Coming to Leeds from London has been a great adventure—a new school, a new house, a new city, a new countryside! But to one who was born in Yorkshire, and her people before her for many generations, there has been a feeling of homecoming.

In this foreword, I want first to express the honour I feel in succeeding Miss Willey at Lawnswood, and my thanks to mistresses and girls alike for the cheerful welcome I have received. My gratitude goes out particularly to Miss Stowell, who has continued as Second Mistress for an extra year in order to help me to take up the reins of office, and it is difficult to find words with which to thank her for all the assistance she has given, and for all her work for the school throughout the last four years.

I hope and believe that the school will continue to go forward from strength to strength, and that each member of our community will strive to gain not only knowledge but true wisdom; that sense of purpose and sense of values which will give her real joy in living whatever the circumstances of life may be. I cannot wish anything better than this happiness to all the Girls and Old Girls of the Lawnswood High School.

M. HOLDEN.

It is our first and most pleasant duty to extend a hearty welcome to our new Headmistress, Miss Holden. We all hope that her association with Lawnswood High School will be a very happy one. Our best wishes also go to the three new members of the Staff who came last September: —Miss Hudson, Miss Ross and Miss Smith.

Speech Day took place this school year on November 18th, 1938, when the prizes were presented by Professor M. J. Stewart, of Leeds University who addressed the school and gained unanimous support by asking for a half-holiday.

The new experiment of holding a Social Gathering in the Hall tried on Parents’ Evening, March 10th was a great success and added to the enjoyment of this occasion.

At the end of the Christmas Term unfortunately it was impossible for the Kindergarten Department to give their annual nativity play. In its stead certain Forms entertained the school in various ways, the girls being entirely responsible for the nature of the performance and its production. The Programme proved a very enjoyable and—at times—a very amusing one.

Our friendship with South Accommodation Road is still maintained and happy re-unions have taken place. The summer party was as usual a great success in spite of the fact that the weather did not favour us and games and dancing had to take the place of the customary outdoor activities. Those who had the privilege of seeing the children opening their Christmas presents at their school had a particularly jolly time, being entertained by an excellent concert given by the girls. Miss Holden was given a cushion as a present and we were delighted to receive a beautiful poster, which is now hanging in the dining-room. One school society has undergone a change. The Debating Society is now The Debating and Dramatic Society, following the request of some Seniors for a dramatic circle.

Miss Holden and certain members of the Staff conducted a party round the University on Open Day, while last Summer Term several girls toured the Infirmary accompanied by Miss Boyd and Miss Walker. These excursions were very much enjoyed by all who went.

We have been fortunate also in having had a number of interesting lectures this year, those on “The Five Million Club” and “Electric and Wireless Cables” being particularly enjoyable.

The fitting of gas masks took place during the Autumn Term, but as this was after the suspense and anxiety of the September crisis, the task was cheerfully treated by the girls—rather in the nature of a diversion from the normal school routine than as a preparation for war.

The whole school has been very busy knitting squares to provide blankets for Spanish refugees. It really was an unusual and amusing sight to see the girls seriously knitting at every spare minute of the day. Their labour was amply rewarded by the finished products for the multi-coloured blankets looked very cosy and warm.

Last season the Tennis Teams reached the finals for the James Graham Cup and our best wishes are extended to them for the coming tournaments.

Distinction was brought to the school this year by K. Hare who won Mrs. Gott’s Essay Prize, while B. Scarlett and M. Crooks gained musical honours at the Horsforth Musical Festival. Congratulations!

We thank Miss Willey for the two beautiful prints of scenes from the Parthenon, which she gave to the school when she left us to take up her new post at Clapham.

Ruth Johnson kindly presented the school with a netball cup to be competed for among the houses. Thank you Ruth, it will be greatly appreciated.

Many contributions have been received for this issue of the Magazine and we are grateful to the contributors for them. However they cannot all be published but we hope that the authors will not be too disappointed.

We owe a great deal to Miss Gillman for her assistance and helpful advice in compiling this magazine and our gratitude must also be expressed to Miss Williams, for her help in connection with the illustrations.

J. DUNBAR (Editor). B. WILMAN (Assistant Editor).

1938.

June 22. The Dancing Display.
July 6. Visit to the Infirmary.
July 8. Visit to the Brotherton Library.
July 13. Visit to the Gas Works (1st party).
July 13. Visit to Hunslet Nursery School (1st party).
July 14. Visit to the Gas Works (2nd party).
July 14. Visit to Hunslet Nursery School (2nd party).
July 15. South Accommodation Road Party.
July 19. Sports Day.
Sept. 19. Causerie: by Felicitas Thomas.
Oct. 12. “The Five Million Club”—A Lecture by Mr. Alan Hutt.
Oct. 12. Lecture at the University “Une demi-heure avec les auteurs gais,” M. Michenot.
Oct. 13. The First Meeting of the Sketch Club.
Oct. 20. The First Meeting of the Debating Society.
Oct. 29. A French Film at the Tatler—“Stradivarius.”
Nov. 4. Lecture at the University “Le Monde Actuel”—Paul Morand.
Nov. 15. Visit to the Grand Theatre to see “Victoria Regina.”
Nov. 17. The First Meeting of the Science Society—Mr. Appleyard (Junior) spoke on “Bird Life.”
Nov. 18. Speech Day.
Nov. 24. The Second Meeting of the Debating Society.
Dec. 3. A French Film at the Tatler—“Lac aux Dames.”
Dec. 14. Handel’s Messiah in the Town Hall.
Dec. 16. The School Christmas Party.
Dec. 19. S.A.R. Party.
Dec. 20. The Sixth Form, Prefects and Sub-Prefects entertained The Sixth Form and Prefects from the Modern School.

1939.