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Hi. I’m the little guy on the extreme left middle row with the dickie bow and triangle in the first photo. My teacher was the lovely Miss Prince wo I’ve never forgotten. Lad over on the right with the triangle was my pal and neighbour Gerard. We were both Irish and we lived on Oldknow Rd.

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My wife who I met at Reading University in 1974 is playing the symbol 5th from left on top row [ed. History page, photo top left]. Her name was June Hamilton and her best friend is the 7th from left in the middle row her name is Pauline Killian, teachers name Miss Wilkinson I believe.

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Congratulations Mrs King. Holy Family School will, I am sure, continue to progress under your capable and supportive leadership.

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There from 1962-68, Mrs Prince, Mrs Curtis, Mrs Neschelski (sic), Miss O’Brien (Bryant?) for two years, Mrs Quigley and finally Mr Cassidy. Is the first picture this class at reception (ie 1962)? Black hair and ‘Dicky-bow’ looks like me 🙂

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I was at Holy family during mid 60’s…not sure of dates, all teachers there were very nice, unfortunately I only remember miss. Quigley and Mr. Murray was headmaster. I also remember Mr. Devoti taught music, my spelling of his name could be wrong.

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I was a pupil here from 94-99. Lots of happy memories here. It would be brilliant to come back for a visit if that is possible. I vaguely remember a Mr Thorpe as the headteacher. I moved on to holy trinity after this.

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I was a pupil there from 1966 to 1972 before our family emigrated to Ireland i remember Mrs Quigley a lovley person also Mr OConner and Mr Twort It was a great school as i am sure it still is today would love to visit there sometime soon Keep up the good work.

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My uncle was born in 1929 and mom was born in 1930 and they were taught by nuns, but none of the photos have nuns on them, I don’t know when the nuns stopped teaching at the school – does anyone know? Mom had her 10th birthday, two days before the BSA and school were bombed and so will shortly be celebrating her 90th birthday. Would love to find some ‘Old photos’ from the 1930’s if anyone has any?

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I was there from 1967 to 1970. Teachers were Miss prince, Mrs K and Miss Prityard (Pritchard?)

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I was there from 1952 to 1960. Can any of the old photos be dated?

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Lovely website. Wishing all staff members old and new a very happy Christmas and Happy New Year.

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I was a pupil there in 1966. My first teacher was Miss Prince. I also had Mrs Greaney Mr King and Mr Twort. Mr Murray was the principal.

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I have only today known about this Facebook site through a fellow student at Holy Family. I was there from 1960- 1966. I remember fondly Mrs Curtis, Miss Pugh. My best friends were Johanna Quinn, Tina Martin, Rose and Teresa Connell, Linda O’Doherty, Janet Donohue? Anyone know of them these days. Sorry I missed the re-union last week end I didn’t know about it. It would be great to hear from any friends back then. Excellent site.

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I love this school 1959-1964 I remember Mrs Pugh Mr Morsel Mrs Cutis.

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I attended 1958-1964 I was Hillen then. I remember Mrs Pugh, Mr Mordrel, Mrs Curtis, both Miss Daleys (there were cousins) the taller Rose of Tralee I remember as very strict, loved to use the cane for the slightest misdemeanour. Mrs Quigley she was nice but strict and the head master Mr Crossly.

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I was a pupil at this school, i attended the nursery and finished yr 6 in 2006, my head teacher at the time was Mr Twort. I loved this school, it was amazing! So many memories.

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My first school in the 1960s up to the age of 11 yrs before moving to Ireland, i had a teacher called Miss Pugh.

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Well done to all the pupils for singing in westminster great to get recognition and kindness to lift their spirits at such a tragic time looking out for the adults.

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I have read about how fantastic your students were when caught up in the terrifying events in London yesterday. Evidence of an excellent school and parents. What a credit to their community.

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My father-in-law, Kevin Feeney (age 84), has asked me to post this in the hope that someone can confirm if the school song is still sung. He left as school captain in 1946, having been bombed out from Holy Family to Oldknow Rd school, Head mistress was Ms Bircher. Girls captain was Agnes Thompson. He has remembered the song in its entirety, first line is ‘Our tradition is not hoary, in our history there’s no glory’. Can any one help. Regards.

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Could you show more,photos from the school’s past? I was a pupil there 1958-1963. Do you know if Miss Prince is still alive and how to contact her?

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I would like to wish everyone at Holy Family School a merry Christmas and happy New Year. See you all in 2016. Best wishes from the Boon family.

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This is a fantastic school and the new head teacher has held lots of enjoyable events. I through enjoy being here this is a great web to understand this school.

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Hello, I may be the boy who is playing the triangle shown in image 1. On completion of the 11plus my family immigrated to Australia in 1963. I remember Sean Cairns, Mark Bond and Joseph Clarke all being close friends. I recall Miss Shields, Miss Mongrew, (both left to go to Australia and I would like to know how they are) Mr Mondrell and Miss Foley. Excuse my spelling of names. If possible I would appreciate a copy of this photograph to be downloaded and sent to my email. Image 5, I remember making my first confession where the organist is playing and with our teacher Miss Foley. I was trained to be an altar boy in Latin after school and during our travel to Australia I served at Mass each day for Father Mac Gillicuddy who introduced us to his family in Sydney on our arrival. I remember being actively involved in the fundraising for the stained glass window installed in 1964 and fortunately in 1991 during the Christmas period was able to walk in and view this magnificent sight. I am a high school teacher.

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Really enjoyed the chance to reminisce. I attended ‘Holy Fam’ 1970-1977 (going on to Holy Trinity 1977-1982). I loved every minute of my time here and remember all my teachers: Mrs Shackle, Miss Gallagher, Mrs Quigley, Miss Mangan, Miss Ramsel, Mrs Scanlon and then Miss Ramsel again in Junior 4. Mrs Curtis & Mr Devoti for Music, Mrs Griffin, Mrs Hannon and Mrs Fox the dinner ladies, Mr Murray the Headmaster, Mrs Jones nee Grogan the Deputy, Mrs Horton in the office on the top corridor. Mrs Morris nee Donoghue, Miss Dwyer and Mrs O’Donnell for netball. Remember Miss Wrigley, Mr Harvey, Mr King, Mr Twort (who I recall cut holes in his shoes?), Mr Skelton (who painted a mad 1970s mural on the back wall of the hall?) and Mrs Keane. Happy, happy times and still have my best friend!

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Love the old photos. I was there about 64 to 69. I don’t recognise any of the kids in the photos but another person mentioned some teacher’s names I recalled. I recognise the exact location of some of the pictures and I think I recognise Miss Prince in picture 1 outside the reception classroom. Innocent days… There is holy family Facebook page which has some good pictures on it. Enjoy.

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A great website for a great school i thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Great job.

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Surprised to find myself in image 7 and managed to recognise several people but have forgotten some of the names. Fond memories.

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I love this site – its so usefull and helpfull.

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I was very impressed, with a well organised web page for an outstanding establishment. I am happy with the input used by the staff and students at the school, who in my opinion; have made this possible. I pray this kind off performance continues at the organization. Well done ‘Holy Family’.

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