Miss Ward

Miss Ward was a teacher at HGS from 1948 to 1968. She then became Deputy Head at Willowgarth in 1968. Miss Ward retired in 1984. The above photo was taken in her office at Willowgarth. I worked with Kath for many years at Willowgarth. We taught Geography together - all years and all abilities. We went on many field trips, both day and residential such as Snowdonia, The Peak District and The Dales. The whole experience was very positive indeed. Lots of good times which I now miss. She was a true professional who always tried to get the best from her pupils. I am very fortunate to have been able to work with my former teacher.
Dave McKenzie (Webmaster)

 

Miss Ward and Miss Metcalfe in Monaco. 1950s. Photo from Peter Kaye.
He comments:
I think the double ice cream cones were something very special at the time. I used to drive for Danny Oates Ices (Brierley) during the holidays from college (1962 - 65) and he didn't have any! I used to do the Hemsworth run - and most people brought out their glass tumblers!"

 

Miss Ward and Dave Fearnside in Derbyshire in the 1970s. A Willowgarth HS Geography Fieldtrip.

Miss. K. Ward B.A.
HGS 1948-1968

At the end of this term we shall reluctantly say goodbye to Miss. Ward, who is leaving to take up the post of Senior Mistress at Willowgarth School.
Miss. Ward was appointed to the staff of Hemsworth Grammar School in 1948 as Assistant Mistress to teach Geography. She has, during her stay with us, given most generously of her time and skill, and there are few school activities with which she has not been associated. The teaching of Geography has occupied first place in her work, but she has also taken a prominent part in the organisation of field courses, visits abroad, Stratford Theatre parties, and School and Staff plays.
Folk Dancing has been her special responsibility for many years, and it is perhaps significant that her departure coincides with the disappearance of the H.G.S. Folk Dancing Festival.
Miss. Ward has also been a member of the P.T.A. Committee almost from the start, and is well-known to parents of past and present pupils. As Liaison Officer between the School and the Old Hilmians, she has kept many Old Students in touch with school affairs, and has also kept the school up to date with news of its former pupils. She has been a vital link between past and present, and there are many former students who think with gratitude and affection of H.G.S., and of Miss Ward.
We shall miss her; her friendliness, her never-failing readiness to help and her dependability. These qualities have endeared her to us all. We wish her well in her new appointment, and hope she will always have kindly memories of Hemsworth Grammar School.
MS