Mid Sussex Nostalgia: Scaynes Hill pupils overjoyed at school opening
After 18 years of campaigning, the Scayne Hill Church of England School moved from its old home to its new brick building costing £200,000.
Penny whistles, trumpets, and the odd mouth organ played a fanfare to mark the entry to the new school close to Costell’s Wood Estate.
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Hide AdWilliam Gossage, the only new pupil at the time, was delightfully bewildered by all the excitement.
“I’m absolutely amazed,” said his mother, Monica.
“As far as I was concerned this was just the first day at school.”
Banners read: “Look out new school here we come, goodbye old school.”
The warning was unnecessary for the children were well-behaved, standing silent, while the Rev William Gibe, vice-chairman of the board of governs, blessed the new building.
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She had nothing but praise for the planners and architects, saying that there had been full consultation.