It’s
September 1956 and Alice has returned to Bedford College of Physical Education
for the start of her second year. She is
struggling with getting the wireless (radio) to work and wonders if her brother
Roy has any useful suggestions. In 1956
her choice of listening would have been limited to just three radio stations:
the BBC Light Programme, BBC Third Programme and Radio Luxembourg. Adding to her woes, she and her fellow
students are facing an inspection to check if they all have the required
uniform and books on their reading list…
Alice
makes reference to her participation in the College lacrosse trials. A study of the Lacrosse Record Book for
1953-1957 held in the Bedford Physical Education Archive reveals that she came
through the trials to play in either the 1st or 2nd teams
for the 1956-57 lacrosse season.
Alice has
sent her parents a copy of the Courses of
Studies booklet published by the College which includes a list of the
subjects to be studied for the Certificate in Education. A portion of the 1960 booklet is shown
below. Students who passed the
examination were subsequently recommended to the Ministry of Education for
recognition as Qualified Teachers.
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