Memories of Helston County Secondary School, Penrose Road, Helston
A compilation of the memories of teachers and pupils and their recollections of school life. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
cornishmemory.com
2017
Helston Museum and Wheal Martyn
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Football Team, Helston County Secondary School, 1953
The Penrose Road school football team.
Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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1953
Betty Pascoe
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Staff Room, Helston County Secondary School, 1957
Some members of staff at the Penrose Road School including Mr 'Spike' Rogers, Mr Hal Kaye and Mrs B Woodward. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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1957
Betty Pascoe
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School Choir, Helston County Secondary School
The Penrose Road school choir. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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School Choir, Helston County Secondary School, 1947
The Penrose Road school choir. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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1947
Betty Pascoe
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First Board of Governors, Helston Secondary Modern School, 1947
The first Board of Governors of Helston Secondary Modern School. Helston Secondary Modern School was later renamed Helston County Secondary School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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1947
Betty Pascoe
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Betty Pascoe (née Thomas), Helston County Secondary School, 1955
Betty Pascoe, née Thomas during her time as a teacher at the Penrose Road school. She became the first biology teacher at the school in 1954 and moved to Gwealhellis School in 1960. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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1955
Betty Pascoe
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Headmaster's Retirement, Helston Wesleyan School, 1945
Retirement of Mr Hart, Headmaster of Helston Wesleyan School. Those standing include Roy Richards and Walter Quick. Seated (l-r) are H A Williams, W J Johns, Miss Annie Moyle, ?, John Benny (Mayor). Colleen Smith is presenting a gift.
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1945
Betty Pascoe
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Netball Team, Helston County Secondary School, 1963
The 1963 Penrose Road school netball team.
Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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1963
Wendy Trewin
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Football Team, Helston County Secondary School, 1957
The Penrose Road school football team who were winners of the Magpie Cup. Back row (l to r): Paul Treloar, Pat Williams, Tony Drew, Derek Wotton, Desmond Williams, Gary Howells, Dennis Wearne, David Caunter (Linesman). Front row (l to r): A.G. Harris (Headmaster), Brian Keverne, Michael Davies, Jocelyn Bray, James Evans, Keith Hocking, Harold Rickard (PE/ Maths Teacher). Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
Scanned Photo
1957
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Football Team, Helston County Secondary School, 1959
The Penrose Road school football team.
Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
Scanned Photo
1959
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Football Team, Helston County Secondary School
The Penrose Road school football team.
Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
Scanned Photo
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Barry Mundy, Helston County Secondary School
Barry Mundy shares his memories of the Penrose Road school, where he was a pupil between 1959 and 1961. He recalls how, when he was 13 years old, he was transferred from Mullion School to Helston County Secondary School (formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School). He describes how he decided to become a fisherman against the advice of his teacher, Mr Rogers. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-10-05
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Jed Trewin and Roger Richards, Helston County Secondary School
Jed Trewin and Roger Richards share their unhappy memories at Penrose Road school between 1963 and 1968. They describe punishments and discipline. They also share happy memories of growing up on the Lizard Peninsula. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-10-05
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Ross Treneer, Helston County Secondary School
Ross Treneer shares his memories of Penrose Road school between 1967-71. He recalls the bus journey to school, lessons and discipline at the school. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-08-03
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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John Ough, Helston County Secondary School
John Ough shares his memories of Penrose Road school and being a member of the printing club. He also recalls community life including St Keverne Ox Roast and singing Merritt carols. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-08-03
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Wendy Trewin, Helston County Secondary School
Wendy Trewin shares her memories of Penrose Road school between 1960-64. She recalls travelling out of Cornwall for the first time when the art teacher took her class to an exhibition in Plymouth where he had exhibited one of Wendy's paintings. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-08-03
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Donald Battershill, Woodwork Teacher, Helston County Secondary School
Donald Battershill recalls his time as a woodwork and technical drawing teacher at Penrose Road school. He remembers building clinker-built boats with pupils. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-07-13
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Enid Johns, Helston Council School
Enid Johns, née Kneebone, recalls starting at Helston Council School in 1936 and the school transferring from the Wesleyan Day School Shute Hill, to Penrose Road later on. She remembers hiding in the spence (the Cornish word for the cupboard beneath the stairs) from the 'whipper-in' whose job it was to locate absent pupils. Helston Council School became Helston Secondary Modern School and was later renamed Helston County Secondary School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
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Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Clive Richards, Helston County Secondary School
Clive Richards shares his memories of the Penrose Road school. He recalls liking woodwork but not liking PE and describes how he became the school librarian to get out of his PE lessons. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-08-03
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Alan Combellack, Helston County Secondary School
Alan Combellack talks about his time at Penrose Road school between 1955 and 1959 and recalls his first misdemeanor at Helston County Secondary School. He also describes segregation in the playground and Friday detentions. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-07-13
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Angela Lycett, Helston County Secondary School
Angela Lycett, née Broadhurst, shares her memories of the Penrose Road school between 1956-60. She recalls the school uniform, the school nurse and taking part in Flora Day. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-07-13
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Betty Pascoe, Teacher, Helston County Secondary School
Betty Pascoe, née Thomas recalls her time as a teacher at the Penrose Road school. She describes becoming the first biology teacher at the school in 1954 and moving to Gwealhellis School in 1960. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-07-13
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Betty Pascoe, Pupil, Helston Council School
Betty Pascoe, née Thomas, recalls her time as a pupil at Helston Council School. She describes the school moving from Shute Hill to Penrose Road in 1940. She shares her memories of wartime in the community and evacuees at the school. Helston Council School became Helston Secondary Modern School and was later renamed Helston County Secondary School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-07-13
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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Beatrice Kerno, Teacher, Helston County Secondary School
Beatrice Kerno, née Curnow, talks about her time as a teacher at Penrose Road school. Helston County Secondary School was formerly known as Helston Secondary Modern School. In the sixties and early seventies the Penrose Road school was known locally as the ‘Green School’ because of its uniform of dark green and grey.
2016-07-13
Cornubian Arts and Science Trust
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