Leith Walk Primary School Reunion |
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The reunion took place. Here is a photograph of the participants. |
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Leith Walk Primary School |
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Recollections
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Irene Day |
- School Reunions - Future Events |
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Irene Day |
- Contacting Former Pupils |
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Jane Carson |
- Derek Spalding |
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- Derek and Robert |
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formerly known as |
- Teachers - The Banner - Handwriting Competition - Quali Dance |
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Tam
McLuskey |
- Re-union |
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Recollections 1. Irene Day (née Sharrock) Wigan, Lancashire, England |
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Thank you to Irene Day (née Sharrock) who sent me the following message. Irene wrote: |
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School Reunions "I have organised two school reunions over the last couple of years. These were for pupils: - who left Leith Walk Primary School in 1957 and - who left Norton Park Secondary School in 1960. This year was the 50th anniversary of us leaving Leith Walk Primary. We had a brilliant turn-out. I wrote to Leith Walk school and organised, through the headmaster, a tour of the school which was a brilliant event and was enjoyed by all." Irene Day, Wigan, Lancashire: October 1 + 2, 2007 |
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Future Events If you left these Leith Walk Primary in 1957 or Norton Park Secondary in 1960 and would like more details of future get-togethers, please e-mail me and I'll pass on your message to Irene. Thank you . - Peter Stubbs, October 3, 2007 |
Leith Walk Primary School Reunion |
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The reunion took place. Here is a photograph of the participants. |
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Recollections 2. Irene Day (née Sharrock) Wigan, Lancashire, England |
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Irene Day (née Sharrock) tells me that she has had more success in contacting former pupils of Leith Walk Primary Schools. Irene added: |
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Contacting Former Pupils "There are 2 more chaps that we would dearly love to find. These guys were in Mr Harper's class and left Leith Walk Primary School in 1957. They are: - Robert Bishop, who lived somewhere in the East William Street area and then moved to Britwell Street Craigentinny. - Derek Spalding, who lived in Bothwell Street then moved to Piersshill Grove. Can anybody help us to contact them?" Irene Day, Wigan, Lancashire: September 16, 2009 |
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Reply to Irene? If you can help Irene to contact the people she mentions above, please email me, then I'll pass on your message to her. Thank you . - Peter Stubbs, September 16, 2009 |
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Recollections 2. Answer 1. Jane Carson Edinburgh |
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Hi Irene. It looks as if we may be getting closer to finding an answer to your question about Derek Spalding. I've just received an email from Jane Carson. |
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Jane wrote: Derek Spalding "You asked if anyone knew where Derek Spalding was now. I didn't leave Leith Walk until 1961 but Derek is my friend's cousin and, as far as I know, he has lived in Canada for years now. When I next see my friend I will pass on your email address for her to give to Derek and he may contact you." Jane Carson, Edinburgh: November 14, 2009 |
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I'll let you know if I hear anything more. Peter Stubbs: November 15, 2009 |
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Recollections 2. Answer 2. Irene Day (née Sharrock) Wigan, Lancashire, England |
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Irene Day for replied: |
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Derek and Robert "Thanks for the info. It would be great if we could find Derek Spalding. The other guy I mentioned at the time Robert Bishop. I have found out recently that he died about five years ago so that was sad news ." Jane Carson, Edinburgh: November 14, 2009 |
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Recollections 3. Charles Lowson who was known as Charles Horne |
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Thank you to Charles Lowson, known as Charles Horne, for sending lots of memories of the time when he lived at East Thomas Street including his memories below of Leith Walk Primary School Charles wrote: |
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Teachers "My first teacher at Leith Walk School was Miss Brown who became Mrs Forsyth and emigrated to New Zealand. The Headmaster was a Mr Walker, and another teacher was either Miss Pryde or Miss Reid - I can't remember which. The Banner "Does anyone remember waiting for Friday afternoons to see which class got The Banner and was therefore allowed home half an hour early? Handwriting Competition "I also remember a handwriting competition organised by 'The Children's Newspaper' using proper pen and ink. Ballpoint pens were not allowed. Quali Dance "My Quali Dance was 16 Dec 1953, before leaving the school the following June. We had soft drinks and sandwiches/cakes in the classroom and dancing in the gymnasium. We practiced the Dashing White Sargent and Gay Gordons etc for days beforehand. Who says discos are a new thing?" Charles Lowson (a.k.a. Charles Horne): December 3, 2011 |
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Recollections 4. Tam McLuskey Shannon Lake, British Columbia, Canada |
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Thank you to Tam McLuskey for posting a message in the EdinPhoto guest book Tam wrote: |
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Re-union "There is going to be a re-union of pupils who attended Leith Walk Primary School and Norton Park Secondary School. It will be on the 24th April 2012, commencing at 12 o' clock at the Ellwyn Hotel, 37-39 Moira Terrace, Portobello Road, Piershill, Edinburgh. Fortunately, I will be in Edinburgh on that date - so see you there, I hope."
Tam
McLuskey, Shannon Lake, British Columbia, Canada: |
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