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Back to the 60s – ‘O’ level paper

August 27, 2009 in Down Memory Lane, School Memorabilia

A little more recent than previous papers, this is the British and European History ‘O’ level paper from 1962.  I’d be surprised if we receive any essays in the comments box to provide example answers to this paper, but feel free to email your suggested answers to the webmaster.  Don’t forget, though, that there is a two and a half hour time limit!

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Ex-BGS student awarded OBE

August 22, 2009 in Guest Posts

Although this news about Brian Shrubsall is a couple of months out of date, better late than never!  http://www.kent-online.co.uk/sittingbourne_messenger/news/2009/june/17/former_borden_boys_obe_joy.aspx

1962 Wide School Photo

August 20, 2009 in School Photos

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1958 Wide School Photo

August 13, 2009 in School Photos

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1965 Borden Grammar School Football First XI

August 6, 2009 in Football, Pictures

This photo was taken in winter 1966 and shows the undefeated 1965 Borden Grammar School football First XI with coach and maths teacher David Walters and Headmaster George Hardy.

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Old ‘O’ level papers again

August 3, 2009 in Down Memory Lane, School Memorabilia

This one is for John Macrae – provider or originator of much of the material on the site.  A 1959 Physics paper.  Answers please on the modern equivalent of a postcard – the box at the bottom of the article!

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