I find now (82 years) that my memory is failing but it remembers the Potty Bat which made frequent contact with my person, particularly during the first few weeks when I failed to comply with School and House customs.
I also recall that a member of Mosely’s Black Shirts used to stand in the road outside the School gates and try to talk to pupils – but we were told not to pay any attention nor to shout back at him. This was probably circa 1936.
A more light hearted memory, circa 1935 was when a confectionary manufacturer, maybe Cadburys, invented the Milky Way type chocolate bar – they had 3 flavours and needed market support to find the favourite – so they came to Aldenham and distributed them to us all and we had to vote for the best one.
A memorable occasion!!
I also recall seeing the glow in the sky from the School when Crystal Palace was destroyed by fire.
We seemed to live a rather introverted existence in those days with very little contact with the outside world and, of course, there were no girls among the pupils.
Not very interesting for your class I am afraid.