-a familiar tale, sadly. There may be another such party in five years time and I am already working on a list so that everyone is notified. Spam filters prtevent us from issuing blanket e-mails but I might be able to advertise any future event directly if we have up to date addresses on the contact page. If you are unwilling to have your details published there, then I can guarantee absolute security should you wish to let me have them direct- geoffrey.r.gillon@talk21.com -the only other person with whom I might have to share this information is Pauline.

I can't believe I have just found out that I missed this! Would have loved to have been there and seen some familiar faces and caught up with them, especially June Richards. I have very fond memories of Torbitt and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

I really miss william torbitt because i just left this year and i miss all my friends and teachers! i luv u torbitt!! xxx

How wonderful to see all the photos of the 70th Anniversary.I wish I could have been there. Lovely to see photos of Mr Bidgood. Yes, I still play the violin in an amateur orchestra here in Liverpool where I now live.It's amazing how many professional musicians there are in the music world who started off in the Redbridge Youth Orchestra. All credit to you Mr Bidgood. Wishing WT all the best for the future.Lots of happy memories.

A former pupil (1940>45) who attended the 70th anniversary, is a governor at a school in Hackney so is up to date with modern primary school methods. He was impressed with what he saw and what the children did during the afternoon. He commented that it was very different to what he remembered of the school in his time.

I haven't mentioned his name as he has not specifically asked that his remarks be included but I thought the present-day staff at the school might appreciate his comments.

How wonderful to see all the pictures of the celebrations at the school. I do wish I could have been there too. I now have a picture of my old school, but it doesn't look old in fact it looks quite modern.. I am pretty sure the subway was completed in 1938. My uncle had a cafe opposite the school and he was annoyed when the subway was built because customers in their cars and trucks could not park there . Regards Connie Neave (Nee Young)

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I am so glad that everyone had such a great day- we were so lucky with the weather were n't we,especially after this dreadful summer! The sun shines on the righteous and William Torbitt school!! We tried to provide some fun for everyone,from the rides for the children to the punishment book for the former pupils! It was wonderful to see so many former pupils and staff meeting up with old friends and revisiting classrooms that were their haunts all those years ago. Thankyou everyone for coming!

Just like to say I hope everybody enjoyed the 70th anniversary day and how dissapointed I was that I wasnt able to make it.I tried to convince my wife that it would be a great way to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary on Sept 9th but I couldnt,even suggesting we visit St Peters church as well,where we got married all those years ago.Suppose if you never attended W.T school you just dont understand what all the fuss is about.Once again hoping the day went well for everybody and will have to make do with looking at peoples photos of the day on the website Regards Terry

Much as it nice to be thanked for organising the 70th anniversary party, I have to point out that it was actually William Torbitt School who arranged the whole event. Our thanks go to Julie Kay in particular for her efforts and to everyone else who put in such a lot of hard work.