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BOARDING HOUSES THORNEYCROFT GIRLS’ HOUSE I have suggested a Pagan Pancake Day, so that she comes more often. H. Compain-Holt Housemistress
OUR TRIP TO WALES It had been a few years since our last weekend in Wales, this year was equally fun. A small group of us began our journey early Saturday morning. The minibus was packed with the girls’ suitcases and delicious food. We had planned to stop for lunch at Betws-yCoed. When we finally got there we made our baguettes and sat beside the river. Luckily the weather was fantastic. After our stop in Betws-y-Coed, we went to Portmeirion, which was really fun; when we discovered the beach, we had great pleasure in running around and writing our names in the sand! After burning off all our energy, we headed to the Youth Hostel, although this wasn’t a very straight forward journey as we went the wrong way at least four times! When we actually found the Hostel we took on the task of cooking whilst the adults relaxed, which was an interesting experience.
HAPPY ENDING After months of commuting between, Wolverhampton and East-Grinstead, Miss Bland got her man to move to Tettenhall. On Saturday 29th March she became Mrs Jarman. Despite the cool weather and rain we had a great day, chatting, eating and posing for photographs. The highlight of the day was when the ladies got to kiss the groom! They are surviving happily, so far! H. Compain-Holt Housemistress
GOING, GOING, GONE No more help with maths in the Girls’ Boarding House! Miss Youens is retiring and planning several trips across the world. She has been of enormous help, not just in the maths tuition, but also in typing rotas, taking bags to the charity
shops, fixing things and always being prepared to put nails in the wall. Your armchair is still in the office, so pop in for a cup of tea! H. Compain-Holt Housemistress
The next morning we were up early again ready to visit Harlech Castle. This was very good as it gave the opportunity for many funny photographs. Claire Kirkhope – Year 13
PANCAKES The tradition is now in place. Mrs Taylor cooks pancakes in the Girls’ Boarding House for Shrove Tuesday. She comes fully equipped and all we need to do is sit and eat!