School Notes

into one of the fighting services, and must have wondered, in his early hours in York, whether he had not been successful! Defective sight had however, ruled that out, and it was clear to all concerned that he could make his maximum war contribution in the teaching profession rather than in any other form of non-combatant service.

During the war period Mr. Nix did indeed play a very full part in the many and varied activities which the times demanded. Fire-watching, blackout maintenance, preparation of shelters were among the daily tasks, and harvest camps were a strenuous summer holiday activity. The temporary aspect of his appointment was soon forgotten, since the steady expansion in numbers readily made us appreciate such a "find" to help with the post-war St. Olave's.

Mr. Nix was specially interested in and expert on Scouting, and it was due to his efforts and the continuity he provided that the School Group rose to and maintained such a high standard both among School and local associations.