May Day was always a big
occasion with the crowning of the new May Queen. This is one of those old folk
festival customs which had its roots in the Roman festival of Flora, Goddess of fruit and flowers and marked the beginning of summer even though summer doesn't officially begin until June. However, this annual event disappeared over time for some reason, yet as a
celebration, it seamed to be the most important in the school calendar.
Each
class would perform something special as can be seen from the photographs
displayed. My photograph showing four sailors, involved us doing a ‘Hornpipe’
dance to music and there were many other contributions. However, I can't remember whether there was dancing around the May Pole or not - I know we did that at the Junior School with long ribbons held by pupils interweaving as
they danced.
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