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 after assembly267 viewsA nice shot of the main buildings at PPJS with a class returning to its classroom after assemblyJan 14, 2014
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 Leslie Rutledge has identified himself as the diver281 viewsLeslie Rutledge has identified himself as the diver in this photo. Leslie said, "The event was actually May/June 1964 and I do believe the last time the gala was held at Gillman barracks as the new Dover road pool had just opened."Jan 14, 2014
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 Annual Pasir Panjang Junior School Swimming Gala360 viewsAnnual Pasir Panjang Junior School Swimming Gala, probably 1965. It was held at the pool in Gillman Barracks, where Alexandra Secondary Modern School was situated, until the new sports complex on Dover Road opened.Jan 14, 2014
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 Another of my famous recorder groups.329 viewsAnother of my famous recorder groups. Christine Harral, seated third from the left, and I met for the first time in 44 years on 2nd March 2012 and had so much to catch up with over lunch that we spent three delightful hours together. Others in the group are Joanne Green, first on left in front row; Mandy Poole (I think) fourth; and, standing, two of John Ridge's daughters, Jennifer and SusanJan 14, 2014
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 Mr Webb and class in hall297 viewsMr Tony Webb came to Singapore in 1964 and taught first at Alexandra Junior School under the indomitable Mrs Bosewell before coming to Wessex. He became Deputy Head, and, later, Head at the school in Penang. He is well and we meet with the Johnses every year in Spain.Jan 14, 2014
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 Julia White249 viewsClass 2A at Pasir Panjang, 1964, showing the uniform and the PPJS badge based on 'Jimmy', the Royal Signals mascot as we were the responsibility of 18th Signal Regiment.Jan 14, 2014
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 Mr John Ridge254 viewsMr John Ridge, a close friend of Bill, taught Art at Alexandra SM (later Bourne) School and became Head of Art at St John's in Dover Road. He designed the covers of the three Pasir Panjang Magazines and contributed many illustrations within.Jan 14, 2014
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 Portsdown Road at the end of the school day272 viewsShows Portsdown Road at the end of the school day with a Malay soldier doing traffic control, and some of the 27 buses that came to pick up the widely scattered children of Pasir Panjang Junior School.Jan 14, 2014
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 A visitor from the skies228 viewsA visitor from the skies and this gives a good view of the school, including the 'bungalow' classrooms at the end of the field.Jan 14, 2014
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 Friday Recorder Group261 viewsFriday Recorder Group: The sweet sound of the 91 members of my beginners' recorder group was not appreciated by the rest of the staff so we were banished to practise in the infant school hall across the field.Jan 14, 2014
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 The lady who made up school uniforms240 viewsThe lady who made up school uniforms asked me to take this picture for her advertisement in the school magazine. The two 'models' are Sharon Whatley aged 8, and Linda Kelly. There's my famous bulletin blackboard in the background . . .Jan 14, 2014
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 Tony Webb and a colleague experimenting with a hot air balloon294 viewsTony Webb and a colleague experimenting with a hot air balloon. Look at those girls standing on the railing: wouldn't be allowed, under Health and Safety, nowadays! That's Peter Drury up there with them and the deputy Head, Gwyn Jones, walking away but still watching.Jan 14, 2014
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