Aldershot County High School For Girls

The school was on Highfield Avenue

I attended Aldershot High in the early 1950 s , the Headmistress was a Miss Martin who frightened the life out of us , she glided everywhere in her long black cloak . I was then one of the Four Musketeers and we all passed the 11 plus and went from Cove Junior School. Main achievement was chalking a hop scotch square on the playground . As you can imagine Miss Martin was really thrilled !!

I started at ACHS when I was 10, after passing the 11 plus. I also went to Cove Junior School, Mr Greig was head.. My journey to school was on the 3D, 3B or 76 Bus, from Minley, to the Bus station. Then a walk of a mile or so, over the railway bridge, up the hill passed St Josephs Primary school, taking in Paula's or Johnsons on the way. Miss Martin was there for my first year, after that it was Miss Marsten. I was there when the 'new' building was built on what was the playing field, it was a terrific building, new canteen, hall, stage, gymnasium, grand piano, music rooms and practice rooms. I also remember walking down Highfield Avenue, scantily clad in the winter, for hockey! There was a real spirit to that old school, I enjoyed my time there, made lots of good friends, sadly my best friend, Marilyn Blades, died 3 years ago. I was quite naughty, but I left ACHS with a really good education.

Although I didn't appreciate it at the time, that school gave us a wonderful education and to this day, I realise we were taught to know something about most things. I too remember Miss Martin who was headmistress throughout my years there and she was held in awe and to be sent to her study for a misdemeanor was terrifying. Yes, I too remember the walking pairs to the lower Highfield Road playing field, complete with hockey stick. We used to walk through the town in pairs too to Speech Day at a cinema and we had to be an example to the town......

I went to Aldershot County High school 1945-1950 I remember Misis Martin headmistress as strict but very fair. The excellent education the school gave me was a life saver. I have searched for some of my class mates but not found any. Pat (Stone)

I Remember having to go to see Miss Martin in her study. Do not remember why. I can still see the carpet in front of her desk and it's pattern. I must have stood there with my eyes on the ground! Does anyone remember the name of the young gym teacher? She had short curly hair. We all scored her as she was not stuffy like most of our teachers. My friends at ACHS were Frances Day, Daphne Bailey, Shelia Brooksbank and Pamela Blunden.

Yes, we held Miss Martin in awe! I now wish I had taken that education more seriously. What did sink in this thick skull stayed with me. The drilling of the French lessons stood me in good stead as I was able to pick up Spanish quite easily. Much needed here in South Texas! ACHS was a truly good school!

I attended ACHS 1947 to 1954. Loved my time there. Was in class with (nee) Jacqueline Mayes, Anne Clothier, Pat Mallon, Kathleen Melville, Mary Chalmers and Janet Richardson. Also remember Jane Crotty who went to PE college before me. Senior PE teacher was Mrs. Saunders and the second one was Miss Wilson.

I was at ACHS 1945 to 1950 with Sheila Muir and Thelma Paris. And Eva Columbine. I really enjoyed being there. Miss Martin, headmistress, got me an apprenticeship as a pharmacist after I left the school
She thus set me on a career in science, for which I've always been grateful. I also remember the Rep Theatre offering free seats to pupils of the school, on Wednesday evenings.

I think we all remember Miss V G Martin with respect - although often with approaching fear!! I never knew her as well as most, having only moved into the area around 1951, from Leicestershire. From a "suspect" memory, I believe that she retired at the end of 1954.
I have an old photograph of the Upper Sixth - taken in 1954, just before my sister, Phyllis, and I ended our schooldays (we were twins) - in which I have tried to add names to faces - without a lot of luck, although Marian Williamson has been very helpful, for which I am very grateful. Any thoughts?
If you haven't one and would like a copy, please let me know - I would be happy to send you one.
Having knocked around the world a bit, I got the reminiscing bug - hope I haven't left it too late!!