1940s & 50s

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During the late 1930s and into the 1940s Hayes School did their bit to support British forces fighting in WWII.

 

 

 

Hayes School children 1940

Hayes School children outside the Devon & Exeter Savings Bank 1943

"Dress a Tommy" in Hayes School Main Hall 1944

VE Day Celebrations in Collingwood Road 8th May 1945

After the War it was very much business as usual at the school, with classes in Needlework and Basketmaking for the girls and the perfomance of many a school production, a trend still at the school today, as year 6 usually perform an end of year show before they leave for their various secondary schools.

Infants Recreation Play session Late 1940s

Nursery class late 1940s

Lower Juniors Percusion band Late 1940s

Art Display and Sale early 1950s

On 19th July 1950 saw the opening of Hayes School's sports field by Mrs Flemans - Vice Chairman of the Primary School Managers. Parents were also present at a House Sports Meeting on the field where activities took place to mark the occassion. The field is still used today for sports and other activities and is a valuable asset of the school.

19th July 1950 Official Opening of the Playing Field by Mrs Flemans.

(From Left to Right) Unknown, Miss Ham (Headteacher), Mrs Flemans, Mr Flemans

 

 

 

Hayes School Christmas Dinner

Miss Hext (left) Miss Westaway (Middle)

Photo sent in by Mrs Clifford (nee Short)who attended Hayes School 1955-1961 (sat in front of Miss Westaway)