11th July 1940

The air raid siren sounded a few minutes after 12 o'clock - the children had just been dismissed. Those near the school ran back and were taken with the 'dinner' children to the trenches. The others obeyed instructions already given and took shelter in the nearest house, wherever they happened to be. Fighting took place in the air & the all-clear was not sounded until 1.15, when children were collected from the trenches and surrounding houses and sent home.

9th July 1940

Yellow air raid warning was given twice this morning. The children stayed in school. A bomb exploded in the neighbourhood about 11.45am. Planes were heard overhead - the siren was not sounded. Children continued to work and were dismissed as usual at 12 noon.

4th July 1940

The 'yellow' air raid warning was given at 8am. All clear was sounded at 11.15. Children were not taken to trenches. Warning was again given at 2.45 and all clear sent at 3.15.

3 families have been removed from school this week as parents think that open trenches are dangerous - 2 of these families have returned to London. As much dissatisfaction is being expressed, the matter is being referred to Dorchester.