The Hillcrest Community Centre was the former Council boys' school and in the First War served as a Hospital. Currently many community organisations have a base in the building, and a Community Cafe offers wholesome meals at lunchtime in a friendly atmosphere. Daytime social activities and a creche are on site.

Does anyone remember attending this school? and if so do you have any photos or memories that you would like to add?

When I started at the secondary school in 1961 it was in this building before moving up to the new building which is now Tideway School
By Jan Chapman

Re: the above, a big ditto from me. Except I think it was 1962 for me. Only spent one day there. It was quite intimidating, I came from Peacehaven! Woodwork however was still down at this school. I had the same teacher as my father, Mr Hopkins, he was OK. We left for Australia in 1965.

Newhaven Boys School 1940-1944.

I attended this school during the above period before moving on to Lewes County Grammar School for boys.

I started in Class 2, Miss Wheatley being the teacher at the time and her drawings and paintings were excellent.

I bypassed Class 4 a Mr Funnell's class and spent the rest of my time at the school in Class 5 with "JAB" Burt as the teacher.

There were two other classes at that time Class 6 was run by Teddy Marsden who according to his stories practically won WW 1 single handed and Class 7 had Mr Lappiere the helm.

The headmaster was Mr Glenister.

Incidently school dinners cost four old pence per day.

Great memories! All the teachers names. (although "JAB" Burt taught at Meeching County Junior and was well respected). Does anyone remember Old mother Kurth, Denyer, Wiggy etc...

Am also going to post this onto the 'message board' part of the site too. Jackie - Editor

I also remember the Newhaven Boys School in the 30's. Adding to other comments, re teachers etc. Mr Coker who lived up by the Downs Hospital was the Headmaster, followed by Mr Glenister. Sid Ray taught maths etc and Mr Hopkins took the woodworking class and of course all the others that have been mentioned were there.
Our family moved to the flat above the Surgery at Hillside and from my bedroom window I looked out on the School and although so close I don't think I was ever late.
At the beginning of the War we had some of our classes at the  Congregational Hall in Meeching Road.

Unfortunately most of my school friends have now passed on, but I would be interested if anyone from my school days are still alive. When last I was in Newhaven Peter Wilson and Bill Nunn were still with us.

ALSO FOR THE WEB SITE If you ask Mr Peter Bailey of the museum I'm sure he would let you have a look at some of the pictures I sent before I was aware you your existence. They cover a period from the 1950's to 1980.
I still have a lot on my Computer so will have a sort out to see what I can do.
I'm sure many people in Newhaven will remember me well, having spent 22 years in the Post Office and another 25 years running E.B.A STUDIOS in South Road.
Since then my wife and I have spent the last 23 years here in Spain. Glad you received my last message about Richard Stovell.