Uper School Activitie
1879, with only nineteen boys aged eight to fifteen and three quarters!
Edward Cooke talked about Mr C. F. Pughe 1880-1884, who founded the School jointly with Mr Nowers. Initially he was the second master but soon became joint Headmaster. He was educated at Cambridge University and according to staff he was “a man of fearless character and unquenchable determination.”
Founder’s Day 130 Years
On Wednesday 21st January, the morning assembly focused on Founders’ Day. Hallfield School celebrated 130 Years and children heard all about the history of the previous Headmasters and their enthusiasm, inspiration and encouragement to pupils at Hallfield.
Some children from Year 6 spoke about the past Headmasters and how the Houses we use today were named after these men.
Ciara Regan from Nowers spoke about Mr George Philip Nowers M.A. 1879-1899. He was joint founder, the first headmaster and was formerly a teacher at King Edward’s School. The School, then known as Kingsland House School, opened on 21st January
Beatrice Cowley of Ridgway told us about Mr W. J. P. Ridgway 1899-1917, who steered the School into the twentieth century. He had two sons who attended the School, both of whom won scholarships. The School was growing, now having sixty boys, and Mr Ridgway found a new site, moving the School from Five Ways to Sir Harry’s Road. The School, having been known as Edgbaston High School for Boys and Edgbaston Preparatory School, finally became known as ‘Hallfield’.
Hannah Macarthur’s house Stork had two Headmasters, Mr C. F. W. Stork 1917-1922 (known as Mr Frank) and Mr J. B. Stork 1918-1936 (known as Benny) who were brothers. ‘Mr Frank’ taught History to the boys and was a much-respected Headmaster. ‘Benny’ published the first issue of the Hallfieldian Magazine, at the end of Spring Term of 1923.
The house system has evolved from two houses in the early days, to three in 1950, to four more recently. There is a lot of competition between the four houses. Both children and staff alike compete for the cup, and the school year ends with the winning house having a special outing.
Are You Sitting Comfortably? Chinese New Year
On Monday 26th January children at Hallfield celebrated Chinese New Year.
The dining hall smelled marvellous with a fantastic menu of Chicken in Black Bean Sauce, Egg Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and Prawn Crackers. Children and staff enjoyed the Chinese spread with the fried vegetables being cooked in the wok at the counter.
During their PSHE lesson Class 4H tried different Chinese treats, which included fortune cookies and cake that Aloysius Lip had kindly brought to share.
The class sang along to the Chinese New Year Song and children learnt to say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’.
There is nothing better than listening to a story – except perhaps when it is told by a professional story teller – and on Tuesday March 10th we welcomed back Guy Hutchins as part of our World Book Day celebrations.
Children in Upper School sat mesmerised as this enthusiastic story teller wove his magic, telling tales from all over the world.
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The Hallfieldian
2008-2009
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