Life Was So Sweet

A Memory of Warnham Court School.

What a year 1961 was for me. Like others before me I arrived at Warnham not knowing what to expect but found a place of peace for the first time in my life where I was treated with kindness. When we arrived Ernest Savage and his wife Margariet greeted everyone in the hall and then we were whisked off by Miss Western and Miss Bedford for something to eat and then a bath before being given our school uniforms. Does anyone have any pictures of the twice yearly pantos put on by Miss Bedford? Maureen Downley and I were in 'Robin Hood.'

I also have memories of the tuck shop and 'the jungle' and being a young farmer. "O yes!" - Does anyone remember being caught smoking in the cinema? I lost the Captaincy of Bodium for a month after being caught and I haven't smoked since. I wrote to Mrs Savage many years ago just to say how wonderful I thought she and her husband were to everyone and I received a very nice reply from her. If anyone remembers me or has any photos I would love to hear from you. Best wishes to you all. Jacqui.

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