St. Nicholas Grammar School, Northwood

Sad to report the passing of Mr. John Ryan. He was well-liked and taught physics between September 1970 and July 1973 when he left for Vyners, returning to Haydon some years later as Head of Science. At some point in his career he taught at Latymer Upper. He retired from Haydon in 1997. John was also an accomplished violinist and in later years he was often to be seen in the Northwood area.

Photo of Mr. Ryan at the Headmaster's Retirement

The funeral of John Ryan will be at Holy Trinity Church,  Northwood at 11am on 13th January 2025.

Great to see the Class of 69/70 out and about and enjoying a festive beer.

Class of 57/58  enjoying a beer and looking great

Preview the New Arrivals. Splendid photos, just arrived, not yet filed. 

Class of 64 looking ever youthful and enjoying autumnal drinks

Sales of the 70th Anniversary Tie have soared past the minimum order requirement. Order yours this week before the window closes. See the latest Newsletter

Enjoy the School Play reviews. With regard to Julius Caesar, Mr. Winter writes, "Duncan Rooke's Julius Caesar was well done... too often stage Caesars suffer from premature divinity."

1st XI cricket photo added, from summer 1978.

In Print magazine from 1961 now available.

Very sad to report the passing of Malcolm Money.
Malcolm Newing writes: Some of you may well have been taught by Malcolm because he returned to St. Nicks for a short period as a teacher. He was a stalwart of Old Boys rugby, a gregarious individual with cheeky manner as both a friend and a tutor. He will be sadly missed.

Class of '66 enjoying a beer.

Rummaging around and found some more of Dr. Watson's wartime papers. Now available in Dr. Watson's desk drawer

See Choice Cuts - some of my favourite stories from the Old Boys Association Newsletters (mainly 1970's). 

1. New "informal reunion" photo added - Class of 58/59

2. New 1964 pupil photo added - Geoff Horn, Santa and Friends

3. ALL the OB Newsletters received from Graham Parish (mainly 1970's) now available. I'm slowly pulling out the best bits.

4. Swimming Gala programmes added for 1971, 1973 and 1974

5. Just arrived - menswear - never out of fashion

Important: Don't miss the Henry Grant Collection 

Newsletter No. 5 has recently been published.

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Also worth mentioning that stories submitted for publication in the Newsletters can also be found in Memory Lane along with many other interesting and amusing recollections.

Another treat, this one from 1956.

THE HOPEFUL VICAR

Original Work by B. HATHERELL (ID)

The afternoon of the village fête,
The vicar beside the entrance gate
To greet his congregation
Who, to his consternation
Had given home-made wine, crockery
And other wot-nottery.
Therefore his hopes of a steeple
Entirely, without death watch beetle,
Although very often propounded,
Were most certain to remain
Unfounded.

Another Original Work, this one from 1967, by D. Cutting M6A - England Tomorrow

A celebration of 60 years of St. Nicholas Old Boys Rugby. See the Photos and Report

In case you missed it, TIME - THE MOLLIFIER OF WAR  Original Work (1963-64) by M. Biles M6Ec.

Newsletter Issue 4 has been published and subscribers should have a copy in their Inbox. You can subscribe/unsubscribe using the brief form available at the foot of every page.

Mike Shammas's superb photos added to the redesigned 2024 reunion page  HERE

The data input team have begun scanning the contents of Graham Parish's nostalgia box. Contents will be made available HERE

Reunion lunch in Ruislip on Thursday 1st Feb 2024 - you still have time to book your seat but be quick.

Procrastination today, disappointment tomorrow.

Final details (and menu) in the latest newsletter. HERE

It's not too late to book your place at the reunion lunch in Ruislip on Thursday 1st Feb 2024, however the deadline is approaching.

See the details in the recent Newsletters. HERE