notes by David Ball (smgs. 1955 - 1963)
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| Sarge |
There were two Serjeants and I can't remember their names. But I can
remember their faces. The first Sarge I remember was a "stand up straight,
what are you, stand to attention ... " - straight out of the Army training
school. Scrupulously strict at getting the side gates shut at 09h15 and
taking your name at the front door if you were late. The second Sarge had
glasses, was much softer, back not so straight, good for a laugh, took your
temperature when you asked him to and didn't check if you'd just had a glass
of hot water! Someone will no doubt know when the Sarges changed - I think
it was in 1956, around the time Mr. Finbow left or died or something. |
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| Charlie |
He hardly ever came out of the coal bunker in the South east corner of the
quadrangle. Irish, I think he was. I have a clear recollection of his face.
He fixed the radiators and deputised for Sarge on rare occasions. Charlie
carried in all the milk crates in the morning and, if Sarge wasn't watching,
would let late comers in through the side gate while he was locking it. |
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| The Rebbicks |
This husband and wife team ran the playing fields at Sudbury Hill. They got
the baths run and manned the tea point. Mr. Rebbick kept the field in
excellent order and I hope they made money out of the doughnuts and drinks
we enjoyed before being dragged off onto the train back to London. This was
a steam train until about 1961 when those horrible diesels took over. We
shouldn't forget the Rebbicks. |
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