Tinkle Time Bell
The Tinkle Time Bell was inaugurated by Derek Hyde-Lay in September 1983 in his role as Acting Headmaster. Prior to this time, staff would come and go in the staff room during the morning break each day, checking their mailbox, grabbing a cup of coffee and catching up with colleagues. As all staff were in the same place at the same time, Derek saw this as the perfect opportunity to deliver announcements, and would “tinkle” the bell to gain their attention. Then he, and/or other staff, would impart information that was related to the School day, perhaps make introductions – or sometimes even share personal news, such as wedding engagements and birth announcements.
This tradition continues to this day, when the ringing of the bell silences the staff to ready them for the news that follows.
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