A welcome goes out to John Everett, who joined us today ...

In his application to join, John stated ...

"I was a Symondian from 1963 to 1970 and would very much like to assure myself that this period was not a dream but indeed formed the ‘happiest days of my life’ (I always believed that Alistair Sim was a master !)."...

It is hoped that someone out there, preferably in John's era at school, can confirm that it was NOT a dream, and that it was only SOMETIMES like St.Trinians !!!

Keep smiling !!!

CAN YOU HEAR ME ?

In welcoming new member Anthony Redshaw to our fold, I have taken the liberty of copying his 'comment' to a post made by Mike Minty back in 2001 re Model Aircraft ... my reason for doing this is that Anthony is keen to hear from Mike Minty and it is possible his comments will not be seen on such an old post, so here is what he has to say ...

Anthony RedshawMonday, 05 January, 2015

HI Mike,

If I remember correctly I think we we sat next to each other in Physics in the upper fifth Science Class.. Am I right? I still remember you (if it was you) showing me how to draw three dimensional doodles
I have just found this comment from 'Wong' as I knew Peter Evans. I was the one who built and flew the ME109 with Peter during my stay at Peter Symonds from 1955 to 1962.and also 'flew' with Paul Lacey.who left in 1960. We were all boarders in School House.

This was posted by you and Peter 14 years ago but If you read this do contact me.

Best wishes Tony Redshaw ajrindonesia@hotmail.com

Good luck Anthony ...

Doug Clews

WELCOME TO 2015

Jim, Chris and Doug would like to wish everyone a
'VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR'

We hope that you enjoy the site and possibly get to catch up with some
of your ex school mates from the time you were at Peter Symonds' ...

Take care all, keep smiling and please keep those posts coming in ...

Posting photos

We have been asked a couple of times how to post photos/pictures to the site ...

Additional notes have been placed in the 'Using the site' section for members assistance

New Members

Hi everyone ...

It is pleasing to see a few new members coming in, albeit slowly ... a BIG welcome to those who have joined us recently, and we hope you enjoy and can contribute to the site ...

On the subject of New Members, it is suspected that some potential New Members are having difficulties joining ...

In order for that to happen, your name and current e-mail address must be sent to me at

deeceeau@gmail.com 

otherwise an invitation cannot be sent to you ... sorry it's a bit long-winded, but it is the ONLY way you can join ... it is FREE (and painless) ...

Here's hoping we hear from a few more people ... the site is only as active as its members

Thanks ...

Doug Clews
Joint Site Manager

New Obituary

Jim Wishart has, today, kindly transcribed and posted a copy of an Obituary for much liked and respected Art and Geography teacher, Mr. J. L. (Jack) Northeast.
His post appears in the 'OBITUARIES' section.
Thanks Jim !

Monday 25th March 2013
The grounds of Peter Symonds' College in Winchester have been dug up over the last two weekends.
The field off Bereweeke Road would have been outside the main settlement in Roman, Anglo-Saxon and the medieval period.
Stephen Jarvis, science technician at the sixth form college, said: “We have found a few different finds, including some Bronze Age flints about 4,000 years old and some clay pipes from the 17th century.”

Acknowledgement: The above is part of an article I extracted from the ‘On-line’ version of the Hampshire Chronicle today … Thank you Hampshire Chronicle !

A few more old fossils to add to those of us already on here maybe ?