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Schools and Schooldays in Mumbles
The Foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
Diogenes, Stobalus Florilegium.
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The official name of each school has changed several times
Originally called Oystermouth Board School, Black-pill [sic] it eventually became known as Blackpill School which opened in 21st April 1879 and closed in 1959. The infants was a separate department 1909-1957.
by Edna Davies (née Harris)
'My first school was Newton Primary, which my mother had also attended. I was in for a shock!'
Mayals School
by Jill Harish (née Oster)
' I have the fondest memories of my time at Mayals School, which was very small ...'
How education changed
by Carol Powell MA
The Edwardian era began on 23 January 1901. What was life like thoughout this decade, and particularly education which was compulsory for all children up to the age of twelve?
There were several small, select private establishments in Mumbles.
Village Schooldays > by Grafton Pearce Maggs
My latter years at Oystermouth Council School, still known by its previous name, 'the Board School.'
by Larry Owen
My earliest memories are of the Infants' Section and the teachers, Miss Oriel and Miss Brightman.
by John Jeffers
There were two schools at Mumbles, a state-run one known as the Council school and a Church school next to the library ...
by Hazel Hickson
One morning, there was a feeling of excitement, when we were told ...
Memories of Oystermouth School
by Mary Newey (née Nicholson)
We attended Oystermouth School where Miss Oriel reigned behind a large raised desk
by Jan Spooner nee Tucker, Between Sept 1963 and July 1967
by Doris Clewett Price
(née Davies)
I went to Sunday School at the Tabernacle Chapel and our Sunday School Superintendent was Mr. Martin and my Sunday Schoolteacher was Miss Joyce
How lucky was I to grow up in Mumbles >
by Julia Young (née Grey)
I remember one Saint David`s day crossing in the snow. I think we had a half day. The school smelled of onions because the boys wore huge leeks.
Mumbles Junior Church School >
From 1956 until 1960by Denise Large, née Hargreaves)
I recognise all the faces, but unfortunately cannot name any of the boys.
Mayals Primary School orchestra and Mrs Janet Burgess, teacher, around 1975/6.
Does anyone know what award this occasion comemorates and can you name any of the pupils?
Included are: Gwen Suff, Mary Thorpe and Elizabeth Powell.
MUMBLES SCHOOLS in 1950
Blackpill Junior Mixed and Infants.
Head Miss F.E.M. Williams
Mumbles Junior Mixed
Head Mr. A.G. Fuge
Mumbles Infants
Head Miss A.E. Williams
Newton Junior mixed and Infants
Head Miss L.M. Rees
Oystermouth Senior & Junior Mixed
Head Mr. R.O. Smith
Oystermouth Infants
Head Miss C.A. Clement
Oystermouth School Tuck Shop
Affectionately known as 'Seldom Shut'
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