Flying to China
Report on the visit to China of Miss M G Clarke and Linda Grier to visit Chinese universities and colleges under the auspices of the British Council. Includes a photograph.
NA 1947 H 2
August 1947
China's Distress
Report on Miss M G Clarke's reactions to student demonstrations in China after her visit to Chinese universities and colleges.
NA 1947 G 1
Report that Mary Christina Ratcliffe has been awarded the BEM [British Empire Medal] for her work entertaining troops during World War II. Includes a photograph.
NA 1947 G 2
Photograph of Jean Bruce asking the Mayor of Manchester a question at a "Council meeting" of senior scholars.
Misc 1947 G 1
Preparatory School report of Lesley Goldsmith for the Spring term.
Misc 1947 G 2
Preparatory School report of Lesley Goldsmith for the Summer term.
Misc 1947 G 3
Preparatory School report of Lesley Goldsmith for the Autumn term.
Misc 1947 G 4
Head Prefects
Names of the following Head Prefects who held office between 1935 and 1947, including the dates of office of each Head Prefect: Enid Dobson, Daphne Wilde, Joan Shatwell, Margaret Shrewsbury, Barbara Moore [recte Moor], Margaret Jones, Irene Whittaker, Dorothy Brandwick, Audrey Smith, Joan Marland, Ann Bowdon, Irene Petch.
Misc 1947 B 1
Tracings by J Beaumont, school architect, for proposed changes to the new buildings at Grangethorpe.
NA 1947 E 1
Founders' Day Service
Report on Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Lady Barlow. She commented on the importance of having good aims in life.
References made to Ione Brown, Miss A Bozman, Miss Mackintosh, Miss K Forster, Miss Harrison.
NA 1947 E 2
Manchester Evening News, 20 January 1947
They Wore Ivy
Photograph of Founders' Day. Includes a reference to the guest speaker, Lady Barlow.
NA 1947 E 3
Evening Chronicle, 20 January 1947
Women's Part in the Future
Photograph of Founders' Day. Includes a reference to the comment by the guest speaker, Lady Barlow the girls are now more important in decision making.
NA 1947 E 4
Daily Graphic, 21 January 1947
Photograph of Founders' Day.
NA 1947 E 5
Manchester Guardian, 21 January 1947
Photograph of Founders' Day.
NA 1947 E 6
The Educated Person
Report on Speech Day. The guest speaker was Sir Ernest Barker. He commented on the qualities of an educated person. Includes references to Miss D L Pilkington and Lady Barker.
NA 1947 O 1
8 October 1947
Debate on Homework
Report on the first meeting about homework of the Parent - Teacher Association. Includes the comments on homework of Miss A Bozman, H G Fiddick.