School Years

When I was 11 years old I was confirmed and one of the youngest to be done as Confirmation was only every three years and I would have been too old next time around. In those days it was a big thing to be confirmed and one had to have a white dress and veil and also know all the Catechism a full book of it.
I was Confirmed at St Dunstans Church in Ungarie in 1937.
Afterwards there was always a reception and the done thing was for the parents to give a present. My Mum & Dad gave me a gold bracelet.

Whilst with Gran my Mum gave me a birthday party every year. One that stays in my mind and remained precious was my 13th birthday as I got a bike a "Wynall" a maroon one. I can still see myself a frizzy haired kid riding and showing off as not too many had a bike.
Anytime Gran wanted something from the shop she did not have to ask me twice.

My 14th birthday I got a gold Cross and chain and recently I met an old school friend and she said "I can remember when you got a cross and chain as you were the envy of all the girls at school."

At 15 still at Ungarie and in High School by then. I was sports mad and was the Captain of the school. My Grandson Aaron also at 15 was the school Captain. I was not the best in the class but I was the neatest with my books. I used to win every year at the Show with them.