continued .....    or this type of education will be good.  We
have a large number of pupils of the modern school type and a real effort is being made to give them an education suitable to their aptitudes and abilities.  Work of a far more practical nature must be introduced for these pupils and this demands further expansion in providing the requisite facilities and staff".
    Trefor Lovett was described as "the apostle of the doctrine of progressive differentiation" because of his belief "that a pupil's progress should be extended to the maximum his natural rate and that the pupils could only be expected to select subjects after experience of the various alternatives".  Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools said that Mr. Lovett had brought considerable resourcefulness and single-mindedness to the foundation and growth of the school in its present form, a very clear idea of an objective and no little tenacity, energy and organising ability in the pursuit of this objective.
    New entrants were impressed with the school, with its overwhelming sense of order and discipline.  They had a school uniform a school song, school motto, a  powerful headmaster, and excellent teachers.  Pupils moved from one classroom to another for different lessons.  The subjects they studied included Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Choral Music, Woodwork, Art, Domestic Science for girls, Geometry and Algebra, Welsh, French and German, Geography and history, as well as Physical Education and seasonal games like football and cricket for boys, and hockey and rounders for girls.  Every day pupils would meet for morning assembly.  There was a "house" system, for in al, named after colours.  Each house would compete against the others in annual events like the school Eisteddfod and sports days.
    By 1963 four other comprehensive schools had opened on Anglesey - in Amlwch, Beaumaris, Llangefni, and Menai Bridge.  Each school competing again  the other, especially in the annual County sports events.  Each school would host in turn.  HOLYHEAD county school always did well at these events winning many trophies.
    During my research for the County School section of this site I came across other interesting facts and would like to share them with you:-
1.  Teachers always wore their black gowns during the school working day.
2. A school magazine was printed by Gees' Press, Denbigh.  It included historical pieces, a series on seabirds, and distinguished writers such as Megan Lloyd George also contributed.
3.  Of the many teachers that have taught at the school, there are many fond memories of  continued ....