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EMPIRE DAY
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Empire Day ( now known as Commonwealth Day) was celebrated at the school, on the 24th May each year. The children would assemble in the playground at 11am and perform a varied programme of songs, dance and recitations.
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Joan Lewis is the little girl on the far left, click here to listen to her memories. |
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1923 was a very special year. On Empire Day this year the children, (as well as performing the programme listed below) heard a recorded gramophone message from King George V and Queen Mary who were the reigning monarchs. |
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Action SongPot |
Pot of Gold |
Infants |
Recitation |
The Cow |
Infants |
Recitation |
The Baby Seed Song |
Infants |
Song |
Fairy Summer |
2nd class |
Song |
The Cuckoo |
2nd class |
Recitation |
Traveller's Tales |
Geoffrey Wilson |
Recitation |
Wishing |
Edith Claridge |
Song |
The Mill Wheel |
Children |
Recitation |
The Village Blacksmith |
R. Benge |
Recitation |
Oh to be in England |
John Thomson |
Maurice Dance |
The Bean Setting |
The Girls |
Recitation |
Elegy |
Wm Wildman |
Recitation |
A wet sheet and a flowing Sea |
K.Garner |
Maurice Dance |
Country Garden |
Girls |
Recitation |
A Better Land |
A Garner |
Reading |
Mr.Caudles Lecture |
A.Wilson |
Recitation |
The Slave's Dream |
M.Jackson |
Recitation |
The Burial of T.Moore |
M.Millard |
Song |
John Peel |
Children |
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After this programme the children saluted the flag, and an address was given by a notoriety. They sang the hymn 'O God our help in ages past', followed by the National Anthem. In the afternoon they had sports, then tea which had been provided by the ladies of the village. Every Empire Day followed a similar format. |
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