W Lloyd 1955-60
Mr A D Sloan 1961-67
Mr D Wright 1942-45
2nd March 2006
Eunice Clement (née Horsley, 1939 - 1947) has sent us a class photograph from the Upper Sixth taken in 1946 or 1947. Eunice has supplied some of the names as has Pauline Sinclair (née Schindler, 1941-1947). These are contained in the download. However, we still have a few gaps - Can you help?
1st March 2006
OCA Members only. Why wait for the post? Download your own copy of April 2006's 'The Old Croydonian' Magazine before they're posted later in March!
8th February 2006
Photograph of Prefects dated 1922. recognise anyone?
7th February 2006
Keith Phair adds some names to the 1969 Athletics photograph
28th January 2006
Thanks to Derek Silverton (1935-1939) for providing us with one of our oldest Panoramic photographs - 1937!
See it on the 'Project Visio' page - Thanks Derek!
27th January 2006
Thanks to John Hamer (1943-1950, Beta) for providing us with the Panoramic Shot of the whole Boys' School from 1946.
See it on the 'Project Visio' page - Thanks John!
24th January 2006
If you have submitted an article for April's magazine, please let the Editor have a recent(ish) 'head and shoulders' photograph to accompany your piece
10th January 2006
Today is the deadline for submitting articles for April 2006's Magazine. Any articles received after this date will go forward for consideration for the September edition. Deadline for SEPTEMBER's edition is June 30th 2006
3rd January 2006
Keith Whitham (1946-1952, Alpha), sent us a copy of the Boys' School Magazine, 'The Croydonian' from 1952. In it, there are some photographs their production of Shakespeare's masterpiece, 'Midsummer Night's Dream'
1st January 2006
Happy New Year! Thanks to your generosity, we're currently over-run with material for the next OCA Magazine (due for publication in April). Therefore, we're bringing forward the closing date for articles. All articles should be with the Editor no later than 10 January. Any received after that date will be automatically carried forward for consideration for September's edition
19 December 2005
We've been promised some panoramic photographs in the new year, courtesy of Chris Bennett at Croydon Library Archives. For an updated list
10 December 2005
The perfect Christmas gift for the man who has everything! We still have a few OCA silk ties for sale. Contact the Secretary
9 December 2005
Daphne Clark (1936-1941) sent us a photograph of her with three friends taken in Hove in 1940
22 November 2005
An anonymous donation. The 'Save our Selhurst' lapel badge commissioned by
R A Smith in 1987
21 November 2005
Reverend Alan Thomas (1948-1955) sent us a couple of photographs of the staff vs. school cricket match in 1952
19 November 2005
Many new photographs added to the Girls' Project Visio page, courtesy of Marjorie Chandler, Marion Nixon and Margaret Ziolek (Glover). Come on chaps, we're getting left behind!
Current score: Girls 9, Boys 3
17 November 2005
A photograph of Selhurst Grammar School Colts XI c1952 sent in by John Robertson (1948-1953)
15 November 2005
Legend updated of the Athletic's team photograph 1965, courtesy of John Wade (1962-1969, Delta)
11 November 2005
Representatives of the OCA Committee attended the Service at the Boys' school. Those attending - John Gent (1942-1950), Norman Smail (1936-1939) and Keith Whitham (1946-1952). To see a copy of the Remembrance Day Programme
11 November 2005
A small party from the OCA attended the BRIT school where the commemorative War Memorial Plaque has been placed in the Main Hall. Those attending - Pauline Sinclair, Doreen Juniper, Anne Johnson, Isabel MacLeod and Simone Willoughby (Ex- Staff) - Thus spanning the 40s to the mid 80s. To see a photograph of the plaque
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November 2005
New sections added - 'Army Cadets' and
'Air Cadets'. Click on 'Pictures' in the main menu
31
October 2005
We received confirmation from
the copyright holder Roy Fraser, that
we can have unlimited use of the Panora Panoramic School photographs
30
October 2005
LOST - Can you help?
A cassette recording of a BBC Radio programme, "Other
Peoples' Voices" dated 3rd Feb 2002 relating to the late
school master Mr G.H.Vallins who taught at Selhurst Grammar School
for
Boys. If anyone has any information about the whereabouts, let
us know...
20 October
2005
Prefects from 1944 added
19
October 2005
Alice In Wonderland
c1936 added
1
September 2005
OCA Magazine now available for download - (OCA
Members only)
August 2005
'Project Visio' launched. Click on 'Pictures' in the main menu
