New Comprehensive School (1959) - Holland Park School Opening

“Super School Opening“, 1958. Original British Pathe newsreel. “A country-like setting in the heart of London, that’s the good fortune of Holland Park school, built to accommodate 2,000 boys and girls. They’re getting education under ideal conditions“ We see Lady Norman opening the school officially in the main hall. We’re told the equipment in the school cost £60,000 and is amongst the best in the country. A girl dissects a dog-fish in a school lab, we also see a room of girls learning to type and a shot of boys playing waterpolo in the school swimming pool. Note: According to the Holland Park School Wikipedia page, notable alumni includes Polly Toynbee, Omid Djalili, Miquita Oliver, Jasper Harris, Flora Fraser and Matthew Symonds. Subscribe to British Pathe: Follow us on Twitter: @ Join us on Facebook: é-Film-Archive/11304874870... From: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. E