God Bless St Michaels
"Mitre 1966"

"Just Your Luck"

This is for many the last term at St. Michaels. Some will soon be moving on to pastures new. Some will be continuing their education at a Public School. Several may be embarking on a course of further education at a University or College of Technology or some similar establishment.

There are those also, who will be moving out into the world to earn a living for themselves.

Where ever you are going, what ever walk of life you choose and no matter how this aim is achieved, there is one thing for which to be grateful:
"Your time spent at St. Michaels."

Even if you are not of this opinion while at school, you will soon realise, upon getting out into the world and mixing with others, how fortunate you are to have a "St. Michael's education" behind you. Your education at Ingoldisthorpe will have invaluable results on your approach to your future work and responsibilities. It will stand you in very good stead for life.

Be proud of your education at St. Michael's, Ingoldisthorpe. It is as valuable an education as any Public School one, and considerably more so than many. During your time at School you may have had ups and downs, you may even have disliked things, however, when you leave the sheltered life of school and home and set sail in the world, where there are no parents or masters to protect, finance and guide you, then you will be able to hold your head up when asked: "Where were you at School?" 
and reply: "St. Michael's, Ingoldisthorpe."

This is not a "yarn." I was myself at St. Michael's for five years. I am now proud of it, I have found both during my training at College and at work, that I have an advantage over my colleagues. I had confidence instilled in me by Mr. Pott and his Staff. I found I would make decisions or use my initiative while my colleagues stood and dithered.

Mine is not an isolated case. Mr. Pott often receives letters from employers of Old Michaelian's, asking for more pupils from the school because the previous ones have been so good.

Remember, hold your head high and be proud of your school; don't be afraid to learn new things and new methods, you still have a lot to learn.

Good luck, Michaelians.

AN OLD MICHAELIAN (name not supplied).