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By Ben Partridge & Sam Norman
On Friday 14 June, staff and students at St Mark’s School bid a fond farewell to Dr Douglas Peters, to mark his retirement as a Governor after 48 years of service.
The diary entries told of his thoughts and feelings about key events in the history of the school and create a valuable archive record of this landmark school in the east of Bath.
The occasion was marked by a Celebration Assembly, where Dr Peters was presented with a framed certificate and thanked for all of his hard work and dedication to the school over the years.
Speaking of his memories, Dr Peters commented, “I will remember with fondness particular members of staff, that have now retired. As a Governor, it was our responsibility to sign off field trips and excursions and if Steve Walker or Anita Garrett were in charge, I had no problems with signing this off as everything would be taken care of.”
Dr Peters was appointed a Governor, first of the Diocesan School for Girls in 1963, when he was asked by the then Rector of Bathwick and later Archdeacon of Wells, John Lance. During his time as a Governor, Dr Peters kept a diary of his work and it was extracts from this that was read out at the special assembly by students Meghanne Janczak and Rhys Wilcockson.
Dr Peters was thanked for his contribution by Chair of Governors, Mr Roger Coombe and Foundation Governor, Miss Rosemary Harrott, representing the Trustees of Weymouth House Schools.
ShipAhoy! The wooden train in St Saviour’s Infants School playground was getting very old and broken. We think it had been here for about 20 years. Friends of St Saviour’s raised money from the Christmas Fair, cake sales and fetes to buy us some new equipment. Every class took a vote on what we might like to have. Some of the suggestions were a tank, a tree house, a ship or wooden animals and vehicles.The winning vote was for a ship. During the half-term holiday work started. Unfortunately the machine that puts down the ‘sea’ broke down so it is not quite ready for us to use. The actual ship is finished and it looks exciting. Coming down from the top deck there are two firemen’s poles and two slides. It has a climbing ramp and a ladder. Because it has some rooms to go in, it’s going to be really cool. Charlotte from Finland class can’t wait to go on the slides and poles. Joe in Turkey class said,“I’m going to be a pirate and have adventures”. Zerryn from Wales class thinks it looks “incredible and the slides are the best.” Sue the School Cook wishes she was “small enough to play on it.”
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By Ollie Knights,Year 2
Let’s hope the ship will last for 20 years as well!
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Head of School, Mr Ryan, said, “We are honoured to have Dr Peters with us today in order that we can personally thank him for his dedication to our school and service to the community of Larkhall.” “Being a Governor is not always an easy job but Dr Peters has always been a steady and supportive friend to St Mark’s and we will miss him greatly.”
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By Megan Hamer, Year 2
The St Saviour’s Infants School Council voted to raise money for some more Lego by having a disco. It was held on the last Thursday afternoon of Term 5. It was in the Main Hall which had been decorated with the most beautiful flashing colourful lights and glittery disco balls. Ed, the Headteacher, was a funny DJ disguised in a fuzzy wig. The first half was for the Reception and Nursery classes then after play it was Year One and Two’s turn to dance. We had music – which was very loud – by people including Carly Rae Jepsen, ‘Gangnam style’ and Michael Jackson. Although it got rather hot everyone had a fun enjoyable time. Belle in Turkey class said it was, “really good.” Jay in Scotland class thought the music was, “fantastic” and Ava from Iceland class said, “It was amazing.” School Councillor Luke spoke about why the money will used to buy Lego, “Lots of people love Lego. It is great for building for our topics. In Year Two we use Lego to build Roman chariots and temples. Now our topic is Castles and Lego is brilliant for making castles.” Reception use Lego to make spaceships and houses.Year One like to make weird inventions!