Westgate School

A Memory of Cippenham.

I was in the very first class to attend the brand new Westgate School. My class moved from Haymill Annex on Elmshot Lane. We were all so excited. The 1A students were in Mrs. Evans class and was she strict. She ruled with an iron fist and we all learned to be quiet when she walked into the room. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Ramsbottom (the physical education teacher). I loved netball and hockey. It was at Westgate where I learned to play tennis. We used to have a whole afternoon of sports one day a week. The sewing teacher was Mrs. Archer and the Cookery teacher was Mrs. Willis. I had Mr. Good for science. Mrs. Tennent was the headmistress and Mr. Hacket was the headmaster. I was also a prefect and table server. We had wonderful school dinners, and I would love the recipe for the Treacle Tart if anyone has it. Miss Nunn was the music teacher. I was also in a play that won an award, "The Second Shepherd's play" I still remember some of my lines. I am still in contact with friends I made in Westgate.