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by Matthew
Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:08 pm
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: Inquiry
Replies: 10
Views: 17106

I notice you choose to write anonymously.
You say you've never been a former pupil, or a parent, or a teacher.
Are you or have you ever been an SES member?... I also notice you say you have no agenda...
by Matthew
Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:51 am
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: NEW MESSAGE FROM DAVID BODDY
Replies: 152
Views: 206558

That post is a total joke. Anybody with an email address, access to the internet, and sitting anywhere on the planet could have posted it. Only the very naive would take this message seriously.
by Matthew
Sat Mar 05, 2005 7:30 am
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: Further Announcement re Inquiry
Replies: 7
Views: 12544

The inquiry terms of reference are still in mid-negotiations. Why are they asking for all "submission of complaints" to be received by 16th March (only 12 days after this latest announcement!) before the terms of reference have even been agreed on? What is their hurry to get this all over with as qu...
by Matthew
Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:56 am
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: St james Girls School - remembered
Replies: 35
Views: 55673

Re: Care and Concern

Well, that story just says it all really. Thank you for sharing it with us Boeing.
by Matthew
Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:55 pm
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: ST JAMES GIRLS
Replies: 37
Views: 54320

Maybe it really is the worst piece of music to ever be composed? And I think this honour actually goes to MacLaren himself for 'composing' "Holy is Gowinda". Or was it him that penned "Thou has't put a golden stopper into his mouth..." etc ? Can't remember if they were different songs or not, my me...
by Matthew
Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:41 pm
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: EXPERIENCES AT ST. VEDAST (now St. James) AND THE S.E.S
Replies: 604
Views: 897677

More lies and deceit

When I, Tom and Dan, met Mr Debenham last summer he tried to make out that all these problems only occurred in St Vedast boys school. He described many of us as being 'difficult', and in good need of some firm discipline. He said the St James pupils had always been very happy and there had never bee...
by Matthew
Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:21 pm
Forum: General discussion of SES
Topic: Any experiences with SES practices in Holland?
Replies: 36
Views: 55671

Relevant to this thread is Paul van Oyen's website:-
http://www.pvanoyen.nl/beginning.php
He was once MacLaren's chaffeur. There are references to Waterperry, Stanhill Court, and the origins of the SES.
by Matthew
Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:11 am
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: ST JAMES GIRLS
Replies: 37
Views: 54320

Does anyone remember Mr Bedford? ... He used to clear his nose out with a hanky....every lesson! This is to be contrasted with Noel Skinner, who used to clear his nose with his finger each lesson. :rofl: !!! ...whilst he made us chant those bizarre Chaucer songs, eg:- Somer est e comen in, loudeth ...
by Matthew
Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:04 pm
Forum: The North American schools
Topic: Greetings - Ex-SPP member from NYC
Replies: 50
Views: 85454

Spot on, Snowy.

anti_ses wrote:I am against the SES primarily for reasons other than those advertised on this site. Many will consider these reasons the "wrong" reasons to dislike the SES.


Would you care to give these reasons?
by Matthew
Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:07 pm
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: EXPERIENCES AT ST. VEDAST (now St. James) AND THE S.E.S
Replies: 604
Views: 897677

Snowman,
Thank you for these wise and encouraging words. It is greatly appreciated.
Matthew
by Matthew
Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:29 am
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: EXPERIENCES AT ST. VEDAST (now St. James) AND THE S.E.S
Replies: 604
Views: 897677

Just because I don't contribute to these boards as actively as I used to it doesn't mean that I still don't read every single word written here with very keen interest. After a whole year of writing, campaigning, and basically getting this whole thing started, its now time for me to return to other ...
by Matthew
Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:35 pm
Forum: Housekeeping
Topic: The Flaming Has to Stop
Replies: 20
Views: 35835

Anti-ses, I would be genuinely interested to learn about your anti-ses views.
by Matthew
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:37 pm
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: SES SCHOOLS ACTION: INQUIRY UPDATE
Replies: 98
Views: 142378

gadflysdreams wrote:I was never actually beaten and therefore could not participate


Emotional abuse counts too
by Matthew
Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:25 pm
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: EXPERIENCES AT ST. VEDAST (now St. James) AND THE S.E.S
Replies: 604
Views: 897677

Indeed. Along with two other former St Vedast pupils, I met Nicholas Debenham last year. He stated that "everyone" at St James "was happy" and that pupils at St Vedast "accepted" their punishment. Myself and Dan Salaman were the other two former St V pupils at that meeting, and I can vouch for Tom ...
by Matthew
Tue Feb 08, 2005 4:32 pm
Forum: Housekeeping
Topic: Hotmail / Yahoo / Excite no longer suffice for new login
Replies: 24
Views: 44362

It wouldn't affect you Adrasteia because you are already a member. It only affects those who have yet to register....At least this is my understanding.

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