Okehampton Boys School (Board School)

[Carol Mack]

I was wondering if anyone knows the age range of the pupils at Okehampton Boys (Board) School. Is it possible that an 8 year old could have been attending....did it have a Junior School? I have found a record in the punishment book that is of interest to me but no indication of the age of the child. I see it merged with the Girls School in 1925 to become the Senior Mixed School which makes me question my 8 year old.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Carol

[maddys52]

There is a photo in the Western Times in 1908 ( Friday, March 27, 1908, Issue 18320, p.6) of the Okehampton Boys School of the students in the "youngest Standards". They look pretty young, so I think your 8 year old would definitely fit.

[Carol Mack]

Thank you so much for your reply. Yes, I think my 8 year old would fit in quite nicely!

It's a great photo!

Many thanks again,
Carol.

[maddys52]

You're welcome Carol. There are some mentions in the newspapers of students of the school, mostly for academic or sporting achievements. What is the name of your chap? I could look to see if he is mentioned at all if you'd like.

[Carol Mack]

Hi Maddy,
Sorry for the late reply. Many thanks for offering to look at the papers but someone has already done those for me and didn't find anything. I think there was a lot of coming and going between Devon and Cornwall! I guess next stop will be the archives in Truro.
Many thanks again for all your help.
Carol