Attended St Michael’s 1972-77 then went back for part of 1978. 31 years in NHS and still there…think I still remember the register: Beasley, Biggs, Brennan, Canty, Clarke (think his Dad was murdered in gang-related killing), Colman, Cripps, Dunn, Ffinch, Gareghty, Green, Hedley, Harnett, Keeble, Keeble (brothers), Kelleman,, Lawrence, Matthews, Murray, O’Sullivan, Perry, Pinney, Randall, Regan, Savage, Sherwood, Thompson, Towers, Vooght, Walker…
Left with 1 O level, came back to do a few more and later did loads more and eventually, lots of higher education.
I literally ended up being caned on a daily basis, far cry from my life these days in West London! Would love to know what happened to anyone from that era?!
When I was at the school in the 1970s we had 2 resident priests one was Fr Andrews he did mass most times and took us for R. E. the school had amazing sports fields and sports facilities we had a lovely technical block where we made things from plastics by injection moulding fibreglass the great would work in and metalworking facilities also I think it was a very well designed School when I started their Mr Turnbull was the head Mr Nash the deputy who then became the head when Turnbull left
The building in front of the class block was the chapel. Mass was celebrated twice a week at break time whilst I was there between 1977 and 1984. Local priests from Stevenage and Hitchin mainly did this. There were also numerous year masses at certain times of the year in the main hall. The school office is immediately to the left of the front door and also the Head and Deputy Heads’ offices and the sick room! Just out of shot on the left was the caretaker’s bungalow. Many boys travelled in on free coaches from Letchworth and surrounding towns. There were sometimes “incidents” on the coaches that led to reconstructions of the seating layout in the hall to work out who was involved! Rows would gradually be dismissed until only the culprits remained. I never got to see what happened to them, but I think I can guess! Only happy memories for me.
I was there from 69-75. In Moore house. I can almost remember our whole roll call. Missing three names. Abra, Acton, Allen, Antonacci, Booth, Cannon, Clark, Cox, Cousins, Griffen, Hanson, Holstrum, Leslie, Lomas, McLaughlin, Murray, Pendle, Spicer, Spooner, Terzeon, Tillbrook, Vigor, Walsh
I was here between 1977 and 1982. Really mixed experience at this school, some I would like to forget. I would like to say Hi to Rob Glenday who has commented on this page. Hope life has treated you well since you moved to OZ. You can catch up with me through linkedin, it have sent a connect request so you can message if you want to.
My parents sent me to this boys Roman Catholic school in the 70’s The worst 5 years of my life. Spent more time running away and skiving than in school. Left with zero qualifications. Now nearly 60 i did well. Ran my own design consultancy in Covent Garden but that school can [Redacted. Ed.]
I was there from 1975-1982. Some good times and some bad. The school was improving in that time. Some really good teachers. Served me well. I achieved three university degrees, and I have worked for the NHS for 32 years.
Trying to think of something humane or sensitive to say about my unfortunate time here but sorry I fail. I attended 80 to 85. It was a [Redacted. Ed]-hole and I have zero friends from my time here which says it all and the only friends I managed to retain when I left for a few years were simply because they were into drugs. I should never have been sent here but sadly my parents were ignorant and mistakenly believed it was good school.
I started September 1980 and hated it. Was bullied and picked on. Despite being told I would amount to nothing by a certain year master I run a successful computer repair business and live in somerset
I was at St Michael’s from 71-76, generally very happy memories, the school was unusual as it was built as a co ed school but the Sisters wanted segregated education and the council had to build St Angela’s in the town for the girls. It was fairly new when I joined and it was sad to see it demolished in the early 80’s for housing.
Omg! I am sitting in my house in Melbourne Australia reminiscing about my short time spent at a great school. I left St Michael’s in 1975 with my parent to migrate to Australia and I can’t help feeling a bit sad I never ever kept in touch with my class mates. Definitely along time ago but filled with awesome memories. Kind regards Richard James Luff ps if any of my class mates read this message pls feel free to contact me on Facebook
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Attended St Michael’s 1972-77 then went back for part of 1978. 31 years in NHS and still there…think I still remember the register: Beasley, Biggs, Brennan, Canty, Clarke (think his Dad was murdered in gang-related killing), Colman, Cripps, Dunn, Ffinch, Gareghty, Green, Hedley, Harnett, Keeble, Keeble (brothers), Kelleman,, Lawrence, Matthews, Murray, O’Sullivan, Perry, Pinney, Randall, Regan, Savage, Sherwood, Thompson, Towers, Vooght, Walker…
Left with 1 O level, came back to do a few more and later did loads more and eventually, lots of higher education.
I literally ended up being caned on a daily basis, far cry from my life these days in West London! Would love to know what happened to anyone from that era?!
When I was at the school in the 1970s we had 2 resident priests one was Fr Andrews he did mass most times and took us for R. E. the school had amazing sports fields and sports facilities we had a lovely technical block where we made things from plastics by injection moulding fibreglass the great would work in and metalworking facilities also I think it was a very well designed School when I started their Mr Turnbull was the head Mr Nash the deputy who then became the head when Turnbull left
The building in front of the class block was the chapel. Mass was celebrated twice a week at break time whilst I was there between 1977 and 1984. Local priests from Stevenage and Hitchin mainly did this. There were also numerous year masses at certain times of the year in the main hall. The school office is immediately to the left of the front door and also the Head and Deputy Heads’ offices and the sick room! Just out of shot on the left was the caretaker’s bungalow. Many boys travelled in on free coaches from Letchworth and surrounding towns. There were sometimes “incidents” on the coaches that led to reconstructions of the seating layout in the hall to work out who was involved! Rows would gradually be dismissed until only the culprits remained. I never got to see what happened to them, but I think I can guess! Only happy memories for me.
I was here 1970-76 Rigby. Besch, Ellis, King, Connaughton, Burnside, Woolridge, Burke, Mullen, West, Sole, Landers, Greasby, Thurstance.
I was there from 69-75. In Moore house. I can almost remember our whole roll call. Missing three names. Abra, Acton, Allen, Antonacci, Booth, Cannon, Clark, Cox, Cousins, Griffen, Hanson, Holstrum, Leslie, Lomas, McLaughlin, Murray, Pendle, Spicer, Spooner, Terzeon, Tillbrook, Vigor, Walsh
I was here between 1977 and 1982. Really mixed experience at this school, some I would like to forget. I would like to say Hi to Rob Glenday who has commented on this page. Hope life has treated you well since you moved to OZ. You can catch up with me through linkedin, it have sent a connect request so you can message if you want to.
My parents sent me to this boys Roman Catholic school in the 70’s
The worst 5 years of my life. Spent more time running away and skiving than in school.
Left with zero qualifications.
Now nearly 60 i did well. Ran my own design consultancy in Covent Garden but that school can [Redacted. Ed.]
I had a good time there I left in 81 have fond memories of the place
The unhappiest five years of my life in that awful place.
That brings back memories. The dining hall is on the right
I went to this school from 1975 – 1982 and have some fond memories from that time. Some great teachers too.
I was there from 1975-1982. Some good times and some bad. The school was improving in that time. Some really good teachers. Served me well. I achieved three university degrees, and I have worked for the NHS for 32 years.
Had some great times and made some good friends, shame the old school has gone.
Trying to think of something humane or sensitive to say about my unfortunate time here but sorry I fail. I attended 80 to 85. It was a [Redacted. Ed]-hole and I have zero friends from my time here which says it all and the only friends I managed to retain when I left for a few years were simply because they were into drugs. I should never have been sent here but sadly my parents were ignorant and mistakenly believed it was good school.
I started this school in 1968 and left in 1973
Whatever happened to my mate David Parker?
I started September 1980 and hated it. Was bullied and picked on. Despite being told I would amount to nothing by a certain year master I run a successful computer repair business and live in somerset
Would [like] to touch base with students who attended the school between 1977-1980
I attended the school between 1977-1980 before my family moved to Australia. Lots of great memories
Conrad, hello there. It’s been a while…. hope your well.
I was there 79-86. Great times. Remember last two entries. Clive and Dominic. Hello!
I was at St Michael’s from 71-76, generally very happy memories, the school was unusual as it was built as a co ed school but the Sisters wanted segregated education and the council had to build St Angela’s in the town for the girls. It was fairly new when I joined and it was sad to see it demolished in the early 80’s for housing.
Was a [redacted Ed.] school, glad it’s been demolished
Omg! I am sitting in my house in Melbourne Australia reminiscing about my short time spent at a great school. I left St Michael’s in 1975 with my parent to migrate to Australia and I can’t help feeling a bit sad I never ever kept in touch with my class mates. Definitely along time ago but filled with awesome memories.
Kind regards Richard James Luff ps if any of my class mates read this message pls feel free to contact me on Facebook
Wow!!! Brings back memories. I was there 79-83. Seems like a lifetime ago now.
I started the school in 1979 and it looked just the same as in this photo.