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Old exam papers. Dumb down? You decide!

Posted Saturday April 25th 2009

We have been given a number of old GCE ‘O’ level examination papers from the late 50’s and early 60’s.  These will be added regularly to the site.  There are differing views on whether exams are getting easier, children are brighter or trying harder, teaching is better, etc.  It is not my place to offer a view, I shall just stimulate the debate.  Below is the July 1959 Mathematics ‘O’ level paper 1 for your ‘enjoyment’. 

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OBA Dinner 16th May 2009 – BOOK NOW!

Posted Wednesday April 22nd 2009

Closing date for the 2009 Dinner is 9th May 2009, so please send in your form and payment as soon as possible. Don’ t forget to contact other Bordenian friends and encourage them to attend also. The form can be downloaded here for your convenience.

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The Treasurer gives money away!

Posted Wednesday April 8th 2009

The article below is reproduced from the last edition of the Maroon.  For those of you who are members of the Association, it will act as a reminder of the many reasons why, once a year, you pay £10 subscription to continue to be a member of the Association.  Old boys of Borden Grammar School who are not yet members of the Association – why not join.  Even in these days of belt tightening, £10 a year is not a great deal to make a real difference to the extra facilities that we can make available to the school.  Click here to find out more.  Now, back to the article…

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